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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZKI, H
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
HM.CLAUSE
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
SCHUMANN| Ingeborg Schumann Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Gartenbau
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
WJG & JG, Hofstede
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
R. HARKNESS & CO. LTD.
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Kwekerij De Amstel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Ger Beemsterboer
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Ferri Luigi Sementi Srl (IT)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bernardus van den Bosch
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Schumann
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
MRS.I SCHUMANN
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
SCHUMANN| Ingeborg Schumann Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Gartenbau
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Szell Levente