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Portable rainfall simulator and plot unit for use in field studies of infiltration, runoff and erosion.

Published online: 24 Feb 1969

Authors: Costin, A. B. & Gilmour, D. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Robust, portable equipment is described for determining infiltration, surface run-off, and soil- and nutrient-erosion characteristics of field sites b...

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Photosynthesis in sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Garr.). 1. General characteristics.

Published online: 28 Nov 1972

Authors: Ludlow, M. M. & Jarvis, P. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A study of P. sitchensis from five North American provenances, ranging between latitudes 47°N. and 57°N., indicated that maximum net photosynthesis te...

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Population dynamics of the perennial rangeland shrubs Atriplex vesicaria, Maireana astrotricha and M. pyramidata under grazing, 1980-87.

Published online: 17 Aug 1990

Authors: Eldridge, D. J. & Westoby, M. & Stanley, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Moderate grazing by Hereford cattle or by sheep on the Mundi Mundi Plain, New South Wales, in 1980-87 did not affect the population dynamics of the pe...

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Ecogeography of annual legumes in Syria: distribution patterns.

Published online: 17 Aug 1990

Authors: Ehrman, T. & Cocks, P. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Climate and soil factors influencing the distribution of annual legume species collected at 207 sites throughout Syria were investigated by cluster an...

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The size and composition of sheld-geese populations and their food consumption on different vegetation types in the Falkland Islands.

Published online: 19 Mar 1986

Authors: Summers, R. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Densities of upland geese and ruddy-headed geese were determined for a variety of 'natural' pastures in the Falkland Islands. Herbage consumption by g...

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A comparison of statistical and soil moisture modeling techniques in a long-term study of wheat yield performance under semi-arid conditions.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Lewin, J. & Lomas, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

3 long series of rainfall and wheat yield data in climatically different regions of Israel were analysed by means of different statistical methods (mu...

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Seedling growth and survival of Oryzopsis holciformis (ricegrass) sown at different densities and moisture levels.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Ellern, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Oryzopsis holciformis (M.B.). Hack. (hairy ricegrass) was sown in loess soil in containers 60 cm deep at densities of between 160 and 3200 seedlings/m...

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Senescence and rejuvenation in ungrazed chalk grassland (grassland B) in Breckland: the significance of litter and of moles.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Watt, A. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Changes in the floristic composition of ungrazed chalk grassland on Foxhole Heath, Breckland, between 1938 and 1971 were considered in relation to cha...

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Seasonal and spatial variation in the mineral content of some upland vegetation types in Scotland.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Powell, C. F. & Malcolm, D. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Data are given on N, P, K, Ca and Mg content for pioneer, mature and degenerating Calluna vulgaris, young and old Vaccinium myrtillus, Nardus stricta,...

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Population models on the release of chemosterilants for pest control.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Barclay, H. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Models are presented for determining the feasibility of population control by releasing sterilants and pesticides, singly or in combination, into the ...

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