Atisea
ActiveAgapanthus praecox subsp orientalis (F.M. Leight) F.M. Leight. · Common agapanthus
Tesselaar Anthony
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.
ACBZ0004
ActiveAchillea millefolium L. · Yarrow
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Austrava
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Ausoutcry
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Aushedge
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Ausglisten
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Auschimbley
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Auscerise
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
ANTHIOXI
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
ALL120506
ActiveOriganum vulgare L. · Oregano
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
ABRZ0004
ActiveAubrieta Adans. · Rock cress
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
ABCRD01
ActiveHelleborus L. · Christmas Rose
RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR
RGT Sensaxx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
DE
IT
PT
5 records
Agrolupo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
AT
DE
SK
5 records
Acapulco
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Vilmorin SA (FR)
ES
FR
PL
6 records
Barito
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
CZ
NL
PL
4 records
Mediouma
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
NL
UA
4 records
Vegalim
ActiveAsparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Limseeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Tacoma
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL
NL
5 records
Sunlim
ActiveAsparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Limseeds B.V.
NL
6 records
Ana
Protection expiredGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
HR
7 records
Abledo
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
PL
4 records
Meidrifora
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International
LG 31281
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
DE
UA
4 records