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Sap Flow Analyzer: A tool to standardize sap flow estimation and scaling to whole-tree water use using the HFD method

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  • 1. ROR icon Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

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This article discusses the development of the Sap Flow Analyzer (SFA), an open-source application designed to estimate sap flow rates and tree water use from heat field deformation (HFD) measurements. The tool aims to improve the accuracy and reproducibility of sap flow estimates by offering features like regression models, data visualizations, and methods to upscale sap flow to whole-tree water use. The SFA was tested by multiple participants, demonstrating its effectiveness in processing data consistently, even for users with varying expertise.

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https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/2041-210X.14392

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European Commission
MRV4SOC - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Soil Organic Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Balance 101112754

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2024

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