Article
Substantial variation in leaf senescence times among 1360 temperate woody plant species: implications for phenology and ecosystem processes.
Annals of botany - 1 Nov 2015
Panchen Zoe A, Primack Richard B, Gallinat Amanda S, Nordt Birgit, Stevens Albert-Dieter, Du Yanjun, Fahey Robert
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Autumn leaf senescence marks the end of the growing season in temperate ecosystems. Its timing influences a number of ecosystem processes, including carbon, water and nutrient cycling. Climate change is altering leaf senescence phenology and, as those changes continue, it will affect individual woody plants, species and ecosystems. In contrast to spring leaf out times, however, leaf...
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