Evolving Plant Phenology Responses and Resilience in a Changing Climate
A Special Issue of Climate (ISSN 2225-1154) belonging to the section "Climate and Environment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2026) | Viewed by 5697
Editor
Interests: plant disease modeling; plant pathology; bio-protection; biosecurity; climate change; ecological modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our proposed Special Issue, tentatively titled "Evolving Plant Phenology Responses and Resilience in a Changing Climate", seeks to explore the intricate relationships between plant phenology and the ever-shifting dynamics of our planet's climate. The study of plant phenology, which encompasses the timing of seasonal events such as flowering, leaf budding, and fruiting, has emerged as a critical lens through which we can understand and respond to climate change.
Climate change has brought about unprecedented shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events, all of which exert profound influences on plant life cycles. These changes ripple through ecosystems, impacting everything from pollinator relationships to crop yields. In this context, it becomes increasingly imperative to unravel the mechanisms driving plant phenological shifts and assess their ecological, agricultural, and societal consequences.
Our interdisciplinary Special Issue welcomes contributions that span the spectrum of plant phenological research. We invite investigations into underlying molecular and physiological processes, innovative methodologies for monitoring phenological changes, and large-scale observational and modeling studies that elucidate patterns and predict future shifts. Furthermore, we encourage studies exploring plant adaptation strategies, conservation implications, and policy recommendations in the face of this climate-induced transformation.
This collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on plant phenology in a changing climate. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, we aspire to highlight our understanding of these complex interactions and the development of strategies for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change on our natural and agricultural landscapes.
Join us in the endeavor to shed light on nature's calendar and the remarkable ability of plants to adapt to and shape their environment in response to climate variability. Together, we can uncover the vital insights needed to navigate this era of climate change and its implications for both the natural world and human societies.
Dr. Hossein A. Narouei-Khandan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant phenology
- responses and resilience in a changing climate
- patterns and predict future shifts
- plant adaptation strategies
- conservation implications
- strategies and impacts of climate change on natural and agricultural landscape
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