| Term | Leaf area index (LAI) |
|---|---|
| Definition | Leaf area index (LAI) is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes plant canopies. It is defined as the one-sided green leaf area per unit ground surface area (LAI = leaf area / ground area, m2 / m2) in broadleaf canopies. |
| Sampling medium | Plants |
| Aggregation type | Average |
| Units | - |
| Provenance | Wikipedia |
| Provenance uri | http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/leafAreaIndex/ |
| Category | - |
| Note | Added to support Critical Zone Observatory (CZO) data use cases. |
| Status | ACCEPTED |