Atthos
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
NL
6 records
Variety traits
Leafiness
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.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato Foliation
306
Pepper foliage density
140
Maize leafiness
84
Watermelon foliage density
64
Maize leafiness
44
Melon foliage density
41
Leafiness of alfalfa
35
Leafiness — garden strawberry
31
Potato Foliation
31
Cucumber Foliage Density
24
Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass
23
Leafiness — Sudangrass
21
Foliage density of eggplant
20
Leafiness — Red Clover
14
Leafiness — Timothy grass
14
Tomato foliage density
14
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
14
Strawberry Foliage Density
12
Leafiness — Orchard grass
10
Sunflower foliage
10
Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale
10
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
9
Squash Leafiness
9
Pea Leafiness
8
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
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.
Atlanta
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HOLLAND SELECT
NL
6 records
Amri Trared
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Mitchell Eugene Hanes
DE
4 records
Adelanto
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Aksent
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin, F
FR
4 records
Agsantis
ActiveAgeratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
PL
4 records
Alfagraze
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
University of Georgia Research Foundation
IT
5 records
Zodaki
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Wim Snoeijer
Zoprika
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
van Zoest Jan
Agostino
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lantmõnnen Seed B.V.
NL
6 records
After Eight
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
NL
4 records
WP Passion
ActiveDianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink
Whetman Pinks
White Crown
ActiveProtea cynaroides L. · King Protea
Peter Sijpkes, Ausflora Pacific Pty Ltd
Achille
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
5 records
Wesscaesun
ActiveScaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Westhoff Heinrich
Walhero
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
Tristram David|Arundel BN18 OAS, GB
Waldigone
ActiveDigitalis L. · Foxglove
Tristram David Ralph|Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AS, GB
007XL
ActiveAgrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and Richard Hurley
NL
4 records
UF0646
ActivePlectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
David G. Clark^^^Phuong Nguyen
Winter Lace
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd
Zipper
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
White Wash
ActiveAphelandra squarrosa Nees · Saffron spike
Smit Obed Jacob
Tiny Skyline
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Nicolaas Aloysius Maria|'t Zand, NL
Wekcobeju
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses