Ridley 1104
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
Ridley Bell
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.
Radwhite
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
Radtkopink
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
William J. Radler
Poulpah028
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
Poultw003
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Paprika
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
Pacswiros
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacchogi
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Poulshine
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
Poulaksel
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/s
PC1251
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
RUIZ Juan Requena
NSG 120
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Tufaro Nicola
NPCW10158
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
von Tubeuf Guido
Pacrocky
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacjul
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
PKM06
ActiveCampanula L. · Bellflower
Madsen Christian Hald
NPCW10167
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
von Tubeuf Guido
Novarospop
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
NovaFlora LLC
Nikita
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Michael Larsen
Noasplash
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Sean Arkinstall, Bright Future Investments Pty Ltd
Pacswibu
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacpolly
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Milarosso
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Piero Frangi, Fondazione Minoprio
Meipomolo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE