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A study of gene dispersal via pollen in Nicotiana tabacum using introduced genetic markers.

Published online: 02 May 1996

Authors: Paul, E. M. & Capiau, K. & Jacobs, M. & Dunwell, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agrobacterium tumefaciens was used to introduce two marker genes (kanamycin resistance and β-glucuronidase) into tobacco. These plants were grown in a...

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Individual study: testing tools for eradicating the invasive toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus in Madagascar.

Published online: 12 Mar 2020

Authors: Reardon, J. T. & Kraus, F. & Moore, M. & Rabenantenaina, L. & Rabinivo, A. & Rakotoarisoa, N. H. & Randrianasolo, H. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

In 2014, the Asian toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus was first recorded as an invasive species in Madagascar. A feasibility study identified an urgent n...

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Provenance variation of ecologically important traits of forest trees: implications for restoration.

Published online: 18 Jul 2007

Authors: O'Brien, E. K. & Mazanec, R. A. & Krauss, S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The source of seed or plant material can have profound implications for the success of restoration efforts because most species exhibit adaptive genet...

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Optimal application strategies for entomopathogenic nematodes: integrating theoretical and empirical approaches.

Published online: 11 Sep 2002

Authors: Fenton, A. & Gwynn, R. L. & Gupta, A. & Norman, R. & Fairbairn, J. P. & Hudson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. The nematode Steinernema feltiae has been developed commercially as a biocontrol agent and is successful in controlling sciarid flies in mushroom h...

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Propensity score matching mitigates risk of faulty inferences in observational studies of effectiveness of restoration trials.

Published online: 20 Aug 2024

Authors: Kluender, C. R. & Germino, M. J. & Anthony, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Determining effectiveness of restoration treatments is an important requirement of adaptive management, but it can be non-trivial where only portions ...

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Beaver Management Groups: Capturing lessons from the River Otter Beaver Trial and River Tamar Catchment.

Published online: 23 Oct 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Auster, R. E. & Barr, S. W. & Brazier, R. E.

Content type: Reports

This report describes the findings from a previous, peer-reviewed study regarding the experiences of stakeholders involved in governing the River Otte...

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The effect of dieldrin, sprayed by aerial application for tsetse control, on game animals.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Allsopp, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The large-scale use of organochlorine compounds in insect control causes increasing concern due to their toxicity and persistance which creates enviro...

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A study of the ecology of Acacia metllifera, A. seyal and Balanites aegyptiaca in relation to land-clearing.

Published online: 05 Mar 1967

Authors: Adams, M. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two different vegetation communities, Acacia mellifera bushland and associated grassland in a drier, more northerly zone, and A. seyall Balanites aegy...

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Effectiveness of fish screens in protecting lamprey (Entosphenus and Lampetra spp.) ammocoetes - pilot testing of variable screen angle.

Published online: 28 Aug 2019

Authors: Liedtke, T. L. & Didricksen, D. J. & Weiland, L. K. & Ragala, J. A. & Lampman, R.

Content type: Bulletin

Thousands of screened water diversions throughout the Columbia River Basin of the Pacific Northwest are sources of entrainment (unintended diversion i...

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An evaluation of seed zone delineation using phenotypic and population genomic data on black alder Alnus glutinosa.

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Kort, H. de & Mergeay, J. & Mijnsbrugge, K. vander & Decocq, G. & Maccherini, S. & Bruun, H. H. K. & Honnay, O. & Vandepitte, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Delineation of seed zones or provenance regions to preserve local adaptation is a common practice in forestry and restoration, as locally adapted plan...

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