The 90 ways to describe plant temperature

• Published in: Perspectives in plant ecology, evolution and systematics Vol. 30; pp. 16 - 21
• Main Authors: Körner, Christian, Hiltbrunner, Erika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.02.2018
• Subjects: Alpine; altitude; biogeography; Climatology; ecosystems; Elevation; Energy balance; Fundamental niche; habitats; Phenology; Plant canopy; plant development; plant ecology; snowpack; temperature; trees; Climatology; Energy balance; Elevation; Fundamental niche; Phenology; Plant canopy; Alpine

•Air temperature is an unsuitable proxy for life conditions of alpine plants.•The distinction between temperature means and extremes is key.•There is an urgent need to explain species range limits and plant phenology strategies. What seems like a trivial task is one of the most difficult ones in fun...