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The potential effect of exotic Pacific rats Rattus exulans on vectors of scrub typhus.

Published online: 09 Feb 2011

Authors: Kuo, C. C. & Wang HsiChieh & Huang ChingLun

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role and influence of exotic species in indigenous vector-borne diseases are important but remain understudied. Ascertaining whether disease vecto...

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Benefits of organic farming to environment and society.

Published online: 17 Jul 2019

Authors: Sanders, J. & Hess, J.

Content type: Bulletin

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of scientific studies on public goods provided by organic farming in the following areas: ...

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Mammalian pheromones - new opportunities for improved predator control in New Zealand.

Published online: 14 Feb 2018

Authors: Clapperton, B. K. & Murphy, E. C. & Razzaq, H. A. A.

Content type: Bulletin

To improve conservation outcomes and move towards a 'predator-free New Zealand', we need new pest control technologies. Our growing knowledge of the c...

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Inorganic fungicides as routinely applied in organic and conventional agriculture can increase palatability but reduce microbial decomposition of leaf litter.

Published online: 01 Apr 2015

Authors: Zubrod, J. P. & Feckler, A. & Englert, D. & Koksharova, N. & Rosenfeldt, R. R. & Seitz, F. & Schulz, R. & Bundschuh, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The application of fungicides is considered an indispensable measure to secure crop production. These substances, however, may unintentionally enter s...

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Species richness of wild bees, but not the use of managed honeybees, increases fruit set of a pollinator-dependent crop.

Published online: 01 Apr 2015

Authors: Mallinger, R. E. & Gratton, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Native, wild bees are important pollinators for both crop and wild plants. With concerns over the availability and cost of managed honeybees, attentio...

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Charcoal function and management in boreal ecosystems.

Published online: 16 Oct 2013

Authors: Hart, S. & Luckai, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Charcoal plays an important role in soil function and carbon storage in fire-prone ecosystems. Charcoal is present in most boreal forest soils as a re...

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Mosquitofish dominate amphibian and invertebrate community development in experimental wetlands.

Published online: 16 Oct 2013

Authors: Shulse, C. D. & Semlitsch, R. D. & Trauth, K. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Restored and constructed habitats can play important conservation roles. Predators help shape communities in these habitats through complex interactio...

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Supplementing small farms with native mason bees increases strawberry size and growth rate.

Published online: 02 May 2018

Authors: Horth, L. & Campbell, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollination services, especially those of bees, play a vital role in agriculture. Declining honeybee populations require us to find alternative soluti...

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Communities' perceptions and knowledge of ecosystem services: evidence from rural communities in Nigeria.

Published online: 29 Apr 2015

Authors: Zhang, W. & Kato, E. & Bhandary, P. & Nkonya, E. & Ibrahim, H. I. & Agbonlahor, M. & Ibrahim, H. Y.

Content type: Bulletin

This research has been undertaken to improve our understanding of stakeholders' knowledge and perception about ecosystem services (ES), which provides...

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Synergistic effects of reserves and connectivity on ecological resilience.

Published online: 19 Dec 2012

Authors: Olds, A. D. & Pitt, K. A. & Maxwell, P. S. & Connolly, R. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In light of the global extent and cascading effect of our impact on the environment, we design and manage reserves to restore biodiversity and the fun...

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