Erik
ActiveSorbus L. · Mountain ash
Tomas Lagerström
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.
EPB 21
ActiveHelleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose
RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR
Dicwitness
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Dickson Nurseries Ltd
EPB 32
ActiveHelleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose
RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR
DICHIRAP
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
MR COLIN DICKSON
EP ACERA
ActiveAcer platanoides L. · Norway maple
Claerens Jacobsen
EVIPO092
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
DE WET F
ActiveHybrids between Plectranthus saccatus and Plectranthus hilliardiae
Quinton Bean
Colace
TerminatedLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd
Devon Octavia
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Whetman Plants International Limited
Destino Pink
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Elisa
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
EVIPO023
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
Delrosu
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
EVIPO019
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
Evipo012
TerminatedClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
Cloud Nine
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
Helen Warrington
Electric Neon Pink
ActiveMonarda L. · Bee balm
Hansen Hans A
Delphis Blue Power
ActiveDelphinium elatum L. · Alpine delphinium
Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.
EVEXCEN
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.
Elda White
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Elda Yellow
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
Evergreen
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosa Eskelund
EVECOSO
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Les Roses Anciennes André Eve S.A.S.