Cool temperatures make fall come early
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Cool temperatures make fall come early

Date: October 13, 2009
By: Rebecca Stephen
State Capitol Bureau

Intro:  The recent rain in Missouri isn't making the leaves change color, but the cool temperatures are. So take the kids out and enjoy the leaves sooner rather than later this autumn.
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Wrap:Fall is coming early this year in Missouri according to a forestry expert.

University of Missouri Professor Steve Pallardy (PAL-ER-DEE) says the cool temperatures have caused leaves to change color earlier than usual this year.

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Description: "We have the conditions now where we are getting the cool temperatures, but it has been a little cloudy the last few days. If the sun comes out some more we will find that the reds and the purples are developing very well."

Owner of Thierbach (TEAR-BACH)fruit Orchard in eastern Missouri Susie Thierbach (TEAR-BACH) says she noticed the leaves changing color as well.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Rebecca Stephen.

Intro:   Missourians can enjoy the autumn colors early this year not because of recent rain, but because of cooler temperatures . 
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Wrap: We will see colored leaves early this fall according to a forestry expert.

University of Missouri Forestry Professor Steve Pallardy (PAL-ER-DEE) says the current cool temperatures are making the leaves change sooner.

Actuality:  PALL2.WAV
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Description: "The conditions that make the colors most intense through pigment synthesis are cool but not freezing weather. So that would be temperatures in the 60s during the day and the 40s at night, and sunny weather."

Owner of Thierbach (TEAR-BACH)fruit Orchard in eastern Missouri Susie Thierbach (TEAR-BACH) says she has also noticed the leaves change color.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Rebecca Stephen.