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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.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Vulcan

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IT
2 records

Thrakya

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Verona

Protection expired

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Vitella

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records

Vitalis

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Virgilio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Sivinar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Sine

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

FI
3 records

Tobforta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Velox

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Smagly

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ship Saint

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Slim Jim

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DE
2 records

Tentant

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

Uro

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Verano

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Siletz

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
4 records

Ulisse

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

HU
2 records

Usko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Suntella

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Sun Bright

Terminated

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

NL
2 records

Tycoon

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

NL
3 records

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