T2173
ActiveDelosperma nubigenum (Schltr.) L. Bolus · Hardy yellow ice plant
NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO
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.
TOBUDMIDNI
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
CHARLES VALIN
Sonata Red White
ActiveSinningia Nees · Gloxinia
Floréac N.V.
TNPENDV
ActivePenstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims
HARINI KORLIPARA
TNLEUKC
ActiveLeucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy
HARINI KORLIPARA
Snowy
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
RijnPlant B.V.
Tnheufro
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
Tanabamar
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hans-Juergen Evers
TAN99176
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hans-Juergen Evers
Smoke Signal
ActiveSchizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash · Little bluestem
Hans A. Hansen^^^Kevin A. Hurd
Sweet Silvana
ActiveSpathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum
P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.
SMNPPS
ActiveDasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
Wood Timothy D
Sunflor Surprise
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.
TAN11616
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS
Starlight
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Probst Darrell R
Tiny Athlete
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Nicolaas Aloysius Maria|'t Zand, NL
Stripe it Rich
ActiveHakonechloa macra (Munro) Makino · Japanese forest grass
Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US
TAN07291
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS
Sirbello
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Sirphe S.C.E.A.
TAN04608
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS
STAM01
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Seoha Plant Breeding Institute
Stragrum
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Straaten V.O.F.
TAN04249
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS
TAN03078
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
CHRISTIAN EVERS