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.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
FDB FRØ
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Vertuco B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Colin Dickson c/o Dickson Nurseries Limited
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Lilium L. · Lily
World Breeding B.V
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
FRAMPTONS NURSERIES (GB)
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Darbonne Pepiniere| FR
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Domaine Public (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Jaap Reus
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Domaine Public (FR)
Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar
Szkółka Roślin Ozdobnych Piotr Szymański
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
P. Kooij and Zoonen B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Lilium L. · Lily
H.P. Imanse B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INCONNU (FR)