About this Research Topic
The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice takes place on 21st June, recognizing the longest day of the year, and marking the beginning of the summer season.
In the context of forest science, seasonal changes in day length and temperature elicit changes in rates and seasonal timing of tree growth. Global warming is thus a driver of changes in tree phenology, creating consequential changes in interactions between phenology and photoperiod. Of particular interest to researchers is the spring phenology of trees, which can have a marked influence on carbon cycling and sequestration. Interactions between changing temperatures and seasonal photoperiod are likely to be significant in our ability to predict tree growth responses to climate warming.
It is in this spirit that Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with the summer solstice. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the impacts of seasonal changes on tree growth, but also to consider the importance of studying the changing interactions between photoperiod and temperature under a changing climate, and the impact this has on forests.
This Frontiers in Forests and Global Change Research Topic aims to address the Forest Growth and Forest Ecophysiology-specific dimensions of this subject, highlighting the interactions between photoperiod and temperature, and considering how global warming alters these processes. Topics may include, but are by no means limited to:
• The interaction between photoperiod and seasonal temperature shifts
• The impacts of seasonal temperature shifts on tree growth
• Effects of warming on phenology of flowering and fruiting of woody plants
• Woody stem growth and nutrient use efficiency
• Impacts on cold-limited forests such as Boreal and high elevation forests
• Changes in spring tree phenology and the implications for carbon cycling
• Impacts on dormancy and cold hardiness
• Impacts of changes in phenology on forest health and food webs.
In the context of forest science, seasonal changes in day length and temperature elicit changes in rates and seasonal timing of tree growth. Global warming is thus a driver of changes in tree phenology, creating consequential changes in interactions between phenology and photoperiod. Of particular interest to researchers is the spring phenology of trees, which can have a marked influence on carbon cycling and sequestration. Interactions between changing temperatures and seasonal photoperiod are likely to be significant in our ability to predict tree growth responses to climate warming.
It is in this spirit that Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with the summer solstice. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the impacts of seasonal changes on tree growth, but also to consider the importance of studying the changing interactions between photoperiod and temperature under a changing climate, and the impact this has on forests.
This Frontiers in Forests and Global Change Research Topic aims to address the Forest Growth and Forest Ecophysiology-specific dimensions of this subject, highlighting the interactions between photoperiod and temperature, and considering how global warming alters these processes. Topics may include, but are by no means limited to:
• The interaction between photoperiod and seasonal temperature shifts
• The impacts of seasonal temperature shifts on tree growth
• Effects of warming on phenology of flowering and fruiting of woody plants
• Woody stem growth and nutrient use efficiency
• Impacts on cold-limited forests such as Boreal and high elevation forests
• Changes in spring tree phenology and the implications for carbon cycling
• Impacts on dormancy and cold hardiness
• Impacts of changes in phenology on forest health and food webs.
Keywords: Seasons, Global Warming, Forest Phenology, Phenology, Solstice
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
