Sacha
TerminatedPlectranthus L’Hér. · Spurflower
RAYMOND HUBBARD|Richard Harnett
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.
Poulty054
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Sherbet Blend
ActivePhlox L. · Phlox
A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V
POULtw002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Rustica
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Markus Kellerhals Agroscope
Poulren042
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Ruiovat
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Pouw Antonius A.
SH 1934
ActiveSaxifraga cortusifolia Siebold & Zucc.
Josef Heuger
Poulren028
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Raspberry Ice
ActivePulmonaria L. · Lungwort
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
POULPMT005
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Red Rocket
ActiveKniphofia Moench · Red hot poker
Pieter Schreurs
POULPAR108
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Rani
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Hortibreed N.V.
Ruby Port
ActiveVeronica L. · Speedwell
Bransford Garden Plants Ltd.
Rubymine
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Van Gaalen Irenaeus Antonius Maria
Red Dream
ActiveSanguisorba officinalis L. · Great burnet
Star Jan
Poulpal103
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Radpetals
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
Sea Surfer
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Luc Pieters
R7890A
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Roulette Cherry
ActiveStreptocarpus x hybridus Voss · Cape primrose
Fleischle Gartenbau GbR
Poulpah124
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpah116
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S