Research Article

Variation of Main Phenophases in Phenological Calendar in East China and Their Response to Climate Change

Table 4

Parameters of regression for phenological trends.

SeasonStation 1987–1996 2003–2012
Slope (days/year)Slope (days/year)

SpringShanghai−0.040.010.970.670.090.46
Nanjing−1.020.080.461.880.650.05
Hefei0.540.040.592.980.460.05

SummerShanghai0.450.140.320.400.110.35
Nanjing−0.990.200.230.480.200.26
Hefei−0.660.280.110.690.120.34

AutumnShanghai−1.170.160.502.190.540.02
Nanjing−1.560.100.411.060.110.39
Hefei−2.960.220.29−0.210.020.07

WinterShanghai−0.540.040.561.700.650.01
Nanjing1.320.150.351.850.440.07
Hefei−1.820.160.250.210.010.88