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.
Rosa L. · Rose
William A. Warriner c/o Jackson & Perkins Co
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Proplant AG
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
ROBERTO GUARNIERI
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Rijk Zwaan Welver, D
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SAATZUCHT FRITZ LANGE KG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds BV, Netherlands
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CONTINENTAL SEMENCES S P A
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale
A.L. Tozer Ltd (GB)
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Ludwig Kientzler
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Robert Oostveen
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Office of Intellectual Propert and Commercialization
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Wim van der Heijden
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S