Bailmacsix
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Michael A. Dirr , Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick , Jeff Beasley , Oren McBee , David Jonathan Roberts , Justin Schulze
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.
Blueberry Ruffles
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd
BKPBEEEBP
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Adonicus
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Poul Graff Kristensen
Bonmadchebon
ActiveArgyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush
Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU
Bella Pink
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
Robert J Cherry
Anouk Deluxe 901
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
L. Koning Beheer B.V., P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V.
Arbatax
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
Antinkeles
ActiveAnthurium Schott · Anthurium
Mr.JanvanDijk
Anouk Deluxe 1205
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
L. Koning Beheer B.V., P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V.
Barsixtyone
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
G.B.H BARTELS
Balfiespor
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Snijders Charles
Adabaring
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Michel Adam
Alpine Russet
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
University of Idaho
Balcabrite
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ren Jianping
Bailpanthree
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Schulze Justin,McBee Oren,Roberts David Jonathan
Balbalmink
ActiveMonarda didyma L. · Bee balm
Trees Scott
Balfusnset
ActiveImpatiens L. · Balsam
Tau-San Chou^^^KRISTEN NICOLE GROSS
Balfiesaled
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US
Balangbawi
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US
Balandrise
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
LESLIE HEFFRON
Balcenna
ActivePlectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
Rolando Solano Ramirez
Balbrewite
ActiveEuphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat
Trees Scott C.|Arroyo Grande, CA, US / Chou Tau-San|Batavia, IL, US
Bailmaceight
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Schulze Justin,McBee Oren,Roberts David Jonathan