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Upgrades of coastal protective infrastructure affect benthic communities.

Published online: 21 Apr 2022

Authors: Mamo, L. T. & Porter, A. G. & Tagliafico, A. & Coleman, M. A. & Smith, S. D. A. & Figueira, W. F. & Kelaher, B. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sea-level rise, storm surges, ageing and wear are forcing upgrades to breakwaters and sea walls to protect coastal areas from erosion and inundation. ...

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Activity of the microbial decomposer community in metal-contaminated roadside soils.

Published online: 01 Mar 1997

Authors: Post, R. D. & Beeby, A. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rates of decomposition were measured in roadside soils of high and low metal concentration in SW London, UK, to determine whether metal contamination ...

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An analysis of the effect of latitude, age and area on the number of arthropod pest species of tea.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Banerjee, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An analysis of the arthropod pest complex on tea from 14 geographical locations showed that the numbers of pests depend on the length of time for whic...

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The effect of temperature and day length on the height growth of Birch (Betula pubescens) at 1900 feet in the northern Pennines.

Published online: 14 Dec 1965

Authors: Millar, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

There are clear indications that Birch grows in height only when the mean air and soil temperatures exceed 42-44°F. There is a rather loose correlatio...

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The algicidal effect of copper on a green and blue-green alga and some ecological implications.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Gibson, C. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effect of copper sulphate as an algicide is reviewed briefly. In experiments in which Anabaena flos-aquae and Scenedesmus quadricauda were exposed...

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Gotta Get Them Bugs - Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Their Potential to Replace Palm Oil.

Published online: 23 Jan 2025

Published by: UK, Tunley Environmental

Authors: Davies, G. & Garraty, T.

Content type: White paper

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) oil as a sustainable alternative to palm oil, focusing on it...

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Effect of stemflow on beech forest soils and vegetation in southern Sweden.

Published online: 16 Dec 1989

Authors: Falkengren-Grerup, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A study of 64 radial transects around individual Fagus sylvatica trees, each extending 250 cm from the stem base. Results suggest that stemflow reduce...

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Estimates of population size and longevity of adult narcissus bulb fly Merodon equestris Fab. (Diptera: Syrphidae).

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Conn, D. L. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In investigations on Merodon equestris (F.) infesting daffodils in southern England in 1968-71, daily estimates of adult populations were made using a...

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A Proposal for Terrestrial Environmental Monitoring of Plant Protection Products (PPP).

Published online: 30 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Walker & Shore, R. F. & Chaplow, J. S. & Barnett, E. A. & Spurgeon, D.

Content type: Reports

This document outlines a study conducted in the UK to address the need for post-authorization monitoring of plant protection products (PPPs) and their...

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The independent assessment of frost hardiness of excised laminae, excised roots and trimmed tillers of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea).

Published online: 01 Jan 1979

Authors: Pearce, R. S. & McDonald, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Trimmed tillers, excised roots and excised laminae of tall fescue were subjected to various temp. down to -12 deg C for various exposure times and at ...

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