LaiInput

Value

Meaning

Parameters

The value is specified by the parameter LeafAreaIndex given in a table (see Above ground characteristics with time).

Driving variable

The Leaf area index is defined as a driving variable in a PG driving variable file. The leaf area index is defined by the name LEAF or LAI in the identification field of the PG-variable.

Simulated

The leaf biomass is simulated and LAI is calculated based on a simple conversion (see Dynamic development).