Argyparawi
TerminatedArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
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.
Ards Angel
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker
Apricot Lady
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.
ANTHEFAQYR
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Anthura b.v.
Antonia
ActiveDaboecia cantabrica (Huds.) K. Koch · Connemara heather
Kurt Kramer
Ascot Petite
ActiveEuphorbia x martini Rouy · Martin's spurge
David Glenn
ANTHAMYO
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Argymip
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL / Houbraken Anna M. W. P.|Fijnaart, NL
Ann
WithdrawnKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Knud Jepsen A/S
Anouk
ActiveAdenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult. · Desert rose
Kwekerij Amstelzicht B.V.
Anastasia
ActiveFicus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Esperit Plant B.V
Aphrodite
ActiveCalycanthus x raulstonii (F. T. Lass. & Fantz ) F. T. Lass. & Fantz ex Bernd Schulz
North Carolina State University (NCSU)
Amethyst
ActiveStokesia laevis (Hill) Greene · Stokes' aster
Seoha Plant Breeding Institute
American Icon
ActiveHosta Tratt. · Hosta
Hansen Hans Andrew|Waseca, MN, US
ANTHFUNCNI
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Jan Van Dijk
Amandi
ActiveNerine bowdenii W. Watson · Corn lily
Agrofleur Select B.V.
Annys1
ActiveIlex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly
van Nijnatten Andre Franciscus
Allvspla
ActiveVeronica x media Schrad.
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Amigre
ActiveFestuca gautieri (Hack.) K. Richt.
Amigra Young Plants B.V.
Amazing Dream
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
HARINI KORLIPARA
Agnes
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Johannes van Leuven
Agerboyuma
ActiveAgeratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower
The Estate of Thomas H. Boyle
Allyn Sprite
TerminatedPhotinia Lindl. · Christmas Berry
Virginia Florence Jupp, Noel Charles Jupp
AGRI811
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
MARCEL MOERMAN