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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.

HARHILT

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

KLEDG20339

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Thiede Lena

2 records

Kerbelrip

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Kerley David William,Kerley Timothy Edward

2 records

GRDARK01

Active

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

Rouwette Guido

2 records

Hokomabebos

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.

2 records

KEJAPA69

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tussenholding B.V.

2 records

Hachpico

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

H. Hachmann Baumschule

2 records

Katia

Active

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

Henri Brégeon

2 records

Hachgold

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Holger Hachmann

2 records

Hip Hop

Active

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Eelco van Staalduinen

2 records

JWW11

Active

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Siebold & Zucc. · katsura-tree

Wezelenburg, Jr. Jan-Willem

2 records

Hilluigi

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

KLECA18483

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

2 records

Hyfaria

Active

Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun

Jones John,Jones Maria

2 records

KLEBG13465

Active

Begonia L. · Begonia

Nils Klemm^^^Silke Wagener

3 records

Hulsdonk White

Active

Tamarix tetrandra Pall. ex M. Bieb.

CEES VAN OSTAAYEN

2 records

KLEAU04263

Terminated

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Nils Klemm

2 records

Kiedahbay

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Lommerse Breeding B.V.

2 records

HORT17

Active

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Hortibreed N.V.

2 records

Gekko Pink

Active

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

Denis-Plants B.V.

2 records

Kenpopeye

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

KENNY DAVID

2 records

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