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Influence of climate change on flowering season of birch in the Czech Republic.

Authors :
Hájková, Lenka
Kožnarová, Věra
Možný, Martin
Bartošová, Lenka
Source :
International Journal of Biometeorology; May2020, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p791-801, 11p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This paper analyzes a long-term (1991–2019) flowering period of birch in the Czech Republic. Temporal and spatial evaluation in timing of beginning and end of flowering (F<subscript>begin</subscript> and F<subscript>end</subscript>) and flowering period (F<subscript>period</subscript>) of Betula pendula were investigated in different zones of the Czech Republic. The field observations were carried out at 44 sites of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute phenological network; the detailed analysis including growing degree days (GDD) evaluation to F<subscript>begin</subscript> and F<subscript>end</subscript> onsets and time of flowering were made at 9 sites in different altitudes. The trends and Pearson's correlation coefficients between F<subscript>begin</subscript> (F<subscript>end</subscript>) and GDDs were calculated as well. The timing of both phenological stages showed a significant advance to earlier onsets (e.g., − 7.0 d per decade at Měděnec station) and the time of flowering shortens (e.g., − 3.8 d per decade at Rokytnice station). Nevertheless, the most marked shift was observed for mountain area in the north-western and north-eastern part of the Czech Republic. In contrast, the smallest shift was found in the southern part of the Czech Republic. The shift of the GDD values fluctuates from negative to positive values. Pearson's correlation coefficients calculated for both phenophases and period of flowering of Betula pendula showed the highest values in F<subscript>period</subscript> (e.g., 0.846 at Modrava station) and in F<subscript>end</subscript> (e.g., 0.711 at Rokytnice station) as well. Thus, our results indicate due to global warming symptoms that birch pollen allergy may appear earlier in the year but for a shorter period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00207128
Volume :
64
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Biometeorology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143194458
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-020-01869-1