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
W. KORDES'SOHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
Rosa L. · Rose
W. KORDES'SOHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley
Jan Draaistra
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Nils Klemm
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Twan Groot
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Hofmann Christa
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
STET HOLLAND
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
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Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
MR PETER ILSINK
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SVR, ZAF
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes (DE)
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden, NL
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Esasem Spa (IT)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Vandel Potatoes I/S c/o Danespo A/S
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Ralf Kuijpers
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SABANCI METIN
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Enza Zaden, NL