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Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:10
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Habitat selectivity of fresh water fishes of two second-order tropical streams in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Habitat selectivity and ecology of freshwater fishes were studied in two selected streams and their junction point which consist a total of 39 microhabitats. The aims of this study were to describe the habitat...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:9 -
Estimation of carbon storage in coastal wetlands and comparison of different management schemes in South Korea
Organic carbon stored in coastal wetlands, which comprises the major part of oceanic “blue carbon,” is a subject of growing interest and concern. In this study, organic carbon storage in coastal wetlands and i...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:8 -
Carbon stocks and factors affecting their storage in dry Afromontane forests of Awi Zone, northwestern Ethiopia
Tropical montane forests played an important role in the provision of ecosystem services. The intense degradation and deforestation for the need of agricultural land expansion result in a significant decline o...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:7 -
Intraspecific diet shifts of the sesarmid crab, Sesarma dehaani, in three wetlands in the Han River estuary, South Korea
Han River estuary is a national wetland reserve near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South Korea and North Korea. This trans-boundary estuary area has been well preserved and shows distinctive plant commu...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:6 -
Assessment of the physico-chemical quality and extent of algal proliferation in water from an impounding reservoir prone to eutrophication
Piton du Milieu (PdM) impounding reservoir is suspected to be eutrophic based on the elevated level of orthophosphate and nitrate. Water supplies from three adjacent rivers are primarily thought to contribute ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:5 -
C:N:P stoichiometry of particulate and dissolved organic matter in river waters and changes during decomposition
Stoichiometry plays an important role in understanding nutrient composition and cycling processes in aquatic ecosystems. Previous studies have considered C:N:P ratios constant for both DOM (dissolved organic m...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:4 -
Pollination of Cleisostoma scolopendrifolium (Orchidaceae) by megachilid bees and determinants of fruit set in southern South Korea
We investigated the pollinators of Centipede’s foot orchid (Cleisostoma scolopendrifolium) at five locations in southern Korea. Only one species of megachilid bee (Megachile yasumatsui) was observed at three of t...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:3 -
Regional differences in winter activity of hibernating greater horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) from Korea
Hibernating bats exhibit ubiquitous winter activity in temperate zones, but there is considerable between- and within-species variety in their intensity and purpose. Bats may fly during winter for sustenance o...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:2 -
Correction to: Comparison of automatic and manual chamber methods for measuring soil respiration in a temperate broad-leaved forest
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Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2019 43:1 -
Distribution and synchronized massive flowering of Sasa borealis in the forests of Korean National Parks
Genus Sasa, dwarf bamboos, are considered to be species that lower biodiversity in the temperate forests of East Asia. Although they have a long interval, they, the monocarpic species, have a unique characteristi...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:37 -
Potential impact of climate change on the species richness of subalpine plant species in the mountain national parks of South Korea
Subalpine ecosystems at high altitudes and latitudes are particularly sensitive to climate change. In South Korea, the prediction of the species richness of subalpine plant species under future climate change ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:36 -
Population structure and habitat use of gelada baboon (Theropithecus gelada) in Wof-Washa Forest (Gosh-Meda Area), Central Ethiopia
Gelada baboon is one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia residing in different highlands. The population structure and habitat use of gelada baboon in Wof-Washa particularly Gosh Meda area was investigated from...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:35 -
Correlation between temperature and the timing of arrival of geese in South Korea
The impact of climate change on animals has been globally documented. Especially, migration of birds has been extensively monitored as migratory birds are susceptible to any changes occurring both on breeding ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:34 -
Variation in leaf functional traits of the Korean maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum) along an elevational gradient in a montane forest in Southern Korea
Plant functional traits have been shown to be useful to understand how and why ecosystems and their components vary across environmental heterogeneity or gradients. This study investigated how plant functional...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:33 -
Comparison of automatic and manual chamber methods for measuring soil respiration in a temperate broad-leaved forest
Studying the ecosystem carbon cycle requires analysis of interrelationships between soil respiration (Rs) and the environment to evaluate the balance. Various methods and instruments have been used to measure ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:32 -
Temperature-driven changes of pollinator assemblage and activity of Megaleranthis saniculifolia (Ranunculaceae) at high altitudes on Mt. Sobaeksan, South Korea
Temperature-driven variation in pollinator assemblage and activity are important information, especially at high altitudes, where rising temperature trends exceed global levels. Temporal patterns of pollinator...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:31 -
