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Nitrogen cycling in conventional and no-tillage agro-ecosystems: analysis of pathways and processes.

Published online: 09 Apr 1985

Authors: House, G. J. & Stinner, B. R. & Crossley, D. A. Jr. & Odum, E. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sorghum cv. Funk's 522 was grown in 1978 followed by rye cv. Abruzzi under conventional tillage (CT) (disc ploughing) or no tillage (NT). Soyabean cv....

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Season and dominant species effects on plant trait-ecosystem function relationships in intensively grazed grassland.

Published online: 31 Jan 2018

Authors: Orwin, K. H. & Mason, N. W. H. & Jordan, O. M. & Lambie, S. M. & Stevenson, B. A. & Mudge, P. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazed pasture managers are increasingly being asked to enhance productivity while simultaneously reducing environmental impacts. Using plant traits t...

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Effects of invasive alien acacias on nutrient cycling in the coastal lowlands of the Cape fynbos.

Published online: 09 Oct 1992

Authors: Witkowski, E. T. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Production, N and P return, and decomposition of leaf litter of the invasive alien Acacia saligna were compared with that of the indigenous sclerophyl...

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Impacts of intensive management and genetic improvement on soil CO2 efflux and carbon cycling in managed loblolly pine forests.

Published online: 15 Apr 2015

Authors: Drum, C. G. & Jokela, E. J. & Vogel, J. G. & Schuur, E. A. G. & Gezan, S.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

This paper presents a project that examined the effects of intensive management and genetic selection of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) on soil CO2 efflu...

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Nutrient deficiencies and the aftercare of reclaimed derelict land.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Bloomfield, H. E. & Handley, J. F. & Bradshaw, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fourteen grass swards which had been reclaimed from colliery spoil and urban clearance materials 1-7 years previously were dressed with nitrogen, phos...

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Restoring ecological function in temperate grassy woodlands: manipulating soil nutrients, exotic annuals and native perennial grasses through carbon supplements and spring burns.

Published online: 04 Jan 2006

Authors: Prober, S. M. & Thiele, K. R. & Lunt, I. D. & Koen, T. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological invasions are often associated with persistent changes to underlying ecological processes. Restoration of invaded communities is dependent ...

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The population dynamics of Anisantha sterilis in winter wheat: comparative demography and the role of management.

Published online: 25 Oct 1999

Authors: Smith, G. L. & Freckleton, R. P. & Firbank, L. G. & Watkinson, A. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A 3-year field study designed to monitor the detailed population dynamics of Anisantha sterilis in winter wheat, and to explore the consequences of ch...

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Role of nitrogen in herbage production by Agrostis-Festuca hill grassland.

Published online: 24 Jun 1994

Authors: Harrison, A. F. & Taylor, K. & Hatton, J. C. & Howard, D. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of N in limiting herbage production was assessed in an altitudinal sequence of Agrostis-Festuca grasslands in the Moor House National Nature ...

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Soil nutrient losses in an altered ecosystem are associated with native ungulate grazing.

Published online: 03 Aug 2011

Authors: Gass, T. M. & Binkley, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Protected natural areas often inherit legacies of altered habitat and predator-prey dynamics. Extirpation of top predators and ecosystem engineers mod...

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Foliar nutrient dynamics and nutrient use efficiency of four deciduous tree species in relation to site fertility.

Published online: 10 Jun 1986

Authors: Boerner, R. E. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seasonal foliar nutrient dynamics of four deciduous forest tree species, Quercus prinus, Q. alba, Acer rubrum and Fagus grandifolia, were examined in ...

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