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Nitrogen fixation and biomass accumulation in plant communities dominated by Cytisus scoparius L. in Oregon and Scotland.

Published online: 25 Aug 1987

Authors: Wheeler, C. T. & Helgerson, O. T. & Perry, D. A. & Gordon, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The nitrogenase activity of C. scoparius measured at indigenous soil temp. at intervals during the year showed 2 apparent maxima, in early and late sp...

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A population dynamic approach to the control of Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm.

Published online: 27 Nov 1992

Authors: Mierlo, M. E. M. van & Groenendael, J. M. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The life cycle of A. sylvestris (which dominates disturbed grasslands on road verges and river dikes) was analysed to examine possible causes of its d...

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A simulation model of the role of parasitoids in the population development of Sitobion avenae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on cereals.

Published online: 04 Jun 1986

Authors: Vorley, W. T. & Wratten, S. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simulation model is described which demonstrates the role of parasitic Hymenoptera in influencing the numbers of the aphid Sitobion avenae on cereal...

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Direct and indirect effects of urbanization, pesticides and wild insect pollinators on mango yield.

Published online: 15 Feb 2024

Authors: Marcacci, G. & Soubadra Devy & Wenzel, A. & Rao, V. S. & Kumar, S. S. & Nölke, N. & Belavadi, V. V. & Tscharntke, T. & Grass, I. & Westphal, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Expanding cities increasingly encroach fertile farmlands, questioning the viability of maintaining agriculture within and around them. Yet, our knowle...

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Survival and regeneration of four legumes oversown into native grasslands in northeast Thailand.

Published online: 23 Apr 1986

Authors: Gutteridge, R. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The survival and regeneration of Stylosanthes humilis cv. Lawson, S. hamata cv. Verano, S. guianensis cv. Endeavour and Macroptilium atropurpureum cv....

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NatureScot Research Report 1199 - A survey of the distribution and abundance of Scottish small-reed Calamagrostis scotica at Loch of Durran SSSI, Caithness.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Strachan, I. M.

Content type: Reports

This report presents a comprehensive survey conducted in July 2019 to assess the distribution and abundance of the endemic Scottish small-reed (Calama...

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Flower plantings increase wild bee abundance and the pollination services provided to a pollination-dependent crop.

Published online: 06 Aug 2014

Authors: Blaauw, B. R. & Isaacs, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollination services from wild insects contribute to crop productivity around the world, but are at risk of decline in agricultural landscapes. Using ...

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Organic compost belowground and floral diversity aboveground interactively shape beneficial insects in urban gardens.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Blubaugh, C. K. & Chesnut, R. & Hagan, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plant diversity aboveground can exert top-down pressure on herbivores by attracting predatory insects, while organic soil amendments rich in beneficia...

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Multiple pathways for tree regeneration in anthropogenic savannas: incorporating biotic and abiotic drivers into management schemes.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Pulido, F. & García, E. & Obrador, J. J. & Moreno, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Oak savannas are biodiversity-rich landscapes allowing sustainable livestock production throughout the world. The long-term persistence of these ecosy...

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The influence of grazing intensity and landscape composition on the diversity and abundance of flower-visiting insects.

Published online: 04 Jun 2008

Authors: Sjödin, N. E. & Bengtsson, J. & Ekbom, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The loss of semi-natural grasslands in agro-ecosystems has increased the importance of adequate management of remaining grasslands. Recommendations fo...

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