Selecting plant species for landfill revegetation: a test of 10 native species on reclaimed soils
Revegetating landfills can be a challenging task as the reclaimed soils are typically dry and have low nutrient content. Therefore, selecting suitable plant species is important for initial revegetation. The i...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:30 -
Diversity of phytoplankton species in Cheonjin Lake, northeastern South Korea
Several investigations carried out from large brackish lagoons in South Korea. However, no studies have yet examined phytoplankton in lagoons that changed to freshwater, such as Cheonjin Lake. The present stud...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:29 -
Vegetation and water characteristics of floating mat in a coastal lagoon as the habitat for endangered plant species
To understand the ecological characteristics of floating mat in which endangered species of Iris laevigata and Menyanthes trifoliata inhabit, we surveyed the vegetation and water environments of a floating mat we...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:28 -
Modeling potential habitats for Pergularia tomentosa using maximum entropy model and effect of environmental variables on its quantitative characteristics in arid rangelands, southeastern Iran
Predicting the potential habitat of plants in arid regions, especially for medicinal ones, is very important. Although Pergularia tomentosa is a key species for medicinal purposes, it appears in very low density ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:27 -
Effect of micro-environment in ridge and southern slope on soil respiration in Quercus mongolica forest
Soil respiration (Rs) is a major factor of the absorption and accumulation of carbon through photosynthesis in the ecosystem carbon cycle. This directly affects the amount of net ecosystem productivity, which ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:26 -
Soil factors determining the distribution of Phragmites australis and Phacelurus latifolius in upper tidal zone
To assess the environmental factors determining the zonation between Phacelurus latifolius and Phragmites australis, vegetation survey and soil analysis were performed at a tidal marsh. The vegetation of the tida...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:25 -
Comparisons of microhabitat use of Schlegel’s Japanese gecko (Gekko japonicus) among three populations and four land cover types
The effective use of habitats is essential for the successful adaptation of a species to the local environment. Although habitats exhibit a hierarchical structure, including macro-, meso-, and microhabitats, t...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:24 -
Remediation capabilities of pilot-scale wetlands planted with Typha aungstifolia and Acorus calamus to treat landfill leachate
Improper management and unsanitary approaches are implemented in disposal of leachate, which has resulted in groundwater pollution at village Uruli Devachi, Pune, India. Various physico-chemical treatment meth...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:23 -
Successional changes in plant composition over 15 years in a created wetland in South Korea
The main purpose of this research was to assess changes in vegetation structure, wetland index, and diversity index for a 15-year-old created wetland in Jincheon, South Korea. The created wetland consists of f...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:22 -
The effects of LEDs and duty ratio on the growth and physiological responses of Silene capitata Kom., endangered plant, in a plant factory
In this study, we observed their growth and physiological responses using a variety of duty ratio under the mixed light using red, blue, and white lights. The red+blue mixed light was treated with 95%, 90%, 85...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:21 -
The extent of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen in forest fragments of the central highlands of Ethiopia
Deforestation and degradation are currently affecting the ecosystem services of forests. Among the ecosystem services affected by deforestation and degradation are the amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) and t...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:20 -
Relationship of root biomass and soil respiration in a stand of deciduous broadleaved trees—a case study in a maple tree
In ecosystem carbon cycle studies, distinguishing between CO2 emitted by roots and by microbes remains very difficult because it is mixed before being released into the atmosphere. Currently, no method for quanti...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:19 -
Control of runner reed (Phragmites japonicus) in lentic wetlands
In lotic wetlands, runner reed (Phragmites japonicus) plays a role as a pioneer, which helps other plant species to settle by making dense roots trapping floating-sediments. In lentic wetlands, on the other hand,...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:18 -
Rethink the interlink between land degradation and livelihood of rural communities in Chilga district, Northwest Ethiopia
Ethiopia is among the poorest countries where land degradation caused livelihood problem to its inhabitants. The livelihood of rural communities in Ethiopia is seriously threatened by land degradation. Land is...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:17 -
Soil organic carbon variation in relation to land use changes: the case of Birr watershed, upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia
This study investigated the variation of soil organic carbon in four land cover types: natural and mixed forest, cultivated land, Eucalyptus plantation and open bush land. The study was conducted in the Birr wate...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:16 -
Distribution and current vegetation of Cakile edentula, an invasive alien species in Korea
Cakile edentula (Bigelow) Hook. is a successful invader that has been propagating globally. In Korea, Cakile edentula was found in 2008 for the first time, in the east coast of Korean peninsula. Based on site sur...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:15 -
