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

MaterialTrue leaf
area1
Estimated
leaf area2
Estimated
leaf area3
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

    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