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Wind tipping curves - assessing the anchorage and wind load of urban trees by motion monitoring.

Published online: 22 Jul 2020

Authors: Rust, S. & Göcke, L. & Detter, A.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

To date, the anchorage and wind load of urban trees can only be assessed in static load tests. These are complex and expensive, and the reliability of...

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Performance of a state-space multispecies model: what are the consequences of ignoring predation and process errors in stock assessments?

Published online: 22 Jul 2020

Authors: Trijoulet, V. & Fay, G. & Miller, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Having a realistic representation of ecosystems in fisheries models is important in the context of ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM). While ...

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A method of estimating root efficiency.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Hunt, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A method of estimating root efficiency or specific absorption rate, A, in terms of the amount of mineral nutrient taken up per unit root per unit time...

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Growth and respiration in cotton bolls.

Published online: 21 Dec 1972

Authors: Thornley, J. H. M. & Hesketh, J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Data are given on measured and calculated values for dry weight and specific respiration rate of cotton bolls; it was estimated that the efficiency of...

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A method of estimating the total length of root in a sample.

Published online: 29 Oct 1967

Authors: Newman, E. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The line intersection method is described. In practical tests with plants, including beans, the method compared well with direct measurement.-Duke Uni...

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A diffusive resistance porometer for field use. 1. Construction.

Published online: 11 Jan 1971

Authors: Stiles, W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Details are given of the construction of a diffusion porometer for measuring stomatal resistances of leaf surfaces, based on principles described in H...

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A method of estimating the total length of root in a sample.

Published online: 16 Jul 1966

Authors: Newman, E. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The roots are laid on a flat surface and the number of intersections between the roots and random straight lines are counted. Total root length is the...

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A short note: estimating the age of the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, by counting the adhesion lines in the periosteal zone of the lower mandible.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Henderson, B. A. & Bowen, H. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One adhesion line was found for each full year of life.

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A diffusive resistance porometer for field use. 1. Construction.

Published online: 21 Dec 1971

Authors: Stiles, W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Details are given of the construction of a diffusion porometer for measuring stomatal resistances of leaf surfaces, based on principles described in F...

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Optimum summer index and average potential water deficit.

Published online: 21 Dec 1971

Authors: Davis, N. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Optimum summer index is based on the formula I= 10TX + 20S-7R where TX is mean daily temperature (°F), S is mean daily sunshine (h) and R is total rai...

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