Susanne S. Renner

This study uses ancient DNA from Song Dynasty melon seeds to show they were likely consumed as fresh or culinary fruits, not sweet dessert melons, and supports their introduction from the Asian domestication pool.

This study shows that temperature effects on autumn phenology of European beech reverse after the summer solstice due to developmental constraints, with nighttime cooling delaying bud set and daytime cooling advancing phenology.

This study shows that rising temperatures reduce leaf-out and flowering synchrony in plants by up to 55%, with genetic differences explaining part of the variation.