IPB046310
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
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.
Intminler
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V.^^^Primavera S.A.R.L.^^^Stéphane Leroi
Hana Matoi
TerminatedAcer palmatum Thunb. subsp. amoenum (Carrière) H. Hara
Yutaka Tanaka
Intercomoruf
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
Interlolru
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
Jasoda Red
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
PARATY B.V.B.A
G14402DAHL
WithdrawnDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
GardenGenetics LLC
Inova pink
WithdrawnChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Dataflor B.V.
G13518
WithdrawnDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
GardenGenetics LLC
Jan Ohms
TerminatedTulipa L. · Tulip
HOBAHO BREEDERS RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Intercomtiruam
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
Ingol
TerminatedImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Fran01
Withdrawnhybrids between Leucadendron laureolum and Leucadendron salignum
King Flora Nurseries
Indysum
Application submittedLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Indigo Girl
WithdrawnSalvia L. · Sage
Hans A. Hansen
Golden Paradise
ActivePyracantha M.J. Roem. · Firethorn
Andrew Parker, Diana Parker
Golden Globe
WithdrawnTelopea speciosissima x Telopea truncata
Graeme Downe
Inca Flame
ActiveBegonia L. · Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
IPB126516
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
INBOLMANGO
ActiveBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Silvia Hofmann
Eye Shadow
WithdrawnPhlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox
Hans A. Hansen
IFHESB
WithdrawnHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
INNOFLORA PLANT BREEDING B.V.
IFHECHEB
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
INNOFLORA PLANT BREEDING B.V.
Evolution Candy
ActiveNerium oleander L. · Oleander
Almendreta Plantas y Cultivos S.L.