AN2198403
Application submittedAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Anthura 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.
CASSANOVA
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Batlad
TerminatedLavandula L. · Lavender
PRIEST STUART
AN2180756
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Anthura B.V.
Brush
ActiveMolinia caerulea (L.) Moench · moor grass
Petrus Hendricus Oudolf
Balsomrosa
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
Jianping Ren
Balskywac
Application submittedVeronica L. · Speedwell
Jessica D. Janes^^^Laura M. Lara
Balshamite
TerminatedLantana camara L. · Lantana
SCOTT C TREES
BULLRUDI 09
ActiveRudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan
Hartwig Bull
ANTHIJTDEN
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Anthura B.V.
Balroxleam
WithdrawnDigitalis x fulva Lindl.
Paul Gehrke
Captain Safari
TerminatedZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.
Briots Menhir
WithdrawnIlex aquifolium L. · Common holly
H. Zintel Jr. V.O.F.
Amethyst
WithdrawnOcimum basilicum L. · Basil
A L TOZER LTD
Bareleven
TerminatedPhlox L. · Phlox
Bartels Breeding B.V
Alpin
TerminatedRaphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
TAKII & CO LTD
Alpica
ActiveChamaecyparis thyoides (L.) Britton et al. · Atlantic white cedar
Edens Creations B.V.
Bozcorapix
WithdrawnRosa L. · Rose
Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.
Balcelichey
TerminatedImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
KERRY MEYER STROPE
Boston Cherries
TerminatedBegonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia
BOOMAN JAMES LAWRENCE
Bozlenfra
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.
Bozalexfra
WithdrawnRosa L. · Rose
Pheno Geno Roses B.V.
Ballet Slippers
ActiveHibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.
Hans A. Hansen
BORUIORA
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.