Phenological mismatch with abiotic conditions—implications for flowering in Arctic plants

摘要: Although many studies have examined the phenological mismatches between interacting organisms, few addressed potential for phenology and seasonal weather conditions. In Arctic, rapid changes in taxa are occurring association with earlier snowmelt. The timing of snowmelt is jointly affected by size late winter snowpack temperature during spring thaw. Increased results delayed snowmelt, whereas higher air temperatures faster advance Where interannual variation substantial, can be largely uncoupled from temperature. Using detailed, long-term data on flowering four arctic plant species Zackenberg, Greenland, we investigate whether there a component to conditions experienced prior flowering. particular, assess role ...