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Pea Leafiness

Pisum sativum L.

Pea leafiness is a morphological trait representing leaf apparatus development, evaluated based on whether a cultivar is of the normal-leafed or semi-leafless morphotype and its intended use.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Pea, where this is mentioned in the description.

In modern pea breeding, a key aspect of assessing leafiness is the distinction between two morphotypes: traditional normal-leafed forms with well-developed leaflets and semi-leafless forms, in which leaflets are transformed into tendrils. The semi-leafless type has a lower photosynthetic potential but provides better stem stand resistance to lodging due to tendril interlocking, which is critical for mechanized harvesting.

High leafiness in normal-leafed cultivars increases their competitiveness against weeds during early growth stages; however, at high sowing densities, it can lead to excessive stand thickness, poor aeration, and the spread of diseases. In breeding for green fodder or silage, leafiness is considered a major component of productivity, where selection aims to find a balance between vegetative mass and protein content.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

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Varieties of Pea mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Karpate

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

DE EE FR LT LU UA
18 records

Dakota

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ HU NL SK
11 records

Ascona

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

INNOSEEDS

BE DE DK ES FR NL +1
16 records

Sirius

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Sl'achtitel'ská stanica Horná Streda, a.s. s.p.

AT CZ DK LT SK UA
11 records

Asgard

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Werner Horn

CZ DK EE FI LT PL +1
12 records

Grundy

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL UA
11 records

Skol

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE EE FI FR LT
12 records

Resal

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL

ES HU UA
11 records

Salinero

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL UA
9 records

Dorian

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Monsanto, NL

FR NL
8 records

Duet

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

DK PL
4 records

EX 08540794

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

2 records

Kelmerveil

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

GSN Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Kerpo

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Ivaylo Popov, Todor Kertikov, Daniela Kertikova

BG
5 records

Nette

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain Belgium N.V.

DE
4 records

Baranta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Maestro

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION - CORNELL UNIVERSITY

FR IT
3 records

Salsado

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Novartis Seeds B.V.

HU NL
5 records

Uniroy

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL)

FR NL
4 records

Olguța F

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

BARBIERU ANCUTA

RO
3 records

Migella

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KLEIM| Harald Kleim

DE
4 records

Cea

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

INIA/J.CASTILLA-LEON

ES
3 records

Banat

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Walor

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records