Variation in reflectance spectroscopy of European beech leaves captures phenology and biological hierarchies despite measurement uncertainties
F. Petibon, E. A. Czyz, G. Ghielmetti, A. Hueni, M. Kneubühler, M. E. Schaepman, M. C. Schuman
This paper quantifies measurement uncertainty in leaf reflectance and shows it is small compared to biological variation in European beech trees, recommending standardized protocols for trait monitoring.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2021 · PreprintEcology