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International phenological observation networks are of great importance for many applications in phenology. Data from these networks generally have a high quality standard (genetically identical plants, standardized observation guidelines, etc.) and cover different climatic regions. In this chapter we introduce two networks, the International Phenological Gardens in Europe (IPG) and the Global Phenological Monitoring Programme (GPM). Both observation networks are coordinated by the Humboldt-University of Berlin (Germany). These networks allow a phenological monitoring across lager geographical areas. At the end of each paragraph, we show some examples how these data can be used for scientific applications. They are of great importance to describe relationships between observed climate variability/change and plant development and they can be used to develop or validate phenological models which are able to project possible future shifts in plant development.
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Chmielewski, FM., Heider, S., Moryson, S., Bruns, E. (2013). International Phenological Observation Networks: Concept of IPG and GPM. In: Schwartz, M. (eds) Phenology: An Integrative Environmental Science. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6925-0_8
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