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Enigmatic freshwater mussel declines could be explained by the biodiversity-disease relationship.

Published online: 15 Jan 2024

Authors: Brian, J. I. & Aldridge, D. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The biodiversity-disease relationship states that increased species richness leads to lower pathogen pressure (i.e. the dilution effect), an effect th...

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Symphony for the native wood(s): global reforestation as an opportunity to develop a culture of conservation.

Published online: 01 Sep 2022

Authors: Axelsson, E. P. & Grady, K. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The stewardship of forests across multiple human generations has potential to lead to cultural innovations fostering sustainable uses. Nevertheless, p...

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A better understanding of traditional Chinese medicine can enable conservationists to improve wildlife outcomes.

Published online: 14 Nov 2020

Authors: Cheung, H. & Doughty, H. & Hinsley, A. & Hsu, E. & Lee TienMing & Milner-Gulland, E. J. & Possingham, H. P. & Biggs, D.

Content type: Blog

The diversity of human cultures and traditions means that people in different parts of the world use wildlife products in unique ways. People use wild...

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Creating a Culture of Evidence Use.

Published online: 22 Feb 2023

Published by: UK, Conservation Evidence

Authors: Frick, W. F. & Cooke, S. J. & Dickson, I. & Jackson, H. A. & Keller, K. E. & Luz, A. de la & Parks, D. & McPherson, T. & Simkins, A. T. & Tanshi, I. & Thompson, des B. A. & Tinsley-Marshall, P. & Young, L. C.

Content type: Book chapter

This chapter explores some of the challenges and offers ideas for how organisations can lead the conservation movement by shifting norms toward eviden...

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Understanding consumers to inform market interventions for Singapore's shark fin trade.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Choy, C. & Booth, H. & Veríssimo, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Sharks, rays and their cartilaginous relatives (Class Chondrichthyes, herein 'sharks') are among the world's most threatened species groups, primarily...

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What about the negatives? An integrated framework for revealing diverse values of nature and its conservation.

Published online: 14 Dec 2024

Authors: Oostvogels, V. J. & Dumont, B. & Nijland, H. J. & Boer, I. J. M. de & Ripoll-Bosch, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Taking into account the perspectives of local stakeholders is essential for just and effective biodiversity conservation. Plural valuation, making vis...

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Boosting efficiency of mussel spat collection for ecological sustainability: identifying critical drivers and informing management.

Published online: 05 Oct 2024

Authors: Zhao, Z. & Capelle, J. J. & Smit, J. C. de & Gerkema, T. & Koppel, J. van de & Yuan, L. & Bouma, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The long-term sustainability of natural and bottom-cultured mussel beds relies on the availability of spat (i.e. juvenile mussels). Traditional spat c...

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A culture of conservation: how an ancient forest plantation turned into an old-growth forest reserve - the story of the Wamulin forest.

Published online: 29 Oct 2021

Authors: Yang ZhiJie & Zheng QunRui & Zhuo MingXiu & Zeng HongDa & Hogan, J. A. & Lin TengChiu

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The global expansion of forest plantations at the expense of natural forests, especially old-growth forests, raises concerns about habitat loss and a ...

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Allelopathic effects of Aristida adscensionis on Rhizobium.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Sreedhara Murthy, M. & Nagodra, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Extracts and leachates of the grass Aristida adscensionis inhibited the growth of Rhizobium in sterile culture. The results confirm previous studies o...

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Microbial release of sulphur ions from atmospheric pollution deposits.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Killham, K. & Wainwright, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The surface of leaves of Acer pseudoplatanus growing in areas exposed to heavy atmospheric pollution are covered with atmospheric pollution deposits (...

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