Spectral properties at leaf scale (Reflectance and transmittance) taken with a handheld spectrometer (Handyspec 14, Tec 5, AG. Germany). Leaves were placed over a tarp within a 1m2 frame and leaf area index measured manually.
For measurement and description and citation please refer to Göttlicher et al. 2011:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2010.09.021
Data also cited in Bendix et al. 2010:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00484-009-0279-3