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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
W W JOHNSON and SON LTD
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Rosa L. · Rose
ZARY| Dr. Keith Zary c/o Bear Creak Gardens, Inc.
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes, W Kordes' Sohne
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Steven Schroeder
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GUILLOU FRERES (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Warriner, William A.|Tustin, CA
x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress
Greeves George Malcomson
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Station de Recherche du ComitÚ Nord
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
ZERR| Katharina Zerr
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
JAQUES GUILLOU,BERNARD GUILLOU
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Ralf Kuijpers
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Vitten Matthias D. / Fear Carlos D. / Johnson Abigail
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Monsanto, NL
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
PISCATOR| Jens Piscator c/o Pelpor LDA
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
ZERR| Katharina Zerr
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Grass G.I.E.