Instruction on foliar samples collection and LMA ratio
Download the last version and the previous versions of the Instruction on Foliar Samples collection, including information on Leaf Mass Area ratio calculation. This Instruction is based on the following ICOS protocols:
- Loustau et al: “Protocol for foliar analysis”
- ETC “Instructions_ECO_Sampling_Design”
- ETC “Instructions_ECO_station_description”
- Op de Beeck et al. “Ancillary vegetation measurements in mires”
- Op de Beeck et al. “Ancillary vegetation measurements in grasslands”
- Gielen et al. “Ancillary vegetation measurements in forest”
- Gielen et al. “Ancillary vegetation measurements in croplands”
and published in: under review
The Instruction document can be cited as:
Loustau, D., Aluome, C., & Papale, D. (2017). ICOS Ecosystem Instructions for Foliar Samples Collection and LMA Ratio Determination (Version 20180415). ICOS Ecosystem Thematic Centre. https://doi.org/10.18160/k7qg-hg2a
Instruction document history and download
Version |
Changes respect to the previous |
20210614
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Added specific explanations for mires. |
20180415 |
Changed the address to ship the samples. Clarified that metadata and correct labelling of samples are mandatory for the analysis. |
20170414 |
First version |
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