Leaf area index is the principal scaling parameter for both gross photosynthesis and ecosystem respiration of Northern deciduous and coniferous forests

Anders Lindroth; Fredrik Lagergren; Mika Aurela; Brynhildur Bjarnadottir; Torben Christensen; Ebba Dellwik; Achim Grelle; Andreas Ibrom; Torbjörn Johansson; Harry Lankreijer; Samuli Launiainen; Tuomas Laurila; Meelis Mölder; Eero Nikinmaa; Kim Pilegaard; Bjarni D. Sigurdsson; Timo Vesala

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0889.2006.00330.x

Leaf area index is the principal scaling parameter for both gross photosynthesis and ecosystem respiration of Northern deciduous and coniferous forests

Tellus B: Chemical and Physical Meteorology

Volume 60 (2008): Issue 2

By: Anders Lindroth, Fredrik Lagergren, Mika Aurela, Brynhildur Bjarnadottir, Torben Christensen, Ebba Dellwik, Achim Grelle, Andreas Ibrom, Torbjörn Johansson, Harry Lankreijer, Samuli Launiainen, Tuomas Laurila, Meelis Mölder, Eero Nikinmaa, Kim Pilegaard, Bjarni D. Sigurdsson and Timo Vesala

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