Wilma
TerminatedCodiaeum variegatum (L.) A. Juss. · Croton
Vulcan Plants Produktontwikkeling B.V.
Variety traits
Leafiness
Leafiness is an agronomic indicator reflecting the proportion of leaves in the total plant biomass, expressed as a percentage. It is of key importance for assessing the nutritional value of crops and the intensity of photosynthetic processes.
Mentioned in descriptions 13 493 varieties reference book.
Leafiness represents the ratio of leaf mass to the total mass of the plant's above-ground organs. This indicator is manifested through the ratio of leaf blades to stems, which directly determines the nutritional value of forage crops, as leaves contain significantly more vitamins and protein than stems.
The value of leafiness depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety, the current stage of plant development, and the applied agricultural practices. Generally, the proportion of leaves is higher at the beginning of the growing season and gradually decreases towards the flowering and maturation stages, when the mass of stems and generative organs increases.
During variety trials, leafiness is evaluated as part of the variety's agricultural utility through gravimetric analysis of green mass samples. High values are preferred for forage crops, while low values may indicate coarseness, which reduces digestibility and the nutritional quality of the product.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato Foliation
306
Pepper foliage density
140
Maize leafiness
84
Watermelon foliage density
64
Maize leafiness
44
Melon foliage density
41
Leafiness of alfalfa
35
Leafiness — garden strawberry
31
Potato Foliation
31
Cucumber Foliage Density
24
Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass
23
Leafiness — Sudangrass
21
Foliage density of eggplant
20
Leafiness — Red Clover
14
Leafiness — Timothy grass
14
Tomato foliage density
14
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
14
Strawberry Foliage Density
12
Leafiness — Orchard grass
10
Sunflower foliage
10
Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale
10
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
9
Squash Leafiness
9
Pea Leafiness
8
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Zodado
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Wim Snoeijer
White Survival
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.
WP18 RLW15
ActiveDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Whetman Plants International Limited
ZO11108
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
J.VAN ZOEST BEHEER B.V.
ADANIRCHIN
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Michel Adam (FR)
FR
2 records
WP08 NIK03
ActiveDianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink
Carolyn Grace Bourne
Wonderful Day
ActiveAstilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe
Verduin Harrie
White Royal
Application submittedCampanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower
Holde Charlotte|Odense N, DK
Wellmax
ActiveClematis texensis Buckley · Crimson clematis
P. van Well en Zonen B.V.
White Ideal
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Trendflor B.V.
White Magic
ActiveIris L. · Iris
J Hollander en Zn. V.O.F.
White Forest Flame
ActiveFittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant
Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.
Abilo
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
White Flirt
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.
White Candles
ActiveLobelia siphilitica L. · Blue cardinal-flower
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
WHASTILUC
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
WHARTONS NURSERIES LTD
Wesverepea
ActiveVerbena L. · Vervain
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Westray
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
Alan H. Bremner
VIVISAL
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Christian Vivies
Wesloba
ActiveLobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Zulu
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Watermelon Taffy
TerminatedPenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
Robert D. Jansen
Versred
ActiveHybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica
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