What is ‘phenology’?
Study of phenol production in plants
Study of periodical phenomena of plants, such as the time of flowering in relation to climate
Study of excretory pathway of phenols by herbivores
Study of phenotypic variation in newborn individuals of cats
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. It focuses on the timing of recurring biological events, such as flowering, leaf unfolding, migration, and breeding, and their correlation with environmental factors like temperature, precipitation, and photoperiod.