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Empirical determination of severe trauma in seals from collisions with tidal turbine blades.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Onoufriou, J. & Brownlow, A. & Moss, S. & Hastie, G. & Thompson, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tidal energy converters (turbines) are being developed in many countries as part of attempts to reduce reliance on hydrocarbon fuels. However, the mov...

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Spatiotemporal isolation of oilseed rape fields reduces insect pest pressure and crop damage.

Published online: 21 Dec 2023

Authors: Boetzl, F. A. & Bommarco, R. & Aguilera, G. & Lundin, O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pest management is essential to maintain agricultural production, but recent shifts in policies and the development of insecticide resistance have res...

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The effects of crop type, landscape composition and agroecological practices on biodiversity and ecosystem services in tropical smallholder farms.

Published online: 12 Nov 2023

Authors: Vogel, C. & Poveda, K. & Iverson, A. & Boetzl, F. A. & Mkandawire, T. & Chunga, T. L. & Küstner, G. & Keller, A. & Kerr, R. B. & Steffan-Dewenter, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the tropics, smallholder farming characterizes some of the world's most biodiverse landscapes. Agroecology as a pathway to sustainable agriculture ...

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Management intensity affects insect pests and natural pest control on Arabica coffee in its native range.

Published online: 10 Nov 2023

Authors: Tamiru Shimales & Esayas Mendesil & Beyene Zewdie & Ayalew, B. & Hylander, K. & Tack, A. J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agroforestry systems provide opportunities to reduce the trade-off between agricultural production and biodiversity, for example by enhancing a divers...

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Habitat quality and biological community responses to innovative hydropower plant installations at transverse in-stream structures.

Published online: 13 Jul 2024

Authors: Knott, J. & Mueller, M. & Pander, J. & Geist, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological assessments of the effects of hydropower plants (HPPs) are often limited to aspects of entrainment, mortality, injuries, and passage of fis...

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Perennial flower margins reduce orchard fruit damage by rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea (Homoptera: Aphididae).

Published online: 13 Jul 2024

Authors: Howard, C. & Fountain, M. T. & Brittain, C. & Burgess, P. J. & Garratt, M. P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sown or natural flower strips are a commonly used management practice in agroecosystems and have been demonstrated to increase the abundance of predat...

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Great tits can reduce caterpillar damage in apple orchards.

Published online: 19 Feb 2003

Authors: Mols, C. M. M. & Visser, M. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The potential contribution of vertebrate predators to biological control in orchards has been largely overlooked to date. A few studies have shown tha...

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Woodland regeneration in relation to grazing and fencing in Coed Gorswen, north Wales.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Linhart, U. B. & Whelan, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seedling regeneration was studied in woodland composed mainly of oak (Quercus robur and Q. petraea), alder (Alnus glutinosa), ash (Fraxinus excelsior)...

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Community-based approach to sustainable stingless beekeeping in Sorsogon, Philippines.

Published online: 12 Jun 2019

Authors: Jovillano-Mostoles, M. D.

Content type: Bulletin

Stingless beekeeping technology as an alternative livelihood in the Bicol region involves hunters, beekeepers, and assemblers of bee products. However...

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Habitat diversity in forest plantations reduces infestations of the pine stem borer Dioryctria sylvestrella.

Published online: 11 Sep 2002

Authors: Jactel, H. & Goulard, M. & Menassieu, P. & Goujon, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The risk of pest damage in forest monocultures is a growing concern as the area of plantation forest expands worldwide and sustainable management is b...

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