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Potential emission reduction of greenhouse gases in Frisian peat meadow area: water management and soil management measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Published online: 04 Jul 2019

Authors: Akker, J. J. H. van den & Massop, H. T. L. & Rietra, R. P. J. J.

Content type: Bulletin

In Friesland, the total area of peat soils is 58 569 ha, of which 22 197 ha has a thin clay deck and 36 342 without clay deck. Peat soils with a thin ...

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A comparison of techniques for restoring heathland on abandoned farmland.

Published online: 25 Jun 1995

Authors: Pywell, R. F. & Webb, N. R. & Putwain, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Recent changes in agricultural policies have reduced the extent of cultivated farmland. This has provided opportunities to restore heathland vegetatio...

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Cocoa agroforest multifunctionality and soil fertility explained by shade tree litter traits.

Published online: 28 Jul 2020

Authors: Sauvadet, M. & Saj, S. & Freschet, G. T. & Essobo, J. D. & Enock, S. & Becquer, T. & Tixier, P. & Harmand, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Manipulating plant functional diversity to improve agroecosystem multifunctionality is a central challenge of agricultural systems world-wide. In coco...

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Mycorrhizal infection in Pennine grassland. 2. Effects of mycorrhizal infection on the growth of some upland grasses on gamma -irradiated soils.

Published online: 01 Jan 1979

Authors: Sparling, G. P. & Tinker, P. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of mycorrhizal infection on the growth of 5 upland grass spp. (Anthoxanthum odoratum, Cynosurus cristatus, Festuca rubra, Nardus stricta a...

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Landscape context influences efficacy of protected areas and agri-environment scheme delivery for breeding waders.

Published online: 21 May 2025

Authors: Hawkes, R. W. & Mason, L. R. & Conway, G. J. & Siriwardena, G. M. & Grice, P. V. & Cole, A. J. & Peach, W. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Protected areas (PAs) and agri-environment schemes (AESs) are the main policy mechanisms for addressing terrestrial biodiversity loss in Europe. Lands...

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Nitrogen mineralization and nitrification in amended colliery spoils.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Williams, P. J. & Cooper, J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mineral nitrogen concentrations were greater in acid spoils (pH<5) than in limed or neutral spoils. In acid spoils, the predominant form was NH4-N....

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Temperature and leaf growth in Lolium perenne. 1. The thermal microclimate: its measurement and relation to crop growth.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Peacock, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Temperatures were measured in a perennial ryegrass crop in the field and an attempt was made to relate temperature to growth. The instruments used are...

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Temperature and leaf growth in four grass species.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Peacock, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Leaf extension rates of perennial ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, tall fescue and timothy were measured in the field using artificial soil heating as a tr...

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Nonlinear response of the soil seed bank and its role in plant community regeneration with increased grazing disturbance.

Published online: 11 Nov 2022

Authors: An, H. & Baskin, C. C. & Ma MiaoJun

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The soil seed bank represents valuable rebuilding capital that may rescue an ecosystem from state transition once vegetation has crossed an apparent t...

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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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