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Bringing together approaches to reporting on within species genetic diversity.

Published online: 08 Sep 2022

Authors: O'Brien, D. & Laikre, L. & Hoban, S. & Bruford, M. W. & Ekblom, R. & Fischer, M. C. & Hall, J. & Hvilsom, C. & Hollingsworth, P. M. & Kershaw, F. & Mittan, C. S. & Mukassabi, T. A. & Ogden, R. & Segelbacher, G. & Shaw, R. E. & Vernesi, C. & MacDonald, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Genetic diversity is one of the three main levels of biodiversity recognised in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Fundamental for species ...

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The influence of nitrogenous fertilizer on the grassland Auchenorrhyncha (Homoptera).

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Prestidge, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Samples of Auchenorrhyncha were collected from fertilized plots in southern England between April 1978 and November 1979. Twenty-nine species were rec...

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Flowering resources distract pollinators from crops: model predictions from landscape simulations.

Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Authors: Nicholson, C. C. & Ricketts, T. H. & Koh InSu & Smith, H. G. & Lonsdorf, E. V. & Olsson, O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Enhancing floral resources is a widely accepted strategy for supporting wild bees and promoting crop pollination. Planning effective enhancements can ...

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Effectiveness of translocation in mitigating reptile-development conflict in the UK.

Published online: 06 Dec 2020

Authors: Nash, D. J. & Humphries, N. & Griffiths, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

The translocation of reptiles from development sites is a frequent but controversial intervention to resolve reptile-development conflicts. A general ...

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Trapping and vaccination of endangered Ethiopian wolves to control an outbreak of rabies.

Published online: 26 Mar 2008

Authors: Knobel, D. L. & Fooks, A. R. & Brookes, S. M. & Randall, D. A. & Williams, S. D. & Argaw, K. & Shiferaw, F. & Tallents, L. A. & Laurenson, M. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

As outbreaks of infectious diseases have emerged as a threat to small populations, conservation managers are increasingly making decisions regarding w...

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More rapid and severe disease outbreaks for aquaculture at the tropics: implications for food security.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Leung, T. L. F. & Bates, A. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aquaculture is replacing capture fisheries in supplying the world with dietary protein. Although disease is a major threat to aquaculture production, ...

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Pollinator efficiency of avocado (Persea americana) flower insect visitors.

Published online: 24 Oct 2022

Authors: Sagwe, R. N. & Peters, M. K. & Dubois, T. & Steffan-Dewenter, I. & Lattorff, H. M. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Pollination services from insects are important for higher yield and better fruit quality in avocado (Persea americana Mill.). Measuring pollinator ef...

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Gardening in a changing climate.

Published online: 14 Jun 2017

Authors: Webster, E. & Cameron, R. & Culham, A.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This report looks at the various types of gardens and their importance in the promotion of human health and social well-being, supporting the natural ...

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The transport of pollen on the body hairs of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) and bumblebees (Bombus spp. L.).

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Free, J. B. & Williams, I. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollen was transferred from the body of one honeybee to another as they brushed against each other inside the hive. Much of the pollen on the bodies o...

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A hierarchical Bayesian approach to multi-state mark-recapture: simulations and applications.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Calvert, A. M. & Bonner, S. J. & Jonsen, I. D. & Flemming, J. M. & Walde, S. J. & Taylor, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mark-recapture models are valuable for assessing diverse demographic and behavioural parameters, yet the precision of traditional estimates is often c...

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