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definition: 'The one sided green leaf area per unit ground area in broadleaf canopies, or as the projected needleleaf area per unit ground area in needle canopies.'
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identifier: b1d65d88-7bd0-491d-91ca-4102b89dc3e7
label: LEAF AREA INDEX (LAI)
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