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The food of the cattle egret.

Published online: 29 Jun 1972

Authors: Siegfried, W. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is based partly on the author's summary. Cattle egrets (Ardeola ibis) feeding in dairy-cattle pastures in the south-western Cape Provinc...

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Hedges. VI. Habitat diversity and crop pests: a study of Brevicoryne brassicae and its Syrphid predators.

Published online: 29 Jun 1972

Authors: Pollard, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is based largely on the author's summary. A study was made in eastern England in 1969-70 on aphidophagous Syrphids and Syrphid predation...

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The distribution and abundance of the spindle tree, Euonymus europaeus, in southern England with particular reference to forecasting infestations of the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Way, M. J. & Cammell, M. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A method is discussed for determining distribution and abundance of the spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus). This could be used for other hedgerow speci...

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Structure and conservation of Sri Lankan land-snail assemblages in fragmented lowland rainforest and village home gardens.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Raheem, D. C. & Naggs, F. & Preece, R. C. & Mapatuna, Y. & Kariyawasam, L. & Eggleton, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Modified habitats have a profound impact on the biota of fragmented tropical forests. We investigated the structure of land-snail assemblages in Sri L...

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To sample or eradicate? A cost minimization model for monitoring and managing an invasive species.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Bogich, T. L. & Liebhold, A. M. & Shea, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Considerable effort is expended by national and local governments to exclude alien species via detection and eradication of invading populations, but ...

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Spider responses to alien plant invasion: the effect of short- and long-term Chromolaena odorata invasion and management.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Mgobozi, M. P. & Somers, M. J. & Dippenaar-Schoeman, A. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasions by alien plants into unspoiled ecosystems are a cause for concern because the pristine systems are important stores of biodiversity. Indeed,...

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Beneficial links for the control of aphids: the effects of compost applications on predators and prey.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Bell, J. R. & Traugott, M. & Sunderland, K. D. & Skirvin, D. J. & Mead, A. & Kravar-Garde, L. & Reynolds, K. & Fenlon, J. S. & Symondson, W. O. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Polyphagous predators, such as spiders and beetles, perform a fundamental ecosystem service as regulators of agricultural pests, particularly aphids. ...

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Plant responses to agricultural intensification.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Dorrough, J. & Scroggie, M. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A large proportion of the world's land surface is extensively managed for livestock production. In areas where livestock systems are becoming more int...

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Pollinator networks, alien species and the conservation of rare plants: Trinia glauca as a case study.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Carvalheiro, L. G. & Barbosa, E. R. M. & Memmott, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Despite the essential role of pollination in the maintenance of many rare plant species, conservation management plans rarely consider the service of ...

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Demographic response of a population of white-chinned petrels Procellaria aequinoctialis to climate and longline fishery bycatch.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Barbraud, C. & Marteau, C. & Ridoux, V. & Delord, K. & Weimerskirch, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fisheries can affect non-target species through bycatch, and climate change may act simultaneously on their population dynamics. Estimating the relati...

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