Variety traits
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)
Maize leafiness is characterized by the number of leaves on the main stem and the leaf area index, determining the photosynthetic potential and nutritional value of the crop.
In the reference 44 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
The number of leaves on the main stem is a varietal trait depending on the maturity group: early-maturing hybrids form 11–12 leaves, while late-maturing ones form 19–21 leaves. The leaf area index (LAI), reflecting the ratio of total leaf area to land area, is 3.0–6.0 for silage maize and 3.0–4.0 for grain maize.
The trait exhibits pronounced adaptability: under high stand density, due to shading, the number of leaves or their area decreases. Optimal leafiness ensures high dry matter accumulation productivity; however, its excess due to excessive density provokes lodging and a decrease in the proportion of ears in the total biomass.
General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.
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.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SOGES (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize