E20S.4216
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Wouter Lindeman
NL
7 records
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.
WP11 GWE04
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Carolyn Grace Bourne
Wendy's Wish
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Wendy Smith
WP08 IAN04
ActiveDianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink
Whetman Pinks
Sweet Crisp
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
PAUL M. LYRENE
WP10 HEL01
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Carolyn Grace Bourne
WP 08 ROS03
ActiveDianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink
Whetman Pinks
Evera 118
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
Evera 105
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
ESM CANTATA
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL
Evera 102
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
S.G.13.4
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Franko Zenti (IT)
Evera 131
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
MGPIN_2010
ActiveMagnolia L. · Magnolia
Vance Hooper
Gold Nugget
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
The Regents of the University of California
KORCUT 0015
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
wilhelm kordes margarita kordes tim-hermann kordes
Blaue St. Galler
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Christoph Gämperli
Evera 103
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
LG 3225
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding S.A.
AT
SK
5 records
TANO LOKIP
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG
DE
DK
NL
4 records
Kalocsai V-2
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Fejleszto KFJ-Kaloesa (HU)
HR
HU
SK
5 records
Hybriforce 2400
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Velde Mike John
DE
UA
6 records
TY 12
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.^^^Asahi Industries Co. Ltd.
NL
UA
5 records
Meigro-Nurisar
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
FR
IT
4 records