Variety traits
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.
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.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
WIEGER VAN MALDEGEM
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Staaveren B.V.
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
PHILIP J. STEWART / OMAR CARRILLO MENDOZA / MARIBEL MARTINEZ NEGRETE / LUIS MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ
Rosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
VAN STAAVEREN B.V.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
VAN STAAVEREN B.V.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Staaveren B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
P.DEGREEF
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
HM.CLAUSE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lantmõnnen Seed B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser ApS
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SOLANA GMBH & CO KG
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Star Rose S.A.
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.