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.
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw
WORRALL| Ross James Worrall c/o N.S.W. Agriculture
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS, D
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Malus Mill. · Apple
L'INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAIZE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ZEMUN POLSE)
Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.CLAUSE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Kees Broersen Zaden
Allium porrum L. · Leek
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Nunhems B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Rosa L. · Rose
WEEKS & SWIMS
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Vesa Velhartice a.s., CZ
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Silvester de Nooijer
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Tantau, Mathias
Rosa L. · Rose
Tantau, Mathias