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The ecology of some soil mites from coal shale tips.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Luxton, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Acari were sampled from experimental plots on coal-shale tips undergoing reclamation. Cryptostigmata were the dominant mite order. Acid and more basic...

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The distribution of eggs, larvae and plants within crops attacked by wheat bulb fly Leptohylemyia coarctata (Fall.).

Published online: 29 Jun 1972

Authors: Bardner, R. & Lofty, J. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fields in southern England were sampled over seven years to assess populations of eggs and larvae of Hylemya (Leptohylemyia) coarctata (Fall.) and of ...

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Tax or green nudge? An experimental analysis of pesticide policies in Germany.

Published online: 07 Feb 2019

Authors: Buchholz, M. & Peth, D. & Musshoff, O.

Content type: Bulletin

Pesticides are one of the most important inputs in modern agriculture. However, intensive use of pesticides is also related to adverse effects on the ...

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Compassion and the perceived rarity of plants can increase plant appreciation.

Published online: 11 Feb 2025

Authors: Prokop, P. & Belzárová, K. & Čergeťová, I. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Plants have traditionally been perceived as "less alive" and less attractive than animals, posing challenges for conservation initiatives. Previous ef...

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'A deep, empathetic, wondrous connection': autistic adults' definitions and experiences of nature connection.

Published online: 10 Feb 2025

Authors: Friedman, S. & McHaffie, S. & Noble, R. & Stenning, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Connection to nature is an important concept for understanding human-nature relationships, interests in nature and pro-environmental behaviours. Howev...

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Integral projection models perform better for small demographic data sets than matrix population models: a case study of two perennial herbs.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Ramula, S. & Rees, M. & Buckley, Y. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Matrix population models are widely used to describe population dynamics, conduct population viability analyses and derive management recommendations ...

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New opportunities for an old method: using fluorescent colours to measure seed dispersal.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Lemke, A. & Lippe, M. von der & Kowarik, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seed dispersal is of high applied relevance as it governs colonization processes in rare species and during plant invasions. Seed tracking is a powerf...

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Floral resource diversity drives bee community diversity in prairie restorations along an agricultural landscape gradient.

Published online: 07 Dec 2020

Authors: Lane, I. G. & Herron-Sweet, C. R. & Portman, Z. M. & Cariveau, D. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grassland ecosystems are imperiled by agricultural activity world-wide. Restoring grassland habitat is important to conserving grassland fauna and pre...

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Factors affecting the viable seed content of soils beneath lowland pastures.

Published online: 17 Feb 1984

Authors: Howe, C. D. & Chancellor, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The buried viable seed content was determined for some leys and permanent pastures. Seeds of Poa annua were abundant under the leys but absent under t...

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Long-term impacts of ski piste management on alpine vegetation and soils.

Published online: 03 Aug 2011

Authors: Roux-Fouillet, P. & Wipf, S. & Rixen, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Downhill skiing, the machine-grading of slopes and the use of artificial snow induce major disturbances to the environment of alpine ski resorts. Our ...

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