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The effects of decomposing roots on the growth of grassland plants.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Newbery, D. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Anthoxanthum odoratum, Holcus lanatus, Hypochoeris radicata, Lolium perenne, Plantago lanceolata and Rumex acetosa ('treatment' spp.) were grown separ...

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Twenty years of tallgrass prairie restoration in northern Illinois, USA.

Published online: 03 Jan 2022

Authors: Bach, E. M. & Kleiman, B. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Ecosystem restoration projects need to measure progress toward project goals and deliver desired outcomes. This study examines longitudinal plant comm...

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Biocultural approaches: opportunities for building more inclusive environmental governance.

Published online: 14 Feb 2018

Authors: Apgar, J. M.

Content type: Bulletin

A significant portion of the world's remaining biodiversity and agrobiodiversity is in the hands of local and indigenous communities who tend to be po...

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Intraspecific regulation of populations of the clonal herb, Cyperus esculentus.

Published online: 30 Nov 1988

Authors: Lapham, J. & Drennan, D. S. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The influence of competition on ramet populations of C. esculentus was studied experimentally at a site near Harare, Zimbabwe. A range of ramet densit...

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Site susceptibility to invasion by the exotic tree Melaleuca quinquenervia in southern Florida.

Published online: 23 Mar 1984

Authors: Myers, R. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Greenhouse experiments showed that seeds of this Australian tree germinated within 3 days after planting, even under water. Greater ht. growth was obt...

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A model simulating grasshopper damage to wheat planted in infested stubble.

Published online: 04 Jun 1986

Authors: Hardman, J. M. & Charnetski, W. A. & Mukerji, M. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The authors present a model simulating the effects of the acridid Melanoplus sanguinipes on the yield of spring wheat planted in infested stubble. The...

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Litter fall in a New South Wales conifer forest: A multivariate comparison of plant nutrient element status and return in four species.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Spain, A. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Multivariate analyses of the weight and plant nutrient status of aerial litter fall from four species of Coniferae were conducted using canonical vari...

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Releasing genetically modified organisms: will any harm outweigh any advantage?

Published online: 24 Jun 2000

Authors: Beringer, J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The public debate about genetically modified organisms has concentrated largely on concerns about food safety and potential risks to the environment. ...

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Using Ellenberg indicator values to assess soil quality in British forests from ground vegetation: a pilot study.

Published online: 30 Jul 1997

Authors: Hawkes, J. C. & Pyatt, D. G. & White, I. M. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

As a pilot study, descriptions of the vegetation and soil sampling were carried out on 20 British forest sites to investigate the soil factors likely ...

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Non-random species extinction and plant production: implications for ecosystem functioning.

Published online: 30 Mar 2005

Authors: Schläpfer, F. & Pfisterer, A. B. & Schmid, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding ecosystem responses to plant species loss is essential for the optimal management of grasslands. Recent studies have examined the effect...

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