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Variety traits

Maize leafiness

Zea mays L.

A morphological trait of maize that determines leaf canopy density and productivity. It is used as a qualitative characteristic of a hybrid when selecting its utilization purpose and optimal planting density.

In the reference 84 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

For maize, leafiness is a varietal trait that directly affects forage quality when cultivated for silage or green fodder. In grain production, this indicator is assessed in balance with the development of generative organs to ensure efficient distribution of photosynthetic products.

In breeding practice, this trait is analyzed in conjunction with biometric data and photosynthetic pigment content. As there are no strict numerical standards, leafiness is assessed relative to the standards of a specific maturity group, taking into account the hybrid's morphotype and its adaptability to high-density planting.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

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Varieties of Maize 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.

P1275

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT PT
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

RO UA
8 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE IT PT
5 records

Agrolupo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT DE SK
5 records

LG 31281

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE UA
4 records

DMS 4011

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SPFE Company MAIS

IT UA
4 records

DKC 3464

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

DE IT
3 records

BOGATYR'

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Diter Alber

UA
5 records

OS 3114

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antun Jambrovich

UA
3 records

Volumixx

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT SK
3 records

SY Remco

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA Corp Protection AG

BE DE
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE IT
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT IT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
4 records

LG31261

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Marcelo Queijo

IT UA
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE IT
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

DE IT
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT SK
3 records

Caterina

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEIFERT ROBERT

IT SI
4 records

Cejih

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Jeronym Valenta

SK UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT
5 records

Rodonia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Miloslav Masnica

SK UA
4 records

Huxley

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT PL
4 records