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Wolves recolonize novel ecosystems leading to novel interactions.

Published online: 20 Aug 2024

Authors: Kuijper, D. P. J. & Diserens, T. A. & Say-Sallaz, E. & Kasper, K. & Szafrańska, P. A. & Szewczyk, M. & Stępniak, K. M. & Churski, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The wolf (Canis lupus) is arguably the most successful species at recolonizing its now human-dominated former ranges in Europe and North America. Over...

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Classifying values for planning the conservation and use of natural resources.

Published online: 14 Feb 2019

Authors: Wallace, K. J. & Kim, M. K. & Rogers, A. & Jago, M.

Content type: Bulletin

Understanding values and their interaction is fundamental to the wise conservation and use of natural resources. However, a confusing mixture of value...

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Competition in mixtures of herbage grasses.

Published online: 12 Jan 1969

Authors: England, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plants of Ayrshire and Scotia perennial ryegrass and of Daeno II and Scotia cocksfoot spaced 2 and 4 cm apart were grown in boxes in pure stand and in...

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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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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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A cyclical feeding model for pathogen transmission and its application to determine vectorial capacity from vector infection rates.

Published online: 13 Jul 1991

Authors: Saul, A. J. & Graves, P. M. & Kay, B. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model of disease transmission was formulated which assumed that vector feeding behaviour is cyclical rather than continuous. This model led to equat...

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NatureScot Research Report 1309 - Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Pakeman, R. J. & Eastwood, A. & Duckett, D. & Waylen, K. A. & Hopkins, J. & Bailey, D. M.

Content type: Reports

This report explores the indirect drivers of biodiversity loss in Scotland, emphasizing the societal values and behaviors that underpin the direct dri...

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The importance of flavour in determining the feeding preferences of bullfinches (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) for the buds of two pear cultivars.

Published online: 19 Mar 1986

Authors: Greig-Smith, P. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Wild bullfinches feeding on the buds of orchard pear trees are known to prefer the cultivar 'Conference' to 'Doyenne du Comice', which differs in many...

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Are Cape gannets dependent upon fishery waste? A multi-scale analysis using seabird GPS-tracking, hydro-acoustic surveys of pelagic fish and vessel monitoring systems.

Published online: 12 Jun 2013

Authors: Kai, E. T. & Benhamou, S. & Lingen, C. D. van der & Coetzee, J. C. & Pichegru, L. & Ryan, P. G. & Grémillet, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Climate change and fishing impact marine ecosystems, potentially modifying the availability of small pelagic fish to marine top predators. Some seabir...

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Quantification of within- and between-farm dispersal of Culicoides biting midges using an immunomarking technique.

Published online: 22 Nov 2017

Authors: Sanders, C. J. & Harrup, L. E. & Tugwell, L. A. & Brugman, V. A. & England, M. & Carpenter, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Culicoides biting midges (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) are vectors of arboviruses that cause significant economic and welfare impact. Local-scale spread ...

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