Table 1.
Summary of the four field experiments conducted to develop and evaluate a LiDAR-based approach to estimating foliage yield traits in perennial ryegrass
| Exp. | Location | Entries | Design | # Plots | Traits | Sown | Measured | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | − 43.45, 172.19 | 120 | 58C × 30R | 360 | FW, DMY, LV | May 2016 | Sept. 2017 | HS families |
| 2 | − 43.62, 172.46 | 12 | 44C × 6R | 36 | Growth rate, LV | March 2015 | Autumn 2016 | Cultivars |
| 3 | − 43.63, 172.47 | 32 | 47C × 33R | 96 | Growth rate, LV | May 2013 | Spring 2016 | HS families |
| 4 | 37.77, 175.31 | 190 | 18C × 35R | 630 | FW, LV | Spring 2017 | 2018–2019 | BL |
FW fresh weight, DMY dry matter yield, LV LiDAR Volume, BL breeding lines