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Using Models of Seasonality

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Phenology and Seasonality Modeling

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The fascination of the unfolding blossom or the emerging chrysalis cannot be doubted; it is the compensation of the countless volunteers who man phenological networks. In addition to fascination, however, one can ask if phenology and models of seasonality have utility. This paper, therefore, first provides some prerequisites for utility and then cites some examples.

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Waggoner, P.E. (1974). Using Models of Seasonality. In: Lieth, H. (eds) Phenology and Seasonality Modeling. Ecological Studies, vol 8. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-51863-8_34

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