3103. Ecology


Title3103. Ecology
Parent31. Biological Sciences

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Effects of local-scale management on herbaceous plant communities in Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) agroecosystems of southern Queensland, Australia
Collard, Stuart J., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Zammit, Charlie. 2011. "Effects of local-scale management on herbaceous plant communities in Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) agroecosystems of southern Queensland, Australia." Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 142 (3-4), pp. 176-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2011.05.001

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Characteristics of six cladocerans in relation to ecotoxicity testing
Wu, Yonggui, Lin, Chuxia and Yuan, Ling. 2007. "Characteristics of six cladocerans in relation to ecotoxicity testing." Ecological Indicators. 7 (4), pp. 768-775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2006.09.001

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Phototaxis index of daphnia carinata as an indicator of joint toxicity of copper, cadmium, zinc, nitrogen and phosphorus in aqueous solutions
Wu, Yonggui, Lin, Chuxia and Yuan, Ling. 2008. "Phototaxis index of daphnia carinata as an indicator of joint toxicity of copper, cadmium, zinc, nitrogen and phosphorus in aqueous solutions ." Ecological Indicators. 8 (1), pp. 69-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2007.01.006

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Can offsets really compensate for habitat removal? The case of the endangered red-tailed black-cockatoo
Maron, Martine, Dunn, Peter K., McAlpine, Clive A. and Apan, Armando. 2010. "Can offsets really compensate for habitat removal? The case of the endangered red-tailed black-cockatoo." Journal of Applied Ecology. 47 (2), pp. 348-355. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2010.01787.x

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Water chemistry and ecotoxicity of an acid mine drainage-affected stream in subtropical China during a major flood event
Lin, C., Wu, Y., Lu, W., Chen, A. and Liu, Y.. 2007. "Water chemistry and ecotoxicity of an acid mine drainage-affected stream in subtropical China during a major flood event ." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 142 (1-2), pp. 199-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.08.006

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Relative influence of habitat modification and interspecific competition on woodland bird assemblages in eastern Australia
Maron, M., Main, A., Bowen, M., Howes, A., Kath, J., Pillette, C. and McAlpine, C. A.. 2011. "Relative influence of habitat modification and interspecific competition on woodland bird assemblages in eastern Australia." Emu: austral ornithology. 111 (1), pp. 40-51. https://doi.org/10.1071/MU09108

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Four years of sheep exclusion shows no changes in understorey composition in grazed woodlands of southern Queensland
Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Zammit, Charlie. 2010. "Four years of sheep exclusion shows no changes in understorey composition in grazed woodlands of southern Queensland." 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Australia.

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How resilient are poplar box (E. populnea) woodlands in production landscapes?
Fritz, Lisa, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Maron, Martine. 2010. "How resilient are poplar box (E. populnea) woodlands in production landscapes?" 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Australia.

Poster

Different landscape factors explain establishment and persistence of river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in agricultural landscapes of southeast Queensland
Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew F., Miller, Craig, Leyer, Ilona and Mosner, Eva. 2010. "Different landscape factors explain establishment and persistence of river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) in agricultural landscapes of southeast Queensland." Lonsdale, Mark (ed.) 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Alice Springs, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

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Chalk and cheese or something in between: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla communities, western Darling Downs, Queensland
Wagner, Peter M. and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2010. "Chalk and cheese or something in between: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla communities, western Darling Downs, Queensland." 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Australia.

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Organic and conventional fertilizer effects on a tritrophic interaction: parasitism, performance and preference of Cotesia vestalis
Staley, J. T., Girling, R. D., Stewart-Jones, A., Poppy, G. M., Leather, S. R. and Wright, D. J.. 2011. "Organic and conventional fertilizer effects on a tritrophic interaction: parasitism, performance and preference of Cotesia vestalis." Journal of Applied Entomology. 135 (9), pp. 658-665. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2010.01604.x

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Parasitoids select plants more heavily infested with their caterpillar hosts: a new approach to aid interpretation of plant headspace volatiles
Girling, Robbie D., Stewart-Jones, Alex, Dherbecourt, Julie, Staley, Joanna T., Wright, Wright and Poppy, Guy M.. 2011. "Parasitoids select plants more heavily infested with their caterpillar hosts: a new approach to aid interpretation of plant headspace volatiles." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 278 (1718), pp. 2646-2653. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.2725

