Table 8. Leaf dry weight estimates (kg) for three oil palm compact clones, using an equation developed from the true leaf weight of a seed variety (Deli x AVROS)

MaterialTrue
dry weight
Estimated
dry weight1
Estimated
dry weight2
Difference
(%)
Savegre 0.73 0.73 0.92 18
Prince 0.62 0.67 1.03 25
Sergio 0.81 0.78 0.92 25

    1 Estimated fro the standard equation (kg = 0.102 PxS + 0.206)

    2 Estimate from a ‘new’ equation developed for Deli x AVROS kg = 0.1041 PxS + 0.4483