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Influence of agricultural intensification on pollinator pesticide exposure, food acquisition and diversity.

Published online: 10 Nov 2024

Authors: Shi XiaoYu & Ma ChangSheng & De Kraker Joop & Gong ShanXing & Hodgson, J. A. & Luo ShuDong & Steen, J. J. M. van der & Xiao HaiJun & Wang Fang & Tie XiaoWei & Chen Zheng & Zou Yi

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollinators are essential for maintaining sustainable crop production, while the decline of pollinators is a widespread concern. Agricultural intensif...

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Effects of dominant trees and anthropogenic disturbances on species richness and floristic composition of secondary communities in southern Poland.

Published online: 04 Oct 1997

Authors: Dzwonko, Z. & Loster, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woodland vegetation can be restored via natural succession in sites that are adjacent to woods which can act as seed sources for trees, shrubs and woo...

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The effects of invasion by Acacia saligna on the guild structure and regeneration capabilities of South African fynbos shrublands.

Published online: 09 Jul 1997

Authors: Holmes, P. M. & Cowling, R. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The impact of dense stands of the alien invasive species Acacia saligna on the guild structure of indigenous fynbos vegetation was investigated at 3 s...

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Fire and biodiversity: responses of grass-layer beetles to experimental fire regimes in an Australian tropical savanna.

Published online: 04 Jul 2001

Authors: Orgeas, J. & Andersen, A. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Up to 50% or more of the savanna landscapes of northern Australia are burnt each year, but the effects of these fires on savanna faunas are poorly kno...

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Living where the food is: web location by linyphiid spiders in relation to prey availability in winter wheat.

Published online: 04 Jul 2001

Authors: Harwood, J. D. & Sunderland, K. D. & Symondson, W. O. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Spiders form a major component of the generalist predator fauna, potentially able to restrict pest population growth, but their populations may be foo...

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Vascular plant and Orthoptera diversity in relation to grassland management and landscape composition in the European Alps.

Published online: 26 Mar 2008

Authors: Marini, L. & Fontana, P. & Scotton, M. & Klimek, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Several recent studies have considered the relative effects of local vs. landscape factors on diversity of several animal taxa in grasslands. However,...

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How can we effectively restore species richness and natural composition of a Molinia-invaded fen?

Published online: 15 Apr 2009

Authors: Hájková, P. & Hájek, M. & Kintrová, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Calcareous fens are among the most threatened and declining ecosystems throughout Europe and act as refugia for many endangered species. Traditionally...

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Bush-control studies in the drier areas of Kenya. 5. Effects of controlled burning and grazing management on Tarchonanthus /Acacia thicket.

Published online: 11 Jan 1971

Authors: Pratt, D. J. & Knight, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Treatments were appropriate to traditional cattle husbandry and consisted of two 4-year rotations involving burning, grazing by goats and preliminary ...

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The relative success of Africanized and European honey-bees over a range of life-zones in Costa Rica.

Published online: 27 Feb 1993

Authors: Spivak, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The reproductive success and biology of Africanized (A) and European (E) honeybees (Apis mellifera) were compared for a year (1984-86) over 3 life-zon...

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Conservation in post-industrial cities: how does vacant land management and landscape configuration influence urban bees?

Published online: 16 Mar 2021

Authors: Turo, K. J. & Spring, M. R. & Sivakoff, F. S. & Flor, Y. A. D. de la & Gardiner, M. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rich pollinator assemblages are documented in some cities despite habitat fragmentation and degradation, suggesting that urban areas have potential as...

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