Programme - Arid Zone Ecology Forum
... (including N, P and K) concentrations were strongly enriched below the canopies of nest trees. Wheat, used as a phytometer, grew more vigorously in soil from trees with nests. Soil δ15N was also higher than that of non-nests sites, being enriched by high δ15N of faecal matter. Despite this, there we ...
... (including N, P and K) concentrations were strongly enriched below the canopies of nest trees. Wheat, used as a phytometer, grew more vigorously in soil from trees with nests. Soil δ15N was also higher than that of non-nests sites, being enriched by high δ15N of faecal matter. Despite this, there we ...
Plant communities as drivers of soil respiration: pathways
... be higher (i.e., > 0.5) in forests in arid environments (Litton et al., 2007). Most detailed vegetation C budgets have focused on forests and have examined impacts of different environmental factors at the level of the whole ecosystem rather than at the species or functional group level. Results sug ...
... be higher (i.e., > 0.5) in forests in arid environments (Litton et al., 2007). Most detailed vegetation C budgets have focused on forests and have examined impacts of different environmental factors at the level of the whole ecosystem rather than at the species or functional group level. Results sug ...
alteration of ecosystem nitrogen dynamics by exotic plants: a case
... thus interact with residents in a competitive manner that would likely result in similar effects on ecosystem processes. We suggest that these species can still cause ecosystem change, but that it will occur much more slowly. To be useful, this simplistic framework must be used in reference to clear ...
... thus interact with residents in a competitive manner that would likely result in similar effects on ecosystem processes. We suggest that these species can still cause ecosystem change, but that it will occur much more slowly. To be useful, this simplistic framework must be used in reference to clear ...
Toward a Better Integration of Ecological
... physical processes are ultimately governed by species traits. Species traits are a foundational concept in community ecology and affect how species coexist (Macarthur 1958), compete with one another (Tilman 1981), or facilitate one another (Stachowicz 2001). When species vary in biological traits, i ...
... physical processes are ultimately governed by species traits. Species traits are a foundational concept in community ecology and affect how species coexist (Macarthur 1958), compete with one another (Tilman 1981), or facilitate one another (Stachowicz 2001). When species vary in biological traits, i ...
Research_publications_files/Silvertown et al. 2006
... 23 cm soil layer are either very small or very large. On soils not given P or K, Olsen P is about 4 mg kg−1 and exchangeable K about 60 mg kg−1 (range 44–71) and ...
... 23 cm soil layer are either very small or very large. On soils not given P or K, Olsen P is about 4 mg kg−1 and exchangeable K about 60 mg kg−1 (range 44–71) and ...
The Ecosystem Game
... extinctions, over a short period of time. To play natural disaster role two dice. If you get a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, or an 8 you have a natural disaster. First remove 1/3 or your producers and then remove 1/3 or your special cards, and the producers that go with those special cards, then you count and sea ...
... extinctions, over a short period of time. To play natural disaster role two dice. If you get a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, or an 8 you have a natural disaster. First remove 1/3 or your producers and then remove 1/3 or your special cards, and the producers that go with those special cards, then you count and sea ...
Environmental Science Final Exam Review Sheet
... Define total fertility rate. Define watershed. Describe the different water problems in the eastern and western U.S. What use (irrigation, residences, industry) consumes the most freshwater. In which biome are you likely to find fire adapted species? What are the characteristics of headwater stream ...
... Define total fertility rate. Define watershed. Describe the different water problems in the eastern and western U.S. What use (irrigation, residences, industry) consumes the most freshwater. In which biome are you likely to find fire adapted species? What are the characteristics of headwater stream ...
Trophic interactions in an arid ecosystem: From decomposers to top
... rhythms, provoke seasonal migrations and omnivory in predators. We also present experimental evidence of the effects of interactions between aboveground and belowground macroarthropods on litter degradation; belowground detritivores are responsible for a high percentage of ground surface litter deco ...
