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.

KORpot055

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes^^^Tim-Hermann Kordes^^^John Vincent Kordes

4 records

Lady in Red

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Slowinski Krzysztof

4 records

Lady Emma

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

S A Soft Fruits

5 records

Margaret Mae

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Tomerlin Reggie Joe|Los Angeles, CA 90041, US

4 records

Korchakon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Macane005

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine x A. rupicola Cambess.

Yes applicant details in question 1, No

4 records

Klecona

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Siegfried Klemm

4 records

LPDC Podaras

Active

Diervilla sessilifolia Buckley · bush-honeysuckle

Podaras Peter|Ithaca, NY, US / Pellett Harold M.|Minnetrista, MN, US

5 records

Kormifari

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Jefam

Active

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

Wilbert Ronald

5 records

Korbatam

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

5 records

Leumayel

Active

Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Interzamum

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Robert Iisink.

4 records

Intertrococh

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

4 records

Klegatta

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Siegfried Klemm

4 records

Keishisutoki

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Takeuchi Shunsuke|Chiba-Ken, JP

4 records

Kazan

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

TANAKA SHINSUKE

4 records

KORpot028

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Kormarkron

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

KORgolgat

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

Lemon-Lime

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Richard E Davis

4 records

Lemon Delight

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Roy Rother Outeniqua Nursery

4 records

Korbosi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

4 records

LC NO19

Application submitted

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Alex Schoemaker Living Creations Holding B.V.

4 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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