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The effects of crop type, landscape composition and agroecological practices on biodiversity and ecosystem services in tropical smallholder farms.

Published online: 12 Nov 2023

Authors: Vogel, C. & Poveda, K. & Iverson, A. & Boetzl, F. A. & Mkandawire, T. & Chunga, T. L. & Küstner, G. & Keller, A. & Kerr, R. B. & Steffan-Dewenter, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the tropics, smallholder farming characterizes some of the world's most biodiverse landscapes. Agroecology as a pathway to sustainable agriculture ...

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Decomposition of genetically engineered tobacco under field conditions: persistence of the proteinase inhibitor I product and effects on soil microbial respiration and protozoa, nematode and microarthropod populations.

Published online: 26 Sep 1997

Authors: Donegan, K. K. & Seidler, R. J. & Fieland, V. J. & Schaller, D. L. & Palm, C. J. & Ganio, L. M. & Cardwell, D. M. & Steinberger, Y.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

To evaluate the potential effects of genetically engineered (transgenic) plants on soil ecosystems, litter bags containing leaves of non-engineered (p...

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Waterholes in Tsavo National Park, Kenya.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Ayeni, J. S. O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The evolution of natural waterholes is attributed to the erosion of surrounding termitaria by wildlife. The physico-chemical characteristics of soil f...

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Can arable field margins be managed to enhance their biodiversity, conservation and functional value for soil macrofauna?

Published online: 26 Mar 2008

Authors: Smith, J. & Potts, S. G. & Woodcock, B. A. & Eggleton, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The establishment of grassy strips at the margins of arable fields is an agri-environment scheme that aims to provide resources for native flora and f...

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Senescence and rejuvenation in ungrazed chalk grassland (grassland B) in Breckland: the significance of litter and of moles.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Watt, A. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Changes in the floristic composition of ungrazed chalk grassland on Foxhole Heath, Breckland, between 1938 and 1971 were considered in relation to cha...

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Nonlinear response of the soil seed bank and its role in plant community regeneration with increased grazing disturbance.

Published online: 11 Nov 2022

Authors: An, H. & Baskin, C. C. & Ma MiaoJun

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The soil seed bank represents valuable rebuilding capital that may rescue an ecosystem from state transition once vegetation has crossed an apparent t...

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Soil carbon addition affects plant growth in a species-specific way.

Published online: 03 May 2006

Authors: Eschen, R. & Müller-Schärer, H. & Schaffner, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Restoration of ex-arable land to species-rich habitats has become common practice in Europe as a result of Agri-Environment Regulations. The results, ...

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Agricultural land-use history and restoration impact soil microbial biodiversity.

Published online: 24 Nov 2020

Authors: Turley, N. E. & Bell-Dereske, L. & Evans, S. E. & Brudvig, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Human land uses, such as agriculture, can leave long-lasting legacies as ecosystems recover. As a consequence, active restoration may be necessary to ...

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Shallow groundwater nitrogen and denitrification in a newly afforested, subirrigated riparian buffer.

Published online: 12 Oct 2011

Authors: Gumiero, B. & Boz, B. & Cornelio, P. & Casella, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The EU 'Nitrates Directive' (Directive 91/676/EEC) and the WFD (Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EEC) introduced a series of measures designed to red...

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Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Colleen Ward.

Published online: 07 Dec 2024

Published by: UK, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Content type: Conference slides

This presentation focuses on the monitoring of soil and land use in the UK, with a primary goal of supporting policy development and reporting obligat...

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