CORAG02WI
WithdrawnAgapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile
Daniel Cornelis
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.
DMECGARFRE
TerminatedMecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small · baby jump-up
Gavriel Danziger
COSEH 6100
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Josef Heuger
COSEH 4500
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Josef Heuger
Boruispewy
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
DOWPHANGEL
TerminatedLavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin
Downderry Nursery Ltd., Phoenix Ornamentals Limited
DOW3
TerminatedLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
PETER CARTER
DLFEMPR11
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
COADELCHMO
ActiveDelphinium elatum L. · Alpine delphinium
Marcus van Kesteren
Ditowine
TerminatedPhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Ditoplant Export B.V.
Diego Ice
ActiveHelleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall
Helleborus B.V.
Briar Rose
WithdrawnHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
ASHWOOD NURSERIES LTD
Classic Coral
WithdrawnDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Hans A. Hansen
Bocombsky
ActiveNepeta kubanica Pojark. x N. sibirica L.
Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
Diva
TerminatedHumulus lupulus L. · Common hop
Peter Darby
Branroyal White
WithdrawnChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Hubert Brandkamp
Branbeach
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Hubert Brandkamp
BOZREKA026
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Pheno Geno Roses B.V.
Dobegicpoyel
WithdrawnBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Dümmen Group B.V.
Chewcreepy
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
Christopher Hugh Warner
Boysenberry Taffy
TerminatedPenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
Robert D. Jansen
Delrosroucrem
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Black Bird
WithdrawnHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
WYNEX
Black Beauty
TerminatedGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
Nori Pope