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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BOERHAVE VOF
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
VICTORIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, KNOXFIELD, AU
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Wolf, Paul|Seligenstadt, Federal Republic of Germany / Wolf, Werner|Seligenstadt, Federal Republic of Germany
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Takii & Company Ltd
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Budapest, H
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin, F
Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Bauer GmbH & Co KG
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
DLF-Seeds A/S
Rosa L. · Rose
Hans Jurgen Evers
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin & Cie
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Sloots Aardappelkweekbedrijf B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ESASEM, I
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Paul Degreef
Zea mays L. · Maize
SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.
Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass
Mountain View Seeds
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US