A Method for Estimating Sago Palm (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) Leaf Area after Trunk Formation

It is important to measure the individual leaf area and leaf area index (LAI) of sago palm (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) to determine the appropriate planting density and maintain populations that are highly productive with regard to starch production. However, the accurate estimation of sago leaf area f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Satoshi Nakamura, Youji Nitta, Manabu Watanabe, Yusuke Goto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2009-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.12.58