Meiprehmyr
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
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.
MINCOFLA20
ActiveCotinus coggygria Scop. · European smoketree
Pineau Patrick
Meipiokou
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Meipelmel
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Minbat
ActiveCornus alba L. · Red-barked dogwood
Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.
Milk and Honey
ActiveAstilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe
Henricus G.J. Verduin
Meimasula
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
Meilehagan
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Noortpurple
ActiveGeranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill
van Noort Marco
Meyer improved
ActiveCitrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon
Meizhakari
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MR ALAIN MEILLAND
Meizasmyne
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MR ALAIN MEILLAND
Meititika
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain Antoine / Radler William J.
Meitincel
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
MR ALAIN MEILLAND
Meishamalo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Meiroylear
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
Meiptorius
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Pacargone
TerminatedArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Thomas M. Cunneen
Mint Chocolate
ActiveTiarella L. · Foamflower
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Meinatope
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Meikerira
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Meifranjin
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
Mina
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Meictarus
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE