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The resistance of a chalk grassland to disturbance.

Published online: 21 May 2003

Authors: Hirst, R. A. & Pywell, R. F. & Marrs, R. H. & Putwain, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Concepts of ecosystem stability, resilience and resistance have been discussed theoretically for nearly three decades. Understanding the effects of ha...

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Upland grassland habitats and agri-environment schemes change soil microarthropod abundance.

Published online: 06 Nov 2021

Authors: Arnott, A. & Riddell, G. & Emmerson, M. & Caruso, T. & Reid, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural intensification is a major driver of biodiversity loss, with the implementation of Agri-Environment Schemes (AESs) being a widespread pol...

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Contribution of wheat and maize to soil organic carbon in a wheat-maize cropping system: a field and laboratory study.

Published online: 19 Feb 2023

Authors: Kan ZhengRong & Chen Zhe & Wei YuXin & Virk, A. L. & Bohoussou, Y. N. & Lal, R. & Zhao Xin & Zhang HaiLin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Retention of crop biomass is widely recommended to improve soil organic carbon (SOC). However, the magnitude of contribution of above-ground residues ...

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Stability and simplicity - proposals for rural funding transition period. A response from the British Ecological Society Scottish Policy Group to the Scottish Government's consultation.

Published online: 22 Jul 2020

Published by: British Ecological Society

Content type: White paper

This paper presents the response of the British Ecological Society Scottish Policy Group to the Scottish Government's consultation. This consultation ...

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The natural mortality of wheat-bulb fly eggs in bare fallow soils.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Ryan, M. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The survival of four populations of eggs of Hylemya (Leptohylemyia) coarctata (Fall.) at Rothamsted in southern England was studied. Few eggs disappea...

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Environmental stress in the pasture scarab Serichesthis nigrolineata Boisd. I. Mortality in larvae caused by high temperature.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Davidson, R. L. & Wiseman, J. R. & Wolfe, V. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In tests in Australia, first and second-instar larvae of Sericesthis nigrolineata (Boisd.) were exposed for short periods to temperatures between 30 a...

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Agricultural impacts on the rural environment.

Published online: 01 Sep 1990

Authors: Green, B. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Post-war agriculture in Britain and the EEC, facilitated by new technology and state support, has been very successful in increasing food supplies to ...

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Recent changes in the rural environment in China.

Published online: 01 Sep 1990

Authors: Han, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The great changes in Chinese agriculture during the past 10 years have been accompanied by significant deterioration of the rural environment. Among t...

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The ecology of slugs in potato crops, with special reference to the differential susceptibility of potato cultivars to slug damage.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Pinder, L. C. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aspects under study in a Northumberland market garden included the distribution of slugs in soil under potato plants and grassland during June to Nove...

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A reconnaissance of the land resources of eastern Bechuanaland.

Published online: 15 Jan 1966

Authors: Bawden, M. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tabular data are given on landform, soil, vegetation and 9 categories of agricultural potential for 52 areas indicated on a map of the survey region.-...

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