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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture
Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
PICKSEED CANADA INC
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc Oak Park Research Centre
Rosa L. · Rose
David C H Austin (GB)/Patricia J Austin (GB)
Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
STET Holland B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
GAVRISh SERGEJ FEDOROVICh / FILIMONOVA YuLIYa ALEKSEEVNA / KAPUSTINA RAISA NIKOLAEVNA / GLADKOV DMITRIJ SERGEEVICh / VOLKOV ALEKSANDR ALEKSANDROVICh / SEMENOVA ANNA NIKOLAEVNA / REDIChKINA TAT'YaNA ALEKSANDROVNA / ARTEM'EVA GALINA MIHAJLOVNA / SEDIN ALEKS
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Carolyn Grace Bourne
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Zouk B.V.B.A
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses
Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit
Qinghong Chen, Hongwen Huang, Xia Gu, Zjongqi Qin, Junjie Gong, Lei Zhang, Aichun Xu, Litian Zhang
Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Eternal Plants Boijl B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses
Rosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)