Table 1: Effect of topographical aspect on vine length, leaf area and leaf area index of Mucuna pruriens in understorey and open condition.

Aspect

Vine length (m)

Leaf area (cm2)

Leaf area index (LAI)

Harvesting stage

Harvesting stage

Harvesting stage

Understorey

Open

Understorey

Open

Understorey

Open

A1:Northern

3.20

3.23

193.20

194.20

2.13

2.14

A2:NorthWestern

3.24

3.27

194.80

197.00

2.14

2.15

A3:Western

3.29

3.34

198.60

201.00

2.15

2.17

Mean (S: System)

3.24

3.28

195.50

197.60

2.14

2.15

CD0.05

NS

0.35

NS

SEmĀ±

0.01

0.17

0.002

CD0.05 (S)

0.02

0.20

0.002

SEmĀ± (S)

0.01

0.10

0.001