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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.

KXB3575

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
1 record

Katrin

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Agromeyd Ltd.

BG
1 record

H1135

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Francis Glenn

UA
2 records

Gia

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

George William Crookham

UA
2 records

DN Lehenda

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lazariev IEvhenii Valeriiovych, Denysiuk Kateryna Viktorivna, Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUri

UA
2 records

DN Letava

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Luk'ianenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kulyk Viktor Oleksandrovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav

UA
2 records

PINCKI  CS

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

PT
1 record