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1. Beyond Hermetia illucens: An investigation of the garden soldier fly Exaireta spinigera as a potential bioconverter of food waste

Author:
Stephanie Mackillop; Claudia Keitel; Tanya Latty
Source:
Journal of applied entomology 2022 v.146 no.1-2 pp. 168-174
ISSN:
0931-2048
Subject:
Exaireta spinigera; Hermetia illucens; autumn; biodiesel; biodiversity; biomass; biotransformation; crude protein; databases; entomology; food production; food waste; fruits; gardens; life history; low protein foods; poultry feed; spring; vegetable residues; waste disposal; waste treatment; winter; Australia
Abstract:
... Using insects to convert food waste into useable products, such as livestock feed, is an elegant solution to the twin crises of waste disposal and food production. To date, the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) has garnered intense research interest as an excellent bioconverter that consumes wastes and converts them into high protein larval biomass that can be fed to livestock or used to make ...
DOI:
10.1111/jen.12936

2. Dynamics of an urban Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) roost system during autumn migration

Author:
Andrew J. Laughlin; T. Blake Hudson; Torin Brewer-Jensen
Source:
Wilson journal of ornithology 2022 v.134 no.2 pp. 269-277
ISSN:
1559-4491
Subject:
Chaetura pelagica; autumn; biodiversity; canopy; forests; habitat destruction; habitats; migratory behavior; ornithology; trees; urbanization; North Carolina
Abstract:
... Although urbanization can lead to habitat loss and biodiversity decline, it has also helped certain declining species recover by providing resources such as food or shelter. Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are migratory aerial insectivores that adapted to use masonry chimneys as nesting and communal roosting sites after European colonization and subsequent widespread forest loss. These structur ...
DOI:
10.1676/21-00081

3. Hydrological alteration and biodiversity change along the river network caused by anthropogenic activities and climate variability

Author:
Farshid Zolfagharpour; Bahram Saghafian; Majid Delavar
Source:
Ecological processes 2022 v.11 no.1 pp. 19
ISSN:
2192-1709
Subject:
Aphanius; Capoeta damascina; Petroleuciscus; autumn; basins; biodiversity; climate; decision making; fauna; fish; flora; humans; hydrograph; hydrologic cycle; population growth; rivers; stream flow; water management; Iran
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Population growth and intensified human activities in conjunction with climate variability continue to affect the hydrologic cycle, aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. In this regard, understanding interactions among ecosystem functions, impacts of anthropogenic interventions and those of climate variability is vital for projecting future ecosystem responses to human activities an ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13717-022-00362-4

4. Impacts of field margin orientation on populations of soil‐dwelling invertebrates in relation to the direction and intensity of field traffic

Author:
Léa Carlesso; Andrew Beadle; Samantha M. Cook; Graham Hartwell; Andrew Mead; Karl Ritz; Debbie Sparkes; Lianhai Wu; Phil J. Murray
Source:
Soil use and management 2022 v.38 no.1 pp. 1015-1032
ISSN:
0266-0032
Subject:
Acari; Collembola; administrative management; autumn; biodiversity; crop rotation; ecosystems; edge effects; minimum tillage; soil; spring; traffic
Abstract:
... Sown field margins are a central part of agri‐environmental schemes aiming to improve biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Despite the knowledge that key services are delivered by belowground biodiversity, the impacts of field margins on populations of soil invertebrates both within the margins and the neighbouring crops remain unclear. We investigated the effect of fiel ...
DOI:
10.1111/sum.12768

5. Noninvasive Genetics Knowledge from the Brown Bear Populations to Assist Biodiversity Conservation

Author:
Iulia Baciu; Ancuta Fedorca; Georgeta Ionescu
Source:
Diversity 2022 v.14 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
1424-2818
Subject:
Ursus arctos; autumn; biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; climate change; cost effectiveness; data collection; feces; genetic variation; issues and policy; winter; Europe
Abstract:
... Genetic monitoring has proven helpful in estimating species presence and abundance, and detecting trends in genetic diversity, to be incorporated in providing data and recommendations to management authorities for action and policy development. We reviewed 148 genetics research papers conducted on the bear species worldwide retrieved from Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar. This review aim ...
DOI:
10.3390/d14020121

6. Seasonality, richness and abundance of syrphid flies in greenhouse pepper agroecosystem

Author:
N. Maza; D. S. Kirschbaum; S. R. Núñez-Campero; C. Reguilón; A. P. Jaime
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2022 v.42 no.1 pp. 479-493
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
Malaise traps; agroecosystems; autumn; biodiversity; biological control; geographical distribution; greenhouses; insects; occupations; pepper; spring; sweep nets; Argentina
Abstract:
... Studies were conducted to broaden the current knowledge on seasonality, richness, abundance, and role of syrphids flies in the greenhouse pepper agroecosystem (GPA) in northwestern Argentina. In the GPA, a great richness (54 species) and abundance (517 individuals) of syrphids were found within Syrphinae (40 species; 443 individuals) and Eristalinae (14 species; 74 individuals) subfamilies. Beside ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00564-x

7. Stable Isotope Analysis of Food Web Structure and the Contribution of Carbon Sources in the Sea Adjacent to the Miaodao Archipelago (China)

Author:
Yongsong Zhao; Tao Yang; Xiujuan Shan; Xianshi Jin; Guangliang Teng; Chao Wei
Source:
Fishes 2022 v.7 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2410-3888
Subject:
Bayesian theory; autumn; biodiversity; carbon; ecosystems; fish; food webs; littoral zone; macroalgae; nitrogen; phytoplankton; stable isotopes; China
Abstract:
... The littoral zones around archipelagos are highly productive coastal habitats that serve as biodiversity hotspots and provide valuable ecosystem services that are different from those of the pelagic and profundal zones. The littoral zone has complex basal carbon sources from different primary producers and is an important ocean–land transition area. Macroalgae are the main primary producers of the ...
DOI:
10.3390/fishes7010032

8. The seasonal variation in heavy metal accumulation in the food web in the coastal waters of Jiangsu based on carbon and nitrogen isotope technology

Author:
Shike Gao; Rui Zhang; Hu Zhang; Shuo Zhang
Source:
Environmental pollution 2022 v.297 pp. 118649
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
Cephalopoda; autumn; bioaccumulation; biodiversity; carbon; energy flow; fish; heavy metals; humans; isotopes; macroalgae; nitrogen; pollution; seasonal variation; spring; summer; China
Abstract:
... Research on food web structures in marine ecosystems is an important field in ecology where the interaction of structure and function contributes to understanding biodiversity. The coastal waters of Jiangsu are one of the important fishing bases in China. In recent years, with the development of industry in the coastal waters of Jiangsu, heavy metal (HM) pollution in this region has become more se ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118649

9. Analysis of drought conditions and their impacts in a headwater stream in the Central European lower mountain ranges

Author:
Lisa Kaule; Sven Frei
Source:
Regional environmental change 2022 v.22 no.3 pp. 82
ISSN:
1436-3798
Subject:
aquatic organisms; autumn; biodiversity; climate change; climate models; drought; environmental health; evapotranspiration; fauna; flora; forests; groundwater; hydrologic models; irrigation; runoff; stream flow; streams; summer; water shortages; watersheds; wetlands; Central European region; Germany
Abstract:
... Headwaters represent a significant fraction of the global stream length and are important for streamflow quality and quantity. Since climate change is predicted to affect runoff generation processes fundamentally, it is essential to understand potential consequences for the water availability in headwater catchments. The Lehstenbach catchment, located in the Fichtel Mountains (Germany), represents ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10113-022-01926-y

10. Assessing the potential of acoustic indices for protected area monitoring in the Serra do Cipó National Park, Brazil

Author:
Ivan Braga Campos; Rachel Fewster; Anthony Truskinger; Michael Towsey; Paul Roe; Demival Vasques Filho; William Lee; Anne Gaskett
Source:
Ecological indicators 2021 v.120 pp. 106953
ISSN:
1470-160X
Subject:
acoustics; agricultural land; anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; conservation areas; decision making; energy; humans; national parks; space and time; statistical analysis; wildlife management; Brazil
Abstract:
... Protected areas (PAs) monitoring is a technical bottleneck that limits the implementation of decision-making processes for natural resource and wildlife management. Recent methodological advances make passive acoustic monitoring and associated acoustic index analysis an increasingly suitable method for PAs monitoring. Acoustic indices are mathematical filters that can provide standardised comparat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106953

11. Assessing uncertainties in estimating surface energy fluxes from remote sensing over natural grasslands in Brazil

Author:
Pâmela Suélen Käfer; Nájila Souza da Rocha; Gustavo Pujol Veeck; Lucas Ribeiro Diaz; Savannah Tâmara Lemos da Costa; Eduardo André Kaiser; Débora Regina Roberti; Silvia Beatriz Alves Rolim
Source:
Theoretical and applied climatology 2022 v.148 no.1-2 pp. 751-765
ISSN:
0177-798X
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; climatology; ecosystems; eddy covariance; energy balance; evapotranspiration; hydrologic cycle; model validation; models; satellites; summer; Brazil
Abstract:
... Evapotranspiration (ET) is one of the main fluxes in the global water cycle. As the Brazilian Pampa biome carries a rich biodiversity, accurate information on the ET dynamics is essential to support its proper monitoring and establish conservation strategies. In this context, we assessed an operational methodology based on the Simplified Surface Energy Balance Index (S-SEBI) model to estimate ener ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00704-021-03869-6

12. Assessment of water quality in Aguieira reservoir: Ecotoxicological tools in addition to the Water Framework Directive

Author:
I. Pinto; S. Rodrigues; O.M. Lage; S.C. Antunes
Source:
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety 2021 v.208 pp. 111583
ISSN:
0147-6513
Subject:
Daphnia longispina; Selenastrum capricornutum; Spirodela polyrhiza; autumn; biodiversity; chemical analysis; chlorophyll; ecosystems; ecotoxicology; growth retardation; humans; lipid peroxidation; proline; risk; spring; water quality
Abstract:
... To assess the ecological potential (EP), the Water Framework Directive (WFD) uses specific parameters but ignores ecosystem functioning and individual/subindividual biological responses. The heavily modified water bodies (reservoirs) are strongly influenced by human activities that promote their imbalance, with a loss or compromise the biodiversity and the functioning of these ecosystems. This wor ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111583

13. Benefits of organic olive farming for the conservation of gleaning bats

Author:
Xavier Puig-Montserrat; Maria Mas; Carles Flaquer; Carme Tuneu-Corral; Adrià López-Baucells
Source:
Agriculture, ecosystems & environment 2021 v.313 pp. 107361
ISSN:
0167-8809
Subject:
Bactrocera oleae; Chiroptera; European Union; agriculture; agroecosystems; autumn; biodiversity; coniferous forests; ecological competition; environment; flight; habitat destruction; insect pests; longevity; olives; pheromones; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... Current intensification and expansion of agricultural lands are some of the main anthropogenic processes driving the global decline of biodiversity. Organic farming is generally regarded as a better compromise between production and ecosystems and biodiversity preservation. However, while this practice is gaining popularity worldwide, conventional agriculture is still the main approach, hindering ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agee.2021.107361

14. Carbon, nutrient and metal controls on phytoplankton concentration and biodiversity in thermokarst lakes of latitudinal gradient from isolated to continuous permafrost

