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Instrument for measuring temperature, photosynthetically active radiation and daylength and temperature in coppice.

Published online: 17 May 1988

Authors: Mitchell, P. L. & Woodward, F. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An electronic instrument is described and measurements given for Castanea sativa coppice at five sites in Sussex, UK, covering the first to tenth seas...

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The rate of growth of Salvinia molesta (S. auriculata auct.) in laboratory and natural conditions.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Mitchell, D. S. & Tur, N. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The growth of S. molesta (see WA 23, 2847) was analysed under a range of artificial and natural environmental conditions. Growth was exponential. The ...

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Defoliation and burning effects on the tillering of Brachiaria decumbens.

Published online: 14 Jun 1988

Authors: Stür, W. W. & Humphreys, L. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Swards of B. decumbens cv. Basilisk were cut at 0 and 10 cm height and the cut material removed or cut, field-dried and burnt 0, 4 or 8 days after cut...

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Interference between rows and between plants within rows of a wheat crop, and its effects on growth and yield of differently-spaced rows.

Published online: 19 Dec 1972

Authors: Watson, D. J. & French, S. A. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A seed drill with 2 adjacent spouts blocked was used to sow winter wheat so that there were rows (a) 18 cm apart, (b) 18 cm from the next row on one s...

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The relation of photosynthesis by phytometers in the profiles of kale crops to leaf area index above them.

Published online: 12 Jan 1970

Authors: Leach, G. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

To estimate the effect of foliage at different positions in the profiles of kale crops on the rate of photosynthesis below it, crop LAI was varied by ...

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Informing the design of urban green and blue spaces through an understanding of Europeans' usage and preferences.

Published online: 09 Mar 2023

Authors: Jakstis, K. & Dubovik, M. & Laikari, A. & Mustajärvi, K. & Wendling, L. & Fischer, L. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

In light of global climate change and the biodiversity crisis, making cities more resilient through an adjusted design of urban green and blue spaces ...

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Improving grasslands: the influence of soil moisture and nitrogen fertilization on the establishment of seedlings.

Published online: 30 Jun 1999

Authors: Haugland, E. & Froud-Williams, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In order to investigate the factors influencing the establishment of seedlings in permanent grassland, the influence of soil moisture and nitrogen fer...

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A portable LIDAR system for rapid determination of forest canopy structure.

Published online: 15 Sep 2004

Authors: Parker, G. G. & Harding, D. J. & Berger, M. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The functional characteristics of forests are related to the organization of their canopies. However, understanding the relationship between canopy st...

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Competition for light and nutrients between natural populations of Dactylis glomerata.

Published online: 28 Nov 1972

Authors: Eagles, C. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The nature of the competition which occurred in a mixture of Norwegian and Portuguese populations was studied in controlled environmental conditions. ...

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The leaching of some elements from herbage plants by simulated rain.

Published online: 07 Jul 1972

Authors: Clement, C. R. & Jones, L. H. P. & Hopper, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In pot experiments using fine sandy loam (pH 6.3) ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), red clover (Trifolium pratense L....

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