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M Duru, INRA

Publication Date

1989

Location

Nice France

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Canopy growth is related to solar radiation intercepted (PARa), (Greenwood et al., 1986; Gosse et al., 1986). The canopy interception efficiency ( i: i = P ARa/P ARc) is related to leaf area index (LAI). In spring, for grasses i: i = 70 % when LAI = 2 (Lemaire, 1985). The faster the LAI extension rate is, the greater the dry matter yield is. We study nitrogen and grass­land type effects, with phosphopotassic soil fertility level and botanical criterion.

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Variability of Leaf Area Index Extension Rate on Permanent Grasslands

Nice France

Canopy growth is related to solar radiation intercepted (PARa), (Greenwood et al., 1986; Gosse et al., 1986). The canopy interception efficiency ( i: i = P ARa/P ARc) is related to leaf area index (LAI). In spring, for grasses i: i = 70 % when LAI = 2 (Lemaire, 1985). The faster the LAI extension rate is, the greater the dry matter yield is. We study nitrogen and grass­land type effects, with phosphopotassic soil fertility level and botanical criterion.