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The ecology of Acacia albida on mantle soils in Zalingei, Jebel Marra, Sudan.

Published online: 15 Jul 1968

Authors: Radwanski, S. A. & Wickens, G. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the basement complex country of the area, ranges of rocky hills are separated by a deeply weathered pedeplain dissected by seasonal watercourses. I...

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Contractile growth of the hypocotyl of Lotononis bainesii seedlings in relation to some environmental factors.

Published online: 07 Nov 1992

Authors: Fujita, M. & Humphreys, L. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In a greenhouse experiment L. bainesii seeds were sown at 0, 10, 20 or 30 mm depth, covered with Digitaria decumbens straw (20 mm length) at 0, 70, 14...

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A comparison of British and North African varieties of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). 3. Effects of light, temperature and day length on relative growth rate and its components.

Published online: 12 Jan 1969

Authors: Robson, M. J. & Jewiss, O. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Shading of plants grown outdoors decreased RGR and NAR but increased leaf. area ratio; values for the N. African Syn I and Syn II were similar to thos...

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Development of Sphagnum fallax diaspores on bare peat with implications for the restoration of cut-over bogs.

Published online: 13 May 1999

Authors: Buttler, A. & Grosvernier, P. & Matthey, Y.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The growth of Sphagnum fallax was studied in a greenhouse experiment. Capitulum diaspores of S. fallax were cultivated on 5 different types of bare pe...

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A heat balance model for sheep and its use to predict shade-sucking behaviour in hot conditions.

Published online: 05 Feb 1987

Authors: Stafford Smith, D. M. & Noble, I. R. & Jones, G. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A generalized heat balance model for sheep grazing a large paddock is presented. It can be used to predict shade seeking and water usage.

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The influence of leaf death on the rate of accumulation of green herbage during pasture regrowth.

Published online: 11 Jan 1971

Authors: Hunt, W. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Measurements were made of growth and death in spring and autumn in a perennial ryegrass/white clover sward, and by integration of growth and death dat...

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Potential for multiple lag phases during biotic invasions: reconstructing an invasion of the exotic tree Acer platanoides.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Wangen, S. R. & Webster, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Perennial woody invaders often form persistent patches that significantly alter the structure and composition of native plant communities. Given their...

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Avian species identity drives predation success in tropical cacao agroforestry.

Published online: 10 Jun 2015

Authors: Maas, B. & Tscharntke, T. & Saleh, S. & Putra, D. D. & Clough, Y.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Avian ecosystem services such as the suppression of pests are considered to be of high ecological and economic importance in a range of ecosystems, es...

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Comparing greenhouse and field biocrust cultivation methods in the Sonoran Desert.

Published online: 11 Nov 2024

Authors: Antoninka, A. & Rowe, H. & Weser, J. & Langenfeld, D. & Brady, J. & Sprague, T. & Day, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Developing methods to use biocrusts in restoration is becoming more important as land use and climate change impact the health and intactness of high-...

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Studies on the ecology and causes of outbreaks of Ectropis bhurmitra Wkr. (Geometridae), the twig caterpillar of tea in Ceylon.

Published online: 01 Jul 1970

Authors: Danthanarayana, W. & Kathiravetpillai, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is substantially the authors' summary. Outbreaks of Ectropis bhurmitra (Wlk.) in Ceylon in 1963-66 developed as a side-effect of dieldri...

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