Autumn as an overlooked opportunity for limnology

PLOS Climate
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Abstract

Ecological disciplines, from forestry to soil sciences and ornithology, recognize the critical role of autumn in an array of physical and biological processes. Terrestrial studies categorize autumn as the end of the growing season. Autumn weather conditions can disrupt plant-soil interactions, affecting nutrient cycling and soil fertility [1]; determine dormancy and freezing tolerance of trees during winter [2]; and create phenological mismatches that affect diet quality and predator-prey relationships [3]. In many lakes, autumn is marked by an important period of flux within the water column, affecting nutrient cycling, phytoplankton, and fish productivity [4]. Despite their importance, autumnal limnological processes remain understudied.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Autumn as an overlooked opportunity for limnology
Series title PLOS Climate
DOI 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000648
Volume 4
Issue 6
Publication Date June 06, 2025
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher PLoS
Contributing office(s) Oregon Water Science Center
Description e0000648, 5 p.
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