EVECOLEPI
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.
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.
Dophlearpica
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Dümmen Group B.V.
DICXOTIC
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Dickson Nurseries Ltd
Eureka Blue
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
Kabbes Brian
ET RDB 949
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta
Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.
Good Reason
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
Gallery Valentin
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Gold Nugget
Application submittedCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US
ES18 20 01
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
Plants for Europe Ltd
Deliradost Cream
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
Fryraffles
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Gareth R. Fryer
Gistar
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Lorna Mildred Mitchell, Robinson Charles Mitchell
Frywitty
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Gareth R. Fryer
Geus4611
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Select Breeding B.V.
Frerichs 01
ActivePrunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel
Ocko Martens^^^Pascal Frerichs
Emma
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR
Frosty
ActiveFicinia truncata (Thunb.) Schrad.
Smit Obed
Emerald
ActiveThuja L. · Arborvitae
Heco Stekcultures B.V.
Georgie Tangerine
ActiveDiplacus aurantiacus (Curtis) Jeps. · Bush monkeyflower
Trees Scott C
Genhotcle
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Gerd Endisch
Elisabeth
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Noordhuis Bart|Boyl, NL
GED18ADU7P
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Garspice
ActiveGerbera L. · Gerbera
FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.
FLOSALCARC
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
Florensis B.V.