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Plant diversity enhances the reclamation of degraded lands by stimulating plant-soil feedbacks.

Published online: 24 Nov 2020

Authors: Jia Pu & Liang JieLiang & Yang ShengXiang & Zhang ShengChang & Liu Jun & Liang ZhiWei & Li FengMei & Zeng QingWei & Fang Zhou & Liao Bin & Shu WenSheng & Cadotte, M. W. & Li JinTian

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Despite a rich history of theoretical and empirical work showing that increasing biodiversity results in higher ecosystem function, this research has ...

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Rapid ontogenetic niche expansions in invasive Chinese tallow tree permit establishment in unfavourable but variable environments and can be exploited to streamline restoration.

Published online: 12 Jun 2013

Authors: Gabler, C. A. & Siemann, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reinvasion pressure is the rate of new exotic recruitment following mature exotic removal and it can vary broadly among similarly invaded habitats. Re...

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Rawls in the mangrove: perceptions of justice in nature-based solutions projects.

Published online: 23 Oct 2023

Authors: Huxham, M. & Kairu, A. & Lang'at, J. K. & Kivugo, R. & Mwafrica, M. & Huff, A. & Shilland, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Adapting to and mitigating against climate change requires the protection and expansion of natural carbon sinks, especially ecosystems with exceptiona...

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Increased root herbivory under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations is reversed by silicon-based plant defences.

Published online: 22 Nov 2017

Authors: Frew, A. & Allsopp, P. G. & Gherlenda, A. N. & Johnson, S. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Predicted increases in atmospheric concentrations of CO2 may alter the susceptibility of many plants to insect herbivores due to changes in plant nutr...

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Transition towards renewable energy: co-ordination and technological strategies in the Swedish pulp and paper industry 1973-1990.

Published online: 09 Nov 2016

Authors: Bergquist, A. K. & Söderholm, K.

Content type: Bulletin

This paper examines the transition towards renewable energy in the Swedish pulp and paper industry (PPI) during the 1970s and -80s. In the wake of the...

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Leaf development and stem growth of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) as affected by tree competitive status.

Published online: 30 Apr 1997

Authors: Goff, N. le & Ottorini, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Leaf development and stem growth of ash were studied during 1993, in an experimental area installed in a mixed natural broadleaved stand in the state ...

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The effects of organic agriculture on biodiversity and abundance: a meta-analysis.

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Bengtsson, J. & Ahnström, J. & Weibull, A. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The efficiency of agricultural subsidy programmes for preserving biodiversity and improving the environment has been questioned in recent years. Organ...

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Optimizing search strategies for invasive pests: learn before you leap.

Published online: 09 Feb 2011

Authors: Baxter, P. W. J. & Possingham, H. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Strategic searching for invasive pests presents a formidable challenge for conservation managers. Limited funding can necessitate choosing between sur...

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Hybrid system increases efficiency of ballast water treatment.

Published online: 01 Apr 2015

Authors: Paolucci, E. M. & Hernandez, M. R. & Potapov, A. & Lewis, M. A. & MacIsaac, H. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ballast water has been a principal pathway of non-indigenous species introduction to global ports for much of the 20th century. In an effort to reduce...

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Testing the link between perceived and actual risk of predation: mosquito oviposition site selection and egg predation by native and introduced fish.

Published online: 23 Aug 2017

Authors: Segev, O. & Verster, R. & Weldon, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

According to the threat-sensitivity hypothesis, prey avoidance behaviour should reflect the magnitude of predation risk. Since predation can strongly ...

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