... rhythms, provoke seasonal migrations and omnivory in predators. We also present experimental evidence of the effects of interactions between aboveground and belowground macroarthropods on litter degradation; belowground detritivores are responsible for a high percentage of ground surface litter deco ...
International Congress on Mycorrhizae: mycorrhizal
... of mycorrhizal biotechnologies in agro-ecological engineering strategies and the socio-economic environment of tropical and Mediterranean areas. In the opening conference on the role of arbuscular mycorrhiza for plant health, Prof. Paola Bonfante (Italy) provided an overview on the cellular and mole ...
... of mycorrhizal biotechnologies in agro-ecological engineering strategies and the socio-economic environment of tropical and Mediterranean areas. In the opening conference on the role of arbuscular mycorrhiza for plant health, Prof. Paola Bonfante (Italy) provided an overview on the cellular and mole ...
Favourable Conservation Status of the European pond turtle Emys
... biological diversity by conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna for all EU Member States • Natura 2000 as ecological network of species areas including natural habitat types and habitats of species • Designing of measures to maintain or restore favourable conservation status as wel ...
... biological diversity by conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna for all EU Member States • Natura 2000 as ecological network of species areas including natural habitat types and habitats of species • Designing of measures to maintain or restore favourable conservation status as wel ...
Impacts of feral horses on a desert environment | SpringerLink
... Outcome variables included percent total plant cover, percent cover of nonnative plant species, number of native plant species, soil strength, and number of macroinvertebrates. Continuous covariates were distance from the trail (QUADRAT), percent of the quadrat under a shrub dripline (DRIPLINE), day ...
... Outcome variables included percent total plant cover, percent cover of nonnative plant species, number of native plant species, soil strength, and number of macroinvertebrates. Continuous covariates were distance from the trail (QUADRAT), percent of the quadrat under a shrub dripline (DRIPLINE), day ...
Block II - Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
... those that use ex-situ methods. Despite the long list of uncertainties and risk, there is hope for progress. In the last decade not only have pressures from the scientific community and the efforts of nongovernmental organizations led to stronger language in international agreements, but segments of ...
... those that use ex-situ methods. Despite the long list of uncertainties and risk, there is hope for progress. In the last decade not only have pressures from the scientific community and the efforts of nongovernmental organizations led to stronger language in international agreements, but segments of ...
Unit 2 * Ecosystems and Population Change
... • Light is required for photosynthesis, which is the process in plants that converts and stores the Sun’s energy in the form of starches and carbohydrates. ...
... • Light is required for photosynthesis, which is the process in plants that converts and stores the Sun’s energy in the form of starches and carbohydrates. ...
Unit 2 * Ecosystems and Population Change
... • Light is required for photosynthesis, which is the process in plants that converts and stores the Sun’s energy in the form of starches and carbohydrates. ...
... • Light is required for photosynthesis, which is the process in plants that converts and stores the Sun’s energy in the form of starches and carbohydrates. ...
- New Zealand Ecological Society
... and conservation strategies are required for its protection. The restoration of wetland habitats in New Zealand is a major focus for biodiversity protection, the provision of ecosystem services, and maintenance of recreational hunting opportunities. Since European settlement in the 1850s, wetlands h ...
... and conservation strategies are required for its protection. The restoration of wetland habitats in New Zealand is a major focus for biodiversity protection, the provision of ecosystem services, and maintenance of recreational hunting opportunities. Since European settlement in the 1850s, wetlands h ...
Developing Conservation through Incremental Learning in the
... Pacific Northwest, and using a general schematic for describing the diverse components of traditional ecological knowledge (Turner et al., 2000), we consider the development of conservation techniques and prescriptions based on the various components of traditional ecological knowledge systems. We t ...
... Pacific Northwest, and using a general schematic for describing the diverse components of traditional ecological knowledge (Turner et al., 2000), we consider the development of conservation techniques and prescriptions based on the various components of traditional ecological knowledge systems. We t ...
