Fischer, M.

Marek, M., V

Orsag, M.

Tripathi, A. M.

Trnka, M.

Vanbeveren, Stefan

Abstract: Leaf area index (LAI) is the most appropriate parameter for analyzing canopy structure and crop productivity. LAI and radiation use efficiency (RUE) were estimated to evaluate the productivity of a short rotation coppice culture of a poplar clone. RUE was calculated as the ratio between total aboveground woody biomass and available photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) accumulated during one growing season. Prior to coppicing, LAI reached a maximum value of 7.3 (in 2009), whereas the maximum LAI after coppicing was 6.8 (in 2012). The maximum RUE reached prior to coppicing was 0.25 g mol(-1) (in 2009), while after coppicing it was 0.20 g mol(-1) (in 2012), which did not represent a significant difference (p> 0.05)

Leaf area index development and radiation use efficiency of a poplar short rotation coppice culture

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