BBTUN22405
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Brent Barnes
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.
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Protection expiredChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
François Bernard^^^BERNARD JEAN
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Keith R.W. Hammett
ANNYS 99
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ANDRE VAN NIJNATTEN
Balneplud
ActiveNepeta L. · Catnip
Christa Kievit
Balmirleu
ActiveSalvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage
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Balsumleac
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Kievit Christa
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ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Edens Creations B.V.
Allmefreshimp
ActiveMentha x piperita L. · Peppermint
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Barphlearpur
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Bartels Stek B.V.
Balfirepizzim
ActiveVerbena L. · Vervain
Laura L. Masor
Alcatraz
ActiveTulipa L. · Tulip
Hybris B.V.
Baraga
ActiveAgapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily
Barrault Horticulture S.A.R.L.
Balchryite
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Trees Scott C
Baracc
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Societa Agricola Rose Barni S.S. di Barni Vittorio & C..
Alberte
ActiveKalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe
Knud Jepsen
Ban Yelbic
TerminatedLantana camara L. · Lantana
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Baluptold
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Darren Barshaw
Balucyell
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA
Balsukaco
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Kim Grace H.
Balsomenco
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
Jianping Ren
Balavurlu
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Martijn Baijens
Balskywink
ActiveVeronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell
Emily E. Alff^^^Jessica D. Janes
Balshamred
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C