Preferred term
LAI (Leaf Area Index)
Definition
- [Henderson's] of a given area of vegetation, the total area of photosynthetic leaf surface divided by the area of soil covered.
Broader concept
Scope note
- LTER EU controlled vocabulary
Creator
- herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at
Editorial note
- concept 'leaf area index' exists
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/EnvEu_134