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Effects of surgically imposed sterility on free-ranging rabbit populations.

Published online: 08 Apr 2000

Authors: Twigg, L. E. & Lowe, T. J. & Martin, G. R. & Wheeler, A. G. & Gray, G. S. & Griffin, S. L. & O'Reilly, C. M. & Robinson, D. J. & Hubach, P. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Demographic changes in response to surgically imposed female sterility were monitored in 12 free-ranging rabbit populations in south-western Australia...

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Rapid spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in France: the role of human-mediated dispersal and the effects of control measures.

Published online: 12 Apr 2017

Authors: Robinet, C. & Suppo, C. & Darrouzet, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The invasive yellow-legged hornet was first discovered in Europe, in south-western France, in 2004. It has since spread very rapidly and has caused si...

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Increased root herbivory under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations is reversed by silicon-based plant defences.

Published online: 22 Nov 2017

Authors: Frew, A. & Allsopp, P. G. & Gherlenda, A. N. & Johnson, S. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Predicted increases in atmospheric concentrations of CO2 may alter the susceptibility of many plants to insect herbivores due to changes in plant nutr...

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Controlling a plant invader by targeted disruption of its life cycle.

Published online: 18 Apr 2012

Authors: Dauer, J. T. & McEvoy, P. B. & Sickle, J. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pest management strategies should be informed by research on a broad suite of biotic and abiotic interactions. We used a life table response experimen...

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An assessment of the value of dilute dust insecticides for the protection of stored maize in Kenya.

Published online: 03 Jul 1967

Authors: Ashman, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is based largely on the author's summary of this account of laboratory investigations in Kenya [cf. RAE A 54 394]. Dust formulations of ...

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An insect (Argyresthia retinella, Lep., Yponomeutidae) outbreak in northern birch forests, released by climatic changes?

Published online: 02 Jun 1999

Authors: Tenow, O. & Nilssen, A. C. & Holmgren, B. & Elverum, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the early 1990s, birch (Betula pubescens) forests in north-western Norway were damaged by the bud- and shoot-mining larvae of Argyresthia retinella...

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The role of Varroa and viral pathogens in the collapse of honeybee colonies: a modelling approach.

Published online: 03 Jan 2002

Authors: Martin, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The ecto-parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a serious world-wide pest of the honeybee Apis mellifera and has being linked with the death of millions ...

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Pollination mitigates cucumber yield gaps more than pesticide and fertilizer use in tropical smallholder gardens.

Published online: 25 Feb 2015

Authors: Motzke, I. & Tscharntke, T. & Wanger, T. C. & Klein, A. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollination can be an essential but often neglected ecosystem service to mitigate crop yield gaps. Pollination services are usually studied in isolati...

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Multispecies crop mixtures increase insect biodiversity in an intercropping experiment.

Published online: 30 Sep 2023

Authors: Brandmeier, J. & Reininghaus, H. & Scherber, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Recent biodiversity declines require action across sectors such as agriculture. The situation is particularly acute for arthropods, a species-rich tax...

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The selection of natural enemies for the biological control of the Australian bushfly.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Hughes, R. D. & Woolcock, L. T. & Ferrar, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Musca vetustissima Wlk., although native to Australia, currently breeds in the dung of exotic stock animals. Biological control could therefore be aim...

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