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Refinement of weed risk assessments for biofuels using Camelina sativa as a model species.

Published online: 03 Aug 2011

Authors: Davis, P. B. & Menalled, F. D. & Peterson, R. K. D. & Maxwell, B. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biofuel production has the potential of reducing CO2 emissions while decreasing global dependence on fossil fuels. However, concerns have been raised ...

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Flower-visiting insects and their potential impact on transgene flow in rice.

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Pu DeQiang & Shi Min & Wu Qiong & Gao MingQing & Liu JiaFu & Ren ShaoPeng & Yang Fan & Tang Pu & Ye GongYin & Shen ZhiCheng & He JunHua & Yang Ding & Bu WenJun & Zhang ChunTian & Song, Q. S. & Xue Dong & Strand, M. R. & Chen XueXin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rice is one of the most important crops in the world. Several transgenic varieties of rice have been developed, and some have recently entered pre-pro...

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FIRETOOL: an expert system for the use of prescribed fires in Brazilian savannas.

Published online: 10 Aug 1996

Authors: Pivello, V. R. & Norton, G. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A prototype expert system, FIRETOOL, was developed to help decision makers and managers use prescribed burns for the ecological management of Brazilia...

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Global estimation of invasion risk zones for the western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera: integrating distribution models and physiological thresholds to assess climatic favourability.

Published online: 29 Sep 2010

Authors: Aragón, P. & Baselga, A. & Lobo, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biological invasions represent a major threat to human health, ecosystem functioning and global biodiversity. Insect pests affecting agriculture and f...

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The 'dirty dozen': socio-economic factors amplify the invasion potential of 12 high-risk aquatic invasive species in Great Britain and Ireland.

Published online: 12 Jun 2013

Authors: Gallardo, B. & Aldridge, D. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aquatic invasive species are a growing concern to environmental managers because of their diverse impacts on aquatic biodiversity and high eradication...

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Adaptation options for agricultural cultivation systems in the south central coast under the context of climate change: assessment report.

Published online: 05 Jun 2020

Authors: Nguyen van Bo & Chu Thai Hoanh & P. van du & Cuong, H. H. & Hanh, T. T. M. & Tuan, D. M. & Trung, N. D.

Content type: Bulletin

This report highlights the results of consultation meetings and field visits organized by the Department of Crop Production and the CGIAR Research Pro...

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Do wood-pigeons avoid pesticide-treated cereal seed?

Published online: 08 Jul 1999

Authors: McKay, H. V. & Prosser, P. J. & Hart, A. D. M. & Langton, S. D. & Jones, A. & McCoy, C. & Chandler-Morris, S. A. & Pascual, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pesticides applied to seeds before sowing may present a high risk to seed-eating birds. Some of these chemicals are highly toxic but are avoided by ca...

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Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector: tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets.

Published online: 09 Jan 2020

Authors: Pera, M. & Bavagnoli, M. & Benni, N.

Content type: Bulletin

The present study aims to provide a summary of the most important lessons learned on how to facilitate access to financial services and climate risk m...

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Forecasting the future establishment of invasive alien freshwater fish species.

Published online: 24 Dec 2021

Authors: Perrin, S. W. & Bærum, K. M. & Helland, I. P. & Finstad, A. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive alien species constitute a major threat to the world's freshwater ecosystems. Human translocations as well as rising temperatures have allowe...

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Illegal timber trade and REDD+ interface in Eastern Africa: a pilot.

Published online: 03 Feb 2016

Authors: Vedeld, P. O. & Cavanagh, C. & Trædal, L. T.

Content type: Bulletin

The objective of this paper is to enhance the national and regional capacity to combat the illegal timber and charcoal trade in East Africa. This pape...

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