Author:
Oleg S. Pokrovsky; Rinat M. Manasypov; Oksana A. Pavlova; Liudmila S. Shirokova; Sergey N. Vorobyev
Source:
Science of the total environment 2022 v.806 pp. 151250
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
Siberia; autumn; biodiversity; biomass; carbon dioxide; climate; dissolved organic carbon; environment; groundwater; hydrochemistry; lakes; methane production; pH; peatlands; permafrost; phosphates; phytoplankton; spring; summer
Abstract:
... Shallow thaw (thermokarst) lakes abundant in regions of permafrost-affected peatlands represent important sources of carbon dioxide and methane emission to the atmosphere, however the quantitative parameters of phytoplankton communities which control the C cycle in these lakes remain poorly known. This is especially true considering the roles of permafrost, hydrochemical composition of lakes, lake ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151250

15. Cetacean sensitivity and threats analysis to assess effectiveness of protection measures: an example of integrated approach for cetacean conservation in the Bonifacio Bouches

Author:
I. Campana; D. Angeletti; G. Giovani; M. Paraboschi; A. Arcangeli
Source:
Biodiversity and conservation 2022 v.31 no.2 pp. 517-541
ISSN:
0960-3115
Subject:
Balaenoptera physalus; Tursiops truncatus; anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; coasts; dolphins; ecological value; ecosystems; environmental protection; habitats; marine debris; risk; sea transportation; spring; summer
Abstract:
... The conservation of the highly mobile marine mammals species is challenging. One of the primary tools for conservation of marine species and the maintenance of ecosystem processes is the establishment of marine protected areas which is based on the identification of areas of high ecological value, or the identification of effective mitigation measures for the main threats. Bonifacio Bouches is mai ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10531-021-02346-w

16. Considerations on Field Methodology for Macrofungi Studies in Fragmented Forests of Mediterranean Agricultural Landscapes

Author:
Abel Fernández Ruiz; David Rodríguez de la Cruz; José Luis Vicente Villardón; Sergio Sánchez Durán; Prudencio García Jiménez; José Sánchez Sánchez
Source:
Agronomy 2022 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
Quercus ilex; agronomy; autumn; biodiversity; ecosystems; forests; fungi; spring; Iberian Peninsula
Abstract:
... The methodology used for the determination of macrofungal diversity in Mediterranean areas differs in the time of sampling and the number of years displayed, making it difficult to compare results. Furthermore, the results could be refuted because the studies are being conducted over an insufficient number of years or without considering the variation of the meteorological conditions from one year ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy12020528

17. Coupling effect of phytoplankton community structure and environmental factors in the Bohai Sea of China

Author:
Xiajie Wang; Shimin Yang; Qian Zhang
Source:
Marine pollution bulletin 2022 v.179 pp. 113707
ISSN:
0025-326X
Subject:
Miozoa; Nitzschia; Paralia; Pseudo-nitzschia; Skeletonema costatum; ammonium nitrogen; autumn; biodiversity; community structure; dominant species; marine environment; marine pollution; nitrates; nitrites; phytoplankton; salinity; surveys; water; winter; Yellow Sea
Abstract:
... Based on survey data from the Bohai Sea of China in autumn (October) and winter (December) 2019, the structural characteristics of phytoplankton communities and their relationship with environmental factors were analysed. A total of 114 species of phytoplankton belonging to 84 genera and 3 phyla were identified. Warm-water species occurred frequently but cold-water species decreased in the Bohai S ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113707

18. Directional spatial processes override non-directional ones in structuring communities of lotic macroinvertebrates differing in dispersal ability

Author:
Yiming Hou; Baozhu Pan; Xiaoming Jiang; Dianbao Li; Wanxiang Jiang; Gengnan Zhao
Source:
Journal of environmental management 2022 v.317 pp. 115310
ISSN:
0301-4797
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; community structure; environmental management; lotic systems; macroinvertebrates; rivers; spring; surveys; wind
Abstract:
... Dispersal is an essential natural process that influences community assembly, yet directional dispersal through wind and water may have distinctive effects. Environmental and spatial factors jointly influence community structure, but their relative importance is anticipated to vary with spatial distance, dispersal mode, and season. Accordingly, a systemic survey was conducted in subtropical Chines ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115310

19. Dynamics of the abundance of cuckoo wasps (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae) in the conditions of the altitudinal-belt heterogeneity of the North Caucasus

Author:
Vinokurov Nikolay
Source:
BIO web of conferences 2021 v.35 pp. 00023
ISSN:
2117-4458
Subject:
Cuculidae; Hedychrum; Russia; autumn; biodiversity; environmental protection; fauna; new species; phenology; population dynamics; spring; summer; weather; Caucasus region
Abstract:
... The work provides data on the dynamics of the abundance of 205 taxa from 19 genera: Cleptes, Colpopyga, Elampus, Omalus, Philoctetes, Pseudomalus, Hedychridium, Hedychrum, Holopyga, Chrysidea, Chrysis, Euchroeus, Chrysura, Pseudochrysis, Spinolia, Spinolia, including species rare and new for the fauna of the North Caucasus and Russia. By the nature of the population dynamics, five groups of cuckoo ...
DOI:
10.1051/bioconf/20213500023

20. Effects of organic nitrogen components from terrestrial input on the phytoplankton community in Jiaozhou Bay

Author:
Xiansheng Zhang; Shanqiao Chen; Xiurong Han; Rongguo Su; Chuansong Zhang; Shengkang Liang; Rui Yang; Xiulin Wang; Keqiang Li
Source:
Marine pollution bulletin 2022 v.174 pp. 113316
ISSN:
0025-326X
Subject:
Skeletonema costatum; autumn; bioavailability; biodiversity; dissolved organic nitrogen; eutrophication; hydrophilicity; marine pollution; molecular weight; phytoplankton; poisonous algae; risk; spring; temperature
Abstract:
... Dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) from terrestrial input exacerbates eutrophication and induces harmful algal blooms. We investigated the effects of hydrophilic (Hic) and low molecular weight (LMW) DON on the phytoplankton community in Jiaozhou Bay during autumn (October 2017) and spring (May 2018). Our results showed DON additions significantly increased algal growth while decreasing community bio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113316

21. Environmental flows stimulate the upstream movement of juvenile diadromous fishes

Author:
F. Amtstaetter; Z. Tonkin; J. O’Connor; I. Stuart; W. M. Koster
Source:
Marine & freshwater research 2021 v.72 no.7 pp. 1019-1026
ISSN:
1323-1650
Subject:
Anguilla australis; Galaxias maculatus; Pseudaphritis; adults; autumn; base flow; biodiversity; catadromous fish; eel; freshwater; fyke nets; juveniles; life history; research; river regulation; summer
Abstract:
... River regulation has degraded aquatic biodiversity globally, and the effects can be pronounced for diadromous species, whose life history processes can depend on flow conditions, such as cues for adult migration, spawning, attracting recruits into coastal rivers and promoting upstream dispersal. Environmental flows are being used to mitigate the effects of river regulation, and understanding their ...
DOI:
10.1071/MF20222

22. Environmental parameters and diversity of diatoms in the Aïn Dalia dam, Northeast of Algeria

Author:
KARIMA HERAMZA; CHOUKRI BAROUR; AICHA DJABOURABI; WILLIA KHATI; CHAHINAISE BOUALLAG
Source:
Biodiversitas 2021 v.22 no.9 pp. -
ISSN:
2085-4722
Subject:
Cyclotella; Melosira; Navicula; Nitzschia; Surirella; Synedra; Thalassiosira; autumn; biodiversity; environmental quality; evolution; flora; lakes; oxygen; pH; plankton; summer; temperature; Algeria
Abstract:
... Heramza K, Barour C, Djabourabi A, Khati W, Bouallag C. 2021. Environmental parameters and diversity of diatoms in the Aïn Dalia dam, Northeast of Algeria. Biodiversitas 22: 3633-3644. Diatoms have long been used as biological indicators of the quality of aquatic environments due to their important capacity to respond to environmental change. As this flora has been very little studied in Algeria, ...
DOI:
10.13057/biodiv/d220901

23. Functional and Seasonal Changes in the Structure of Microbiome Inhabiting Bottom Sediments of a Pond Intended for Ecological King Carp Farming

Author:
Agnieszka Wolińska; Anna Kruczyńska; Jarosław Grządziel; Anna Gałązka; Anna Marzec-Grządziel; Klaudia Szałaj; Agnieszka Kuźniar
Source:
Biology 2022 v.11 no.6 pp. -
ISSN:
2079-7737
Subject:
Acidobacteria; Bacteroidetes; aerobiosis; autumn; beta-Proteobacteria; biochemical pathways; biodiversity; cytochrome c; delta-Proteobacteria; gamma-Proteobacteria; microbiome; spring; summer; winter; Poland
Abstract:
... The main goal of the study was to determine changes in the bacterial structure in bottom sediments occurring over the seasons of the year and to estimate microbial metabolic activity. Bottom sediments were collected four times in the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) from 10 different measurement points in Cardinal Pond (Ślesin, NW Poland). The Next-Generation Sequencing (MiSeq Illumina) a ...
DOI:
10.3390/biology11060913

24. Impact of Volcanic Sulfur Emissions on the Pine Forest of La Palma, Spain

Author:
Frank Weiser; Esther Baumann; Anke Jentsch; Félix Manuel Medina; Meng Lu; Manuel Nogales; Carl Beierkuhnlein
Source:
Forests 2022 v.13 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
anisotropy; autumn; biodiversity; coniferous forests; ecosystems; normalized difference vegetation index; phytotoxicity; sulfur; volcanic activity; Spain
Abstract:
... In autumn 2021, the largest volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma in historic records took place. The Canary Islands are of volcanic origin and eruptions have always constituted part of their natural disturbance regime. Until recently, their impacts could not be directly observed and studied. Influence of the emission of phytotoxic gases on biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics was hitherto un ...
DOI:
10.3390/f13020299

25. Leaf litter production and litter nutrient dynamics of invasive Acacia mearnsii and native tree species in riparian forests of the Fynbos biome, South Africa

Author:
M.Z. Railoun; J.P. Simaika; S.M. Jacobs
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2021 v.498 pp. 119515
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Acacia mearnsii; Metrosideros; administrative management; autumn; biodiversity; ecosystems; forest ecology; fynbos; indigenous species; leaves; nitrogen; plant litter; resorption; riparian forests; summer; symbionts; trees; South Africa
Abstract:
... Alien invasive Australian tree species are most prevalent in the Cape Floristic Region (CFR), a global biodiversity hotspot. The plants pose a serious threat as they have replaced indigenous riparian forest vegetation, including many native tree species such as Brabejum stellatifolium and Metrosideros angustifolia along many watercourses. Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) is a leguminous nitrogen fix ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119515

26. Macroplastic in soil and peat. A case study from the remote islands of Mausund and Froan landscape conservation area, Norway; implications for coastal cleanups and biodiversity

Author:
Jakob Bonnevie Cyvin; Hilde Ervik; Anne Aasen Kveberg; Christina Hellevik
Source:
Science of the total environment 2021 v.787 pp. 147547
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; case studies; conservation areas; environment; habitats; landscape management; microplastics; peat; risk; spring; storms; surveys; topsoil; toxicity; vegetation; wilderness; Norway
Abstract:
... Marine plastic litter is ubiquitous and knowledge about its impact on coasts, open waters, the deep-sea, and the biota found in those habitats is increasing. However, studies of how it affects terrestrial environments such as islands are not as common. Over time, macroplastics in marine, as well as terrestrial environments, will fragment into microplastics. A toxic level of microplastic is defined ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147547

