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More grazing, more damage? Assessed yield loss on agricultural grassland relates nonlinearly to goose grazing pressure.

Published online: 08 May 2023

Authors: Buitendijk, N. H. & Jager, M. de & Hornman, M. & Kruckenberg, H. & Kölzsch, A. & Moonen, S. & Nolet, B. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In recent decades, conflict between geese and agriculture has increased. Management practices to limit this conflict include concentrating geese in pr...

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Multiple factors, including arena size, shape the functional responses of ladybird beetles.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Uiterwaal, S. F. & Delong, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Functional response studies are often used to determine the suitability of predators as biocontrol agents. Ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae...

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Artificial selection for aphid tolerance in the polyphagous predator Lepthyphantes tenuis.

Published online: 04 Oct 2000

Authors: Beck, J. B. & Toft, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Insight into the capacity of natural enemies to control pests may lead to wiser pest management, including a reduction in the use of pesticides. The p...

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Why high seed densities within buried mesh bags may overestimate depletion rates of soil seed banks.

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Mourik, T. A. van & Stomph, T. J. & Murdoch, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Estimates of seed bank depletion rates are essential for modelling and management of plant populations. The seed bag burial method is often used to me...

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