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leaf area index

(LAI) The ratio of the total surface area of a plant's leaves to the ground area available to that plant, i.e. LAI = leaf area/ground area. The LAI is of value when considering the number of plants that can be successfully cultivated on a given area of land. See also net assimilation rate.
 
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