27. Management and fire, a critical combination for Eucalyptus globulus dispersal

Author:
A. Anjos; P. Fernandes; C. Marques; N. Borralho; C. Valente; O. Correia; C. Máguas; S. Chozas
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2021 v.490 pp. 119086
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Eucalyptus globulus; administrative management; autumn; biodiversity; climate change; ecosystems; fire regime; forests; natural regeneration; risk; seed trees; spring; summer; understory; wood; Portugal
Abstract:
... In a context of growing demands for wood and wood derived products, plantations of exotic tree species have globally increased. Fast growth and high productivity made Eucalyptus one of the most successful tree genus around the world. Nevertheless, this genus is often associated with negative ecological impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and the risk of expansion is considered a majo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119086

28. Mating marks on museum specimens reveal breeding patterns in species of Pterostichus Bonelli (Carabidae, Pterostichini)

Author:
Kipling Will; Patina K. Mendez
Source:
Biodiversity data journal 2021 v.9 pp. e70897
ISSN:
1314-2828
Subject:
Pterostichus; adults; autumn; biodiversity; diapause; drought; entomology; estivation; hibernation; larvae; longevity; museums; oviposition; phenotype; pitfall traps; rain; spring; summer; sympatry; univoltine habit; wet season; winter; California
Abstract:
... We found distinct and consistently placed, species- and sex-specific abrasions of the cuticle on museum specimens of 14 species of the Pterostichus Bonelli, 1810 (Carabidae, Pterostichini) subgenusHypherpes Chaudoir, 1838. We deduced that these marks are generated during mating and, therefore, can be used to distinguish between preserved specimens of beetles that had previously mated at the time o ...
DOI:
10.3897/BDJ.9.e70897

29. Migration of Grey Heron from the Peter the Great Bay and the potential transmission routes of avian influenza

Author:
Ivan Tiunov; Igor Katin; Kwang-Nyeong Lee; Seong-Keun Hong; Ilseob Lee; Hachung Yoon; Eunesub Lee; Hansoo Lee; Siwan Lee
Source:
Journal of Asia-Pacific biodiversity(Online) 2022 v.15 no.2 pp. 157-164
ISSN:
2287-884X
Subject:
Ardea cinerea; Influenza A virus; Russia; autumn; avian influenza; biodiversity; mobile telephones; spring; East Asia
Abstract:
... Eight nestlings of Grey Heron were captured in the Peter the Great Bay, Primorskii Territory, Russia and were deployed with trackers supporting GPS and Mobile Phone in May 2017. In total, 35,166 records on the locations of the birds were obtained over the study period until November 18, 2019. The tracking data were available for seven birds in autumn 2017, three birds from spring to autumn 2018, t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.japb.2022.01.002

30. Multiple drivers of large‐scale lichen decline in boreal forest canopies

Author:
Per‐Anders Esseen; Magnus Ekström; Anton Grafström; Bengt Gunnar Jonsson; Kristin Palmqvist; Bertil Westerlund; Göran Ståhl
Source:
Global change biology 2022 v.28 no.10 pp. 3293-3309
ISSN:
1354-1013
Subject:
Bryoria; Picea abies; Usnea; autumn; biodiversity; boreal forests; climate; color; decline; ecosystems; epiphytes; extinction; forest management; global change; industrial forestry; lichens; nitrogen; rain; regression analysis; stand age; temperature; trees; water storage; winter; Sweden
Abstract:
... Thin, hair‐like lichens (Alectoria, Bryoria, Usnea) form conspicuous epiphyte communities across the boreal biome. These poikilohydric organisms provide important ecosystem functions and are useful indicators of global change. We analyse how environmental drivers influence changes in occurrence and length of these lichens on Norway spruce (Picea abies) over 10 years in managed forests in Sweden us ...
DOI:
10.1111/gcb.16128

31. Organic viticulture enhanced the activity of native entomopathogenic nematodes in DOCa Rioja soils (North of Spain)

Author:
Rubén Blanco-Pérez; Ignacio Vicente-Díez; José Luis Ramos-Sáez de Ojer; Vicente Santiago Marco-Mancebón; Ignacio Pérez-Moreno; Raquel Campos-Herrera
Source:
Agriculture, ecosystems & environment 2022 v.332 pp. 107931
ISSN:
0167-8809
Subject:
agriculture; agrochemicals; agroecosystems; autumn; biodiversity; biological control; centrifugation; ectoparasites; entomopathogenic nematodes; free-living nematodes; humans; socioeconomics; soil biota; soil quality; soil texture; tillage; vineyards; viticulture; Spain
Abstract:
... Vineyards and their associated socio-economic activities are relevant sectors worldwide. Still, this agroecosystem is one of the most intensely managed crops and erosion-prone land areas. The conventional viticulture practices to control pests, diseases, and weeds, like tillage and agrochemical applications, accelerate the loss of soil biodiversity and compromise the presence of beneficial soil or ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agee.2022.107931

32. Shared functional traits explain synchronous changes in long‐term count trends of migratory raptors

Author:
Patricia Kaye T. Dumandan; Keith L. Bildstein; Laurie J. Goodrich; Andrii Zaiats; T. Trevor Caughlin; Todd E. Katzner
Source:
Global ecology and biogeography 2021 v.30 no.3 pp. 640-650
ISSN:
1466-822X
Subject:
DDT (pesticide); autumn; biodiversity; biogeography; birds of prey; body weight; diet; fauna; global change; habitats; migratory behavior; models; probability; Pennsylvania
Abstract:
... AIM: Assessing long‐term shifts in faunal assemblages is important to understand the consequences of ongoing global environmental change. One approach to assess drivers of assemblage changes is to identify the traits associated with synchronous shifts in count trends among species. Our research identified traits influencing trends in 73 years of count data on migrating raptors recorded in the nort ...
DOI:
10.1111/geb.13242

33. Spatio-temporal dynamics of the commercial seabob shrimp Xiphopenaeus kroyeri (Heller, 1862) and physico-chemical parameters in a marine protected area: Changes in abundance and distribution after 20 years

Author:
Veronica P. Bernardes; Alexandre de Oliveira Marques; Vivian Fransozo; Rogério C. Costa; Gustavo M. Teixeira; Fulvio Aurélio M. Freire; Adilson Fransozo
Source:
Regional studies in marine science 2022 v.52 pp. 102241
ISSN:
2352-4855
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; coasts; fisheries; marine protected areas; marine science; population density; salinity; shrimp; winter
Abstract:
... Studies comparing parameters before and after the establishment of protected areas in coastal environments allow improvements of management plans and recognition of alterations due to natural or anthropic effects. This study compared spatio-temporal variation in abundance of Xiphopenaeus kroyeri in two equivalent periods. The first period was 12 years before the establishment of the Marine Protect ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102241

34. Structure and Characteristics of Plant-Frugivore Network in an Urban Park: A Case Study in Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen

Author:
Manyu Zhang; Caihong Lu; Qian Han; Changhu Lu
Source:
Diversity 2022 v.14 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
1424-2818
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; botanical gardens; case studies; ecological function; ecosystems; frugivores; fruits; models; nestedness; omnivores; phenology; stone fruits; urban parks; winter
Abstract:
... Interaction between animals and plants is an important way to maintain terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem function, but little is known about the structure of reciprocal networks between fruit plants and frugivore birds in urban habitats. To explore the characteristics of the plant–frugivore network and network roles of species, we observed the fruit ripening phenology of 21 species of fruit p ...
DOI:
10.3390/d14020071

35. The first record of European free-tailed bat, Tadarida teniotis Rafinesque, 1814, and note on probable elevational movement from Nepal

Author:
Basant Sharma; Rohit Chakravarty; Pushpa Raj Acharya
Source:
Journal of Asia-Pacific biodiversity(Online) 2021 v.14 no.2 pp. 248-253
ISSN:
2287-884X
Subject:
Tadarida; acoustics; agricultural land; autumn; biodiversity; demographic statistics; echolocation; forests; habitats; humans; landscapes; migratory behavior; winter; Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Himalayan region; India; Nepal
Abstract:
... Out of the four Molossidae species from South Asia, the distribution of the European free-tailed bat, T. teniotis is most poorly known. This species has been occasionally reported from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India; however, no records exist in Nepal. Here we report the first record of T. teniotis from Nepal and comment on its possible elevational movement in the Himalaya. Active acou ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.japb.2021.02.001

36. The influence of photoselective shade netting on vegetative growth and bioactivity of Myrsine africana L. for cosmeceutical production

Author:
Zane Steven Coles; Elsa S. du Toit; Namrita Lall; Bianca Payne; Joachim Martin Steyn
Source:
Journal of applied research on medicinal and aromatic plants 2021 v.24 pp. 100324
ISSN:
2214-7861
Subject:
Myrsine africana; adventitious roots; applied research; autumn; bioactive properties; biodiversity; carbohydrate content; cosmetics; economic feasibility; elastase; growth retardation; indigenous species; metabolism; metabolites; starch; vegetative growth
Abstract:
... As the global desire for natural remedies derived from botanicals increases, the pressure on plant populations and biodiversity intensifies. Therefore, to conserve biodiversity as a valuable genetic and biochemical resource, sustainable utilisation and commercial production should be prioritised. Myrsine africana L. (MA), has recently been found to possess significant cosmeceutical properties, suc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jarmap.2021.100324

37. The spread of Colletes hederae Schmidt & Westrich, 1993 continues – first records of this plasterer bee species from Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Author:
Petr Bogusch; Jozef Lukáš; Martin Šlachta; Jakub Straka; Peter Šima; Jan Erhart; Antonín Přidal
Source:
Biodiversity data journal 2021 v.9 pp. e66112
ISSN:
1314-2828
Subject:
Colletes; Hedera helix; autumn; bees; biodiversity; surveys; Austria; Czech Republic; Slovakia
Abstract:
... Colletes hederae Schmidt & Westrich, 1993 is a cryptic bee species from the C. succinctus species-group. The previous occurrence and spreading of this species were predominantly in south-western Europe. To determine if the species was spreading in Slovak territory, Hedera helix was monitored from autumn 2015. The ivy-bee was first recorded in Slovakia during autumn 2017. This species is widespread ...
DOI:
10.3897/BDJ.9.e66112

38. A green design of city squares increases abundance and diversity of birds

Author:
Maximilian Mühlbauer; Wolfgang W. Weisser; Nina Müller; Sebastian T. Meyer
Source:
Basic and applied ecology 2021 v.56 pp. 446-459
ISSN:
1439-1791
Subject:
applied ecology; autumn; biodiversity; birds; design for environment; grasses; green infrastructure; habitats; people; spring; vegetation; wildlife; winter
Abstract:
... Cities are designed for humans but are also highly dynamic ecosystems that provide habitats for wild animals. These habitats depend on a city's green infrastructure which is increasingly threatened by urban densification. A commonly studied model taxon for wild animals in cities are birds, and the importance of large green spaces for the diversity of birds in cities has been shown. However, how sm ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.baae.2021.05.003

39. A longer‐term perspective on soil moisture, groundwater and stream flow response to the 2018 drought in an experimental catchment in the Scottish Highlands

Author:
Chris Soulsby; Bernhard Scheliga; Aaron Neill; Jean‐Christophe Comte; Doerthe Tetzlaff
Source:
Hydrological processes 2021 v.35 no.6 pp. e14206
ISSN:
0885-6087
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; climate change; drainage; drought; evapotranspiration; evolution; groundwater; highlands; rivers; runoff; soil water; stream flow; streams; subwatersheds; summer; water management; Northern European region
Abstract:
... The drought of summer 2018, which affected much of Northern Europe, resulted in low river flows, biodiversity loss and threats to water supplies. In some regions, like the Scottish Highlands, the summer drought followed two consecutive, anomalously dry, winter periods. Here, we examine how the drought, and its antecedent conditions, affected soil moisture, groundwater storage, and low flows in the ...
DOI:
10.1002/hyp.14206