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Utilizing insect behavior in chemical detection by a behavioral biosensor
Fernández-Grandon, G., Girling, Robbie D. and Poppy, Guy M.. 2011. "Utilizing insect behavior in chemical detection by a behavioral biosensor." Journal of Plant Interactions. 6 (2-3), pp. 109-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2010.544778

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Disturbance and resilience in riparian woodlands on the highly modified Upper Condamine floodplain
Reardon-Smith, Kathryn Mary. 2011. Disturbance and resilience in riparian woodlands on the highly modified Upper Condamine floodplain. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Mapping habitat of threatened reptiles in Western Downs, Queensland: a spatial modelling approach using 'presence-only' occurrence data
Apan, Armando, Phinn, Stuart, McAlpine, Clive and Kath, Jarrod. 2010. "Mapping habitat of threatened reptiles in Western Downs, Queensland: a spatial modelling approach using 'presence-only' occurrence data." Queensland Surveying and Spatial Conference 2010 (QSSC 2010). Brisbane, Australia 01 - 03 Sep 2010 Brisbane, Australia.

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Effects of clonal integration and light availability on the growth and physiology of two invasive herbs
Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Schooler, Shon S. and van Klinken, Rieks D.. 2010. "Effects of clonal integration and light availability on the growth and physiology of two invasive herbs." Journal of Ecology. 98 (4), pp. 833-844. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2745.2010.01668.x

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Wetland hydrology in an agricultural landscape: implications for biodiversity
Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew and Miller, Craig. 2010. "Wetland hydrology in an agricultural landscape: implications for biodiversity." BALWOIS 2010: Water Observation and Information System for Decision Support. Ohrid, Macedonia 25 - 29 May 2010 Macedonia.

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Report on stage 2 of the task 5 pilot survey for Basincare M305 Project: an investigation into the methodology, costs and logistics involved in the collection of floristic data within the Murray-Darling Basin
Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Benson, John. 1995. Report on stage 2 of the task 5 pilot survey for Basincare M305 Project: an investigation into the methodology, costs and logistics involved in the collection of floristic data within the Murray-Darling Basin. Sydney, Australia. Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens.

Project report

Bats in the Bunyas: habitat preferences of microchiropteran bats in the Bunya Mountains, Queensland
Baker, Nick and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2002. "Bats in the Bunyas: habitat preferences of microchiropteran bats in the Bunya Mountains, Queensland." 2002 Australian Mammal Society Annual Conference. Albury, Australia Jul 2002 Australia .

Poster

Habitat preferences of small ground-dwelling mammals
Page, Skye, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Withers, Kerry. 2003. "Habitat preferences of small ground-dwelling mammals ." Partners in Parks: 2003 Collaborative Research Forum, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service . Brisbane, Australia 02 Oct 2003 Brisbane, Australia.

Poster

Multivariate relationships between floristic composition and stand structure in vegetation of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales
Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Buckney, Rodney T.. 1997. "Multivariate relationships between floristic composition and stand structure in vegetation of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales." Australian Journal of Botany. 45 (6), pp. 1033-1044.

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The growth response of Alternanthera philoxeroides in a simulated post-combustion emission with ultrahigh [CO2] and acidic pollutants
Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Griffin, Kevin L., Blazier, John C., Craig, Elizabeth C., Gilbert, Dominique S., Sritrairat, Sanpisa, Anderson, O. Roger, Castaldi, Marco J. and Beaumont, Larry. 2009. "The growth response of Alternanthera philoxeroides in a simulated post-combustion emission with ultrahigh [CO2] and acidic pollutants." Environmental Pollution. 157 (7), pp. 2118-2125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2009.02.013

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Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland
Le Brocque, Andrew F., Zammit, Charlie and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2003. "Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Poster

The contribution of bird communities to ecological services in agricultural lands surrounding Brigalow remnants
Collard, Stuart J., Zammit, Charlie and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2003. "The contribution of bird communities to ecological services in agricultural lands surrounding Brigalow remnants." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Presentation

Plasticity and ontogenetic drift of biomass allocation in response to above- and below-ground resource availabilities in perennial herbs: a case study of Alternanthera philoxeroides
Geng, Yu-Peng, Pan, Xiao-Yun, Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Zhang, Wen-Ju, Li, Bo and Chen, Jia-Kuan. 2007. "Plasticity and ontogenetic drift of biomass allocation in response to above- and below-ground resource availabilities in perennial herbs: a case study of Alternanthera philoxeroides." Ecological Research. 22 (2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11284-006-0017-9

