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The Extinction Solutions Index (ESI): a framework to measure solution efficiency to address biodiversity loss.

Published online: 24 Aug 2024

Authors: Martin, R. N. & Bunje, P. M. E. & Dehgan, A. O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

The field of conservation science has been described as a crisis- and solutions-oriented discipline, with roots as a problem-solving field. Despite th...

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The effect of phosphorus and potassium on transpiration, leaf diffusive resistance and water-use efficiency in Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) seedlings.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Bradbury, I. K. & Malcolm, D. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sitka spruce seedlings were grown in horticultural peat supplied with either large or small amounts of P and K. K decreased the transpiration rate per...

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Red clover pollination by bumble bees: a study of the dynamics of a plant-pollinator relationship.

Published online: 01 Feb 1984

Authors: Plowright, R. C. & Hartling, L. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A 3-parameter probabilistic model provided a good fit to data relating seed set to the number of florets on red clover inflorescences visited by bumbl...

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Reduced growth, competitiveness, and photosynthetic efficiency of triazine-resistant Senecio vulgaris from California.

Published online: 14 Jun 1988

Authors: Holt, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Triazine-susceptible and resistant biotypes of S. vulgaris, collected from the same field in Salinas, California, were compared to determine whether r...

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Agribusiness models for inclusive growth in Myanmar: diagnosis and ways forward.

Published online: 04 Mar 2015

Authors: Byerlee, D. R. & Kyaw, D. & Thein, U. S. & Kham, L. S.

Content type: Bulletin

The objective of this study is to provide strategic policy priorities for attracting agribusiness investments and managing land resources for inclusiv...

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The control of tsetse flies in relation to fly movement and trapping efficacy.

Published online: 27 Feb 1993

Authors: Williams, B. & Dransfield, R. & Brightwell, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The control of tsetse fly (Glossina) populations using traps or targets depends on the movement patterns of the flies, which determines how many flies...

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Shooting may aggravate rather than alleviate conflicts between migratory geese and agriculture.

Published online: 29 May 2019

Authors: Bauer, S. & Lisovski, S. & Eikelenboom-Kil, R. J. F. M. & Shariati, M. & Nolet, B. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many migratory goose populations have thrived over the past decades and their reliance on agricultural resources has often led to conflicts. Control a...

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The water footprint in Morocco: the added value of water footprint assessment for national water policy.

Published online: 05 Oct 2016

Authors: Schyns, J. F. & Hoekstra, A. Y.

Content type: Bulletin

Morocco is a semiarid country in the Mediterranean facing water scarcity and deteriorating water quality. Its limited water resources constrain the ac...

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Site-specific nutrient management: implementation guidance for policymakers and investors.

Published online: 13 Dec 2018

Authors: Richards, M. B. & Butterbach-Bahl, K. & Jat, M. L. & Lipinski, B. & Ortiz-Monasterio, I. & Sapkota, T.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This brief discusses site-specific nutrient management (SSNM), which provides guidance relevant to the context of farmers' fields. SSNM maintains or e...

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Photosynthesis by grapevine canopies.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Smart, R. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A new field technique to estimate photosynthesis is described. It relies on describing direct and diffused light fluxes within the canopy, and photosy...

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