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Relationship Between Phenology and Above - Ground Phytomass in a Grassland Community in Central Italy

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We analysed the relationship between phenology, phytomass temporal pattern and productivity dynamics in two grassland plots in the Marche Region (Central Italy). The plots were placed in grasslands belonging to the same syntaxon, previously defined as Brizo mediae-Brometum erecti using the phytosociological approach. The two sites were chosen at the lowest and the highest altitude within the distribution area of this syntaxon. The analysis showed a clear relationship between the observed variables and other ecological variables, such as climate. This information should be useful to plan future management strategy in the study area.

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Catorci, A., Gatti, R., Vitanzi, A. (2006). Relationship Between Phenology and Above - Ground Phytomass in a Grassland Community in Central Italy. In: Gafta, D., Akeroyd, J. (eds) Nature Conservation. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47229-2_31

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