Climate variability and plant response at the Santa Rita Experimental Range, Arizona

Michael A. Crimmins; Theresa M. Mau-Crimmins

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Climate variability and plant response at the Santa Rita Experimental Range, Arizona

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Authors:

Michael A. Crimmins, Theresa M. Mau-Crimmins

Year:

2003

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: McClaran, Mitchel P.; Ffolliott, Peter F.; Edminster, Carleton B., tech. coords. Santa Rita Experimental Range: 100 years (1903 to 2003) of accomplishments and contributions; conference proceedings; 2003 October 30-November 1; Tucson, AZ. Proc. RMRS-P-30. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 111-115.

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Abstract

Climatic variability is reflected in differential establishment, persistence, and spread of plant species. Although studies have investigated these relationships for some species and functional groups, few have attempted to characterize the specific sequences of climatic conditions at various temporal scales (subseasonal, seasonal, and interannual) associated with proliferation of particular species. Research has primarily focused on the climate conditions concurrent with or occurring just prior to a vegetation response. However, the cumulative effect of antecedent conditions taking place for several consecutive seasons may have a greater influence on plant growth.

Parent Publication

Santa Rita Experimental Range: 100 years (1903 to 2003) of accomplishments and contributions; conference proceedings; 2003 October 30-November 1; Tucson, AZ

Keywords

long-term research, livestock grazing, vegetation, soils, erosion, cultural resources

Citation

Crimmins, Michael A.; Mau-Crimmins, Theresa M. 2003. Climate variability and plant response at the Santa Rita Experimental Range, Arizona. In: McClaran, Mitchel P.; Ffolliott, Peter F.; Edminster, Carleton B., tech. coords. Santa Rita Experimental Range: 100 years (1903 to 2003) of accomplishments and contributions; conference proceedings; 2003 October 30-November 1; Tucson, AZ. Proc. RMRS-P-30. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 111-115.