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Table 4 Correlation between LiDAR scan data and harvested vegetative biomass of paired-row ryegrass plots in a breeding trial in Ruakura, New Zealand across nine monthly measurements with an annual cycle

From: Real-time, non-destructive and in-field foliage yield and growth rate measurement in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)

Harvest

R2

LV

FW (g)

Mar-18

0.80

105 ± 14.3

750 ± 130

Jul-18

0.68

82 ± 10.0

640 ± 90

Aug-18

0.81

84 ± 11.4

520 ± 110

Sep-18

0.81

98 ± 15.5

680 ± 110

Oct-18

0.93

75 ± 17.6

510 ± 113

Nov-18

0.81

68 ± 13.6

450 ± 90

Dec-18

0.67

137 ± 14.7

1030 ± 170

Jan-19

0.81

73 ± 13.9

440 ± 100

  1. LV and FW data are mean ± standard deviation
  2. LV LiDAR Volume, FW fresh weight