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An uncertainty approach to modelling climate change risk in South Africa.

Published online: 17 Jun 2015

Authors: Cullis, J. & Alton, T. & Arndt, C. & Cartwright, A. & Chang, A. & Gabriel, S. & Gebretsadik, Y. & Hartley, F. & Jager, G. de & Makrelov, K. & Robertson, G. & Schlosser, C. A. & Strzepek, K. & Thurlow, J.

Content type: Bulletin

This study represents the first attempt at an integrated approach to assessing the potential impacts of climate change on the national economy of Sout...

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Role of seed reproduction in the population ecology of Sorghum halepense in maize crops.

Published online: 11 Jul 1989

Authors: Scopel, A. L. & Ballaré, C. L. & Ghersa, C. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The contribution of seed reproduction to population growth of S. halepense was studied on an 80-ha maize field in Rojas province, Buenos Aires during ...

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Effects of water-saving rice cultivation methods on yield, water use, and water-use efficiency.

Published online: 03 Oct 2019

Authors: Gaspar, J. P. & Henry, C. G. & Anders, M. M. & Duren, M. & Hendrix, D. & Horton, A. P.

Content type: Bulletin article

Water available for irrigation is declining in many rice-growing regions around the world. Global populations continue to rise increasing crop product...

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Pollination by bats enhances both quality and yield of a major cash crop in Mexico.

Published online: 27 Aug 2020

Authors: Tremlett, C. J. & Moore, M. & Chapman, M. A. & Zamora-Gutierrez, V. & Peh, K. S. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bats pollinate many plants of high socio-economic value, including the majority of columnar cacti (Cactaceae) in Mexico, which have been used by human...

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Climate smart farmers' field school: the BICOL, Philippines experience: a success story.

Published online: 14 Feb 2019

Authors: Binoya, C. S.

Content type: Miscellaneous

Extreme hydro-climatic conditions, such as droughts, flood and typhoons can adversely affect or even completely interrupt agriculture systems and othe...

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Locusts and grasshoppers as pests of crops and pasture-a preliminary economic approach.

Published online: 03 Jul 1967

Authors: Bullen, F. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is based largely on the author's summary. The amount of damage caused by locusts and grasshoppers is a function of a number of complex v...

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The harvest of wildlife for bushmeat and traditional medicine in East, South and Southeast Asia: current knowledge base, challenges, opportunities and areas for future research.

Published online: 13 Jan 2016

Authors: Lee TienMing & Sigouin, A. & Pinedo-Vasquez, M. & Nasi, R.

Content type: Bulletin

Bushmeat has always provided a source of nutrition and traditional medicine for local people throughout Asia; this important resource is becoming incr...

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The effect of weeds on the growth and development of narcissus.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Lawson, H. M. & Wiseman, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Competition from weeds (Agropyron repens, Stellaria media, Poa annua and others) in the first growing season hastened foliage senescence and reduced b...

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Exploring transformational adaptation strategy through rice policy reform in the Philippines.

Published online: 14 Nov 2019

Authors: Angga Pradesha & Robinson, S. & Rosegrant, M. & Perez, N. & Thomas, T.

Content type: Bulletin

The Philippines is much more prone to climate change effects than are many other countries. The potential impact on the agriculture sector is of parti...

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Pest Smart interventions and their influence on farmer pest management practices in Tra Hat village, Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam: results of a survey.

Published online: 06 Dec 2017

Authors: Sivapragasam Annamalai & Chien, H. V. & Li, K. S. & Duong, L. M.

Content type: Bulletin

Climate change generally contributes to new and escalating crop pests and diseases, and their intractable management scenarios. Pest Smart, a package ...

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