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The effect of prescribed burning on Pulsatilla vernalis at Marma military training area in Sweden.

Published online: 27 May 2024

Authors: Hagström, C. & Löfgren, T. & Lindquist, I. & Forslund, M. & Jandér, K. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

Changes in habitat have led to a decline in many species which are now threatened. One of them is the spring pasque flower Pulsatilla vernalis, which ...

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Neighbour effects in the genus Avena. 1. Comparison of crop species.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Trenbath, B. R. & Harper, J. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A comparison is made of the relative advantages of interspecific mixture experiments using additive and substitutive designs. The results of growing A...

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Winter management of Californian rice fields for waterbirds.

Published online: 01 May 1998

Authors: Elphick, C. S. & Oring, L. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Recent legislation designed to reduce air pollution has restricted Californian rice-farmers from burning rice stubble after harvest. Intentional flood...

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Avian phylogenetic and functional diversity are better conserved by land-sparing than land-sharing farming in lowland tropical forests.

Published online: 07 Dec 2024

Authors: Pérez, G. & Mills, S. C. & Socolar, J. B. & Martínez-Revelo, D. E. & Haugaasen, T. & Gilroy, J. J. & Edwards, D. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The transformation of natural habitats for farming is a major driver of tropical biodiversity loss. To mitigate impacts, two alternatives are promoted...

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Catchment-scale peatland restoration benefits stream ecosystem biodiversity.

Published online: 15 Feb 2012

Authors: Ramchunder, S. J. & Brown, L. E. & Holden, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Drainage of peat-dominated catchments across the world has caused widespread degradation of peat and freshwater ecosystem services. In the UK, an esti...

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Analysis of biological control of cassava pests in Africa. II. Cassava mealybug Phenacoccus manihoti.

Published online: 11 Jul 1989

Authors: Gutierrez, A. P. & Neuenschwander, P. & Schulthess, F. & Herren, H. R. & Baumgaertner, J. U. & Wermelinger, B. & Löhr, B. & Ellis, C. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of natural enemies and rainfall on the population dynamics of the pseudococcid Phenacoccus manihoti, and the effects of P. manihoti on the...

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Growth, carbohydrate reserves and drought survival strategies of contrasting Dactylis glomerata populations in a Mediterranean environment.

Published online: 13 May 1995

Authors: Volaire, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The survival of cocksfoot (D. glomerata) swards and their changes in carbohydrate content were investigated on loamy clay soil in Corsica, France. Fiv...

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The influence of environmental factors and management on stands of Phragmites australis. I. Effects of burning, frost and insect damage on shoot density and shoot size.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Toorn, J. van der & Mook, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The viability of a common reed, Phragmites australis, was determined in an experimental field in the Netherlands over a period of 5 years, the aim bei...

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Experimental warming induces degradation of a Tibetan alpine meadow through trophic interactions.

Published online: 15 Jun 2011

Authors: Li GuoYong & Liu YinZhan & Frelich, L. E. & Sun ShuCun

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

It is well known that climate change alters abiotic factors (temperature and water availability) that directly affect ecosystem properties. However, l...

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Initial response of pondberry released from heavy shade.

Published online: 15 Apr 2015

Authors: Lockhart, B. R. & Gardiner, E. S. & Leininger, T. D.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

Pondberry [Lindera melissifolia (Walt.) Blume] is a federally endangered woody shrub in the Lauraceae family. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service devel...

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