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.

DKC7023

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Novum

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

2 records

KWS Alcanto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Laboom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

2 records

Kneja 511

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

S. Valchinkov, A. Popov, K. Angelov, P. Petrov, K. Vasileva

3 records

Fondari

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DOW AgroSciences

3 records

Faraonixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

SM Grot

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

Emporio

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

NOVARTIS SEEDS

2 records

DN Veld

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

3 records