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TeachMeFinance.com - explain leaf area index (LAI) leaf area index (LAI) The term 'leaf area index (LAI)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The area of foliage per unit area of ground. Conventionally this refers to the ratio of the area of the upper side of the leaves in a canopy projected onto a flat surface to the area of the surface under the canopy. Occasionally this has been used in reference to both sides of the leaves'. Previous 5 Terms: Leaded regular gasoline Leader Leader Spot Leading edge leadline Next 5 Terms: league Leakage Lease and plant fuel Lease condensate Lease equipment About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.