40. Abundant Citizen Science Data Reveal That the Peacock Butterfly Aglais io Recently Became Bivoltine in Belgium

Author:
Marc Herremans; Karin Gielen; Jos Van Kerckhoven; Pieter Vanormelingen; Wim Veraghtert; Kristijn R.R. Swinnen; Dirk Maes
Source:
Insects 2021 v.12 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2075-4450
Subject:
Aglais; Inachis io; autumn; biodiversity; citizen science; climate change; estivation; flight; overwintering; phenology; progeny; spring; summer; univoltine habit; Belgium; Western European region
Abstract:
... The peacock butterfly is abundant and widespread in Europe. It is generally believed to be univoltine (one generation per year): adults born in summer overwinter and reappear again in spring to reproduce. However, recent flight patterns in western Europe mostly show three peaks during the year: a first one in spring (overwintering butterflies), a second one in early summer (offspring of the spring ...
DOI:
10.3390/insects12080683

41. Animal abundance and soil properties affected by long-term organic farming in rice paddies in a typical Japanese yatsuda landscape

Author:
Andreas Hendracipta Kurniawan; Satoru Sato; Weiguo Cheng; Putri Kusuma Dewi; Kazuhiko Kobayashi
Source:
Environmental monitoring and assessment 2021 v.193 no.Supplement 1 pp. 273
ISSN:
0167-6369
Subject:
Collembola; Enchytraeidae; Japan; agrochemicals; autumn; biodiversity; landscapes; paddies; phosphorus; plowing; rice; shellfish; soil organic carbon; summer; total nitrogen; villages
Abstract:
... Organic farming was developed to reduce agriculture’s negative impacts on the environment and enhance biodiversity for sustainable productivity in agricultural ecosystems, but the long-term effectiveness of its application in Japanese rice paddies is unclear. We sought to understand how long-term organic farming affects the abundance of animals in both the rice growth and fallow seasons, and how s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-020-08813-1

42. Bacterial diversity patterns differ in different patch types of mixed forests in the upstream area of the Yangtze River Basin

Author:
Xun Li; Yan Zhang; Simeng Song; Yang Zhou; Jian Zhang
Source:
Applied soil ecology 2021 v.161 pp. 103868
ISSN:
0929-1393
Subject:
Acidobacteria; Actinobacteria; Bradyrhizobium; Cinnamomum; Phoebe zhennan; Pinus massoniana; Sassafras; Toona sinensis; autumn; bacterial communities; biodiversity; broadleaved trees; community structure; deforestation; fuelwood; soil bacteria; soil ecology; soil pH; soil water; spring; watersheds; China; Yangtze River
Abstract:
... Pinus massoniana plantations have been established around the southern part of China to provide timber or fuelwood. In recent years, widely distributed monoculture P. massoniana forests have been transformed into mixed forests due to various ecological problems, such as the decrease in biodiversity in the forests and the lack of soil nutrients. However, how soil microbial diversity responds to a v ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103868

43. Characteristics of residential backyards that contribute to conservation and diversity of urban birds: A case study in a Southeastern Brazilian city

Author:
Solange Fátima Gonçalves; Ana Cecília de Paula Lourenço; Júlio Silvio de Sousa Bueno Filho; Maria Cecília Barbosa de Toledo
Source:
Urban forestry & urban greening 2021 v.61 pp. 127095
ISSN:
1618-8667
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; birds; case studies; ecosystems; forests; indigenous species; landscapes; summer; trees; urban forestry; urbanization; vegetation structure; winter; Brazil
Abstract:
... The structure of bird communities living in cities may have different characteristics depending on the magnitude of building versus green area. In this study, we evaluated the contribution of residential backyards to the diversity of urban birds in the city of Jacareí, São Paulo, Brazil. We hypothesized that the composition and structure of bird communities would change according to (1) backyard, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127095

44. Characterizing the floral resources of a North American metropolis using a honey bee foraging assay

Author:
Douglas B. Sponsler; Don Shump; Rodney T. Richardson; Christina M. Grozinger
Source:
Ecosphere 2020 v.11 no.4 pp. e03102
ISSN:
2150-8925
Subject:
DNA barcoding; autumn; beekeepers; biodiversity; flora; flowers; foraging; honey bees; indigenous species; introduced species; land management; landscapes; lianas; phenology; pollen; pollen sampling; seasonal variation; shrubs; spring; summer; surveys; taxonomy; trees; urban areas; Pennsylvania
Abstract:
... Roughly a third of described insect species visit flowers, making the flower–insect interface one of the chief pillars of global biodiversity. Studying flower–insect relationships at the scale of communities and landscapes has been hindered, however, by the methodological challenges of quantifying landscape‐scale floral resources. This challenge is especially acute in urban landscapes, where tradi ...
DOI:
10.1002/ecs2.3102
CHORUS:
10.1002/ecs2.3102

45. Conservation of a strongly declining butterfly species depends on traditionally managed grasslands

Author:
Cinja Schwarz; Thomas Fartmann
Source:
Journal of insect conservation 2021 v.25 no.2 pp. 255-271
ISSN:
1366-638X
Subject:
Carex; adults; autumn; biodiversity; butterflies; fens; habitats; land use change; livestock; nectar; pastures; Central European region; Europe
Abstract:
... INTRODUCTION: Due to land-use intensification at productive soils and abandonment of marginal farmland, biodiversity has dramatically declined throughout Europe. The dryad (Minois dryas) is a grassland butterfly that has strongly suffered from land-use change across Central Europe. AIMS/METHODS: Here, we analysed the habitat preferences of adult M. dryas and the oviposition-site preferences in com ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10841-020-00288-2

46. Distribution of ticks, tick-borne pathogens and the associated local environmental factors including small mammals and livestock, in two French agricultural sites: the OSCAR database

Author:
Isabelle Lebert; Albert Agoulon; Suzanne Bastian; Alain Butet; Bruno Cargnelutti; Nicolas Cèbe; Amélie Chastagner; Elsa Léger; Bruno Lourtet; Sébastien Masseglia; Karen D. McCoy; Joël Merlet; Valérie Noël; Grégoire Perez; Denis Picot; Angélique Pion; Valérie Poux; Jean-Luc Rames; Yann Rantier; Hélène Verheyden; Gwenael Vourc'h; Olivier Plantard
Source:
Biodiversity data journal 2020 v.8 pp. e50123
ISSN:
1314-2828
Subject:
Babesia; Borrelia; Lyme disease; anaplasmosis; autumn; babesiosis; biodiversity; databases; forests; habitats; humans; livestock; risk; small mammals; spring; ticks; France
Abstract:
... In Europe, ticks are major vectors of both human and livestock pathogens (e.g. Lyme disease, granulocytic anaplasmosis, bovine babesiosis). Agricultural landscapes, where animal breeding is a major activity, constitute a mosaic of habitat types of various quality for tick survival and are used at different frequencies by wild and domestic hosts across seasons. This habitat heterogeneity, in time a ...
DOI:
10.3897/BDJ.8.e50123

47. Effects of human-induced eutrophication on macroinvertebrate spatiotemporal dynamics in Lake Dianchi, a large shallow plateau lake in China

Author:
Junqian Zhang; Chouming Wang; Xiaoming Jiang; Zhuoyan Song; Zhicai Xie
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research international 2020 v.27 no.12 pp. 13066-13080
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
Chironomus plumosus; Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri; Tubifex tubifex; autumn; biodiversity; biological assessment; biomass; eutrophication; indigenous species; lakes; macroinvertebrates; monitoring; sediments; spring; summer; variance; China
Abstract:
... The Yungui Plateau lakes, which are characterized by a highly endemic biodiversity, have been suffering severely from anthropogenic intervention in the recent decades. Studies on the response of these biodiversity to human-mediated effects are still limited. Here, we selected the typical Lake Dianchi to investigate the correlation between macroinvertebrate spatiotemporal dynamics and human-induced ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-020-07773-w

48. Effects of stream permanence on stonefly (Insecta, Plecoptera) community structure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA

Author:
Taylor C McRoberts; Scott Grubbs
Source:
Biodiversity data journal 2021 v.9 pp. e62242
ISSN:
1314-2828
Subject:
Plecoptera; autumn; biodiversity; cold; community structure; diapause; eggs; highlands; larvae; life history; lotic systems; national parks; riparian areas; spring; summer; Green River; Kentucky
Abstract:
... Stoneflies (Plecoptera) are often associated with inhabiting cold perennial streams, but many species also inhabit intermittent streams that experience reduced or lack of flow during summer and autumn. In this study, the influence of stream permanence on stonefly assemblage composition and spatial distribution at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA, was addressed, based on a 14 month samplin ...
DOI:
10.3897/BDJ.9.e62242

49. Environmental variables and distribution data support the preliminary conservation status of a trapdoor spider in a transformed coastal ecosystem

Author:
Rodrigo M. Barahona-Segovia; Rubén Montenegro; Rodrigo González G.
Source:
Journal for nature conservation 2021 v.61 pp. 125985
ISSN:
1617-1381
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; citizen science; coastal ecosystems; conservation status; data collection; education programs; habitat destruction; males; physiological response; relative humidity; spiders; temperature; tourists; urbanization; vulnerable species; Chile
Abstract:
... Mediterranean coastal ecosystems are major tourist destinations that support intensive real estate business developments. However, these areas are also important as biodiversity hotspots. Coastal spiders have been poorly studied as indicators of habitat disturbance, especially those that depend on certain environmental variables. Plesiolena bonneti is a trapdoor spider that exclusively inhabits th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jnc.2021.125985

50. Farmers’ upheaval, climate crisis and populism

Author:
Jan Douwe van der Ploeg
Source:
Journal of peasant studies 2020 v.47 no.3 pp. 589-605
ISSN:
1743-9361
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; capital; climate; energy; entrepreneurship; nitrogen; peasantry; reproduction; smoke; Netherlands
Abstract:
... This article aims to unravel underlying reasons for the enigmatic outburst of farmers’ fury that swept large parts of Europe in the autumn of 2019. It does so by focussing on the Netherlands where the upheaval was particularly striking. Farmers’ resentment against ‘agribashing’ was a common theme in the many protests. This refers to, and simultaneously delegitimizes, all critiques of the current o ...
DOI:
10.1080/03066150.2020.1725490

51. Forest restoration increases isolated wetland hydroperiod: a long‐term case study

Author:
S. W. Golladay; B. A. Clayton; S. T. Brantley; C. R. Smith; J. Qi; D. W. Hicks
Source:
Ecosphere 2021 v.12 no.5 pp. e03495
ISSN:
2150-8925
Subject:
Pinus palustris; aquatic habitat; autumn; biodiversity; case studies; coniferous forests; ecosystems; forest management; forest restoration; hardwood; highlands; humans; hydrology; meteorological data; rain; trees; water yield; watersheds; wetlands; wildlife; Georgia
Abstract:
... Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) are well known as “hotspots” for biodiversity and other ecosystem services, making their value on landscapes disproportionate to the area they occupy. GIWs are dependent on regular cycles of inundation and drying, which makes hydrology a primary controlling variable for sustaining functions and associated ecosystem services. Although human activity has degra ...
DOI:
10.1002/ecs2.3495

