Table 5. Leaf area estimates (m²) for a seed variety (Deli x AVROS) and three oil palm compact clones using a correction factor in Hardon's equation initially determined for Deli x AVROS |
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| Material | True leaf
area1 | Estimated leaf area2 | Estimated leaf area3 |
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| Deli x AVROS | 2.82 | 3.73 | 2.85 |
| Savegre | 2.31 | 3.23 | 2.03 |
| Prince | 1.69 | 2.77 | 2.46 |
| Sergio | 1.76 | 2.66 | 2.13 |
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1 True leaf area values obtained with an LI-COR electronic leaf area meter, model 3100 2 Estimated from original Hardon’s equation (1969): [ m² = c x (n x l x a)] 3 Estimated by using a new correction factor for Deli x AVROS |
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