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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.

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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.

INWQ-E92

Active

Hybrieds between Acer palmatum and Acer pseudosieboldianum

Halladin Paul H.

2 records

Harlibra

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

3 records

Harfloorshow

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

Hansoti Ashish

2 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Interictira

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Sedum L. · Ice Plant

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

JAN W9

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Wilfried Janßen

2 records

Jade Queen

Terminated

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

Theodorus H. A. Scheffers

2 records

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Hofmann Birgit

3 records

Jacifeve

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

2 records

Frojas

Protection expired

Jasminum officinale L. · Common Jasmine

WEST DAVID

2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

2 records

ISIID

Active

Hybrieds between Acer palmatum and Acer pseudosieboldianum

Early Morning LLC dba Iseli Nursery

2 records

Franca

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

2 records

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