Neckarperle
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
DE
2 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.
Kvido
ActiveApium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac
CZ
2 records
Montebianco
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
IT
2 records
Muškatnaja
ActiveCydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince
CZ
7 records
Musa
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
MORRUT
ActiveOlea europaea L. · Olive
ES
3 records
Magdalena
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
LV
3 records
Morettino
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HU
2 records
Montebello
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
NL
2 records
Malling Opal
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
6 records
Minerva
TerminatedAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
NL
2 records
Majdrott
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SE
2 records
Kerkira
TerminatedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
NL
2 records
Mohawk
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
2 records
Kente
ActiveAllium sativum L. · Garlic
LV
3 records
Lobello
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
2 records
Kék expressz
Protection expiredBrassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
HU
2 records
Minosse
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
HU
2 records
Lionella
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
CZ
3 records
Kalocsai 505
Protection expiredCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HU
2 records
Justens Gelbe
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
AT
2 records
Kämpe
TerminatedDaucus carota L. · Carrot
SE
2 records
Kafetyn
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HU
2 records
Mezzo lungo verde
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
IT
2 records