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Do belowground vertical niche differences between deep- and shallow-rooted species enhance resource uptake and drought resistance in grassland mixtures? by Hoekstra, N. J, Suter, M, Finn, J. A, Husse, S, Lüscher, A

“…BACKGROUND AND AIMS: We investigated whether spatial differences in belowground niches between shallow- and deep-rooted species result in increased resource…”
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Outbreak simulation on the neonatal ward using silica nanoparticles with encapsulated DNA: unmasking of key spread areas by Wallner, M., Pfuderer, L., Bašková, L., Dollischel, K., Grass, R.N., Kücher, A., Luescher, A.M., Kern, J.M.

“…Nosocomial infections pose a serious threat. In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) especially, there are repeated outbreaks caused by micro-organisms…”
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A meta-analysis of climate change effects on forage quality in grasslands: specificities of mountain and Mediterranean areas by Dumont, B., Andueza, D., Niderkorn, V., Lüscher, A., Porqueddu, C., Picon-Cochard, C.

“…Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), global mean temperature and interannual variability in temperature and rainfall are expected to increase significantly by the…”
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Nitrogen fixation and transfer in grass-clover leys under organic and conventional cropping systems by Oberson, A., Frossard, E., Bühlmann, C., Mayer, J., Mäder, P., Lüscher, A.

“…Background and aim Symbiotic dinitrogen (N₂) fixation is the most important external N source in organic systems. Our objective was to compare symbiotic N₂…”
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Methodological tests of the use of trace elements as tracers to assess root activity by Hoekstra, N. J, Finn, J. A, Buchmann, N, Gockele, A, Landert, L, Prill, N, Scherer-Lorenzen, M, Lüscher, A

“…BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is increasing interest in how resource utilisation in grassland ecosystems is affected by changes in plant diversity and abiotic…”
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Plant Enemy-derived Elicitors Increase the Foliar Tannin Concentration of Onobrychis viciifolia Without a Trade-off to Growth by Häring, D.A, Huber, M.J, Suter, D, Edwards, P.J, Lüscher, A

“…BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Molecular experiments suggest that the regulation of the biosynthesis of condensed tannin (CT) is sensitive to the presence of plant…”
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Tanniferous forage plants: Agronomic performance, palatability and efficacy against parasitic nematodes in sheep by Häring, D.A., Scharenberg, A., Heckendorn, F., Dohme, F., Lüscher, A., Maurer, V., Suter, D., Hertzberg, H.

“…Tanniferous forage plants can have beneficial effects on ruminant productivity and health (improved protein supply, bloat safety and antiparasitic properties)…”
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Demographic and aggressive characteristics of dogs in a general veterinary caseload by Guy, N.C., Luescher, U.A., Dohoo, S.E., Spangler, E., Miller, J.B., Dohoo, I.R., Bate, L.A.

“…A retrospective cross-sectional survey of dog-owning veterinary clients was undertaken in 1996 in the three Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,…”
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A case series of biting dogs: characteristics of the dogs, their behaviour, and their victims by Guy, N.C, Luescher, U.A, Dohoo, S.E, Spangler, E, Miller, J.B, Dohoo, I.R, Bate, L.A

“…The characteristics of 227 biting dogs, their homes, and their victims were gathered in a detailed telephone survey of general veterinary clientele in the…”
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Potential of legume-based grassland-livestock systems in Europe: a review by Lüscher, A., Mueller-Harvey, I., Soussana, J. F., Rees, R. M., Peyraud, J. L.

“…European grassland‐based livestock production systems face the challenge of producing more meat and milk to meet increasing world demands and to achieve this…”
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Greater gains in annual yields from increased plant diversity than losses from experimental drought in two temperate grasslands by Finn, J.A., Suter, M., Haughey, E., Hofer, D., Lüscher, A.

“…•Strong yield reductions (e.g. −66%) in single grassland harvest with experimental drought.•Similar effects of drought on monocultures and four-species…”
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Diversity-Interaction Modeling: Estimating Contributions of Species Identities and Interactions to Ecosystem Function by Kirwan, L., Connolly, J., Finn, J. A., Brophy, C., Lüscher, A., Nyfeler, D., Sebastià, M.-T.

“…We develop a modeling framework that estimates the effects of species identity and diversity on ecosystem function and permits prediction of the…”
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Risk factors for dog bites to owners in a general veterinary caseload by Guy, N.C, Luescher, U.A, Dohoo, S.E, Spangler, E, Miller, J.B, Dohoo, I.R, Bate, L.A

“…In order to determine risk factors for biting behaviour by dogs in a household setting, a detailed telephone survey of dog owners was undertaken using…”
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The effects of training and environmental alterations on adoption success of shelter dogs by Luescher, Andrew Urs, Tyson Medlock, Robert

“…Approximately 3–4 million dogs are housed annually in USA shelters. This study evaluated the effects of basic obedience training and environmental alterations…”
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Efficacy of clomipramine in the treatment of canine compulsive disorder by Hewson, C J, Luescher, U A, Parent, J M, Conlon, P D, Ball, R O

“…To assess the efficacy of clomipramine for treatment of canine compulsive disorder (CCD). Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, balanced AB-BA…”
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The effect of drought and interspecific interactions on depth of water uptake in deep- and shallow-rooting grassland species as determined by delta 18O natural abundance by Hoekstra, N J, Finn, J A, Hofer, D, Luescher, A

“…Increased incidence of drought, as predicted under climate change, has the potential to negatively affect grassland production. Compared to monocultures,…”
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Evenness drives consistent diversity effects in intensive grassland systems across 28 European sites by KIRWAN, L, LÜSCHER, A, SEBASTIÀ, M.T, FINN, J.A, COLLINS, R.P, PORQUEDDU, C, HELGADOTTIR, A, BAADSHAUG, O.H, BROPHY, C, CORAN, C, DALMANNSDÓTTIR, S, DELGADO, I, ELGERSMA, A, FOTHERGILL, M, FRANKOW-LINDBERG, B.E, GOLINSKI, P, GRIEU, P, GUSTAVSSON, A.M, HÖGLIND, M, HUGUENIN-ELIE, O, ILIADIS, C, JØRGENSEN, M, KADZIULIENE, Z, KARYOTIS, T, LUNNAN, T, MALENGIER, M, MALTONI, S, MEYER, V, NYFELER, D, NYKANEN-KURKI, P, PARENTE, J, SMIT, H.J, THUMM, U, CONNOLLY, J

“…1 Ecological and agronomic research suggests that increased crop diversity in species-poor intensive systems may improve their provision of ecosystem services…”
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Measures for the control of Senecio aquaticus in managed grassland by SUTER, M, LÜSCHER, A

“…Suter M & Lüscher A (2011). Measures for the control of Senecio aquaticus in managed grassland. Weed Research51, 601–611. Summary Senecio aquaticus, a plant…”
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Temperate grasslands and global atmospheric change: a review by Soussana, J-F, Lüscher, A

“…Recent reviews confirm and extend previous observations that elevated carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations stimulate photosynthesis, leading to increased plant…”
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Potential food production from forage legume-based-systems in Europe: an overview by Peyraud, J.L., Le Gall, A., Lüscher, A.

“…Intensification of EU livestock farming systems has been accompanied by the development of maize silage and intensively fertilised grasses at the expense of…”
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