Beskydy 2012, 5, 173-180

https://doi.org/10.11118/beskyd201205020173

Leaf area index of Norway spruce stands in relation to age and defoliation

R. Pokorný 1,2, S. Stojnič 3

1Global Change Research Centre AS CR, v.v.i., Bělidla 986/4a, CZ-603 00 Brno, Czech Republic
2Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 3, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
3Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, University of Novi Sad, Antona Cehova 13, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

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