Definition of phenology in English:
phenology
noun fɪˈnɒlədʒifəˈnɑlədʒi
mass nounThe study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.
Example sentencesExamples
- Many oak traits may act as selective mechanisms, including tree age, seasonal phenology, and chemical and structural defenses.
- The ecology of Typha is well-known, with several studies on phenology, production rate, competitive superiority and gas transportation into the below-ground biomass.
- As a result of this delayed phenology, the natural climatic conditions the plants experienced may have selected for early flowering regardless of competition treatment.
- Other investigations suggest a fundamental role for plant phenology in the population dynamics of oak herbivores.
- Flowering phenology is mainly under genetic control, implying that a detailed study of flowering phenology must consider plants at the individual level.
Origin
Late 19th century: from phenomenon + -logy.