Ausrelate
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
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.
Fortaleza
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
NL
UA
8 records
Halblange
ActivePetroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
BG
CZ
HR
SI
SK
15 records
Uhlater
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
WALTHER UHL BAUMSCHULEN
DE
DK
FR
NL
PL
6 records
Tanydal
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
6 records
Vermeer
Protection expiredLilium L. · Lily
WIM VLETTER
BE
DE
FR
NL
PL
6 records
Royal Occasion
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Tantau, Mathias
DE
DK
FR
NL
SE
6 records
Meivestal
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Marie-Louise
DE
DK
FR
IT
SE
6 records
Luteus
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
CZ
NL
PL
SI
SK
9 records
Poulnoz
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DK
FR
IE
NL
PL
7 records
Meinoiral
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
BE
DE
FR
IT
NL
6 records
Korpeahn
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
BE
DE
DK
NL
SE
6 records
Magno
TerminatedDaucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan B.V.
CZ
HU
NL
PL
SK
6 records
Lambada
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
WASSENAAR| L.M. Wassenaar c/o Stichting DLO-Centr. v.Plantenveredelings-en Reproduktieonderz. (CPRO-DLO)
DE
ES
FR
HU
NL
12 records
Forrest
ActiveAllium porrum L. · Leek
Ger Beemsterboer
CZ
HR
NL
PL
UA
6 records
Korbeen
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
WILHELM KORDES, T-H., M.
DE
DK
ES
IT
NL
6 records
BTS Smart 6655 N
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
BE
CZ
NL
PL
UA
6 records
Icecrystal
Protection expiredPelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
CZ
DE
DK
PL
SE
6 records
Astra
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
DANESPO A/S
DE
DK
HR
NL
SK
10 records
Tanracta
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
DE
FR
NL
PL
6 records
Poulbril
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DE
DK
FR
IT
6 records
Poulamb
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)
DE
DK
FR
IT
6 records
Orobelle
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
CZ
FR
NL
PL
6 records
Murato
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
PETER JOHANNES HUBERTUS MUIJSERS
FR
HR
PT
UA
10 records