Vio Cluj
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
RO
3 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.
Vejo
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
IT
3 records
Rothild
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
DE
3 records
Sweetheart
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Sunshine Blue
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
NL
4 records
Sentinel
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
3 records
Satellit
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
3 records
Sabrina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
3 records
Palladiana
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
3 records
Olympus
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
4 records
Reubens
ActivePoa compressa L. · Canada Bluegrass
HR
3 records
Pontino
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
NL
3 records
Novatessa KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DE
3 records
Nusnas
ActiveBrassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga
SE
3 records
Max red bartlett
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
SI
5 records
Kalevi
Protection expiredFestuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue
FI
3 records
Marasca
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
3 records
Janox
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
NL
3 records
Frisan
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Gasana
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Fraroma
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
DE
4 records
Judibell
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Gigante Romea
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
3 records
Emerald
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
3 records