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Leaf phenology and seasonal variation of photosynthesis of invasive Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) and two co-occurring native understory shrubs in a northeastern United States deciduous forest
Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Griffin, Kevin L. and Schuster, W. S. F.. 2007. "Leaf phenology and seasonal variation of photosynthesis of invasive Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) and two co-occurring native understory shrubs in a northeastern United States deciduous forest." Oecologia. 154 (1), pp. 11-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-007-0807-y

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Seasonal variation of temperature response of respiration in invasive Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) and two co-occurring native understory shrubs in a northeastern US deciduous forest
Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Schuster, W. S. F. and Griffin, Kevin L.. 2007. "Seasonal variation of temperature response of respiration in invasive Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) and two co-occurring native understory shrubs in a northeastern US deciduous forest." Oecologia. 153 (4), pp. 809-819. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-007-0790-3

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Seasonal variation in the temperature response of leaf respiration in Quercus rubra: foliage respiration and leaf properties
Xu, C.-Y. and Griffin, K. L.. 2006. "Seasonal variation in the temperature response of leaf respiration in Quercus rubra: foliage respiration and leaf properties." Functional Ecology. 20, pp. 778-789. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2435.2006.01161.x

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Scaling foliar respiration to the stand level through the growing season in a Quercus rubra forest
Xu, Cheng-Yuan and Griffin, Kevin L.. 2008. "Scaling foliar respiration to the stand level through the growing season in a Quercus rubra forest." Tree Physiology: an international botanical journal. 28, pp. 637-646.

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Cost-effectiveness of leaf energy and resource investment of invasive Berberis thunbergii and co-occurring native shrubs
Boyd, Jennifer Nagel, Xu, Cheng-Yuan and Griffin, Kevin L.. 2009. "Cost-effectiveness of leaf energy and resource investment of invasive Berberis thunbergii and co-occurring native shrubs." Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 39 (11), pp. 2109-2118. https://doi.org/10.1139/X09-128

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Fractal landscape method: an alternative approach to measuring area-restricted searching behavior
Tremblay, Yann, Roberts, Antony J. and Costa, Daniel P.. 2007. "Fractal landscape method: an alternative approach to measuring area-restricted searching behavior." The Journal of Experimental Biology. 210 (6), pp. 935-945. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.02710

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An assessment of some improved techniques for estimating the abundance (frequency) of sedentary organisms
Morrison, David A., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Clarke, Peter J.. 1995. "An assessment of some improved techniques for estimating the abundance (frequency) of sedentary organisms." Vegetatio. 120 (2), pp. 131-145. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00034343

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Genetic diversity of alligator weed in China by RAPD analysis
Xu, Cheng-Yuan, Zhang, Wen-Ju, Fu, Cui-Zhang and Lu, Bao-Rong. 2003. "Genetic diversity of alligator weed in China by RAPD analysis ." Biodiversity and Conservation. 12 (4), pp. 637-645. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022453129662

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The lethal and sub-lethal consequences of entomopathogenic nematode infestation and exposure for adult pine weevils, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Girling, R.D., Ennis, D., Dillon, A.B. and Griffin, C.T.. 2010. "The lethal and sub-lethal consequences of entomopathogenic nematode infestation and exposure for adult pine weevils, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 104 (3), pp. 195-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2010.04.003

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Resilience in production landscapes: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow) and related ecosystems
Wagner, Peter M. and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2008. "Resilience in production landscapes: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow) and related ecosystems." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia.

Poster

Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands
Batterham, Megan C., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2008. "Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Poster

Lantana invades the soil too! Effects of Lantana camara on soil fungal dominance
Case, Heidi, Dearnaley, John and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2008. "Lantana invades the soil too! Effects of Lantana camara on soil fungal dominance." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

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Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape
Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and House, Alan. 2008. "Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

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Resilience of temporary wetlands in production landscapes and potential impacts of climate change
Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Miller, Craig. 2009. "Resilience of temporary wetlands in production landscapes and potential impacts of climate change." James, Craig D. (ed.) INTECOL 2010: Ecology in a Changing Climate: Two Hemispheres, One Globe. Brisbane, Australia 16 - 21 Aug 2009 Australia.

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Bird assemblages in fragmented agricultural landscapes: the role of small brigalow remnants and adjacent land uses
Collard, Stuart, Le Brocque, Andrew and Zammit, Charlie. 2009. "Bird assemblages in fragmented agricultural landscapes: the role of small brigalow remnants and adjacent land uses." Biodiversity and Conservation. 18 (6), pp. 1649-1670. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-008-9548-4

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