Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5741608 | Ecological Indicators | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The benefit of including a species composition map as a predictor variable for grassland yield lies in the preservation of ecologically meaningful features, especially the occurrence of high yielding vegetation type of Hordeum violaceum meadows is depicted accurately in the map. Even though we used a gradient based design, sharp boundaries or immediate changes in productivity were visible, especially in small structures such as arable fields or roads (Fig. 6b), making it a valuable tool for sustainable land use management. The saturation effect however, was mitigated by using species composition as predictor variables but is still present at high yields.
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Authors
Anja Magiera, Hannes Feilhauer, Rainer Waldhardt, Martin Wiesmair, Annette Otte,