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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
CLAUSE, S.A.
Rosa L. · Rose
ROSEN TANTAU MATH TANTAU NACHFOLGER
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Seeds
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
Rosa L. · Rose
TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMO a.s
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Rosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
MICHALIK ANDREA
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbrugets Kartoffelfond
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
PETOSEED CO
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
MICHALIK ANDREA
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
MICHALIK ANDREA
Rosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP