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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Climate Modeling

Background:

  • Spring leaf phenology is linked to atmospheric conditions like energy balance and carbon flux.
  • Accurate ecosystem and climate models require better understanding of phenology-climate interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the influence of maple leaf phenology on the diurnal temperature range (DTR) trend during spring.
  • Determine the relationship between canopy development and atmospheric temperature fluctuations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized visual observations of maple leaf phenology.
  • Collected below-canopy light intensity and micrometeorological data over three spring seasons (2008-2010).
  • Analyzed seasonal transitions in the DTR trend in relation to leaf unfolding.

Main Results:

  • A reversal in the DTR trend coincided with maple leaf unfolding and expansion.
  • The spring decline in DTR was primarily driven by canopy closure affecting daily maximum temperatures.
  • Established a direct link between leaf phenology and DTR dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Leaf phenology significantly impacts the diurnal temperature range in temperate maple forests.
  • Accurate phenological data is crucial for improving ecosystem and climate models.
  • Existing models may need re-evaluation for their incorporation of canopy phenology.