52. Formation of Fouling Communities on Anthropogenic Surfaces in the Coastal Waters of the Black Sea

Author:
L. L. Smirnova; A. A. Koshkarov; O. S. Sizova
Source:
Inland water biology 2021 v.14 no.5 pp. 536-545
ISSN:
1995-0829
Subject:
Bryozoa; Ciliophora; Molgula; Serpulidae; Spionidae; autumn; biodiversity; climatic factors; inland waters; seasonal development; seawater; temperature; Black Sea
Abstract:
... This study is concerned with the seasonal development of a fouling community on artificial surfaces in marine coastal waters at a depth of 1.5–2 m. In the fall–winter period (October–February), Cryptosula pallasiana (Moll); colonial ascidia Botrillus schlosseri (Pallas); and attached ciliates of the genera Zoothamnium, Vorticella, Ephelota, Dendrosoma, and Folliculina form a layer of spotty foulin ...
DOI:
10.1134/S1995082921040106

53. Geo-climatic factors weaken the effectiveness of phytoplankton diversity as a water quality indicator in a large sediment-laden river

Author:
Yitong Ding; Baozhu Pan; Gengnan Zhao; Changshun Sun; Xu Han; Ming Li
Source:
Science of the total environment 2021 v.792 pp. 148346
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; estuaries; geographical distribution; habitats; phytoplankton; pollution load; rivers; sediment contamination; sediments; spring; water quality; Yellow River
Abstract:
... The study aims to determine whether phytoplankton diversity can be used as an indicator of water quality in large-scale sediment-laden rivers with heterogeneous environmental conditions. We hypothesized that environmental factors, such as sediment load, water surface slope, and precipitation, may impact the effectiveness of using phytoplankton diversity as a water quality indicator. To test this h ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148346

54. Human-carnivore conflicts and mitigation options in Qinghai province, China

Author:
Yunchuan Dai; Yadong Xue; Charlotte E. Hacker; Yuguang Zhang; Yu Zhang; Fang Liu; Diqiang Li
Source:
Journal for nature conservation 2020 v.53 pp. 125776
ISSN:
1617-1381
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; carnivores; fearfulness; livestock; natural resources conservation; predation; small mammals; snow; summer; wildlife damage management; China
Abstract:
... Human-carnivore conflicts often result in reduced tolerance by local communities for long-term carnivore species conservation. Increasing conflicts and inefficient resolutions exacerbate fear for personal safety and loss of property. Effective resolution to mitigate conflict is of top priority for carnivore management and conservation. Understanding human-carnivore conflict patterns in highly affe ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jnc.2019.125776

55. Hydrological alteration induced changes on macrophyte community composition in sub-tropical floodplain wetlands of Nepal

Author:
Tika Regmi; Deep Narayan Shah; Tanya M. Doody; Susan M. Cuddy; Ram Devi Tachamo Shah
Source:
Aquatic botany 2021 v.173 pp. 103413
ISSN:
0304-3770
Subject:
amphibians; autumn; biodiversity; biomass; botany; community structure; correspondence analysis; floodplains; hydrology; macrophytes; nitrate nitrogen; oxygen; pH; phosphates; regression analysis; soil; spring; summer; water quality; water temperature; wetlands; winter; Nepal
Abstract:
... In wetland ecosystems, macrophytes are sensitive to water level fluctuations. However, studies specific to the effects of water level fluctuations on distribution and composition of macrophytes are limited in sub-tropical floodplain wetlands of Nepal. This study aimed to examine the association between macrophytes and water levels in the floodplain wetlands of Koshi Tappu, in south-eastern Nepal. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.aquabot.2021.103413

56. Life history of the endangered Japanese aquatic beetle Helophorus auriculatus (Coleoptera: Helophoridae) and implications for its conservation

Author:
Reiya Watanabe; Ryosuke Matsushima; Gomei Yoda
Source:
Journal of insect conservation 2020 v.24 no.4 pp. 603-611
ISSN:
1366-638X
Subject:
Helophorus; adults; aquatic insects; autumn; biodiversity; eggs; endangered species; environmental knowledge; fallow; habitat destruction; hatching; invasive species; larvae; life history; paddies; phenology; rearing; stream channels; surveys; water pollution; wetlands; Japan
Abstract:
... Aquatic insect diversity in Japan is declining due to water pollution, invasive species, and habitat loss and modification. As a consequence, many Japanese aquatic insect species have been placed on the Japanese Red List. Helophorus auriculatus Sharp, 1884 (Coleoptera: Helophoridae), one of the ‘Endangered species’ on the Japanese Red List, is a small water beetle that inhabits shallow wetlands, s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10841-019-00214-1

57. Native flower strips increase visitation by non-bee insects to avocado flowers and promote yield

Author:
Alejandra E. Muñoz; Manuel Plantegenest; Paul Amouroux; Tania Zaviezo
Source:
Basic and applied ecology 2021 v.56 pp. 369-378
ISSN:
1439-1791
Subject:
Apis mellifera; applied ecology; autumn; avocados; biodiversity; ecosystem services; flora; flowers; fruits; pollinating insects; pollination; spring; Chile
Abstract:
... Pollination is an essential ecosystem service for pollinator-dependent crops and plant communities. Apis mellifera L. is by far the most commonly used species to obtain this service in agriculture. However, there is growing evidence of the importance for crop yields of the service provided by wild bees and non-bee insect pollinators. Establishing flower resources in agricultural landscapes is a ma ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.baae.2021.08.015

58. Occurrence of Botryococcus terribilis Komárek & Marvan in a small sandpit lake: The first report from Serbia

Author:
Ćirić Miloš; Krizmanić Jelena; Biljana P. Dojčinović; Gavrilović Bojan; Dalibor M. Marinković
Source:
Zbornik Matice srpske za prirodne nauke 2021 v.2021 no.140 pp. 45-57
ISSN:
2406-0828
Subject:
Botryococcus; autumn; biodiversity; fuel production; lakes; morphometry; nutrient content; phytoplankton; sodium bicarbonate; surface water; surveys; transmission electron microscopy; winter; Serbia
Abstract:
... Alkaline saline ponds and lakes are habitats with unique biodiversity. The green alga of the genus Botryococcus was accidentally discovered during a micro-algal survey of these habitats in Serbia. Species B. terribilis was found and identified for the first time in Serbia in the small sandpit lake of the Rusanda Nature Park. The first sampling was incomplete due to the unknown origin of the orange ...
DOI:
10.2298/ZMSPN2140045C

59. Positive effects of set-asides on European hare (Lepus europaeus) populations: Leverets benefit from an enhanced survival rate

Author:
Stéphanie C. Schai-Braun; Thomas Ruf; Erich Klansek; Walter Arnold; Klaus Hackländer
Source:
Biological conservation 2020 v.244 pp. 108518
ISSN:
0006-3207
Subject:
Lepus europaeus; adults; agricultural land; autumn; biodiversity; female fertility; females; habitats; hares; intensive farming; landscapes; natural resources conservation; population growth; reproductive performance; reproductive success; spring; survival rate; Austria
Abstract:
... Since agricultural intensification started in the early 1900s, farmland biodiversity in Europe has decreased. Non-farmed features are of high importance for the promotion of plant and animal species including the European hare (Lepus europaeus). As an immediate cause of the decline in European hare abundances, a reduction in reproductive success has been proposed. Female fertility is not impaired ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108518

60. Pyrophilous fungi detected after wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park expand known species ranges and biodiversity estimates

Author:
Karen W. Hughes; P. Brandon Matheny; Andrew N. Miller; Ronald H. Petersen; Teresa M. Iturriaga; Kristine D. Johnson; Andrew S. Methven; Daniel B. Raudabaugh; Rachel A. Swenie; Thomas D. Bruns
Source:
Mycologia 2020 v.112 no.4 pp. 677-698
ISSN:
1557-2536
Subject:
Anthracobia; Coprinellus; Gymnopilus; Hygrocybe conica; Laccaria; Lyophyllum; Mycena; Pholiota; Pinus pungens; Psathyrella; ascomata; autumn; biodiversity; burn severity; databases; internal transcribed spacers; inventories; national parks; new combination; phenology; spring; summer; wildfires; winter
Abstract:
... Following a late fall wildfire in 2016 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, pyrophilous fungi in burn zones were documented over a 2-y period with respect to burn severity and phenology. Nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 = ITS) barcodes were obtained to confirm morphological evaluations. Forty-one taxa of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota were identified from burn sites and ca ...
DOI:
10.1080/00275514.2020.1740381

61. Realized ecological niche-based occupancy–abundance patterns of benthic diatom traits

Author:
Edina Lengyel; Beáta Szabó; Csilla Stenger-Kovács
Source:
Hydrobiologia 2020 v.847 no.14 pp. 3115-3127
ISSN:
0018-8158
Subject:
Bacillariophyceae; autumn; biodiversity; ecological differentiation; humans; lentic systems; summer
Abstract:
... Nowadays, when aquatic habitats are threatened by human and climatic disturbances leading to reductions in biodiversity and ecosystem functions, the study of the abundance–occupancy relationships of species traits and their underlying mechanisms is of great importance to future conservation management. To study the distribution patterns of benthic diatom traits, lakes were sampled during the summe ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10750-020-04324-9

62. Seasonal Variation of Functional Traits in the Fish Community in a Brackish Lagoon of the Po River Delta (Northern Italy)

Author:
Mattia Lanzoni; Mattias Gaglio; Anna Gavioli; Elisa Anna Fano; Giuseppe Castaldelli
Source:
Water 2021 v.13 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
Bivalvia; Engraulis encrasicolus; aquaculture; autumn; biodiversity; biomass; fish communities; fisheries statistics; habitats; income; natural resources conservation; reproduction; river deltas; seasonal variation; summer; water; winter; Italy
Abstract:
... Brackish lagoons are highly productive systems that support fishing and aquaculture activities with important revenue. At the same time, they function as fundamental habitats for the conservation of a number of species that use lagoons for reproduction and feeding. The present study aims at describing the seasonal structural and functional variations of fish communities in the Fattibello lagoon, a ...
DOI:
10.3390/w13050679

63. Seasonal ecophysiological variations of Echinocactus platyacanthus, a specially protected cactus species: Effect of induced climate warming

Author:
José Luis Aragón-Gastélum; Laura Yáñez-Espinosa; Jorge E. Ramírez-Albores; Claudia González-Salvatierra; Joel Flores
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2021 v.32 pp. e01919
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
Echinocactus; air temperature; autumn; biodiversity; cacti and succulents; ecophysiology; electron transfer; evapotranspiration; extinction; multivariate analysis; photons; rain; relative humidity; spring; summer; winter; Mexico
Abstract:
... Cactus species are key components in American deserts and have a high socioeconomic value. Climate change exerts a threat to biodiversity, structure and functioning within deserts and many cactus species are predicted to face extinction because of climate change. Defining which plant species could tolerate climate change effects in desert ecosystems acquires crucial importance to promote conservat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01919

64. Seed germination of six Iberian endemic species – a contribution to enhance plant conservation

Author:
Mariana P. Fernandes; Carla Pinto-Cruz; Erika Almeida; Marlene Emídio; M. Paula Simões; Luiz Gazarini; Anabela D. F. Belo
Source:
Plant biosystems 2021 v.155 no.6 pp. 1146-1152
ISSN:
1724-5575
Subject:
Digitalis; Ferula communis; Linaria; Sanguisorba; Silene; autumn; biodiversity; cold; ecological restoration; herbaceous plants; indigenous species; seed germination
Abstract:
... Biodiversity has been degraded all around the world due to anthropogenic factors. To counteract this worldwide tendency, ecological restoration programs are expanding. In these programs, the use of native herbaceous species, particularly those endemic or threatened, can be promoted by seeding them but germination requirements for most of these species are unknown. Our research meant to fill this g ...
DOI:
10.1080/11263504.2020.1845841

