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.
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
SC Darbonne (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
TEZIER (FR)
Vitis L. · Grapevine
INCONNU (FR)
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Deil Smit
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
PUBBLICO DOMINIO
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
WINKEL| Rainer de Winkel (Gartenbau)
Iris L. · Iris
Iris Nova V.O.F.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Allium L. · Ornamental Allium
W. Mellema
Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
Creations Challet Herault SA (FR)
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
Erbe/Erbengemeinschaft Hans Hachmann
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
Creations Challet Herault SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Rosa L. · Rose
Chris Warner (GB)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
Rosa L. · Rose
CHRISTENSEN JACK (FR)
Iris L. · Iris
Iris Nova V.O.F.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
J.G.KONST
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Roman Skalski
Lilium L. · Lily
GeGe Beheer B.V.
Populus L. · Poplar
AMINAL-INSTITUUT BOSBOUW EN WILDBEHEER E.V.
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
Creations Challet Herault SA (FR)