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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.
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Poulgo002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
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Purple Flame
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
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Sascha
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Edens Creations B.V.
Rita
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR
Pouldahle
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulcy037
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PROLIL
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
PRO-VEG SEEDS LTD
POULCY030
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Rianne
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
André de Gruyter B.V.
Royal Gems
ActiveHibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow
Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.
Poulcas059
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
REV100
ActivePhotinia serratifolia (Desf.) Kalkman
Jean-Pierre Faure
Rezi
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Elemér Barabits
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ActiveErica carnea L. · Winter heath
Kurt Kramer
Power
ActiveDelphinium L. · Larkspur
Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.
POULyc006
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulty048
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulvic011
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S