Articles tagged with Ecological Methods
The study found that aquaculture is contributing to the depletion of fish populations worldwide through inefficient practices and habitat destruction. The authors recommend promoting ecologically sound management and sustainable production methods to reduce the pressure on wild fisheries.
Researchers found that mountainous areas can receive dramatically different amounts of pollutants and excess nutrients, creating 'hotspots' with high ecological sensitivity. The study suggests that estimates of atmospheric deposition must take into account complex mountain landscapes, elevations, aspect, and vegetation type.
Research reveals that nectar robbing by bumble bees reduces pollen transfer and pollination success in the scarlet gilia plant. The study found that high robbing rates attract fewer pollinators, leading to decreased reproductive success.
The new edition explores the survival strategies of desert shrubs in resource islands, which support microclimate and soil health. Exotic plant species also invade areas of high native diversity, challenging traditional ecological theories.
A fishwheel harvesting method could benefit both fishermen's incomes and native salmon populations. The traditional method was banned in the 1920s due to large harvests and political conflicts, but is now being reconsidered as a potential solution to ecological and management problems.
Ecological researchers highlight gaps in evidence on biocontrol's safety record, citing potential ecological risks. The use of biological control methods in agriculture is being reevaluated due to concerns over environmental harm, but research suggests it can be an effective solution for certain pest problems.
Researchers find Candida wickerhamii yeast neutralizes pollutant in sauerkraut brine, producing Beta-glucosidase enzyme to extract natural flavors from fruit pomace. The technology can add value to foods and beverages by adding specific fruit flavors, such as natural grape flavoring.