Dear Colleagues,

We have started a synthesis effort called the “Global Spectra-Trait Initiative” (https://github.com/plantphys/gsti/tree/main) to gather datasets of paired leaf gas exchange (A-Ci curves) and leaf optical reflectance data.

The overarching goal is to create a database of spectra and physiological trait data we can use to develop spectra trait models for the prediction of the photosynthetic capacity of leaves.

We welcome data from C3 species of any biome (including agricultural systems).

If you want to participate in this synthesis, please contact us or visit our GitHub for more information.

Julien Lamour, Shawn Serbin, and Alistair Rogers