| Leaf absorptance (A), transmittance (T) and reflectance (R) of visible solar radiation strongly correlate with chlorophyll concentration in a number of plant species, however, little is known about the optical properties of grapevine leaves. Consequently, the objective of this study was to evaluate the optical properties of intact leaves for estimating chlorophyll concentration in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo vaieties. Leaves from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo vines were collected at San Antonio de las Minas, Baja California, México, in 2009, and A, T and R determined with a spectroradiometer. While leaf age played a significant role on the leaf chlorophyll concentration, the chlorophyll a+b concentration vs. R, T and A... |