65. Spatio-temporal Variations in Drought with Remote Sensing from the Mongolian Plateau During 1982–2018

Author:
Xiaoming Cao; Yiming Feng; Zhongjie Shi
Source:
Chinese geographical science 2020 v.30 no.6 pp. 1081-1094
ISSN:
1002-0063
Subject:
advanced very high resolution radiometer; autumn; biodiversity; carbon; climate; climate change; data collection; desertification; drought; grasslands; humans; land cover; land use; normalized difference vegetation index; snowpack; spring; summer; temperature; Central Asia
Abstract:
... The Mongolian Plateau is one of the regions most sensitive to climate change, the more obvious increase of temperature in 21st century here has been considered as one of the important causes of drought and desertification. It is very important to understand the multi-year variation and occurrence characteristics of drought in the Mongolian Plateau to explore the ecological environment and the resp ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11769-020-1167-3

66. Spatiotemporal Variation of Siberian Crane Habitats and the Response to Water Level in Poyang Lake Wetland, China

Author:
Lin Zou; Bisong Hu; Shuhua Qi; Qianqian Zhang; Pan Ning
Source:
Remote Sensing 2021 v.13 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2072-4292
Subject:
Landsat; Leucogeranus leucogeranus; autumn; basins; biodiversity; conservation areas; environment; governance; grasslands; habitats; lakes; land; landscapes; remote sensing; shape; thematic maps; uncertainty; water; watersheds; wetlands; China
Abstract:
... The Poyang Lake wetland in China is the largest wintering destination for Siberian cranes worldwide. Understanding the spatiotemporal characteristics of crane habitats is of great importance for ecological environment governance and biodiversity protection. The shallow water, grassland, and soft mudflat regions of the Poyang Lake wetland are ideal habitats for wintering Siberian cranes. Based on L ...
DOI:
10.3390/rs13010140

67. Species-specific macroinvertebrate responses to climate and land use scenarios in a Mediterranean catchment revealed by an integrated modelling approach

Author:
Jawairia Sultana; Friedrich Recknagel; Hong Hanh Nguyen
Source:
Ecological indicators 2020 v.118 pp. 106766
ISSN:
1470-160X
Subject:
Ephemeroptera; Hydrobiidae; Plecoptera; Soil and Water Assessment Tool model; Trichoptera; algorithms; autumn; biodiversity; climate; climate change; decline; deforestation; forests; macroinvertebrates; population dynamics; reforestation; runoff; spring; streams; urbanization; watershed management; watersheds; South Australia
Abstract:
... Climate and land use changes are altering flow and nutrient regimes in catchments that affect stream habitats and aquatic biodiversity. This study applied an integrated modelling approach to quantify the impacts of climate and land use scenarios on the macroinvertebrate community in Sixth Creek catchment, South Australia. Gradient forest (GF) determined flow as most important driver affecting macr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106766

68. Surprising roles of climate in regulating flowering phenology in a subtropical ecosystem

Author:
Zhuqiu Song; Yanjun Du; Richard B. Primack; Abraham J. Miller‐Rushing; Wanhui Ye; Zhongliang Huang
Source:
Ecography 2021 v.44 no.9 pp. 1379-1390
ISSN:
0906-7590
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; climate change; ecosystems; herbaria; phenology; spring; summer; temperate zones; temperature; vegetation; China
Abstract:
... Climate‐driven changes in phenology have widespread effects on ecological interactions and species' abundances. Most predictions of changes in phenology and the consequences for ecology and conservation are based on research in temperate systems. Climate‐driven changes in phenology are largely undocumented in subtropical regions, which host much of the world's biodiversity. Factors important to re ...
DOI:
10.1111/ecog.05629

69. Survey and Identification of Date Palm Pathogens and Indigenous Biocontrol Agents

Author:
Resna Nishad; Talaat A. Ahmed
Source:
Plant disease 2020 v.104 no.9 pp. 2498-2508
ISSN:
0191-2917
Subject:
Diplodia; Fusarium equiseti; Fusarium solani; Phoenix dactylifera; Thielaviopsis; Trichoderma harzianum; Trichoderma longibrachiatum; Ulocladium; adventitious shoots; autumn; biodiversity; endophytes; fungal antagonists; fungal wilt; immune response; metabolites; pathogens; plant growth; rhizosphere; root rot; soil; soil fungi; spring; surveys; Qatar
Abstract:
... Fungal diseases are considered a major threat to plant growth and productivity. However, some beneficial fungi growing in the same environment protect plants from various pathogens, either by secreting antifungal metabolites or by stimulating the host immune defense mechanism. Date palms are susceptible to several fungal pathogens. Nevertheless, information on the pathogenic fungal distribution in ...
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-12-19-2556-RE

70. Taxonomic description of six species of pelagic, freshwater ciliates from the Order Choreotrichida collected from Lake Ontario, Canada

Author:
P.L. Humby; D.H. Lynn
Source:
Aquatic ecosystem health & management 2020 v.23 no.1 pp. 45-57
ISSN:
1539-4077
Subject:
Ciliophora; autumn; biodiversity; databases; ecosystem management; energy transfer; food webs; monitoring; morphospecies; spring; summer; taxon descriptions; Canada; Lake Ontario
Abstract:
... Aloricate ciliates are essential members of the pelagic microbial foodweb and are easy to identify in samples, yet the taxonomic database is insufficient and many species have yet to be described. Individuals from the Phylum Ciliophora Doflein, 1901, Order Choreotrichida Small and Lynn, 1985 were collected from the epilimnion (upper 20m) of Lake Ontario in the spring, summer and autumn of 1990 and ...
DOI:
10.1080/14634988.2020.1732671

71. Temporal edge effects structure the assemblages of Drosophilidae (Diptera) in a Restinga forest fragment in Southern Brazil

Author:
Mayara Ferreira Mendes; Monica Laner Blauth; Luana Amaral Dos Santos; Vera Lúcia da Silva Valente Gaiesky; Marco Silva Gottschalk
Source:
Neotropical Biology and Conservation 2021 v.16 no.2 pp. 299-315
ISSN:
2236-3777
Subject:
Drosophilidae; Neotropics; autumn; biodiversity; decision making; fauna; forests; habitat fragmentation; habitats; immigration; spring; summer; winter; Brazil
Abstract:
... Anthropogenic habitat fragmentation directly affects ecological processes, leading to negative biodiversity impacts for insects and other biota. Increased edge effects are one consequence of fragmentation, and may alter the composition or abundance of species in the remaining habitat fragments. Understanding the ways in which edge effects impact upon the biota is essential for conservation decisio ...
DOI:
10.3897/neotropical.16.e61481

72. The Benthic Quality Index to Assess Water Quality of Lakes May Be Affected by Confounding Environmental Features

Author:
Angela Boggero; Silvia Zaupa; Roberta Bettinetti; Marzia Ciampittiello; Diego Fontaneto
Source:
Water 2020 v.12 no.9 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; environmental impact; habitat destruction; habitats; lakes; littoral zone; macroinvertebrates; sediments; spring; water; water quality
Abstract:
... To assess if environmental differences other than water quality may affect the outcome of the Benthic Quality Index, a comparison of the application of four different methods (Benthic Quality Index—BQIES, Lake Habitat Modification Score—LHMS, Lake Habitat Quality Assessment—LHQA and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development—OECD) used to classify the lake ecological and hydro-morpholo ...
DOI:
10.3390/w12092519

73. The Effects of Limiting Restoration Treatments in a Shallow Urban Lake

Author:
Katarzyna Kowalczewska-Madura; Joanna Rosińska; Renata Dondajewska-Pielka; Ryszard Gołdyn; Lech Kaczmarek
Source:
Water 2020 v.12 no.5 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
Cyanobacteria; aeration; area; autumn; biodiversity; chlorophyll; deterioration; inactivation; iron; lakes; magnesium chloride; municipal wastewater; nutrients; oxygen; phosphorus; phytoplankton; sulfates; water; water quality; watersheds
Abstract:
... Swarzędzkie Lake, directly polluted for many years with municipal wastewater and heavily loaded with nutrient compounds from the catchment area, has become degraded and strongly eutrophicated. Strong cyanobacterial blooms have contributed, among others, to the cessation of recreational use of this urban lake. Its sustainable restoration was started in autumn 2011. These treatments were a combinati ...
DOI:
10.3390/w12051383

74. The Self-Seeding of Anthemis arvensis L. for Cover Crop in Olive Groves under Intense Rabbit Grazing

Author:
Antonio J. Carpio; María-Auxiliadora Soriano; José A. Gómez; Francisco S. Tortosa
Source:
Agronomy 2020 v.10 no.9 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
Anthemis arvensis; Olea europaea; aboveground biomass; autumn; biodiversity; broadcast seeding; cover crops; forage; grazing; groves; olives; orchards; plant height; rabbits; rain; risk reduction; seed germination; seeds; soil; soil conservation; soil degradation; wet season; winter; Mediterranean region; Spain
Abstract:
... Cover crops can be an effective means to protect soil and reduce risks of erosion in olive groves. However, for this protection to be significant, the vegetation must attain a significant amount of ground cover, which is estimated to be at least 30% during the rainy season. In olive groves on degraded soils, which occupy large surface areas in the olive-growing areas of the Mediterranean region, t ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy10091412

75. The effects of dispersal ability on metacommunity structure of macroinvertebrates in subtropical Chinese high-mountain streams: seasonal shifts in relative contribution of local environment and spatial processes

Author:
Xiaoming Jiang; Xian Xu; Min Tao; Zhengfei Li; Shuying Zhang; Hongtao Li
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2021 v.28 no.29 pp. 38573-38583
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; lotic systems; macroinvertebrates; phenology; pollution; research; seasonal variation; spring; streams
Abstract:
... It is generally recognized that dispersal mode can affect the relative role of environmental and spatial factors in structuring biotic communities. Disentangling the effects of dispersal mode on metacommunity structuring is essential to understanding the mechanisms of community assembly. Despite high seasonal variation in assemblage structure and phenological features of lotic macroinvertebrates, ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-13281-2

76. The late flowering of invasive species contributes to the increase of Artemisia allergenic pollen in autumn: an analysis of 25 years of aerobiological data (1995–2019) in Trentino-Alto Adige (Northern Italy)

Author:
Antonella Cristofori; Edith Bucher; Michele Rossi; Fabiana Cristofolini; Veronika Kofler; Filippo Prosser; Elena Gottardini
Source:
Aerobiologia 2020 v.36 no.4 pp. 669-682
ISSN:
0393-5965
Subject:
allergenicity; autumn; biodiversity; human health; invasive species; pollen; pollen season; summer; Eastern European region; Italy
Abstract:
... Artemisia pollen is an important aeroallergen in late summer, especially in central and eastern Europe where distinct anemophilous Artemisia spp. produce high amounts of pollen grains. The study aims at: (i) analyzing the temporal pattern of and changes in the Artemisia spp. pollen season; (ii) identifying the Artemisia species responsible for the local airborne pollen load.Daily pollen concentrat ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10453-020-09663-7

