Polonus
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Marek Synowiec
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.
PROCUP
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Poultc025
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
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Poulren038
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulpar136
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PKMTAK1
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Poulpar081
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
PHALARXJ
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Anthura B.V.
Ravpil
ActiveGeranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill
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Poulvic002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Raspena
TerminatedVerbena L. · Vervain
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
POULPAL081
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULTY023
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Poulty015
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
RELAX0006
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
Poultc026
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Radwire
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
Poulren046
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pink Storm
ActiveChaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai · Chinese-quince
North Carolina State University (NCSU)
Reglipur
WithdrawnPelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pink Grapefruit
ActiveAchillea millefolium L. · Yarrow
Sahin-Georgiadou Elisabeth|Alphen aan den Rijn, NL
POULPMT009
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POULpm002
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Red Zenith
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Robinson Brian