Leaf area index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006901",
  "term": "Leaf area index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity representing the total one-sided leaf area per unit ground surface area within a plant canopy. This index quantifies the amount of photosynthetic surface available for gas exchange and light interception. It is a key parameter in land surface models for estimating evapotranspiration, carbon uptake, and energy balance within ecosystems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/leaf-area-index/"
}