Phenology

How tree phenology is changing per species with climate change?

Evaluating links between eastern deciduous tree phenology and climate

We are measuring phenology of 30 tree species across Murray State campus as part of the USA National Phenology Network (US-NPN). In addition, our focus is in using soil temperature and moisture to model spring and autumn phenology,

Influence of Environmental Variables on the Seasonal Development of LAI in Western Kentucky.

Students are weekly measuring leaf area index (LAI) at Murray State Hancock Biological Station (HBS) during the growing season. The aim of this study is to develop a phenology model to predict the start and the end of the growing season. Soil profile temperature and soil moisture are continuously measured at HBS for 6 different soil depth (5cm, 15cm, 25cm, 35cm, 45cm, 55cm). We are also adding measurements of soil oxidation at 15cm, 25cm, 35cm, and 45cm and sap flow measurements. The figure shows the datalogger at HBS.