Genetic variation and structure of Juniperus chinensis L. (Cupressaceae) in Korea
Juniperus chinensis L. populations are distributed locally on several areas including coastal cliffs which are difficult to access in the central eastern Korea. Wild populations inhabit relatively barren environm...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:14 -
Livestock grazing and trampling effects on plant functional composition at three wells in the desert steppe of Mongolia
In arid grasslands, wells are subject to heavy trampling and grazing pressure, which can increase vulnerability to local land degradation. To investigate trampling and grazing, we surveyed plant communities at...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:13 -
Floristic composition and species richness of soil seed bank in three abandoned rice paddies along a seral gradient in Gwangneung Forest Biosphere Reserve, South Korea
We sought to understand the relationship between the seed bank and vegetation in abandoned rice paddies in South Korea, in order to guide management of these sites. We investigated the floristic composition an...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:12 -
Affordable method of video recording for ecologists and citizen-science participants
Observations and video documentation of interactions between animals living in dens, cavities, and other enclosed spaces are difficult, but they play an important role in field biology, ecology, and conservati...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:11 -
Effect of precipitation on soil respiration in a temperate broad-leaved forest
For understanding and evaluating a more realistic and accurate assessment of ecosystem carbon balance related with environmental change or difference, it is necessary to analyze the various interrelationships ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:10 -
Distribution, abundance, and effect on plant species diversity of Sasa borealis in Korean forests
Sasa borealis (Hack.) Makino, a clonal dwarf bamboo, is widespread in Korean forests. Although S. borealis is native to that country, its growth habit can cause considerable harm when occupying particular areas w...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:9 -
Organic carbon distribution and cycling in the Quercus glauca forest at Gotjawal wetland, Jeju Island, Korea
This study was conducted from March 2011 to February 2013 in order to evaluate the ecosystem value by examining the organic carbon distribution and cycling in the Quercus glauca forest, evergreen oak community at...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:8 -
A rare duodichogamous flowering system in monoecious Toona sinensis (Meliaceae)
Duodichogamy is the rarest form of dichogamy in angiosperms, which is characterized by flowering in the sequence of male→female→male. Disentangling factors promoting duodichogamy require the discovery of more ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:7 -
Correction to: The optimal balance between sexual and asexual reproduction in variable environments: a systematic review
After publication of the original article [1], it was brought to our attention that the phrase ‘Most of the clonal plants mainly rely on clonal propagation and exhibit lower rate of sexual reproduction (Eckert...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:6 -
Effects of water levels and soil nutrients on the growth of Iris laevigata seedlings
Iris laevigata is geographically restricted and legally protected in Korea. In this study, a mesocosm study was conducted to examine the effects of environmental conditions such as water levels and soil nutrient ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:5 -
Medicinal plant diversity in the southern and eastern Gobi Desert region, Mongolia
The southern and eastern parts of the Gobi Desert area are a unique dry ecosystem with a diverse regional desert, semi-desert, and mountain dry steppe flora. This area habitat is located at the overlap of diff...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:4 -
Characteristics of accumulated soil carbon and soil respiration in temperate deciduous forest and alpine pastureland
For various reasons such as agricultural and economical purposes, land-use changes are rapidly increasing not only in Korea but also in the world, leading to shifts in the characteristics of local carbon cycle...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:3 -
Relationship between halophyte distribution and soil environmental factors in the west coast of South Korea
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between soil environmental factors and halophyte distribution in the west coast of South Korea. Soils of our study sites were categorized into two ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:2 -
Effects of elevated CO2 concentration and increased temperature on leaf quality responses of rare and endangered plants
In the study, the effects of elevated CO2 and temperature on the nitrogen content, carbon content, and C:N ratio of seven rare and endangered species (Quercus gilva, Hibiscus hambo, Paliurus ramosissimus, Cicuta ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2018 42:1 -
Treefrog lateral line as a mean of individual identification through visual and software assisted methodologies
Ecological research often requires monitoring of a specific individual over an extended period of time. To enable non-invasive re-identification, consistent external marking is required. Treefrogs possess late...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2017 41:42 -
Assessment of absorption ability of air pollutant on forest in Gongju-city
Some researchers have attempted to evaluate the ecological function of various additional services, away from the main point of view on the timber production of Korean forests. However, basic data, evaluation ...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2017 41:41 -
Influence of carbonized crop residue on soil carbon storage in red pepper field
Because of climate change, interest in the development of carbon pools has increased. In agricultural ecosystems, which can be more intensively managed than forests, measures to control carbon dioxide (CO2) emiss...
Citation: Journal of Ecology and Environment 2017 41:40