JOSTAR
ActiveLavatera L. · Tree mallow
Hyfryd Plants
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.
Happy Smileyz
ActiveRudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan
Nova Perenne B.V.
Hachmagic
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Holger Hachmann
June Fever
ActiveHosta Tratt. · Hosta
Kwekerij en Tuincentrum Van den Top
GAMAD VI
ActiveLagerstroemia x amabilis
MICHAEL A DIRR
Julia
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
ARIE BLOM
Hilalarizo
ActiveLimonium Mill. · Sea Lavender
HilverdaKooij B.V
ISIAJ
ActiveHybrieds between Acer palmatum and Acer pseudosieboldianum
Early Morning LLC dba Iseli Nursery
JEL01
ActivePhysalis alkekengi L. · Chinese lantern
Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH
High Contrast
ActivePulmonaria L. · Lungwort
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Hgc Jericho
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Josef Heuger
Janne
ActiveSkimmia reevesiana (Fortune) Fortune
Eric Wattenberge
FLORLEULAG
ActiveLeucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy
Florensis B.V.
Jacseboy
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Zary Keith W.|Agoura Hills, CA, US
Izzy Mae
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
United Calla B.V.
FLOIPOBIB
ActiveIpomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato
FLORANOVA LTD
FLOGB0060
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
Loonen Rik Petrus Louis
Josina Elisabeth
ActiveNarcissus L. · Daffodil
Q.C.W. van der Salm^^^B. J. van Kampen
Josalig 1
ActiveLigustrum ovalifolium Hassk.
Josa Selecties B.V.
Ircodaredey
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat
JN16
ActiveCercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud
Ray Jackson^^^Cindy Jackson
Harpeep
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
Flame Thrower
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
HARINI KORLIPARA
Harmisty
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD