An overview of the phenological observation network and the phenological database of Germany's national meteorological service (Deutscher Wetterdienst)

First phenological observations have been performed in Germany already in the 18th century. The onset dates of characteristic phases of plant development (phenological phases) are observed and recorded. Today, Germany's national meteorological service (Deutscher Wetterdienst, DWD) maintains a d...

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Main Authors: F. Kaspar, K. Zimmermann, C. Polte-Rudolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-03-01
Series:Advances in Science and Research
Online Access:http://www.adv-sci-res.net/11/93/2014/asr-11-93-2014.pdf