supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2010CB833503 and 2010CB0705002);the National High-Technology Research and Development Program of China(2009AA122005);the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)
Forests are crucial terrestrial ecosystems.Their leaf area index (LAI) is a key parameter determining the exchange of matter and energy between the atmosphere and the ground surface.In this study,MOD 09A1 and MCD 43A1...