Variety traits
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.
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.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Fragaria L. · Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Fragaria L. · Strawberry
Fragaria x vescana Rud. Bauer & A. Bauer
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Prunus L. · Plum
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Royal Sluis (NL)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive