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The effect of transgenic nematode resistance on non-target organisms in the potato rhizosphere.

Published online: 19 Feb 2003

Authors: Cowgill, S. E. & Bardgett, R. D. & Kiezebrink, D. T. & Atkinson, H. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plant-parasitic nematodes are important pests of agriculture, and transgenic plants with potential for nematode control are currently being developed....

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Photosynthesis in crop profiles, measured by phytometers.

Published online: 03 Jan 1969

Authors: Leach, G. J. & Watson, D. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Using sugar-beet seedlings as phytometers, NAR, LAI and light intensity were measured at various levels in field-grown spring barley, winter wheat, sp...

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Testing genetically engineered potato, producing the lectins GNA and Con A, on non-target soil organisms and processes.

Published online: 04 May 2000

Authors: Griffiths, B. S. & Geoghegan, I. E. & Robertson, W. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two lectins, concanavalin A (Con A) and Galanthus nivalis agglutinin (GNA), have anti-feedant properties that suggest a potential for the control of i...

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Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector: tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets.

Published online: 09 Jan 2020

Authors: Pera, M. & Bavagnoli, M. & Benni, N.

Content type: Bulletin

The present study aims to provide a summary of the most important lessons learned on how to facilitate access to financial services and climate risk m...

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Crop-dominated landscapes have higher vector-borne plant virus prevalence.

Published online: 11 Oct 2017

Authors: Claflin, S. B. & Jones, L. E. & Thaler, J. S. & Power, A. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Landscape composition affects local arthropod biodiversity, including herbivorous insects and their predators, yet to date landscape effects on insect...

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Biocultural approaches: opportunities for building more inclusive environmental governance.

Published online: 14 Feb 2018

Authors: Apgar, J. M.

Content type: Bulletin

A significant portion of the world's remaining biodiversity and agrobiodiversity is in the hands of local and indigenous communities who tend to be po...

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A model simulating mating behaviour of Spodoptera littoralis.

Published online: 01 Jan 1979

Authors: Symmons, P. M. & Rosenberg, L. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A computer model was developed simulating the mating behaviour and population increase of adults of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) in an isolated grou...

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Indices of plant water status: some comparisons within and between crop species.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Shepherd, W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Relationships between leaf relative water content (RWC), esmotic potential ( pi ), leaf water potential ( psi ) and leaf diffusion resistance (LDR) ar...

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Use of population models to estimate the proportion of cyst-nematode eggs killed by fumigation.

Published online: 27 Apr 1984

Authors: Perry, J. N. & Clark, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Data concerning the application of D-D or Dazomet to 48 plots of potatoes in the UK, over 6 years were analysed, using population models, to determine...

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Crop damage increases with pest species diversity: evidence from potato tuber moths in the tropical Andes.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Dangles, O. & Mesías, V. & Crespo-Perez, V. & Silvain, J. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Insect pests in agricultural systems are one of the major causes of damage to crop production and storage worldwide. However, the study of the effect ...

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