Cover crop termination techniques affect ground predation within an organic vegetable rotation system: A test with artificial caterpillars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.10.013
Abstract: Abstract We studied the impact that two agro-ecological service crops or ASC, (vetch and barley), and two different ASC termination techniques (using a roller crimper or green manure) had on predation pressure in an organic… read more here.
Keywords: artificial caterpillars; organic vegetable; termination techniques; predation ... See more keywords
Invasive Saltcedar and Drought Impact Ant Communities and Isopods in South-Central Nebraska
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa024
Abstract: Abstract The establishment and spread of non-native species often results in negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem function. Several species of saltcedar, Tamarix spp. L., have been recently naturalized in large portions of the United… read more here.
Keywords: saltcedar drought; saltcedar; central nebraska; south central ... See more keywords
Ground beetles suppress slugs in corn and soybean under conservation agriculture.
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvad047
Abstract: Conservation agriculture practices such as eliminating tillage and planting high residue cover crops are becoming increasingly important in field crop systems in the US Mid-Atlantic. However, these practices have sometimes been associated with an increase… read more here.
Keywords: activity density; ground; conservation agriculture;