Chlorophyll is the molecule that absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to synthesise carbohydrates from CO2 and water. This process is known as photosynthesis and is the basis for sustaining the life processes of all plants.
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The SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter instantly measures the amount of chlorophyll content, a key indicator of plant health. Simply clamp the meter over leafy tissue, and receive an indexed chlorophyll content reading (0-99.9) in less than 2 seconds.
Measure reflected light from turf grass in the red (660 nm) and near infrared (850 nm -NIR) spectral bands. NDVI denotes Normalized Difference Vegetative Index.