Dokalbrat
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Vlielander Ike J.
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.
Bunny Blue
ActiveCarex laxiculmis Schwein.
Head Ornamentals Inc.
Dual star
ActiveChamelaucium uncinatum Schauer · Geraldton wax
Nitzan Nir
COSEH 7300
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Josef Heuger
Command
ActiveApium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery
Syngenta Participations AG
Corcan
ActiveAjuga reptans x Ajuga tenorei
Elsworth Kelly
Coral Passion
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
PETER BECKMAN
DLFMEXI4
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
Coctarlotte
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
JAMES COCKER AND SONS
Briloni
ActiveLonicera nitida Wils. · Boxleaf honeysuckle
Briant Andre|Saint-Barthelemy D'Anjou, FR
Dosaskimi
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
van Sambeek Ellen
Brillant
ActiveFargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo
Jürgen Sander
Bokrathon
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
Bokrashine
ActiveWeigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle
GEBR. KOLSTER B.V.^^^Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
Bokraruibas
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
Bocoalsbl
ActiveGeranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium
Kraan Kees Jan
Dolfrag
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Marie-France Doll
Brapurblu
TerminatedBrachyscome multifida DC. · Cut-leaf daisy
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Ditoran
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Ditoplant Export B.V.
Blue Shadow
ActiveFothergilla major G. Lodd. · witch-alder
HANDY NURSERY COMPANY
Brage
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo
Blue Lips
ActiveSalvia bulleyana Diels
Molter B.V.
Blue Lagoon
ActiveEuphorbia L. · Spurge
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Devon Siskin
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Whetman John