KLEOE19400
Application submittedOsteospermum L. · Osteospermum
MAIKE BOXRIKER
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.
Lilac Lipstick
Application submittedSalvia L. · Sage
Hans A. Hansen
Mels
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
Melody Lisa
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Librije
ActiveTulipa L. · Tulip
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.
Meizonbla
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Meizizany
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Meizhoro
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
Kolmivo
ActiveHypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan
Jan de Jong^^^Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar^^^Agriom Trade B.V.
Meissalu
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Kolmdepu
ActiveCallicarpa bodinieri H. Lev.
Kolster Holding B.V.
Kleirro
Protection expiredPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Siegfried Klemm
Meirivoui
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Alain Antoine Meilland
KLEI01028
ActiveImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Nils Klemm
Meiriansois
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
KLEDP24523
Application submittedDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
MAIKE BOXRIKER
Leading Lady Razzberry
Application submittedMonarda L. · Bee balm
Hansen Hans A
KLECA16377
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER
Leading Lady Amethyst
WithdrawnMonarda L. · Bee balm
Hansen Hans A
Kudos Silver Blue
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Janet N. Egger
Kolmblac
TerminatedHypericum L. · St. John's wort
Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar
KRMOCOR01
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
Kolmasun
ActiveHypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan
Kolster Beheer B.V.
Klondike
ActiveUlmus L. · Elm
Stichting Wageningen Research