ABCRD02
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR
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.
Katarsis
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
BE
CZ
FR
NL
5 records
RGT Axxional
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
IT
UA
8 records
LG30223
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
BE
FR
NL
6 records
Motivi CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Caussade Semences S A
DE
IT
UA
6 records
Sudress
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Ludwig Feldmeier
DE
SK
UA
4 records
RGT Synfonixx
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
RAGT 2n, FR
CZ
FR
PL
4 records
Tanugosh
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
FR
NL
PL
4 records
Rosecrystal
Protection expiredPelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa
CZ
DE
HU
PL
4 records
Resolute
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
DK
IE
6 records
RGT Alonixx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
LT
6 records
RGT Afixx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
UA
5 records
Pekcoujoux
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
PEKMEZ PAUL| Paul Pekmez
DE
FR
IT
NL
4 records
Pouluf
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
DK
NL
PL
SE
5 records
Korfalt
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
BE
DE
DK
NL
4 records
Kortor
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
DE
DK
NL
SE
4 records
Dacapo
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)
HR
NL
PL
4 records
Armoreen
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe, FR
BE
CZ
FR
4 records
RGT Lanxxam
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
IT
SK
UA
5 records
Kevata
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Seeds
BE
NL
PL
5 records
SV8840TM
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
UA
7 records
Piccadilly
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Novartis Seeds BV (NL)
FR
NL
5 records
Luisa
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Zelder BV (NL)
FR
NL
5 records
Diagoras
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
FR
UA
8 records