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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.

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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

Rose 2 190 Tomato 672 Potato 416 Bell pepper 357 Carrot 269 Bigleaf hydrangea 257 Garden strawberry 187 Watermelon 165 Dahlia 159 Common heather 158 Lily 149 Horseshoe pelargonium 140

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.

Lucie

Active

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

Pépinières Renault S.A.R.L.

2 records

Love You Kiss

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MOTOTERU YATABE ENGEI CORP.

2 records

Mary Anne

Active

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

Molter B.V.

2 records

Martina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Mark Design

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

West-Friesland Tulpen B.V.

2 records

Meilivoine

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

Mariposa Violet

Application submitted

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

John Robb, The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

2 records

Meilegase

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Koviol

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

MINSAM9

Active

Rhododendron molle (Blume) G. Don · Chinese azalea

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Little Lemon

Protection expired

Solidago L. · Goldenrod

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Little Darling

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

2 records

Mini Mels

Active

Stokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

2 records

KORsmisu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Kortacass

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Minabaut01

Active

Abelia chinensis R. Br.

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Lion Cub

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Midnight Martini

Active

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

Stephen Burton

2 records

Midnight

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

The Behnke Nurseries Co.

2 records

Lilac Candles

Active

Lobelia siphilitica L. · Blue cardinal-flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Magic Fire

Active

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

van den Top Hendrik Jan|Barneveld, NL

2 records

Meilampario

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

2 records

MON0012BFR

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

MACGER001

Active

Geranium pratense L. x Geranium psilostemon Ledeb.

MacGregor Alasdair,MacGregor Elizabeth

2 records

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