phenological mismatch

PHENOLOGICAL SHIFTS: CLIMATE CHANGE IS ALTERING THE FLOWERING ‘CALENDAR’

Climate change is altering plant flowering timings, causing phenological shifts that disrupt synchrony with pollinators. This mismatch reduces pollination, weakens food webs, and raises extinction risks. Evidence from early mango blooming and Himalayan ecosystem changes shows growing vulnerability, demanding monitoring, ecosystem-based conservation, and stronger climate action.