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Functional Response to Cumulative Effects as an Effective Tool for Wildlife Management
Purpose of ReviewThe contemporary rate of environmental change is faster than ever recorded. Wildlife will need to acclimate or adapt habitat...
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ReUseData: an R/Bioconductor tool for reusable and reproducible genomic data management
BackgroundThe increasing volume and complexity of genomic data pose significant challenges for effective data management and reuse. Public genomic...
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The “IAS Management Attitude” scale: a tool for measuring consensus between experts and practitioners in invasion biology
Quantifying attitudes towards invasive alien species (IAS) is fundamental to understanding the extent to which conservation scientists agree and can...
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Survival analysis as a tool for breeding management of Nile tilapia in an intensive system
Survival analysis has proven to be a robust tool for studies in humans, and recently, it has been adopted in studies with animals, but very little in...
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Biocontrol strategies: an eco-smart tool for integrated pest and diseases management
For the burgeoning global population, sustainable agriculture practices are crucial for accomplishing the zero-hunger goal. The agriculture sector is...
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Map** scientific fieldwork data: a potential tool for improving and strengthening Antarctic Specially Protected Areas as an effective measure for protecting Antarctic biodiversity
Environmental conservation requires identification of biological and ecological values, application of protection measures and, thereafter, regular...
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A decision support tool for integrated fisheries bycatch management
Participatory decision tools enable stakeholders to reconcile conflicting natural resources management objectives. Fisheries targeting highly...
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Effective and timely use of models to inform on-the-ground management of invasive plants
Invasive plant management is a costly endeavor, with new areas constantly being invaded and new invaders perpetually appearing. Managers need to be...
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Vegetation indices as a Tool for Map** Sugarcane Management Zones
In precision agriculture, the adoption of management zones (MZs) is one of the most effective strategies for increasing agricultural efficiency....
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Fertigation frequency is a useful tool for nitrate management in intensive open-field agriculture
The main source of nitrogen for most cultivated plants is nitrate. Agriculture has overused this nutrient, resulting in serious environmental...
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Presence of spraint at bridges as an effective monitoring tool to assess current Eurasian fish otter distribution in Austria
Monitoring carnivore populations requires sensitive and trustworthy assessment methods to make reasonable and effective management decisions. The...
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A dynamic dendritic connectivity assessment tool for the planning and design of barrier mitigation strategies in river networks
ContextIncreasing fragmentation of rivers caused by barriers continues to impact watersheds, especially disruption of fish migration patterns and...
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Silver nanoclusters with Ag2+/3+ oxidative states are a new highly effective tool against phytopathogenic bacteria
AbstractThe main measure worldwide adopted to manage plant bacterial diseases is based on the application of copper compounds, which are often...
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Species and ecological communities as management surrogates for threatened biodiversity
In the face of the ongoing biodiversity crisis and limited conservation funding, surrogate approaches have become a valuable tool to represent...
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Grouper Hybridization: An Effective Biotechnological Tool for Food Security
Fish is one of the most important animal protein sources for human consumption. However, it has been reported that the wild fish population is... -
Phase II MS4 challenges: moving toward effective stormwater management for small municipalities
Federal regulations for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in the United States have been in place since 1990 as part of the Nation...
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Copper nanoparticles hold promise in the effective management of maize diseases without impairing environmental health
A novel method of management of maize pathogens in vitro and in vivo using newly synthesized copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) has been documented in this...
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Partially protected areas as a management tool on inshore reefs
Partially Protected Areas (PPAs) are a widely-used management tool, yet comparatively little is known about their effectiveness compared to more...
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Effective population size of adult and offspring cohorts as a genetic monitoring tool in two stand-forming and wind-pollinated tree species: Fagus sylvatica L. and Picea abies (L.) Karst.
Genetic diversity is considered to be a prerequisite for adaptation and adaptability as it is a key element of biological diversity. However, the...
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Sugarcane borers: species, distribution, damage and management options
Lepidopteran borers stand out as the most destructive pests in sugarcane, leading to reductions in stalk weight, juice quality and sugar recovery....