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Analysis of phenolic compounds for the determination of grafts (In) compatibility using in vitro callus cultures of Sato-zakura cherries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-20)The aim of this study was to prove that under in vitro conditions, the adhesiveness of the callus between rootstock and scion, the development of callus cells at the points of fusion, and the presence of phenolic components ... -
An analysis of stand-level size distributions of decay-affected Norway spruce trees based on harvester data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-01-05)We studied size distributions of decay-affected Norway spruce trees using cut-to-length harvester data. The harvester data comprised tree-level decay and decay severity recordings from 101 final felling stands, which enabled ... -
Analyzing dynamic species abundance distributions using generalized linear mixed models
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05-12)Understanding the mechanisms of ecological community dynamics and how they could be affected by environmental changes is important. Population dynamic models have well known ecological parameters that describe key ... -
Animal Successional Pathways for about 200 Years Near a Melting Glacier: A Norwegian Case Study
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)Here, we explore 200 years of arthropod succession by using dated moraines in a Norwegian glacier foreland. Surface active beetles (Coleoptera) and spiders (Aranea) were sampled by pitfall trapping, and springtails ... -
An annotated checklist of bryophytes of Europe, Macaronesia and Cyprus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-05-28)Introduction. Following on from work on the European bryophyte Red List, the taxonomically and nomenclaturally updated spreadsheets used for that project have been expanded into a new checklist for the bryophytes of Europe. ... -
Annual variation in breeding success in boreal forest grouse: Four decades of monitoring reveals bottom-up drivers to be more important than predation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-09)Knowledge of the temporal variation in reproductive success and its key driving factors is crucial in predicting animal population persistence. Few studies have examined the effects of a range of explanatory factors operating ... -
Anthocyanin Profile in Berries of Wild and Cultivated Vaccinium spp. along Altitudinal Gradients in the Alps
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Vaccinium spp. berries provide some of the best natural sources of anthocyanins. In the wild bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), a clear increasing trend in anthocyanin biosynthesis has been reported toward northern latitudes ... -
Antimicrobial resistance—Do we share more than companionship with our dogs?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05-21)Aims To investigate and compare antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in faeces from cohabiting dogs and owners. Methods and Results DNA from faecal samples from 35 dogs and 35 owners was screened for the presence of 34 ... -
Apple Fruit Growth and Quality Depend on the Position in Tree Canopy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-12)Modern apple orchard systems should guarantee homogeneity of fruit internal and external qualities and fruit maturity parameters. However, when orchards reach productive age, a variation of these parameters takes place and ... -
Apple rootstocks may become infected by Neonectria ditissima during propagation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-18)Introduction and purpose: The ability of apple rootstocks to become infected by Neonectria ditissima, the cause of European canker, was studied over two years. Materials and methods: Rootstocks B9 and M9 with a size suitable ... -
Application of DNA mini-barcoding reveals illegal trade in endangered shark products in southern Africa
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-05)In recent decades, a combination of increasing demand and economic globalisation has created a global market for elasmobranch products, especially the highly prized shark fins for Asian markets. Morphological species ... -
Application of HPLC–PDA–MS metabolite profiling to investigate the effect of growth temperature and day length on blackcurrant fruit
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Applications of DEA and SFA in benchmarking studies in forestry: state-of-the-art and future directions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-17)The forestry sector is constantly looking for ways for making data-driven decisions and improving efficiency. The application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) allow the users to go ... -
Applying profile- and catchment-based mathematical models for evaluating the run-off from a Nordic catchment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Knowledge of hydrological processes and water balance elements are important for climate adaptive water management as well as for introducing mitigation measures aiming to improve surface water quality. Mathematical models ... -
Applying Typology Analyses to Management Issues: Deer Harvest and Declining Hunter Numbers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-09)In both North America and Europe, deer populations are increasing and hunter participation is decreasing. This generates concern for our future ability to control deer populations. Information on hunter typologies can help ... -
Appraisal of Satellite Rainfall Products for Malwathu, Deduru, and Kalu River Basins, Sri Lanka
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-20)Satellite Rainfall Products (SRPs) are now in widespread use around the world as a better alternative for scarce observed rain gauge data. Upon proper analysis of the SRPs and observed rainfall data, SRP data can be used ... -
Are digital services the right solution for empowering smallholder farmers? A perspective enlightened by COVID-19 experiences to inform smart IPM
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-02-03)The COVID-19 pandemic, surprised many through its impact on the food systems, resulting in collapses in the food production value chains and in the integrated pest disease management sector with fatal outcomes in many ... -
Are diversification and structural change good policy? An empirical analysis of Norwegian agriculture
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-29)We investigated whether diversification and/or structural change would improve Norwegian agriculture. Using a flexible technology approach to account for different technologies, we assessed economies of scope and scale of ... -
Are fungal epizootics a sign of successful biological control of cereal aphids?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-07-26)Pandora neoaphidis is a common entomopathogenic fungus on Sitobion avenae, which is an important aphid pest on cereals in Europe. Pandora neoaphidis is known to cause epizootics (i.e. an unusually high prevalence of infected ... -
Are local plants the best for ecosystem restoration? It depends on how you analyze the data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-06)One of the key questions in ecosystem restoration is the choice of the seed material for restoring plant communities. The most common strategy is to use local seed sources, based on the argument that many plants are locally ...