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.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Zsolt Galli
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GmbH, DE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden, NL
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden, NL
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Ludwig Kientzler
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Tupy Jaroslav
Trifolium repens L. · White clover
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Dominique Noel
Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat
Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Marga Dümmen
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Rosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Marionnet S.A.S
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Zerr Katharina
Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Dianella caerulea Sims · Blue flax-lily
Todd Layt