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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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.

Curdjenna

Active

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

2 records

Cologne

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Dobegicposunris

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

EVESIGNY

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.

2 records

Finula

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

EviGsy151

Active

Hybrids between Clematis patens C. Morren & Decne. and Clematis viticella L.

RAYMOND J. EVISON

2 records

DLOBUDLAVS

Active

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

DLFYIN7

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Crème Brulée

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

June Croon

2 records

Fibegmissmal

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

ET RDB 803

Active

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

DLFMARA1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

CIVNB557

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

3 records

ET EPB 731

Active

Helleborus orientalis x Helleborus x ericsmithii

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

ET DLP 829

Active

Delphinium x belladonna hort. ex Bergmans · Belladonna delphinium

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

ET RDB 818

Active

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

COSEH 7700

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

COSEH 7400

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

ESMINAUD

Active

Ficus benghalensis L.

J. van Geest Holding B.V.

2 records

COSEH 5800

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

2 records

COSEH 4600

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Fantasia

Terminated

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

W. G. van der Jagt

2 records

Ditosmel

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

2 records

Chesapeake Sunburst

Active

Ornithogalum L. · Star of Bethlehem

NEW WORLD PLANTS

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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