potential leaf area development equation

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deterministic expression	dimensionless expression	discrete-time expression	dynamic expression	mathematical expression	nonlinear expression

Available identifiers

MaRDI QIDQ6821310

FDOQ6821310 computes daily increase in leaf area index

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.

Defining Formula: $Δ L A I = Δ H U F \cdot L A I_{m x} (1 - e^{5 (L A I_{i - 1} - L A I_{m x})}) \sqrt{R E G_{i}}$
$L A I$ 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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