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Pathway-level models to predict non-indigenous species establishment using propagule pressure, environmental tolerance and trait data.

Published online: 25 Feb 2015

Authors: Bradie, J. & Leung, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Non-indigenous species (NIS) establishments are a growing concern. Current quantitative methods for NIS risk assessment generally focus on only one sp...

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Synthesis on the effectiveness of soil translocation for plant community restoration.

Published online: 23 Aug 2023

Authors: Gerrits, G. M. & Waenink, R. & Aradottir, A. L. & Buisson, E. & Dutoit, T. & Ferreira, M. C. & Fontaine, J. B. & Jaunatre, R. & Kardol, P. & Loeb, R. & Magro Ruiz, S. & Maltz, M. & Pärtel, M. & Peco, B. & Piqueray, J. & Pilon, N. A. L. & Santa-Regina, I. & Schmidt, K. T. & Sengl, P. & Diggelen, R. van & Vieira, D. L. M. & Brackel, W. von & Waryszak, P. & Wills, T. J. & Marrs, R. H. & Wubs, E. R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many degraded ecosystems need active restoration to conserve biodiversity and re-establish ecosystem function, both highlighted targets of the UN Deca...

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Seed rain in a North American tall grass prairie.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Rabinowitz, D. & Rapp, J. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In order to measure total annual seed rain for a native grassland in Missouri, USA, fifty 9-cm diam. sticky traps were exposed to collect dispersing p...

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Optimizing dispersal study design by Monte Carlo simulation.

Published online: 21 Sep 2005

Authors: Skarpaas, O. & Shea, K. & Bullock, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The distribution of dispersal distances (the dispersal kernel) is a major determinant of spatial population dynamics, yet little is known about the sh...

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Do restored calcareous grasslands on former arable fields resemble ancient targets? The effect of time, methods and environment on outcomes.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Fagan, K. C. & Pywell, R. F. & Bullock, J. M. & Marrs, R. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A great deal of money is being invested in calcareous grassland restoration on arable land within agri-environment schemes in the European Union. Ther...

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Lessons learned from invasive plant control experiments: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published online: 03 Aug 2011

Authors: Kettenring, K. M. & Adams, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive plants can reduce biodiversity, alter ecosystem functions and have considerable economic impacts. Invasive plant control is therefore the foc...

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Invasion theory as a management tool for increasing native biodiversity in urban ecosystems.

Published online: 17 Dec 2021

Authors: Cadotte, M. W. & Potgieter, L. J. & Wang ChihJulie & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Human activity has altered ecosystems in some places to a point where traditional restoration, ecosystem management and conservation interventions mig...

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Using revegetation to suppress invasive plants in grasslands and forests.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Schuster, M. J. & Wragg, P. D. & Reich, P. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Following the removal of invasive plant species, most land managers rely on natural succession to re-establish native plant communities. However, insu...

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Potential for multiple lag phases during biotic invasions: reconstructing an invasion of the exotic tree Acer platanoides.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Wangen, S. R. & Webster, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Perennial woody invaders often form persistent patches that significantly alter the structure and composition of native plant communities. Given their...

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Quantifying seed rain patterns in a remnant and a chronosequence of restored tallgrass prairies in north central Missouri.

Published online: 21 Jan 2025

Authors: Wynne, K. C. & Parker-Smith, M. J. & Murdock, E. M. & Sullivan, L. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seed rain is an influential process related to plant community diversity, composition and regeneration. However, knowledge of seed rain patterns is li...

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