Determination of alfalfa leaf area by non-destructive method

The knowledge of plant leaf area is important to evaluate the vegetal growth. The objective of this research was to determine a mathematical equation to estimate successfully alfalfa (Medicago sativa) leaf area by measuring linear dimensions of the leaf blade of the plant leaflets. The leaves were c...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Bianco de Carvalho, Silvano Bianco, Matheus Saraiva Bianco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Communications in Plant Sciences 2011-11-01
Series:Communications in Plant Sciences
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Online Access:http://complantsci.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/complantsci_1_2_1.pdf