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Habitat fragmentation and eradication of invading insect herbivores.

Published online: 04 Sep 2020

Authors: Barron, M. C. & Liebhold, A. M. & Kean, J. M. & Richardson, B. & Brockerhoff, E. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasions by non-native pests and diseases represent serious threats to biodiversity, agriculture and human health. Under current border arrival rates...

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Optimal attack density in the larch bark beetle, Ips cembrae (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).

Published online: 24 Mar 1995

Authors: Zhang, Q. H. & Byers, J. A. & Schlyter, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of attack density of Ips cembrae on the gallery length, eggs and adult offspring production and mortality were studied in 0.1 m2 bark samp...

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Density and performance of Epirrita autumnata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) along three air pollution gradients in northern Europe.

Published online: 21 Mar 1997

Authors: Ruohomäki, K. & Kaitaniemi, P. & Kozlov, M. & Tammaru, T. & Haukioja, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Larval density, size of pheromone-trapped adult males, and survival and parasitism rates in the laboratory of field-collected larvae of Epirrita autum...

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Native grass ground covers provide multiple ecosystem services in Californian vineyards.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Daane, K. M. & Hogg, B. N. & Wilson, H. & Yokota, G. Y.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mechanisms responsible for the success or failure of agricultural diversification are often unknown. Most studies of arthropod pest management focus o...

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Organic compost belowground and floral diversity aboveground interactively shape beneficial insects in urban gardens.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Blubaugh, C. K. & Chesnut, R. & Hagan, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plant diversity aboveground can exert top-down pressure on herbivores by attracting predatory insects, while organic soil amendments rich in beneficia...

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Effects of roadside conditions on plants and insects. I. Atmospheric conditions.

Published online: 01 Nov 1988

Authors: Spencer, H. J. & Scott, N. E. & Port, G. R. & Davison, A. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Effects of the roadside atmosphere were investigated by placing pots of Lolium perenne 0.5, 1.5, 3.5 or 9 m from the roadside. At each distance, pots ...

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Effects of roadside conditions on plants and insects. II. Soil conditions.

Published online: 01 Nov 1988

Authors: Spencer, H. J. & Port, G. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The performance of Lolium perenne plants grown in roadside soil in the absence of roadside atmospheric conditions was studied. Significantly fewer pla...

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The role of management and landscape context in the restoration of grassland phytophagous beetles.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Woodcock, B. A. & Vogiatzakis, I. N. & Westbury, D. B. & Lawson, C. S. & Edwards, A. R. & Brook, A. J. & Harris, S. J. & Lock, K. A. & Maczey, N. & Masters, G. & Brown, V. K. & Mortimer, S. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Declines in area and quality of species-rich mesotrophic and calcareous grasslands have occurred all across Europe. While the European Union has promo...

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Agroecological farming, flowering phenology and the pollinator-herbivore-parasitoid nexus regulate non-crop plant reproduction.

Published online: 12 Aug 2022

Authors: Monticelli, L. S. & Labonté, A. & Turpin, M. & Biju-Duval, L. & Felten, E. & Laurent, E. & Matejicek, A. & Vieren, E. & Deytieux, V. & Cordeau, S. & Vanbergen, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agroecological farming uses crop and non-crop plant biodiversity to promote beneficial insects supplying pollination and biocontrol services to crops....

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Interactions between nutrient status and weevil herbivory in the biological control of water hyacinth.

Published online: 12 Apr 2000

Authors: Heard, T. A. & Winterton, S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The growth of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) plants was measured at two water nutrient concentrations (high and medium) and in the presence and...

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