77. Using GIS-based multicriteria decision support system for planning road networks with visual quality constraints: a case study of protected areas in Ankara, Turkey

Author:
Dursun ŞAKAR; Abdurrahim AYDIN; Abdullah Emin AKAY
Source:
Environmental monitoring and assessment 2020 v.192 no.7 pp. 447
ISSN:
0167-6369
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; case studies; decision support systems; ecotourism; geographic information systems; roads; spring
Abstract:
... Protected areas are important zones due to their natural and cultural assets and their biodiversity preservation functions. Ecotourism activities in these areas have gained great importance for visitors in recent decades. Road networks established in protected areas have ecotourism-related functions, such as providing visitors with continuous access to/within these areas and offering visual richne ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-020-08417-9

78. Where do hamsters go after cereal harvest? A case study.

Author:
Vanessa Bald; Fabian A. Boetzl; Jochen Krauss
Source:
Basic and applied ecology 2021 v.54 pp. 98-107
ISSN:
1439-1791
Subject:
Cricetus cricetus; agricultural management; applied ecology; autumn; biodiversity; burrows; cabbage; carrots; case studies; cultivars; habitats; hamsters; harvest date; hibernation; intensive farming; land use; Central European region; Germany
Abstract:
... Agricultural intensification in recent decades has led to a major loss of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. Special agri-environmental schemes aim at restoring and protecting biodiversity. In Central Europe, the common hamster Cricetus cricetus (Linnaeus, 1758) is a prominent victim of changes in agricultural management and land-use. After cereal-harvest, common hamsters are deprived from s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.baae.2021.04.008

79. Winter nitrogen enrichment does not alter the sensitivity of plant communities to precipitation in a semiarid grassland

Author:
Yuqiu Zhang; Zhengru Ren; Yunhai Zhang
Source:
Science of the total environment 2021 v.790 pp. 148264
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; biomass production; environment; grasslands; net primary productivity; nitrogen; plant communities; terrestrial ecosystems; winter; China
Abstract:
... Nitrogen (N) deposition often promotes aboveground net primary productivity (ANPP), but has adverse effects on terrestrial ecosystem biodiversity. It is unclear, however, whether biomass production and biodiversity are equally altered by seasonal N enrichment, as there is a temporal pattern to atmospheric N deposition. By adding N in autumn, winter, or growing season from October 2014 to May 2019 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148264

80. Wooded hay meadows as viable production systems in sustainable small-scale farming

Author:
Knut Rydgren; Ingvild Austad; Liv Norunn Hamre; Joachim P. Töpper
Source:
Agroforestry systems 2021 v.95 no.1 pp. 165-176
ISSN:
0167-4366
Subject:
agroforestry; autumn; biodiversity; climate change; food production; forage; hay; latitude; leaves; meadows; pollarding; sheep; spring; tree trunk; trees; understory; Norway
Abstract:
... Wooded hay meadows provide livestock fodder in the form of both foliage from pollarded trees and hay from the understorey, and can be part of an environmentally friendly agroforestry system. However, trees may also have a negative effect on fodder production. Such trade-offs between productivity and sustainability in farming are poorly understood, especially in high-latitude areas. We studied hay ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10457-020-00570-x

81. An Assessment of the Accuracy of MODIS Land Surface Temperature over Egypt Using Ground-Based Measurements

Author:
Ahmed M. El Kenawy; Mohamed E. Hereher; Sayed M. Robaa
Source:
Remote Sensing 2019 v.11 no.20 pp. -
ISSN:
2072-4292
Subject:
agricultural management; air temperature; algorithms; autumn; biodiversity; climate change; deserts; energy; heat transfer; hydrologic models; image analysis; land use; latent heat; limestone; lithology; metamorphic rocks; moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer; planning; remote sensing; sandstone; seasonal variation; sediments; semiarid zones; spring; statistical analysis; summer; surface temperature; vegetation cover; water management; winter; Egypt
Abstract:
... Space-based data have provided important advances in understanding climate systems and processes in arid and semi-arid regions, which are hot-spot regions in terms of climate change and variability. This study assessed the performance of land surface temperatures (LSTs), retrieved from the Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Aqua platform, over Egypt. Eight-day composites of dayt ...
DOI:
10.3390/rs11202369

82. Assessing aquatic ecosystem health through the analysis of plankton biodiversity

Author:
N. F. Shao; S. T. Yang; Y. Sun; Y. Gai; C. S. Zhao; F. Wang; X. Yin; B. Dong
Source:
Marine & freshwater research 2019 v.70 no.5 pp. 647-655
ISSN:
1323-1650
Subject:
Bacillariophyceae; Chlorophyta; Cladocera; Cyanobacteria; Protozoa; Rotifera; anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; cities; developing countries; ecological restoration; environmental health; food webs; freshwater; freshwater ecosystems; health effects assessments; health status; models; monitoring; phytoplankton; rivers; spring; summer; zooplankton; China
Abstract:
... Healthy plankton communities are the foundation of many freshwater food webs. Their biodiversity is often used to directly reflect the health of the rivers. Globally, river ecosystem restoration is a critical issue and many freshwater ecosystems, especially in cities, are degraded because of intensive human activities. This is true for Jinan, China’s first pilot city for the Water Ecological Civil ...
DOI:
10.1071/MF18342

83. Assessing the Efficacy of Seedling Planting as a Forest Restoration Technique in Temperate Hardwood Forests Impacted by Invasive Species

Author:
Michaela J. Woods; Meredith Cobb; Katie Hickle; Ryan W. McEwan
Source:
Forests 2019 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
Agrilus planipennis; Carya laciniosa; Fraxinus; Juglans cinerea; Lonicera maackii; Quercus rubra; autumn; biodiversity; canopy gaps; forest restoration; hardwood forests; indigenous species; introduced plants; invasive species; planting; planting season; reforestation; seedlings; spring; survival rate; tree mortality; tree shelters; trees; understory
Abstract:
... The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire; EAB) is an invasive insect that causes mortality of trees in the genus Fraxinus, creating canopy gaps that may facilitate invasion by exotic plants. Planting native tree seedlings under EAB-infested Fraxinus may accelerate succession and preclude invasive plant expansion; however, the effectiveness of this approach has not been experimentally t ...
DOI:
10.3390/f10080699

84. Cemeteries and biodiversity conservation in cities: how do landscape and patch-level attributes influence bird diversity in urban park cemeteries?

Author:
Nélida R. Villaseñor; Martín A. H. Escobar
Source:
Urban ecosystems 2019 v.22 no.6 pp. 1037-1046
ISSN:
1083-8155
Subject:
altitude; autumn; biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; birds; cities; fauna; indigenous species; landscapes; latitude; seasonal variation; summer; urban areas; urban parks; vegetation cover; weather; Chile
Abstract:
... Cemeteries can help conserve biodiversity in urban landscapes, but their capacity to support native species is likely to be influenced by variables at different spatial scales. There is growing evidence on how landscape and patch-level attributes influence biodiversity in urban parks. However, there is limited evidence about cemeteries. Park cemeteries are dominated by vegetation because they are ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11252-019-00877-3

85. Changes in midge assemblages (Diptera Chironomidae) in an alpine lake from the Italian Western Alps: the role and importance of fish introduction

Author:
Perilli Selene; Pastorino Paolo; Bertoli Marco; Gianguido Salvi; Filippo Franz; Prearo Marino; Elisabetta Pizzul
Source:
Hydrobiologia 2020 v.847 no.11 pp. 2393-2415
ISSN:
0018-8158
Subject:
Chironomidae; Salvelinus fontinalis; altitude; autumn; biodiversity; climate; decline; fish; freshwater; humans; introduced species; invertebrates; lakes; lentic systems; littoral zone; midges; piedmont; summer; Italy
Abstract:
... Introduction of exotic species is one of the major human impacts for decline in autochthonous biodiversity. In freshwater lentic environments, alien fish introduction heavily shapes macrobenthic invertebrate structure, with special regard for Chironomidae (Diptera) community. These effects could be more evident in alpine lakes whose environments are considered as remote and undisturbed, but extrem ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10750-020-04257-3

86. Characteristics of soil nutrients, heavy metals and tea quality in different intercropping patterns

Author:
Bo Wen; Xiaolei Zhang; Shuang Ren; Yu Duan; Yanyuan Zhang; Xujun Zhu; Yuhua Wang; Yuanchun Ma; Wanping Fang
Source:
Agroforestry systems 2020 v.94 no.3 pp. 963-974
ISSN:
0167-4366
Subject:
agroforestry; autumn; biodiversity; crop yield; edaphic factors; flavanols; free amino acids; gardens; green tea; heavy metals; pH; phenol; soil; soil nutrients; spring
Abstract:
... Intercropping is an important agroforestry practice that can not only increase biodiversity, improve microenvironment and resource utilization, but also improve crop yield and quality. In this paper, the soil environmental characteristics and tea quality of three tea-fruit intercropping patterns (loquat-tea, waxberry-tea, and citrus-tea) and pure tea garden were studied. The soil samples of 0–10 c ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10457-019-00463-8

87. Composition, seasonal variation, and salinization characteristics of soil salinity in the Chenier Island of the Yellow River Delta

Author:
Zhanyong Fu; Ping Wang; Jingkuan Sun; Zhaohua Lu; Hongjun Yang; Jingtao Liu; Jiangbao Xia; Tian Li
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2020 v.24 pp. e01318
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
autumn; biodiversity; calcium; capillarity; climate; coasts; desalination; dry season; ecological restoration; microrelief; rain; river deltas; salinity; salt content; sand; seasonal variation; soil habitats; soil management; soil salinity; soil salts; soil texture; spatial variation; spring; summer; wet season; wetlands; China; Yellow River
Abstract:
... Coastal wetlands, which are fragile and intricate ecosystems with continuously changing salinity and moisture, are especially sensitive to climate changes and anthropogenic activities. As a typical coastal wetland in North China, the Chenier Island of the Yellow River Delta served as the study area to demonstrate the composition, seasonal variations, and salinization characteristics of soil salini ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01318

88. Digging up the dirt: Quantifying the effects on soil of a translocated ecosystem engineer

Author:
Lauren M. Halstead; Duncan R. Sutherland; Leonie E. Valentine; Anthony R. Rendall; Amy L. Coetsee; Euan G. Ritchie
Source:
Austral ecology 2020 v.45 no.1 pp. 97-108
ISSN:
1442-9985
Subject:
Perameles; autumn; biodiversity; disturbed soils; ecosystem engineers; ecosystems; foraging; habitats; hydrophobicity; landscapes; mammals; semiarid zones; soil compaction; soil strength; soil water; vegetation; water content; winter; Australia
Abstract:
... Digging mammals are often considered ecosystem engineers, as they affect important properties of soils and in turn nutrient exchange, vegetation dynamics and habitat quality. Returning such species, and their functions, to areas from where they have been extirpated could help restore degraded landscapes and is increasingly being trialled as a conservation tool. Studies examining the effects of dig ...
DOI:
10.1111/aec.12833

89. Droughts in East Africa: Causes, impacts and resilience

Author:
Gebremedhin Gebremeskel Haile; Qiuhong Tang; Siao Sun; Zhongwei Huang; Xuejun Zhang; Xingcai Liu
Source:
Earth-science reviews 2019 v.193 pp. 146-161
ISSN:
0012-8252
Subject:
anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; climate; drought; ecological restoration; ecosystem services; meteorological data; monitoring; participatory management; social impact; soil; spring; summer; uncertainty; water conservation; water resources; water storage; Eastern Africa
Abstract:
... East Africa (EA) has been the primary focus for various drought studies in recent years. However, a comprehensive analysis of droughts, including their evolution, complexity, social implications and people's vulnerability is currently lacking. Hence, there is a pressing need for an overview of drought studies in EA. Here, we present a state-of-the-art review of the causes and impacts of, and resil ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.earscirev.2019.04.015

