Christine Belli
ActiveRhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
Vanderhaegen Johan|Kruishoutem, BE
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.
Christina
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Robert Adrian Goemans
Dicwhynot
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Dickson Nurseries Ltd
Devon Flavia
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Whetman Plants International Limited
Cinderella
ActiveHelleborus orientalis Lam. · Lenten rose
Meijer Henk|Ridderkerk, NL
Bkdapyl
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Dela 051
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
SANDRINE DELABROYE|THIERRY DELABROYE
Bonmadcher
ActiveArgyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush
Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU
Captain Ventura
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.
Dati
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN
Delgrarose
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Dandel
ActiveEuonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. · Wintercreeper
Daniel Barnett
Balsalmysty
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Trees Scott C
Crown Jewel
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
Philip Dark
Burpeachfifteen
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
John K. Slaughter^^^Timothy J. Gerdts
Balwinlamp
ActiveDiascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Talmadge Paul A.|Orcutt, CA, US
Balfiesunre
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
MARGARET M HURKMAN
AUSbosky
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Chicago
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS
ChewBullseye
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Warner Christopher Hugh
Chameleon
ActiveSchizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash · Little bluestem
Sandrine Delebroye, Yes applicant details in question 1
Blue Royalty
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Koning Lammert
Autumn Leaves
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
AUStiger
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses