Bonta
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto, NL
NL
6 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.
Belo uvo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Superior, Velika Plana
BG
7 records
Beyonce
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek-en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V., Netherlands
NL
9 records
Betaking
Protection expiredDaucus carota L. · Carrot
The Texas A&M University System
DE
7 records
Armedi
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
PETER LEONARD OLDENKAMP / AGRICO RESEARCH B.V.
NL
10 records
Ausreef
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
6 records
Ausbreak
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
FR
6 records
BAIpeace
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Twomey Jerry|Leucadia, CA / Lim Peter P.|Yamhill, OR
FR
6 records
Alicante
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV
NL
9 records
Anouk
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.
NL
8 records
Adato
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lantmõnnen Seed B.V.
NL
8 records
Twopaul
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
TWOMEY JEREMIAH-FORSTER
Twilight
ActiveNandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo
Neil Mar다
Sweet Sensation
ActiveDelphinium L. · Larkspur
Coakley Tony|Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9BB, GB
TAN02525
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Summer Stars
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Thomas Michael Cunneen
Seika
ActiveNandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo
Magnolia Gardens Nursery
Southern Comfort
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Sugar Button
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
University of Sydney
Rendia
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Renault Jean
Santina
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
SAKIMP048
ActiveImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
SATO CHIHIRO
Radtko
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William RADLER
Pot Black
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Warren Andrew G. F. / Spaans Jacobus J. P.