Temperature's Impact on Seasonal Growth of Woody Plants in Central Sikhote-Alin in the Conditions of Changing Climate

A 35-year study of woody plant phenology in Central Sikhote-Alin reveals that spring growth phases advance by 3–6 days per degree Celsius of warming, with flowering being the most temperature-sensitive. Using continuous data from 1987 to 2022, researchers found that average spring temperatures and active temperature sums on May 1 were strong predictors of phenological shifts, while no significant autumn trends emerged. The study also identified Prunus padus (common bird cherry) as the most responsive species to climate change. Unlike previous studies, this research highlights a lack of adaptive phenological development in plants despite consistent warming trends (+0.29°C per decade).

Ivanov, A. V. (2025). Temperature's Impact on Seasonal Growth of Woody Plants in Central Sikhote-Alin in the Conditions of Changing Climate. Лесоведение / Forest Science, (4), 515. https://doi.org/10.7868/s3034535925040096