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View article: Drivers of plant diversity and productivity patterns in the Mountains of Central Asia – reassessment of a forgotten hotspot
Drivers of plant diversity and productivity patterns in the Mountains of Central Asia – reassessment of a forgotten hotspot Open
The "Mountains of Central Asia" (MoCA) are among the most vulnerable yet understudied biodiversity hotspots, with conservation efforts limited by historical political and linguistic barriers. While earlier assessments emphasise endemism an…
View article: Grassland restoration practice in Central Europe: drivers of success across a broad moisture gradient
Grassland restoration practice in Central Europe: drivers of success across a broad moisture gradient Open
Ongoing ecosystem degradation and loss demand restoration efforts worldwide. In Central Europe, semi‐natural grasslands are in focus, and better understanding of restoration success and its drivers is needed. For practical projects, system…
View article: Seed bank as a source for the spontaneous regeneration of dry grasslands on former arable fields in an agro‐pastoral landscape
Seed bank as a source for the spontaneous regeneration of dry grasslands on former arable fields in an agro‐pastoral landscape Open
Introduction Dry grasslands have suffered significant losses due to overgrazing and conversion into croplands in Europe. Objectives This study investigates seed bank diversity and density along a succession gradient of abandoned crop field…
View article: Dung Applied Antiparasitic Drug Moxidectin Alters Free-Living Nematode Communities
Dung Applied Antiparasitic Drug Moxidectin Alters Free-Living Nematode Communities Open
View article: DUNG-APPLIED ANTHELMINTIC DRUG MOXIDECTIN ALTERS FREE-LIVING SOIL NEMATODE COMMUNITIES
DUNG-APPLIED ANTHELMINTIC DRUG MOXIDECTIN ALTERS FREE-LIVING SOIL NEMATODE COMMUNITIES Open
View article: Dung Applied Antiparasitic Drug Moxidectin Alters Free-Living Nematode Communities
Dung Applied Antiparasitic Drug Moxidectin Alters Free-Living Nematode Communities Open
View article: Tetracycline but not sulfamethazine inhibits early root growth of wild grassland species, while seed germination is hardly affected by either antibiotic
Tetracycline but not sulfamethazine inhibits early root growth of wild grassland species, while seed germination is hardly affected by either antibiotic Open
Seed germination and early growth of grassland species might be influenced by veterinary antibiotics that are extensively released into agricultural habitats. Therefore, we tested impacts of the commonly used antibiotics tetracycline and s…
View article: Effects of litter amount and seed sowing position on seedling emergence and growth of hemiparasitic <i>Rhinanthus</i> species under drought stress
Effects of litter amount and seed sowing position on seedling emergence and growth of hemiparasitic <i>Rhinanthus</i> species under drought stress Open
Roadside vegetation in Central Europe is mostly species‐poor and dominated by a few grass species. Hemiparasitic plant species, including Rhinanthus spp., might effectively restrict grass growth, thereby making space for light‐dependent he…
View article: Grassland restoration with plant material transfer – bridging the knowledge gap between science and practice
Grassland restoration with plant material transfer – bridging the knowledge gap between science and practice Open
In Central Europe, species-rich grasslands have strongly diminished over the last century. The transfer of seed-containing plant material from donor sites with a desired species composition to restoration sites is a well-established method…
View article: Effects of macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics on seed germination of temperate grassland species
Effects of macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics on seed germination of temperate grassland species Open
Macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics are widely used to control invertebrate pests in livestock, such as sheep. While anthelmintic effects on non‐target animals, such as dung‐dwelling insects, are well studied, effects on seed germination are…
View article: Weed Seed Banks in Intensive Farmland and the Influence of Tillage, Field Position, and Sown Flower Strips
Weed Seed Banks in Intensive Farmland and the Influence of Tillage, Field Position, and Sown Flower Strips Open
Agricultural intensification has caused once diverse arable fields to become species-poor. Their seed banks, which are fundamental for re-establishment and maintenance of plant communities in such repeatedly disturbed environments, are now…
View article: Species Enriched Grass–Clover Pastures Show Distinct Carabid Assemblages and Enhance Endangered Species of Carabid Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Compared to Continuous Maize
Species Enriched Grass–Clover Pastures Show Distinct Carabid Assemblages and Enhance Endangered Species of Carabid Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Compared to Continuous Maize Open
There is an urgent global need for the ecological intensification of agricultural systems to reduce negative impacts on the environment while meeting the rising demand for agricultural products. Enriching grasslands with floral species is …
View article: Long-term success of floodplain meadow restoration on species-poor grassland
Long-term success of floodplain meadow restoration on species-poor grassland Open
Restoration of floodplain meadows remains a challenge, as many degraded sites suffer from seed limitation. The transfer of seed-containing plant material from species-rich donor sites is a widely used method to restore semi-natural grassla…
View article: Phenology and morphology of the invasive legume Lupinus polyphyllus along a latitudinal gradient in Europe
Phenology and morphology of the invasive legume Lupinus polyphyllus along a latitudinal gradient in Europe Open
Plant phenology, i. e. the timing of life cycle events, is related to individual fitness and species distribution ranges. Temperature is one of the most important drivers of plant phenology together with day length. The adaptation of their…
View article: Temperature moderates impact of formulated moxidectin on seed germination of three temperate grassland species
Temperature moderates impact of formulated moxidectin on seed germination of three temperate grassland species Open
Formulations of macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics such as moxidectin are regularly administered to sheep to combat parasites. A disadvantage of these pharmaceuticals are their side effects on non-target organisms when entering the environm…
View article: Regulation of Jacobaea vulgaris by varied cutting and restoration measures
Regulation of Jacobaea vulgaris by varied cutting and restoration measures Open
