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Effects of simulated grazing by below-ground herbivores on growth, CO2 exchange, and carbon allocation patterns of Bouteloua gracilis.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Detling, J. K. & Winn, D. T. & Procter-Gregg, C. & Painter, E. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A series of root-pruning experiments was performed to simulate the effects of grazing by root-feeding herbivores on B. gracilis. Approx. 37% (c. 22 mg...

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A model for simulating transpiration of leaves with special attention to stomatal functioning.

Published online: 04 Feb 1972

Authors: Penning De Vries, F. W. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A dynamic model of a water-containing and water-conducting system is described, representing a non-growing, transpiring leaf with an attached root in ...

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Wildflower strips enhance wild bee reproductive success.

Published online: 08 Apr 2021

Authors: Ganser, D. & Albrecht, M. & Knop, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Intensification of agriculture has resulted in a simplification and fragmentation of agroecosystems. Yet, its impact on the reproductive success and p...

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Phosphorus balance of contrasting farming systems, past and present. Can food production be sustainable?

Published online: 27 May 1998

Authors: Newman, E. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Phosphorus inputs and losses are calculated for contrasting farming systems: cereals were a major product in all systems. In typical modern British wh...

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Effects of nitrogen and light in grass-legume pastures-a systems analysis approach.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Ross, P. J. & Henzell, E. F. & Ross, D. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simple mathematical model is presented describing the effects of N and light on the vegetative growth of grass/legume swards, consisting of a set of...

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Farmers' perceptions of the scale of the bracken problem on farms in less favoured areas in England and Wales.

Published online: 16 May 1992

Authors: Varvarigos, P. & Lawton, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Farmers' perceptions of the extent of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) encroachment on upland farms was summarized from a postal questionnaire done in 19...

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The effect of shelter on the yield of grasses in southern Scotland.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Russell, G. & Grace, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The growth of Festuca arundinacea and Lolium perenne at a moderately exposed site in SE Scotland was compared with that in a sheltered enclosure in 19...

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Sheep blowfly population control: development of a simulation model and analysis of management strategies.

Published online: 11 Aug 1995

Authors: Wall, R. & French, N. P. & Morgan, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simulation model of the dynamics of populations of Lucilia sericata was developed, based on a detailed knowledge of the effects of temperature on th...

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Studies in the grazing of heather moorland in North-East Scotland. II. Response of heather.

Published online: 10 Sep 1984

Authors: Welch, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Trends in heather cover, ht. and standing crop were observed at 32 sites during 1969-72. Significant trends in heather cover and biomass occurred at m...

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Wave attenuation by intertidal vegetation is mediated by trade-offs between shoot- and canopy-scale plant traits.

Published online: 21 Dec 2024

Authors: Schoutens, K. & Silinski, A. & Belliard, J. P. & Bouma, T. J. & Temmerman, S. & Schoelynck, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Nature-based solutions, through conservation or (re) creation of vegetated shorelines, are recognized to mitigate the impact of waves and erosion risk...

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