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Performance of generation time approximations for extinction risk assessments.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Staerk, J. & Conde, D. A. & Ronget, V. & Lemaitre, J. F. & Gaillard, J. M. & Colchero, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Generation time is a fundamental component of extinction risk assessments for the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threate...

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Bottom-up effects on top-down regulation of a floating aquatic plant by two weevil species: the context-specific nature of biological control.

Published online: 04 Jun 2014

Authors: Center, T. D. & Dray, F. A., Jr. & Mattison, E. D. & Tipping, P. W. & Rayamajhi, M. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plant nutrition (bottom-up effects) impacts a plant's ability to withstand herbivory (top-down effects) and influences phytophagous insect fecundity. ...

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Impact of climatic factors on the developmental stability of mountain birch growing in a contaminated area.

Published online: 10 Oct 2001

Authors: Valkama, J. & Kozlov, M. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

We examined developmental stability in mountain birch Betula pubescens subsp. czerepanovii along a strong pollution gradient in the Kola Peninsula, no...

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The use of nutrient resources from arable fields by plants in field boundaries.

Published online: 06 Aug 1997

Authors: Kleijn, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effect of a nutrient-rich arable field on the biomass production of the bordering field boundary vegetation was examined. Biomass transects were m...

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Temporal and spatial dynamics of beaver-created patches as influenced by management practices in a south-eastern North American landscape.

Published online: 04 Oct 1997

Authors: Snodgrass, J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Beavers create habitat diversity across catchment landscapes by impounding small streams. This increased habitat diversity leads to increased species ...

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Effects of SO2 exposure with nitrogen and sulphur fertilization on the growth of Agropyron smithii.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Milchunas, D. G. & Lauenroth, W. K. & Dodd, J. L. & McNary, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A native Montana grassland was exposed to 3-monthly median SO2 concentrations (52, 131 and 228 mu g/m3) and to N, S and N + S fertilization. Leaf area...

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Effects of dieldrin on population growth rates of sparrowhawks 1963-1986.

Published online: 29 Sep 2000

Authors: Sibly, R. M. & Newton, I. & Walker, C. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A recent reappraisal of the evidence of the effects of cyclodiene insecticides on sparrowhawks Accipiter nisus and kestrels Falco tinnunculus in Brita...

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Assessing impacts of large herbivores on shrubs: tests of scaling factors for utilization rates from shoot-level measurements.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Bilyeu, D. M. & Cooper, D. J. & Hobbs, N. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Accurate methods for estimating the intensity of browsing by herbivores are fundamental to understanding the ecology of shrub communities. Quantifying...

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Learned predators enhance biological control via organizational upward and trophic top-down cascades.

Published online: 05 Apr 2021

Authors: Schausberger, P. & Çekin, D. & Litin, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Learning is a behavioural change based on memory of previous experiences and a ubiquitous phenomenon in animals. Learning effects are commonly life-st...

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Demography of the vegetable ivory palm Phytelephas seemannii in Colombia, and the impact of seed harvesting.

Published online: 01 May 1998

Authors: Bernal, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The demography of the vegetable ivory palm Phytelephas seemannii was studied on the Pacific coast of Colombia and a female-based matrix model was used...

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