Variety traits

Potato Foliation

Solanum tuberosum L.

A morphological trait of potato varieties reflecting the degree of leaf apparatus development. It is evaluated visually during variety description and influences photosynthetic intensity, productivity, and the risk of fungal foliage diseases.

In the reference 31 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.

Potato foliation is a varietal morphological trait that has no quantitative units of measurement in standard state variety testing protocols. Evaluation is conducted primarily visually, classifying the indicator as weak, medium, or strong during the description of the variety descriptor.

The development of the leaf apparatus directly correlates with the photosynthetic activity of the plant, determining nutrient accumulation and potential yield. At the same time, dense foliage creates a specific microclimate in the plantings: excessive foliation under high humidity conditions hinders air circulation, which triggers the development of pathogens, in particular late blight.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

Sources7

Varieties of Potato 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.

Marizza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

5 records

Bildtstar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

3 records

Rilana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

6 records

Payette Russet

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

University of Idaho

3 records

Fridor

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

JEAN-MARC ABIVEN

FR UA

5 records

Ina

Active

Active

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

5 records

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