Linear measurements of the leaf blade in xaraes and massai grasses for estimation of the leaf area

Knowledge on the leaf area of foraging grasses is essential, since it’s one of the most important variables in the evaluation of plant growth. Thus, one aimed at determining equations which allow, through simple measurements of leaf length, as well as average and maximum width, to quickly and accura...

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Main Authors: Wilton Ladeira da Silva, João Paulo Ramos Costa, Gregory de Paula Caputti, Leandro Galzerano, Ana Cláudia Ruggieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2013-09-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume263/11a18.pdf