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The added value of including key microbial traits to determine nitrogen-related ecosystem services in managed grasslands.

Published online: 31 Jan 2018

Authors: Pommier, T. & Cantarel, A. A. M. & Grigulis, K. & Lavorel, S. & Legay, N. & Baxendale, C. & Bardgett, R. D. & Bahn, M. & Poly, F. & Clément, J. C. & Isaac, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Despite playing central roles in nutrient cycles and plant growth, soil microbes are generally neglected in the study of ecosystem services (ES), due ...

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Plant traits as predictors of performance in ecological restoration.

Published online: 14 May 2003

Authors: Pywell, R. F. & Bullock, J. M. & Roy, D. B. & Warman, L. & Walker, K. J. & Rothery, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

There are few studies of the performance of species in restored vegetation communities. Here we report the results of a meta-analysis of 25 experiment...

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In search for key biogeochemical factors affecting plant species persistence in heathland and acidic grasslands: a comparison of common and rare species.

Published online: 23 Apr 2008

Authors: Kleijn, D. & Bekker, R. M. & Bobbink, R. & Graaf, M. C. C. de & Roelofs, J. G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

During the last century, many plant species typical of heathland and nutrient-poor acidic grasslands have become rare whereas others have remained com...

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Some effects of afforestation on the flora and fauna of an upland sheepwalk during 12 years after planting.

Published online: 16 Dec 1989

Authors: Sykes, J. M. & Lowe, V. P. W. & Briggs, D. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

On an area of 139 ha in Cumbria, UK, planted in 1972 with Picea sitchensis, Tsuga heterophylla, Larix leptolepis, L. × eurolepis and some exotic shrub...

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Nutrient fertilization, copper toxicity and growth in three grassland species in the Netherlands.

Published online: 25 Oct 1988

Authors: Dueck, T. A. & Tensen, D. & Duijff, B. J. & Pasman, F. J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The response to Cu of Lolium perenne, Trifolium repens and Agrostis capillaris, originating from 2 areas where Cu-enriched pig slurry had been applied...

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Seasonal changes in leaf area, stomatal and canopy conductances and transpiration from bracken below a forest canopy.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Roberts, J. & Pymar, C. F. & Wallace, J. S. & Pitman, R. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Leaf area index and stomatal conductance of the bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) canopy within a pine forest were combined to give canopy conductances. T...

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Litter decomposition following forest fire in northeastern Minnesota.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Grigal, D. F. & McColl, J. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Litter bags, containing aspen or aster leaf litter, were used to compare decomposition in burned and adjacent unburned areas in forests in northeaster...

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Production and dynamics of salt marsh vegetation and the effects of experimental treatment with sewage sludge. Biomass, production and species composition.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Valiela, I. & Teal, J. M. & Sass, W. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fertilization with a 10-6-4 sewage sludge fertilizer increased the total peak standing crops of salt marsh vegetation, in spite of the presence of con...

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Forest diversity promotes individual tree growth in central European forest stands.

Published online: 12 Apr 2017

Authors: Chamagne, J. & Tanadini, M. & Frank, D. & Matula, R. & Paine, C. E. T. & Philipson, C. D. & Svátek, M. & Turnbull, L. A. & Volařík, D. & Hector, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Most experimental evidence on the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning comes from ecosystems with fast-growing plants, such as ...

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Response of grasses to nitrogen source.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Wiltshire, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Climax perennial grasses from Rhodesia showed greater preference than earlier seral species or crop cultivars for the ammonium source of nitrogen. It ...

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