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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.

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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.

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

4 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Willemsen Peter Jan

4 records

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

WARE RICHARD

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Radcor

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

William J. Radler

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

4 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Regbero

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Oliver Keith|Hamersley, AU

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Chasmanthium latifolium (Michx.) H. O. Yates · broadleaf chasmanthium

Stever Karen R.|Gainesville, GA, US

4 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Remoever

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Roses Forever ApS

4 records

Ramst

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

4 records

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