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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.

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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

Rose 2 190 Tomato 672 Potato 416 Bell pepper 357 Carrot 269 Bigleaf hydrangea 257 Garden strawberry 187 Watermelon 165 Dahlia 159 Common heather 158 Lily 149 Horseshoe pelargonium 140

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.

Kiko

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

1 record

Kiev

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

PETER J.M. VAN SCHIE

1 record

KLECA21573

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Angelo Carrella

1 record

KLEAU04262

Withdrawn

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Nils Klemm

1 record

Jasoda White

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Kuperba

Withdrawn

Perovskia atriplicifolia Benth. · Russian sage

Hendricus J.M. Kuijf

1 record

Kerbelbal

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley

1 record

Katie

Application submitted

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen A/S

1 record

Irene

Terminated

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

1 record

Ircobrora

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat, Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)

1 record

Kahori

Active

Dianthus superbus L. · Large pink

Kazuyuki Shishido

1 record

Korsosoma

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Julie Fowlis

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Julia

Application submitted

Goeppertia roseopicta (Linden) Borchs. & S. Suárez · Rose-painted calathea

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

Interspleru

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

JUDYBUD09

Withdrawn

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Judy Hurley

2 records

'JS Michelito' PBR

Application submitted

Sorghastrum nutans (L.) Nash

Spruyt Select CommV

1 record

KROUTDS01

Active

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

1 record

Kolmamissi

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

Kolmades

Terminated

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

1 record

INLEUAFROS

Withdrawn

Rhodanthemum hosmariense (Ball) B. H. Wilcox et al.

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

Korplaygel

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Tim-Hermann Kordes^^^John Vincent Kordes^^^Wilhelm Kordes

1 record

Korphieso

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

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