Heidemij
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
NL
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.
Ilanga
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
3 records
Fletcher
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
4 records
Encomienda
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
4 records
Commandant
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
3 records
Fenella
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Dasher II
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
CZ
4 records
Cinquale
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
IT
3 records
Doru
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
RO
3 records
Dižstende
ActiveTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
LV
4 records
Asparges
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
DK
3 records
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
FR
3 records
Bereket
ActiveAllium cepa L. · Onion
UA
4 records
Bjursås
ActiveBrassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga
SE
3 records
Blue Ace
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
4 records
Basel
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
NL
3 records
Avalon
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
3 records
Adriatico
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
3 records
Fortaris
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
EE
UA
4 records
Beta 11
ActiveVicia sativa L. · Common vetch
HU
3 records
Safari
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
CZ
DE
2 records
Starter
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
NL
2 records
Primara
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
CZ
2 records
Redgauntlet
Protection expiredFragaria L. · Strawberry
CZ
SK
2 records