90. Effects of habitat features and season on vertebrate communities in Southern Georgia, U.S.A.

Author:
George Todd; Zachary Stahlschmidt
Source:
Biodiversity 2019 v.20 no.2-3 pp. 78-87
ISSN:
2160-0651
Subject:
amphibians; anthropogenic activities; autumn; ecosystems; forests; habitat preferences; habitats; human development; human population; humans; population growth; reptiles; roads; seasonal variation; species diversity; spring; summer; winter; Georgia
Abstract:
... Although the southeastern U.S.A. contains a high diversity of species and habitats, this region is also experiencing rapid human development. Humans are modifying ecosystems in complex ways, and these changes often result in shifts in biodiversity. Therefore, examining habitat use in human-altered ecosystems gives insight into how animals will continue to respond to their rapidly changing environm ...
DOI:
10.1080/14888386.2019.1619624

91. Effects of tropospheric ozone and elevated nitrogen input on the temperate grassland forbs Leontodon hispidus and Succisa pratensis

Author:
Amanda Holder; Felicity Hayes; Katrina Sharps; Harry Harmens
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2020 v.24 pp. e01345
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
Euphydryas aurinia; Leontodon hispidus; air; autumn; biodiversity; butterflies; chlorophyll; forbs; grasslands; habitat conservation; host plants; intraspecific competition; leaves; nitrogen; ozone; photosynthesis; plant litter; pollinators; pollution; stomatal conductance; summer; troposphere
Abstract:
... Atmospheric ozone (O₃) and nitrogen (N) pollution have increased since pre-industrial times and pose a threat to natural vegetation. The implications of these pollutants for the perennial temperate grassland species Leontodon hispidus (Rough Hawkbit) and Succisa pratensis (Devil’s-bit Scabious) are largely unknown. Both species are important for pollinators and Succisa pratensis is the host plant ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01345

92. Elemental Compositions and Fatty Acid Profiles of Bogue Fish (Boops boops) From Mediterranean Coast: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Potential Effects on Human Health

Author:
Yılmaz Uçar
Source:
Biological trace element research 2020 v.196 no.1 pp. 272-284
ISSN:
0163-4984
Subject:
Boops boops; autumn; biodiversity; coasts; elemental composition; fatty acid composition; fish; human health; marine ecosystems; metals; muscles; neoplasms; pollution; polyunsaturated fatty acids; relative risk; spring; summer; winter; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... Mersin Coast plays a quite important role in terms of biodiversity and productivity of the Mediterranean marine ecosystem. However, many effects such as industrial, urban, touristic, and agricultural factors cause pollution in this region as in many other coasts. Therefore, this study aims to discuss the potential risks and benefits of the consumption of bogue fish (Boops boops, Linnaeus, 1758) co ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12011-020-02069-z

93. Fall diet in sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus jamesi) and consumption of the grasshopper Melanoplus dawsoni in Alberta, Canada

Author:
Sejer D. Meyhoff; Daniel L. Johnson; Scott Bazinet
Source:
Food webs 2020 v.24 pp. e00153
ISSN:
2352-2496
Subject:
Melanoplus; Tympanuchus phasianellus; adults; agricultural development; autumn; biodiversity; climate change; crops; diet; ecological balance; ecosystem services; food availability; food webs; game birds; grasshoppers; grasslands; grouse; habitat destruction; indicator species; insecticides; juveniles; land management; landscapes; spiders; Alberta
Abstract:
... Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) are an important component of northern grassland food webs, a reliable indicator species, and considered to be valuable to the preservation of biodiversity. Ecological stressors imposed on this species include habitat alteration, fragmentation, encroachment from agricultural development, insecticides, and the effects of climate change on prairie lands ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fooweb.2020.e00153

94. Fire resilience of a rare, freshwater crustacean in a fire‐prone ecosystem and the implications for fire management

Author:
Michael M. Driessen
Source:
Austral ecology 2019 v.44 no.6 pp. 1030-1039
ISSN:
1442-9985
Subject:
Crustacea; autumn; biodiversity; burning; burrows; climate change; crayfish; ecosystems; fire frequency; fire history; fire regime; freshwater crustaceans; habitats; heathlands; peat; prediction; risk; spring; summer; surface water; threatened species; vegetation cover; water temperature; watersheds; wildfires; Tasmania
Abstract:
... Understanding species’ responses to fire regimes, particularly rare or threatened species, is important for land managers tasked with managing for biodiversity. Hickman's Allanaspides (Allanaspides hickmani, Anaspidesidae) is a rare, primitive, shrimp‐like crustacean, with high conservation value. It is restricted to a single catchment in the island state of Tasmania, Australia, where it occurs wi ...
DOI:
10.1111/aec.12770

95. Impact of crop genetic diversity on a litter consumer

Author:
Pierre Chassé; Céline Pelosi; Jean-Christophe Lata; Sébastien Barot
Source:
Basic and applied ecology 2019 v.36 pp. 1-11
ISSN:
1439-1791
Subject:
aboveground biomass; adults; agroecosystems; autumn; biodiversity; cold; cultivars; diet; earthworms; food availability; food quality; genetic erosion; genetic variation; juveniles; laboratory experimentation; temperature; variance; wheat; winter
Abstract:
... Belowground communities, and especially earthworms, provide numerous services in agroecosystems. In the current context of crop genetic erosion, this study aims at assessing the effect of wheat cultivar diversity on earthworm growth and survival. Our laboratory experiment was divided into two periods: (1) the “feeding period” (4 months), simulating conditions in autumn with cool temperatures and h ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.baae.2019.02.002

96. Impact of seasonal water-level fluctuations on autumn vegetation in Poyang Lake wetland, China

Author:
Xue Dai; Rongrong Wan; Guishan Yang; Xiaolong Wang; Ligang Xu; Yanyan Li; Bing Li
Source:
Frontiers of earth science 2019 v.13 no.2 pp. 398-409
ISSN:
2095-0195
Subject:
Cyperaceae; autumn; biodiversity; floods; hydrologic data; lakes; models; population distribution; seasonal variation; spring; summer; vegetation; wetland management; wetlands; China
Abstract:
... Water level fluctuations (WLF) are natural patterns that are necessary for the survival of various plants, and WLF guarantee both the productivity and the biodiversity of wetlands. However, the underlying mechanisms of how changes in vegetation are linked to seasonal WLF remain unclear. Using vegetation and hydrological data from 1989 to 2009, we identified the key seasonal fluctuations and their ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11707-018-0731-y

97. Impact of the Invasive Argentine Ant in Citrus Agroecosystems: Effects on the Diversity and Frequency of Native Ant Species Foraging on Tree Canopy

Author:
Vera Zina; Manuela Branco; José Carlos Franco
Source:
Insects 2020 v.11 no.11 pp. -
ISSN:
2075-4450
Subject:
Citrus; Lasius; Linepithema humile; Pheidole pallidula; Plagiolepis; Tapinoma; agroecosystems; autumn; biodiversity; canopy; community structure; dominant species; environmental impact; foraging; invasive species; landscapes; orchards; pest management; seasonal variation; spring; summer; trees; trophic relationships; Portugal
Abstract:
... The invasion of the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr) (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) can alter the entire ecosystem with serious impacts on the native community structure (e.g., ant diversity) and processes (e.g., trophic interactions) leading to biodiversity loss and pest outbreaks. Most studies addressing these impacts have been conducted in natural or semi-natural areas, few are those conduct ...
DOI:
10.3390/insects11110785

98. Impact of vineyard ground cover management on the occurrence and activity of entomopathogenic nematodes and associated soil organisms

Author:
Rubén Blanco-Pérez; María Gloria Sáenz-Romo; Ignacio Vicente-Díez; Sergio Ibáñez-Pascual; Elena Martínez-Villar; Vicente Santiago Marco-Mancebón; Ignacio Pérez-Moreno; Raquel Campos-Herrera
Source:
Agriculture, ecosystems & environment 2020 v.301 pp. 107028
ISSN:
0167-8809
Subject:
Bromus catharticus; Vitis vinifera; agriculture; agrochemicals; autumn; bacteria; biodiversity; biological control; conventional tillage; cover crops; ecosystems; ectoparasites; endoparasites; entomopathogenic nematodes; environment; free-living nematodes; management systems; nematophagous fungi; no-tillage; occurrence; rootstocks; sampling; socioeconomic factors; soil; soil biota; spring; vineyards; viticulture; Spain
Abstract:
... Viticulture is a valuable sector worldwide with an extraordinary socio-economic impact in Spain. Numerous pests and diseases threaten vineyards, and their management primarily relies on the use of conventional agrochemicals. The current paradigm of sustainability pursues the implementation of ecologically sound strategies in vineyard ecosystems. The use of cover crops is arising as an alternative ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agee.2020.107028

99. Improved Mapping of Mountain Shrublands Using the Sentinel-2 Red-Edge Band

Author:
Arthur Bayle; Bradley Z. Carlson; Vincent Thierion; Marc Isenmann; Philippe Choler
Source:
Remote Sensing 2019 v.11 no.23 pp. -
ISSN:
2072-4292
Subject:
Rhododendron; Vaccinium; anthocyanins; autumn; biodiversity; canopy; grasslands; habitats; image interpretation; land cover; model validation; models; mountains; normalized difference vegetation index; reflectance; remote sensing; satellites; shrublands; shrubs; surveys; Alps region; Arctic region; France
Abstract:
... Shrub encroachment into grassland and rocky habitats is a noticeable land cover change currently underway in temperate mountains and is a matter of concern for the sustainable management of mountain biodiversity. Current land cover products tend to underestimate the extent of mountain shrublands dominated by Ericaceae (Vaccinium spp. (species) and Rhododendron ferrugineum). In addition, mountain s ...
DOI:
10.3390/rs11232807

100. Influence of Ocean–Lagoon exchanges on spatio-temporal variations of phytoplankton assemblage in an Atlantic Lagoon ecosystem (Oualidia, Morocco)

Author:
Laila Somoue; Herve Demarcq; Ahmed Makaoui; Karim Hilmi; Omar Ettahiri; Abdelouahed Ben Mhamed; Aziz Agouzouk; Tarik Baibai; Jamila Larissi; Said Charib; Abdelkrim Kalmouni; Mohamed Laabir
Source:
Regional studies in marine science 2020 v.40 pp. 101512
ISSN:
2352-4855
Subject:
Alexandrium; Chattonella; Dictyocha; Dinophysis; Gonyaulax; Gymnodinium; Karenia; Prorocentrum; ammonium; anthropogenic activities; autumn; biodiversity; chlorophyll; environmental factors; marine ecosystems; nitrates; nutrients; oyster culture; phytoplankton; poisonous algae; salinity; seasonal variation; seawater; spatial variation; summer; surveys; temperature; Atlantic Ocean; Morocco
Abstract:
... The Oualidia Lagoon is a semi enclosed marine ecosystem connected to the Atlantic Ocean of Morocco and exposed to human activities, mainly agriculture and oyster farming. The present study aims to characterize the spatio-temporal variation of the phytoplankton assemblage and to highlight the effect of the main environmental parameters on this important planktonic component evolving in a vulnerable ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101512