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Adrian C. Newton

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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01 Jan 2004
TL;DR: Species Conservation and Management: Case Studies as discussed by the authors is a collection of population and metapopulation models for a wide variety of species, which deal with many complexities of modeling the life history characteristics of different species in various environments, and address a variety of issues such as habitat loss, exploitation, fragmentation, diseases, pollution, habitat restoration, translocation and connectivity.
Abstract: Species Conservation and Management: Case Studies is a collection of population and metapopulation models for a wide variety of species. The chapters deal with many complexities of modeling the life history characteristics of different species in various environments, and address a variety of issues such as habitat loss, exploitation, fragmentation, diseases, pollution, habitat restoration, translocation, and connectivity. Each chapter describes how a species' life history characteristics are incorporated into the model, and how the results can be used for its conservation and management. The book includes a CD-ROM with a demo version of the RAMAS GIS program and data files for all the models.

4 citations

01 Jan 1997
TL;DR: Approaches for targeting broad protection and specific diseases to achieve optimum disease control and yield benefit are developed.
Abstract: crop protectants A C Newton, S K Miller1, G D Lyon, T Reglinski2 Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK. Induction of plant resistance mechanisms by application of elicitors is becoming a realistic component of integrated crop ptotection strategies. Whilst resistance elicitors are active on a wide range of crops, optimum control may be achieved by targeting specific host-pathogen interactions with particular molecules. We are developing approaches for targeting broad protection and specific diseases to achieve optimum disease control and yield benefit. Mildew on elicitor treated (left) and untreated (right) barley cv. Golden Promise.

4 citations

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TL;DR: Overall, there is no evidence of an insurance effect of enhanced cultivar diversity for the negative impact of drought on crop productivity, but results indicate that other positive biodiversity effects (weed and disease suppression) are maintained under drought.

4 citations

01 Apr 2012
TL;DR: The final report of a 48-month project (RD-2004-3099) which started in March 2006 is presented in this paper, which was a Sustainable Arable LINK project funded by a contract for £392,077 from BBSRC with in-kind contributions from HGCA, Du Pont UK, Masstock Arable, KWS UK and Scottish Agronomy.
Abstract: This is the final report of a 48 month project (RD-2004-3099) which started in March 2006. It was a Sustainable Arable LINK project funded by a contract for £392,077 from BBSRC with in-kind contributions from HGCA, Du Pont UK, Masstock Arable, KWS UK and Scottish Agronomy.

4 citations


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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

14,171 citations

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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

13,333 citations

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7,335 citations

Book
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.

2,427 citations