Potential leaf area development equation

computes daily increase in leaf area index

deterministic formula, dimensionless formula, discrete-time formula, dynamic formula, formula, nonlinear formula

Description

This equation computes the daily change in leaf area index during the active canopy development phase of crop growth. It applies from crop emergence until the onset of leaf decline and determines the rate at which leaf area expands. The formulation links leaf area development to phenological progress through the heat unit factor while limiting growth as the canopy approaches a crop-specific maximum leaf area index. Crop stress effects are incorporated through a regulating factor that reduces leaf expansion under unfavorable conditions. The equation ensures gradual and biologically realistic canopy expansion prior to senescence.

Formula(s) and Quantities

$Δ L A I = Δ H U F \cdot L A I_{m x} (1 - e^{5 (L A I_{i - 1} - L A I_{m x})}) \sqrt{R E G_{i}}$
$L A I$ represents leaf area index
$Δ L A I$ represents daily change in leaf area index
$L A I_{m x}$ represents maximum leaf area index
$Δ H U F$ represents daily change in heat unit factor
$R E G$ represents crop growth constraint

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computation of leaf area index dynamics	contains
leaf area index model	contains

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