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Effects of predator specialization, host plant and climate on biological control of aphids by natural enemies: a meta-analysis.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Diehl, E. & Sereda, E. & Wolters, V. & Birkhofer, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aphids are among the most severe invertebrate pests of crops and cause high economic losses. The control of aphids by natural enemies is an essential ...

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The development of a hydraulic seeding technique for unstable sand slopes. 1. Effects of fertilizers, mulches and stabilizers.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Sheldon, J. C. & Bradshaw, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Hydraulic sowing is used to establish vegetation on steep slopes, but the technique is not reliable. The effects of individual components of the techn...

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Manipulating plant community composition to steer efficient n-cycling in intensively managed grasslands.

Published online: 04 Mar 2021

Authors: Abalos, D. & Deyn, G. B. de & Philippot, L. & Oram, N. J. & Oudová, B. & Pantelis, I. & Clark, C. & Fiorini, A. & Bru, D. & Mariscal-Sancho, I. & Groenigen, J. W. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Minimizing nitrogen (N) losses and increasing plant N uptake in agroecosystems is a major global challenge. Ecological concepts from (semi)natural gra...

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Popular press portrayal of issues surrounding free-roaming domestic cats Felis catus.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Gow, E. A. & Burant, J. B. & Sutton, A. O. & Freeman, N. E. & Grahame, E. R. M. & Fuirst, M. & Sorensen, M. C. & Knight, S. M. & Clyde, H. E. & Quarrell, N. J. & Wilcox, A. A. E. & Chicalo, R. & Drunen, S. G. van & Shiffman, D. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Domestic cats Felis catus have a complex and contentious history. They fill multiple societal roles (e.g. as pest controllers and companion animals), ...

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Comparison of ammonia regulation in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark: legal framework.

Published online: 25 Jul 2018

Authors: Anker, H. T. & Baaner, L. & Backes, C. & Keessen, A. & Möckel, S.

Content type: Bulletin

This comparative report is based on the findings in three national reports from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands elaborated as part of a study of ...

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Mesopredator release among invasive predators: controlling red foxes can increase feral cat density and alter their behaviour.

Published online: 01 Dec 2023

Authors: Rees, M. W. & Pascoe, J. H. & Pla, M. le & Robley, A. & Birnbaum, E. K. & Wintle, B. A. & Hradsky, B. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The mesopredator release theory predicts that the density of subordinate predators will increase as dominant predators decline. Persistent debate arou...

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Interpreting the mammal deposits of Cloggs Cave (SE Australia), GunaiKurnai Aboriginal Country, through community-led partnership research.

Published online: 04 Jan 2023

Published by: GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation

Authors: McDowell, M. C. & David, B. & Mullett, R. & Fresløv, J. & Delannoy, J. J. & Mialanes, J. & Thomas, C. & Ash, J. & Crouch, J. & Petchey, F. & Buettel, J. & Arnold, L. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Palaeontological animal bone deposits are rarely investigated through research partnerships where the local First Nations communities have a defining ...

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Water resources assessment of the Volta River Basin.

Published online: 24 Feb 2016

Authors: Mul, M. & Obuobie, E. & Appoh, R. & Kankam-Yeboah, K. & Bekoe-Obeng, E. & Amisigo, B. & Logah, F. Y. & Ghansah, B. & McCartney, M.

Content type: Bulletin

The Volta Basin is a transboundary basin shared by six riparian countries. In 2007, the Volta Basin Authority (VBA) was established and it was mandate...

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Plant responses to agricultural intensification.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Dorrough, J. & Scroggie, M. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A large proportion of the world's land surface is extensively managed for livestock production. In areas where livestock systems are becoming more int...

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Simulating devil facial tumour disease outbreaks across empirically derived contact networks.

Published online: 18 Apr 2012

Authors: Hamede, R. & Bashford, J. & Jones, M. & McCallum, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the nature and characteristics of contact heterogeneities is crucial for predicting the epidemic behaviour of infectious diseases. Nonet...

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