Search Results - "Zaller, J.G"

Evaluation of soil erosion risk and identification of soil cover and management factor (C) for RUSLE in European vineyards with different soil management by M. Biddoccu, G. Guzmán, G. Capello, T. Thielke, P. Strauss, S. Winter, J.G. Zaller, A. Nicolai, D. Cluzeau, D. Popescu, C. Bunea, A. Hoble, E. Cavallo, J.A. Gómez

“…Vineyards show some of the largest erosion rates reported in agricultural areas in Europe. Reported rates vary considerably under the same land use, since…”
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Compost and vermicompost as nursery pot components: effects on tomato plant growth and morphology by Lazcano, C., Universidad de Vigo (España). Dept. de Ecología y Biología Animal, Arnold, J, Tato, A, Zaller, J.G, Domínguez, J

“…Tanto las prácticas de cultivo en los viveros como la elección del tipo de sustrato tienen una gran influencia sobre la morfología de las plántulas y por lo…”
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Seed germination of the weed Rumex obtusifolius after on-farm conventional, biodynamic and vermicomposting of cattle manure by Zaller, J.G

“…This study investigated whether composting methods differ in their impact on seed germination of Rumex obtusifolius (broad-leaved dock). Weed seeds were buried…”
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Effects of earthworms and mycorrhizal fungi on the growth of the medicinal herb Calendula officinalis (Asteraceae) by Zaller, J.G.,University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria). Inst. of Zoology, Saccani, F.,University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria). Inst. of Zoology, Frank, T.,University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria). Inst. of Zoology

“…Both earthworms and symbiotic arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) often co-occurr in ecosystems, however very little is known on their interrelationships. Here,…”
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Soil types will alter the response of arable agroecosystems to future rainfall patterns by Tataw, J. Tabi, Hall, R, Ziss, E, Schwarz, T, von Hohberg und Buchwald, C, Formayer, H, Hösch, J, Baumgarten, A, Berthold, H, Michel, K, Zaller, J.G

“…Climate change scenarios for central Europe predict fewer but heavier rains during the vegetation period without substantial changes in the total amount of…”
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A field evaluation of the impact of temporary cover crops on soil properties and vegetation communities in southern Spain vineyards by Guzmán, G., Cabezas, J.M., Sánchez-Cuesta, R., Lora, Á., Bauer, T., Strauss, P., Winter, S., Zaller, J.G., Gómez, J.A.

“…•A detailed definition of vineyards management is crucial to assess the impact on soil.•High aboveground biomass in high carbonate soils show improved soil…”
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Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties by Zaller, Johann G.

“…Commercial potting media often contain substantial amounts of peat that was mined from endangered bog and fen ecosystems. The main objectives of this study…”
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Landscape and site effects on Collembola diversity and abundance in winter oilseed rape fields in eastern Austria by Querner, P., Bruckner, A., Drapela, T., Moser, D., Zaller, J.G., Frank, T.

“…► Epigeic and endogeic Collembola are both influenced by landscape parameters. ► Landscape diversity had the strongest effect. ► Landscape-scale dispersal of…”
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Effects of traditional and biodynamic farmyard manure amendment on yields, soil chemical, biochemical and biological properties in a long-term field experiment by Zaller, J.G, Kopke, U

“…We studied the effects of applications of traditionally composted farmyard manure (FYM) and two types of biodynamically composted FYM over 9 years on soil…”
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Ecology and non-chemical control of Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius (Polygonaceae): a review by Zaller, J.G

“…Summary Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius are among the most important perennial weeds in agriculture throughout the world. This literature survey revealed…”
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Soil types will alter the response of arable agroecosystems to future rainfall patterns: Soil types and rainfall patterns on agroecosystems by Tataw, J. Tabi, Hall, R., Ziss, E., Schwarz, T., von Hohberg und Buchwald, C., Formayer, H., Hösch, J., Baumgarten, A., Berthold, H., Michel, K., Zaller, J.G.

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Landscape structure affects activity density, body size and fecundity of Pardosa wolf spiders (Araneae: Lycosidae) in winter oilseed rape by Thomas DRAPELA, Thomas FRANK, Xaver HEER, Dietmar MOSER, Johann G. ZALLER

“…In large parts of Europe Pardosa spp. (Lycosidae) are among the most abundant wolf spiders in arable fields and potentially important natural control agents of…”
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Size-specific susceptibility of the pest slugs Deroceras reticulatum and Arion lusitanicus to the nematode biocontrol agent Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita by Speiser, B, Zaller, J.G, Neudecker, A

“…The nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita is a commercially available biocontrol agent against slugs. This product is especially interesting for use in…”
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Cotton-basil intercropping: effects on pests, yields and economical parameters in an organic field in Fayoum, Egypt by Schader, C, Zaller, J.G, Kopke, U

“…In many countries, cotton is traditionally intercropped with other plants in order to increase yields and to control pests. The effects of intercropping cotton…”
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Earthworm responses to plant species' loss and elevated CO₂ in calcareous grassland by Zaller, J.G., Arnone, J.A.

“…The objectives of this study were: (1) to quantify the effects of plant species' loss from designed calcareous grassland communities at a field site in…”
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Earthworm and soil moisture effects on the productivity and structure of grassland communities by Zaller, J.G, Arnone, J.A

“…The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the effect of earthworm activity on aboveground plant biomass production of native calcareous grassland…”
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Activity of surface-casting earthworms in a calcareous grassland under elevated atmospheric CO2 by Zaller, J.G, Arnone, J.A. III

“…Earthworms make up the dominant fraction of the biomass of soil animals in most temperate grasslands and have important effects on the structure and function…”
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Interactions between plant species and earthworm casts in a calcareous grassland under elevated CO2 by Zaller, Johann G., Arnone, John A.

“…We tested the hypothesis that the spatial proximity of a plant species to nutrient-rich earthworm casts (e.g., 100% more ammonium and 30% more phosphate than…”
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Leaf quality and insect herbivory in model tropical plant communities after long-term exposure to elevated atmospheric CO2 by Arnone, J.A, Zaller, J.G, Ziegler, C, Zandt, H, Koerner, C. (Basel Univ. (Switzerland). Dept. of Botany)

“…Results from laboratory feeding experiments have shown that elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide can affect interactions between plants and insect herbivores,…”
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Earthworm responses to plant species' loss and elevated CO(2) in calcareous grassland by Zaller, J.G. (Basel Univ. (Switzerland). Botanisches Inst.), Arnone, J.A

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