The growth of the noxious grassland weed Jacobaea vulgaris Gaertn. in pastures is a threat to grazing animals. This is especially true when it dominates vegetation cover, which often occurs on non-intensively used pastures that are managed…
View article: Festschrift zum 75. Jubiläum der Agrar- und Ernährungswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (1946-2021)
Festschrift zum 75. Jubiläum der Agrar- und Ernährungswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (1946-2021) Open
Die Festschrift zeichnet die Entwicklung der Agrar- und Ernährungswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel von ihrer Vorgeschichte bis zur Gegenwart nach. Gezeigt wird der Wandel der Instituts- und Forschungs…
View article: Landscape- and time-dependent benefits of wildflower areas to ground-dwelling arthropods
Landscape- and time-dependent benefits of wildflower areas to ground-dwelling arthropods Open
Wildflower areas are a popular agri-environment scheme to counteract agro-biodiversity loss. Yet, their benefits are controversially discussed. Since inconsistent benefits may be owed to landscape context and temporal dynamics, we applied …
View article: Effects of flooding duration on the occurrence of three hardwood floodplain forest species inside and outside a dike relocation area at the Elbe River
Effects of flooding duration on the occurrence of three hardwood floodplain forest species inside and outside a dike relocation area at the Elbe River Open
Floodplain forests have become rare in Europe due to anthropogenic changes. A critical aspect of their restoration is reintroducing flooding via dike relocation, as implemented at the Elbe River near Lenzen/Germany. How forest development …
View article: No evidence for flooding stress memory in saplings of eight hardwood floodplain forest species
No evidence for flooding stress memory in saplings of eight hardwood floodplain forest species Open
Alluvial floodplain forests became rare in many parts of Europe, due to anthropogenic changes. Therefore, restoration of floodplain forests is important, but a difficult task because of the complex environmental conditions. The zonation of…
View article: The Potential to Save Agrestal Plant Species in an Intensively Managed Agricultural Landscape through Organic Farming—A Case Study from Northern Germany
The Potential to Save Agrestal Plant Species in an Intensively Managed Agricultural Landscape through Organic Farming—A Case Study from Northern Germany Open
Intensive agriculture is among the main drivers of diversity decline worldwide. In Central Europe, pressures related with agriculture include habitat loss due to the consolidation of farming units, pesticide and fertilizer use, and shorten…
View article: Regulation of<i>Jacobaea vulgaris</i>by varied cutting and restoration measures
Regulation of<i>Jacobaea vulgaris</i>by varied cutting and restoration measures Open
The growth of the noxious grassland weed Jacobaea vulgaris Gaertn. in pastures is a threat to grazing animals. This is especially true when it dominates vegetation cover, which often occurs on non-intensively used pastures that are managed…
View article: Conspecific and heterospecific grass litter effects on seedling emergence and growth in ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris)
Conspecific and heterospecific grass litter effects on seedling emergence and growth in ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) Open
Jacobaea vulgaris Gaertn. or common ragwort is a widespread noxious grassland weed that is subject to different regulation measures worldwide. Seedling emergence and growth are the most crucial stages for most plants during their life cycl…
View article: Influence of flooding duration and aeration on saplings of ten hardwood floodplain forest species
Influence of flooding duration and aeration on saplings of ten hardwood floodplain forest species Open
Alluvial floodplain forests have been reduced drastically in many parts of Europe, due to deforestation, the transformation to settlement and expansion of agricultural areas. Although they have been heavily modified for centuries, generali…
View article: From nutrients to competition processes: Habitat specific threats to Arnica montana L. populations in Hesse, Germany
From nutrients to competition processes: Habitat specific threats to Arnica montana L. populations in Hesse, Germany Open
Populations of Arnica montana, a characteristic species of nutrient poor grasslands in Central Europe, have been deteriorating over the last decades, especially in lowland regions. Population size has been declining and signs of sexual rep…
View article: Allelopathic vs. autotoxic potential of a grassland weed—evidence from a seed germination experiment
Allelopathic vs. autotoxic potential of a grassland weed—evidence from a seed germination experiment Open
Background: Mechanisms affecting invasiveness of non-indigenous species have received much attention. Few studies have investigated invasions by native plants. Invasive native species such as common ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris…
View article: Investigating the probable consequences of super absorbent polymer and mycorrhizal fungi to reduce detrimental effects of lead on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Investigating the probable consequences of super absorbent polymer and mycorrhizal fungi to reduce detrimental effects of lead on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Open
In many parts of the world, agricultural use of soils is restricted due to heavy metal contamination. Absorption of heavy metals, such as (Pb), in the tissue of plants increases the plant’s metabolism and causes physiological disorders or …
View article: Study of effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza (Glomus intraradices) fungus on wheat under nickel stress
Study of effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza (Glomus intraradices) fungus on wheat under nickel stress Open
In many regions of the world soils are contaminated with heavy metals and therefore restricted in their use. For instance, the absorption of nickel (Ni) in the tissue of plants increase the plant’s metabolism and cause physiological disord…
View article: Restoration of floodplain meadows: Effects on the re-establishment of mosses
Restoration of floodplain meadows: Effects on the re-establishment of mosses Open
Vascular plants serve as target species for the evaluation of restoration success as they account for most of the plant species diversity and vegetation cover. Although bryophytes contribute considerably to the species diversity of meadows…
View article: Opposite effects of litter and hemiparasites on a dominant grass under different water regimes and competition levels
Opposite effects of litter and hemiparasites on a dominant grass under different water regimes and competition levels Open