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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.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Barsixty

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

6 records

Boreas

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff Kristensen

5 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Tony|Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9BB, GB

5 records

Cobeer

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Thomas M. Cunneen

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

6 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Tau-San Chou^^^KRISTEN NICOLE GROSS

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Westhoff Heinrich

7 records

Caddo

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John Reuben Clark, USA

5 records

AUSvisit

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

5 records

Ausguard

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Auscent

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

5 records

Auscook

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Bellefonte, PA, US

5 records

AUSwhirl

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Winslow Benjamin K. / Masor Laura L.

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Auspital

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

6 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

5 records

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