Poulcot011
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
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.
PER1230
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
RUTH KOBAYASHI
Poulcas036
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pactiowhi
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pactiopispl
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Paclara
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Paccrio
ActivePelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Pacfox
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE
Pacbluebe
ActivePelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Petacas
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
PEQZ0006
ActivePelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Syngenta Flowers LLC
PEQZ0002
ActivePelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Pender
ActiveDiascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Penhow Nurseries
NCMS2B
ActiveMiscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass
Thomas G. Ranney^^^Darren H. Touchell
Peace
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryojie Irie
NCHA2
ActiveHydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea
Thomas G. Ranney
Pachaforg
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacdazz
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
N5
ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Verhoef Gijsbertus
Moonlight Serenade
ActiveHylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H. Ohba · Ice plant
Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus
PER1188
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
RUTH KOBAYASHI
Nanouk
ActiveTradescantia albiflora Kunth · wandering-Jew
Wander Tuinier B.V.
Pacsally
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Melody Dora
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
VAN RUITEN J