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Soluble carbohydrates, concurrent photosynthesis and efficiency in regrowth following defoliation: a field study with Agropyron species.

Published online: 23 Apr 1986

Authors: Richards, J. H. & Caldwell, M. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agropyron desertorum and A. spicatum [Elymus spicatus] were grown with Artemisia tridentata in field experiments near Logan during 1978-81. Plants of ...

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A null-balance diffusion porometer suitable for use with leaves of many shapes.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Beardsell, M. F. & Jarvis, P. G. & Davidson, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Describes the theory, construction and calibration of a new type of diffusion porometer in which the leaf is placed inside the porometer chamber; it i...

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Nutrient release and community metabolism following application of herbicide to macrophytes in microcosms.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Strange, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The macrophyte Egeria densa was introduced into plastic-lined pools of dechlorinated tap-water and allowed to grow for 17 days. A mixture of diquat + ...

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The physiology of grass production under grazing. 2. Photosynthesis, crop growth and animal intake of continuously-grazed swards.

Published online: 02 Feb 1984

Authors: Parsons, A. J. & Leafe, E. L. & Collett, B. & Penning, P. D. & Lewis, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Measurements were made to determine the balance between photosynthesis, animal intake and the losses of matter in swards maintained by 'lenient' conti...

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A before-and-after assessment of patch-burn grazing and riparian fencing along headwater streams.

Published online: 28 Sep 2016

Authors: Larson, D. M. & Dodds, W. K. & Whiles, M. R. & Fulgoni, J. N. & Thompson, T. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Fire and grazing are common in grasslands world-wide to maintain grass cover and cattle production. The effects of fire, cattle grazing and riparian f...

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Relative importance of burning, mowing and species translocation in the restoration of a former boreal hayfield: responses of plant diversity and the microbial community.

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Antonsen, H. & Olsson, P. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The extensive loss of species-rich grasslands in Europe as a result of agricultural intensification has triggered a desire to recreate more diverse an...

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Crop traits drive soil carbon sequestration under organic farming.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: García-Palacios, P. & Gattinger, A. & Bracht-Jørgensen, H. & Brussaard, L. & Carvalho, F. & Castro, H. & Clément, J. C. & Deyn, G. de & D'Hertefeldt, T. & Foulquier, A. & Hedlund, K. & Lavorel, S. & Legay, N. & Lori, M. & Mäder, P. & Martínez-García, L. B. & Silva, P. M. da & Muller, A. & Nascimento, E. & Reis, F. & Symanczik, S. & Sousa, J. P. & Milla, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Organic farming (OF) enhances top soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in croplands compared with conventional farming (CF), which can contribute to seque...

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A field study with genetically engineered alfalfa inoculated with recombinant Sinorhizobium meliloti: effects on the soil ecosystem.

Published online: 18 Feb 2000

Authors: Donegan, K. K. & Seidler, R. J. & Doyle, J. D. & Porteous, L. A. & Digiovanni, G. & Widmer, F. & Watrud, L. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Three genotypes of alfalfa [lucerne] (Medicago sativa) plants (parental, transgenic α-amylase-producing and transgenic lignin peroxidase-producing) we...

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Severity of topsoil compaction controls the impact of skid trails on soil ecological processes.

Published online: 07 Nov 2024

Authors: Klein-Raufhake, T. & Hölzel, N. & Schaper, J. J. & Hortmann, A. & Elmer, M. & Fornfeist, M. & Linnemann, B. & Meyer, M. & Rentemeister, K. & Santora, L. & Wöllecke, J. & Hamer, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Skid trails are a major management-induced disturbance in temperate forest ecosystems with considerable impact on soil ecological processes that are s...

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Forest management adaptation to climate change: a Cornelian dilemma between drought resistance and soil macro-detritivore functional diversity.

Published online: 29 Jul 2015

Authors: Henneron, L. & Aubert, M. & Bureau, F. & Dumas, Y. & Ningre, F. & Perret, S. & Richter, C. & Balandier, P. & Chauvat, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Global warming induces new constraints on forest ecosystems and requires forest management adaptation. The reduction in stand density is currently deb...

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