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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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

Rose 2 190 Tomato 672 Potato 416 Bell pepper 357 Carrot 269 Bigleaf hydrangea 257 Garden strawberry 187 Watermelon 165 Dahlia 159 Common heather 158 Lily 149 Horseshoe pelargonium 140

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.

Ruicrevi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

POUW| A.A. Pouw

DE ES FR IT NL

13 records

Meivamo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

DE ES FR IT NL

14 records

Pekcoucan

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pekmez, Paul|La Petite Pierre, 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder, France

DE FR IT NL

15 records

Sound

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Meijer C. BV (NL)

FR NL UA

18 records

Madison

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R. L. J. MANSHOLT

NL UA

19 records

Lexani

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Voorn, Lex

NL UA

14 records

Lady Jane

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

GUUS HESELMANS

NL UA

19 records

Fandango

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Centre

IE MT

16 records

Canberra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

REITSMA BARTEL / JANSEN KLOMP MARTIN F.W.

HR NL

18 records

Alouette

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mr. J.J.H.M. Allefs

NL UA

18 records

Meirecrom

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Star Rose S.A.

14 records

Zalsasenan

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

13 records

Radiance

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Stephen M.Ackerman,Scott W.Adams

14 records

Meibenbino

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

13 records

Rikea

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolf Lange (DE)

BE BG CZ DE DK EE +3

13 records

Ostara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

OFFEREINS (NL)

AT CZ ES FI FR HR +3

14 records

Promesse

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

VEREDELINGSBERIJF

EE FR LT LU LV NL +2

17 records

Meirutral

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

BE DE DK ES FR IT +1

12 records

Meineble

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SNC Meilland et Cie

BE DE DK ES FR IT +1

12 records

Granola

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SAKA-RAGIS PFLANZENZUCHT GBR

CZ DE ES HR IE NL +1

16 records

Korlingo

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

BE DE DK ES FR IT +1

12 records

Bel-El

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WOUTERS| Kris Wouters

BE CZ DE FR HU NL +1

22 records

Unidor

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SVS, NL

HU NL PL SI SK UA

16 records

Romano

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Veredelingsbedrijf B.V.

HR HU IE NL SI UA

15 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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