A rapid method for estimating leaf area index on oil palm.
A rapid method for estimating leaf area index using a LiCor LAI2000 Plant Canopy Analyser (PCA) gave good results which compared well with the traditional method in which direct measurements are made on a sample of leaflets usually taken from a leaf of rank 17 and employing an established formula to calculate the total area. It was important to use 2 data loggers and 2 optical sensors to simultaneously measure diffuse radiation above and below the canopy. This technique is appropriate for use on species such as oil palm which can reach substantial heights within a few years and also in humid tropical regions with a high daily likelihood of uniform cloud cover throughout the year.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | ng |
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©199
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| Subjects: | equipment, leaf area index, measurement, oil palms, oilseed plants, tropical crops, Tropics, Leaf area index, Measurement, Oilseed plants, Tropical crops, |
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