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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2023, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (5): 81-87.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20220379

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Leaf Characteristics and Leaf Area Estimation Model of the Spiny Leaf in Juniperus chinensis cv. Pyramidalis

Lulu Wang,Youfu Zhang*,Yibo Chen,Chunyan Chen,Chenhui Song   

  1. College of Agricultural, Henan University of Science and Technology Luoyang 471023
  • Received:2022-06-07 Online:2023-05-25 Published:2023-08-02
  • Contact: Youfu Zhang

Abstract:

Objective: Leaf area is an important parameter in evaluating a plant's ability to photosynthesize and how well it can adapt to its surroundings. The tiny and dense growth of spiny leaves causes numerous difficulties in the traditional measurement of leaf area. Therefore, the aim of this study was to construct a rapid and accurate model for measuring the leaf area of the spiny leaves in Juniperus chinensis cv. Pyramidalis. Method: The leaf length (LL), base width (LBW), maximum leaf width (LWmax) and leaf thickness (LT) of 1 270 leaves from J. chinensis were measured using a vernier caliper, and the leaf area (LA) was determined through leaf image using Photoshop CS5 software. Then the relationships between the morphological indexes and leaf area were analyzed to further construct an estimation model of leaf area for the spiny leaves of J. chinensis using SPSS statistical software. Result: LA had the greatest coefficient of variation (CV=0.301) among the five morphological indexes and ranged from 7.307–7.556 mm2 (95% CI). LA was significantly and positively correlated with LL and LWmax (r=0.858, 0.794). The optimal multivariate linear regression model for LA was Y=?3.879+0.718 X1+5.679 X2?1.177 X3 (R2=0.914, RMSE=0.667, AIC=2060.969), where X1, X2 and X3 were LL, LWmax and LBW respectively, with a prediction accuracy of 96.21%. The optimal univariate model for LA was based on LL, Y=?1.686+1.003 X (R2=0.725, RMSE=1.191, AIC=3238.133), with a prediction accuracy of 91.16%. Conclusion: This study provides a concise method for accurately estimating the area of spiny leaf of J. chinensis and a basic data for studying the relationship between spiny leaf traits.

Key words: Juniperus chinensis cv. Pyramidalis, spiny leaf, leaf area, estimation model, image processing

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