Amphibian Estivation and Hibernation Amphibian Estivation and
... • Life history needs met in short periods when Life history needs met in short periods when conditions favorable conditions favorable ...
... • Life history needs met in short periods when Life history needs met in short periods when conditions favorable conditions favorable ...
Ecological Succession
... great deal of time and energy weeding the garden or using chemicals to infringe upon the weeds and the ecosystem around it. • The farmers and gardeners who are growing our foods incur an immense cost in terms of time, fuel, herbicides and pesticides that humans pay every growing season because of th ...
... great deal of time and energy weeding the garden or using chemicals to infringe upon the weeds and the ecosystem around it. • The farmers and gardeners who are growing our foods incur an immense cost in terms of time, fuel, herbicides and pesticides that humans pay every growing season because of th ...
Global Pollinator Decline: A Literature Review - GRID
... chemicals of mites and other pathogens, beekeepers may be increasing dose rates or trying cocktails of chemicals exposing commercial honey bees to levels of chemical residue that are inimical to worker longevity. • Pathogens in the bees and brood. For example, European Foul Brood (caused by Mellisoc ...
... chemicals of mites and other pathogens, beekeepers may be increasing dose rates or trying cocktails of chemicals exposing commercial honey bees to levels of chemical residue that are inimical to worker longevity. • Pathogens in the bees and brood. For example, European Foul Brood (caused by Mellisoc ...
Tips for Writing First-Year Biology Labs
... in diversity and productivity. Because the range of these invasive earthworms will continue to expand as global temperatures increase, it is crucial to understand the scope and mechanism of their impacts on temperate forests. 2. Introduces overview of current, relevant research and usually includes ...
... in diversity and productivity. Because the range of these invasive earthworms will continue to expand as global temperatures increase, it is crucial to understand the scope and mechanism of their impacts on temperate forests. 2. Introduces overview of current, relevant research and usually includes ...
Walla Walla Watershed Planning - Pomeroy Conservation District
... Kimble moved and Mike Cassetto seconded approval of minutes. Motioned passed. Kelly McLain with Department of AG sits on the Technical Panel and two meetings have occurred. The January 4th meeting had a Thurston County Plan presentation and one from Anchor QEA to show Technical Panel how they were p ...
... Kimble moved and Mike Cassetto seconded approval of minutes. Motioned passed. Kelly McLain with Department of AG sits on the Technical Panel and two meetings have occurred. The January 4th meeting had a Thurston County Plan presentation and one from Anchor QEA to show Technical Panel how they were p ...
Sterling, Bynum, et al. Why Should You Care About Biologic…
... vocabulary. It was born in the late 1980s, as scientists gathered together to find a collective solution to the escalating loss of wildlife and wildlands around the world. As one could imagine with such a broad and complex topic, definitions emphasizing one aspect or another of biodiversity litter t ...
... vocabulary. It was born in the late 1980s, as scientists gathered together to find a collective solution to the escalating loss of wildlife and wildlands around the world. As one could imagine with such a broad and complex topic, definitions emphasizing one aspect or another of biodiversity litter t ...
The interplay of pollinator diversity, pollination services
... were represented by a few widespread species, were present in both the ancient and restored sites assuring full pollination services. In contrast to the findings of Kohler et al. (2008), the adjacent ancient and restored heaths did not have more species in common than distant sites, suggesting that ...
... were represented by a few widespread species, were present in both the ancient and restored sites assuring full pollination services. In contrast to the findings of Kohler et al. (2008), the adjacent ancient and restored heaths did not have more species in common than distant sites, suggesting that ...
Ecological Succession
... forest. The mature hardwood oak and hickory trees form the climax community. This is the last stage of succession. These are plants that can reproduce successfully beneath their own shade and can maintain the community indefinitely if conditions don’t change. ...
... forest. The mature hardwood oak and hickory trees form the climax community. This is the last stage of succession. These are plants that can reproduce successfully beneath their own shade and can maintain the community indefinitely if conditions don’t change. ...