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Population dynamics of Characoma stictigrapta Hmps. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on cocoa in Ghana.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Akotoye, N. A. K. & Kumar, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Studies were carried out in Ghana on the population dynamics of larvae of Characoma stictigrapta Hmps., a pest of the pods and leaves of cacao. Larvae...

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Introductory review of the need for evaluation studies in relation to integrated control.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Frenz, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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The functional response of predators.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Murdoch, W. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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The numerical response of pradators to prey density.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Readshaw, J. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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The introduction of Neodusmetia sangwani (Rao) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) into Israel for the control of the rhodesgrass scale, Antonina graminis (Maskell) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Gerson, U. & Mescheloff, E. & Dubitzki, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Since indigenous natural enemies of Antonina graminis (Mask.) do not appear to control the pest in Israel. The hymenopterous parasite Neodusmetia sang...

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Analysis of biological control of cassava pests in Africa. I. Simulation of carbon, nitrogen and water dynamics in cassava.

Published online: 11 Jul 1989

Authors: Gutierrez, A. P. & Wermelinger, B. & Schulthess, F. & Baumgaertner, J. U. & Herren, H. R. & Ellis, C. K. & Yaninek, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model for the growth and development of cassava under pest-free conditions, as modified by weather, soil nitrogen and water, is described. The model...

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Creation of 'island' habitats in farmland to manipulate populations of beneficial arthropods: predator densities and species composition.

Published online: 03 Apr 1993

Authors: Thomas, M. B. & Wratten, S. D. & Sotherton, N. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of the provision of within-field grass habitats for the overwintering of natural enemies of Aphididae were studied in 1987-90 in the UK. D...

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The value of Collembola from agricultural soils as food for a generalist predator.

Published online: 04 Oct 2000

Authors: Bilde, T. & Axelsen, J. A. & Toft, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The Collembola is one of the important prey groups for generalist arthropod predators in agro-ecosystems. Differences in the quality of available spec...

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Conservation agriculture affects multitrophic interactions driving the efficacy of weed biological control.

Published online: 12 Jan 2024

Authors: Carbonne, B. & Muneret, L. & Laurent, E. & Felten, E. & Ducourtieux, C. & Henon, N. & Matejicek, A. & Chauvel, B. & Petit, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biological control is a key ecosystem service in arable lands, but its effectiveness varies according to environmental and biotic contexts. Cascading ...

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Attract and reward: combining chemical ecology and habitat manipulation to enhance biological control in field crops.

Published online: 15 Jun 2011

Authors: Simpson, M. & Gurr, G. M. & Simmons, A. T. & Wratten, S. D. & James, D. G. & Leeson, G. & Nicol, H. I. & Orre-Gordon, G. U. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An increase in pesticide resistance in many pest species is promoting interest in biological control. Much remains to be learned about natural enemy i...

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