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Agronomic non-native species are overrepresented across habitat types in central Canada.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Assis Murillo, R. de & Pätsch, R. & Wagner, V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In response to non-native plant invasions, many governments have established noxious weed lists to control and eradicate introduced invasive plants. H...

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Livestock activity increases exotic plant richness, but wildlife increases native richness, with stronger effects under low productivity.

Published online: 02 May 2018

Authors: Eldridge, D. J. & Delgado-Baquerizo, M. & Travers, S. K. & Val, J. & Oliver, I. & Dorrough, J. W. & Soliveres, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing by domestic livestock is one of the most widespread land uses world-wide, particularly in rangelands, where it co-occurs with grazing by wild ...

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Simulated field trials to evaluate the effect of Sargochromis codringtoni and Tilapia rendalli on snails in the presence and absence of aquatic plants.

Published online: 31 Oct 1997

Authors: Chimbari, M. J. & Madsen, H. & Ndamba, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two cichlid fish were studied under semi-natural conditions to evaluate their potential as agents for the biological control of schistosome intermedia...

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A global review demonstrating the importance of nocturnal pollinators for crop plants.

Published online: 14 Apr 2023

Authors: Buxton, M. N. & Gaskett, A. C. & Lord, J. M. & Pattemore, D. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollinating insects are critical to ecosystem stability and food security. Concerns about the impact of insect declines have therefore seen increased ...

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Interspecific interactions regulate plant reproductive allometry in cereal-legume intercropping systems.

Published online: 14 Dec 2021

Authors: Gaudio, N. & Violle, C. & Gendre, X. & Fort, F. & Mahmoud, R. & Pelzer, E. & Médiène, S. & Hauggaard-Nielsen, H. & Bedoussac, L. & Bonnet, C. & Corre-Hellou, G. & Couëdel, A. & Couëdel, P. H. & Jensen, E. S. & Journet, E. P. & Justes, E. & Kammoun, B. & Litrico, I. & Moutier, N. & Naudin, C. & Casadebaig, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Calls for the application of ecological principles in agriculture have gained momentum. Intercropping systems are designed by growing two, or more, an...

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Soil microbial community coalescence and fertilization interact to drive the functioning of the legume-Rhizobium symbiosis.

Published online: 24 Dec 2021

Authors: Ramoneda, J. & Roux, J. le & Stadelmann, S. & Frossard, E. & Frey, B. & Gamper, H. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Soil microbial community coalescence, where entire microbial communities mix and interact under new conditions, is a widespread phenomenon whose appli...

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Habitat heterogeneity influences connectivity in a spatially structured pest population.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Hamilton, G. S. & Mather, P. B. & Wilson, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Patterns of connectivity influence pest population system dynamics, and it is essential to consider connectivity when planning effective management st...

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Complex biotic interactions mediated by shrubs: revisiting the stress-gradient hypothesis and consequences for tree seedling survival.

Published online: 26 Nov 2020

Authors: Guignabert, A. & Augusto, L. & Gonzalez, M. & Chipeaux, C. & Delerue, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Using nurse shrubs to improve tree seedling establishment in stressed environments is a common practice in forestry. Recent refinements of the stress-...

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Habitat preferences and survival in wildlife reintroductions: an ecological trap in reintroduced grey partridges.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Rantanen, E. M. & Buner, F. & Riordan, P. & Sotherton, N. & Macdonald, D. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Wildlife reintroductions can help to restore populations and save species from extinction. However, success rates of reintroductions are low due to in...

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Nesting of ground-nesting bees in arable fields is not associated with tillage system per se, but with distance to field edge, crop cover, soil and landscape context.

Published online: 06 Jul 2023

Authors: Tschanz, P. & Vogel, S. & Walter, A. & Keller, T. & Albrecht, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ground-nesting wild bees are crucial for the pollination of wild plants and crops and thus human wellbeing. Arable land currently covers 14 million km...

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