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
SNC Meilland et Cie
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Green Genetics BV (NL)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
SOREN RINGAARD
Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane
SNC MOREL FRERES (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Klemm
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND MARIE| Marie-Louise Meilland
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
MICHELANGELO LEIS & DARIO MUSACCHI
Rosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Willem van Haerke
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Rosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe s.a.
Rosa L. · Rose
Sam McGredy
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Asgrow (IT)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Petrus Josephus Maria Lavrijsen
Rosa L. · Rose
Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes
Rosa L. · Rose
W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE
Rosa L. · Rose
Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes
Raphanus sativus L. · Radish
SATIMEX QUEDLINBURG HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT GmbH