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Adrian C. Newton
Other affiliations: Seattle Children's Research Institute, University of Peradeniya, National University of Comahue ...read more
Bio: Adrian C. Newton is an academic researcher from James Hutton Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Hordeum vulgare & Biodiversity. The author has an hindex of 74, co-authored 453 publications receiving 21814 citations. Previous affiliations of Adrian C. Newton include Seattle Children's Research Institute & University of Peradeniya.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors made monthly surveys of > 2000 reindeer from 1977 to 1987 before and after the construction of the Blue Lake hydroelectric reservoir in order to study the progressive impact of infrastructure development on wildlife.
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TL;DR: Diversity can be reintroduced into cropping systems as a trait not only to confer stability but also to exploit synergies between component genotypes, compensating for potential performance losses against the best performing genotype in any given season or location.
Abstract: Mixtures of genotypes are the norm in natural and seminatural ecosystems and subsistence agriculture but have been replaced by pure genotypes in modern agriculture to maximise profitability in high-input systems. However, crop function with respect to the stability of yield and quality in particular tends to be lost in this process. Diversity can be reintroduced into cropping systems as a trait not only to confer stability but also to exploit synergies between component genotypes, compensating for potential performance losses against the best performing genotype in any given season or location. Quality need not be compromised, and research has demonstrated practical development and deployment approaches, which challenge the assumed benefits of current approaches to agronomy and achieve enhanced crop function.
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TL;DR: It is suggested that an integrated method of pest management might be achieved by the incorporation of pest resistant planting stock in silvicultural systems which encourage natural biological control.
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01 Jan 2003
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TL;DR: In a survey of 438 research papers published in the journal Landscape Ecology for the years 2004-2008, only 36% explicitly mentioned remote sensing as mentioned in this paper. But the majority of these studies focused on the analysis of spatial patterns and their relationship to ecological processes.
Abstract: Landscape ecology focuses on the analysis of spatial pattern and its relationship to
ecological processes. As a scientifi c discipline, landscape ecology has grown rapidly in recent years,
supported by developments in GIS and spatial analysis techniques. Although remote sensing data
are widely employed in landscape ecology research, their current and potential roles have not been
evaluated critically. To provide an overview of current practice, 438 research papers published in
the journal Landscape Ecology for the years 2004–2008 were examined for information about use
of remote sensing. Results indicated that only 36% of studies explicitly mentioned remote sensing.
Of those that did so, aerial photographs and Landsat satellite sensor images were most commonly
used, accounting for 46% and 42% of studies, respectively. The predominant application of remote
sensing data across these studies was for thematic mapping purposes. This suggests that landscape
ecologists have been relatively slow to recognize the potential value of recent developments in
remote sensing technologies and methods. The review also provided evidence of a frequent lack
of key detail in studies recently published in Landscape Ecology, with 75% failing to provide any
assessment of uncertainty or error relating to image classifi cation and mapping. It is suggested
that the role of remote sensing in landscape ecology might be strengthened by closer collaboration between researchers in the two disciplines, by greater integration of diverse remote sensing data
with ecological data, and by increased recognition of the value of remote sensing beyond land-cover
mapping and pattern description. This is illustrated by case studies drawn from Latin America
(focusing on forest loss and fragmentation) and the UK (focusing on habitat quality for woodland
birds). Such approaches might improve the analytical and theoretical rigour of landscape ecology, and
be applied usefully to issues of outstanding societal interest, such as the impacts of environmental
change on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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TL;DR: Preface to the Princeton Landmarks in Biology Edition vii Preface xi Symbols used xiii 1.
Abstract: Preface to the Princeton Landmarks in Biology Edition vii Preface xi Symbols Used xiii 1. The Importance of Islands 3 2. Area and Number of Speicies 8 3. Further Explanations of the Area-Diversity Pattern 19 4. The Strategy of Colonization 68 5. Invasibility and the Variable Niche 94 6. Stepping Stones and Biotic Exchange 123 7. Evolutionary Changes Following Colonization 145 8. Prospect 181 Glossary 185 References 193 Index 201
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TL;DR: This book by a teacher of statistics (as well as a consultant for "experimenters") is a comprehensive study of the philosophical background for the statistical design of experiment.
Abstract: THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS. By Oscar Kempthorne. New York, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1952. 631 pp. $8.50. This book by a teacher of statistics (as well as a consultant for \"experimenters\") is a comprehensive study of the philosophical background for the statistical design of experiment. It is necessary to have some facility with algebraic notation and manipulation to be able to use the volume intelligently. The problems are presented from the theoretical point of view, without such practical examples as would be helpful for those not acquainted with mathematics. The mathematical justification for the techniques is given. As a somewhat advanced treatment of the design and analysis of experiments, this volume will be interesting and helpful for many who approach statistics theoretically as well as practically. With emphasis on the \"why,\" and with description given broadly, the author relates the subject matter to the general theory of statistics and to the general problem of experimental inference. MARGARET J. ROBERTSON
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24 Nov 2003
TL;DR: The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) as discussed by the authors is a conceptual framework for analysis and decision-making of ecosystems and human well-being that was developed through interactions among the experts involved in the MA as well as stakeholders who will use its findings.
Abstract: This first report of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the conceptual framework that is being used in the MA. It is not a formal assessment of the literature, but rather a scientifically informed presentation of the choices made by the assessment team in structuring the analysis and framing the issues. The conceptual framework elaborated in this report describes the approach and assumptions that will underlie the analysis conducted in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. The framework was developed through interactions among the experts involved in the MA as well as stakeholders who will use its findings. It represents one means of examining the linkages between ecosystems and human well-being that is both scientifically credible and relevant to decision-makers. This framework for analysis and decision-making should be of use to a wide array of individuals and institutions in government, the private sector, and civil society that seek to incorporate considerations of ecosystem services in their assessments, plans, and actions.
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