Species and Locations: Species selected were 1) dominant, 2) representative of all parts of the growing season, 3) representative of various life form and classification groups (such as C3 and C4 plants, grasses, forbs, and woody species), or 4) likely to have potential for indicator uses.
Frequency of Sampling: Approximately weekly during the growing season, typically early April to late November. Observations begin in mid-June in 1981 and ended on October 31, 1988.
Variable Measured: Dates of the following stages were recorded: Initiation growth, Duration of flowering (anthesis). Fruit mature (fully developed and ripe), Leaves more than 90% dry.
Methods: The phenological condition of the species was grouped into three categories: 0-5%, 5-20%, and greater than 20%.
For additional metadata information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/DC.pdf
For additional methods information see: http://lter.konza.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/MM.pdf
