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Juliana D Klein - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Peter R Teske - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Satoru Okubo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Contribution of trees to the Conservation of Biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes
    Taylor & Francis Group, 2018
    Co-Authors: Edmundo Barrios, Vivian Valencia, Mattias Jonsson, Alain Brauman, Kurniatun Hairiah, Peter E. Mortimer, Satoru Okubo
    Abstract:

    The production of sufficient food for an increasing global population while conserving natural capital is a major challenge to humanity. Tree-mediated ecosystem services are recognized as key features of more sustainable agroecosystems but the strategic management of tree attributes for ecosystem service provision is poorly understood. Six agroforestry and tree cover transition studies, spanning tropical/subtropical forest zones in three continents, were synthesized to assess the contribution of tree cover to the Conservation of Biodiversity and ecosystem services. Loss of native earthworm populations resulted in 76% lower soil macroporosity when shade trees were absent in coffee agriculture. Increased tree cover contributed to 53% increase in tea crop yield, maintained 93% of crop pollinators found in the natural forest and, in combination with nearby forest fragments, contributed to as much as 86% lower incidence for coffee berry borer. In certain contexts, shade trees contributed to negative effects resulting from increases in abundance of white stem borer and lacebugs and resulted in 60% reduction of endangered tree species compared to forest. Managing trees for ecosystem services requires understanding which tree species to include and how to manage them for different socio-ecological contexts. This knowledge needs to be shared and translated into viable options with farming communities

  • contribution of trees to the Conservation of Biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes
    International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystems Services & Management, 2018
    Co-Authors: Edmundo Barrios, Vivian Valencia, Mattias Jonsson, Alain Brauman, Kurniatun Hairiah, Peter E. Mortimer, Satoru Okubo
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACTThe production of sufficient food for an increasing global population while conserving natural capital is a major challenge to humanity. Tree-mediated ecosystem services are recognized as k...

M L Dicken - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • genomic resources for the spotted ragged tooth shark carcharias taurus
    African Journal of Marine Science, 2019
    Co-Authors: Juliana D Klein, A Bestervan Der E Merwe, M L Dicken, Arsalan Emamikhoyi, Kolobe L Mmonwa, Peter R Teske
    Abstract:

    Genomic data can be a useful tool in the management and Conservation of Biodiversity. Here, we report the development of genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus using...

  • Genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus
    2019
    Co-Authors: Jd Klein, M L Dicken, Kolobe L Mmonwa, Ae Bester-van Der Merwe, A Emami-khoyi, Pr Teske
    Abstract:

    Genomic data can be a useful tool in the management and Conservation of Biodiversity. Here, we report the development of genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus using genome-wide DNA data from Illumina next-generation sequencing. We explored two commonly used genetic marker types: microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA. A total of 4 394 putative microsatellites were identified, of which 10 were tested on 24 individuals and found to have ideal properties for population genetic analyses. Additionally, we reconstructed the first complete mitochondrial genome of a South African spotted ragged-tooth shark, and highlight the most informative gene regions to facilitate future primer design. The data reported here may serve as a resource for future studies and can ultimately be applied in the sustainable Conservation and fisheries management of this apex predator.

Kolobe L Mmonwa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • genomic resources for the spotted ragged tooth shark carcharias taurus
    African Journal of Marine Science, 2019
    Co-Authors: Juliana D Klein, A Bestervan Der E Merwe, M L Dicken, Arsalan Emamikhoyi, Kolobe L Mmonwa, Peter R Teske
    Abstract:

    Genomic data can be a useful tool in the management and Conservation of Biodiversity. Here, we report the development of genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus using...

  • Genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus
    2019
    Co-Authors: Jd Klein, M L Dicken, Kolobe L Mmonwa, Ae Bester-van Der Merwe, A Emami-khoyi, Pr Teske
    Abstract:

    Genomic data can be a useful tool in the management and Conservation of Biodiversity. Here, we report the development of genomic resources for the spotted ragged-tooth shark Carcharias taurus using genome-wide DNA data from Illumina next-generation sequencing. We explored two commonly used genetic marker types: microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA. A total of 4 394 putative microsatellites were identified, of which 10 were tested on 24 individuals and found to have ideal properties for population genetic analyses. Additionally, we reconstructed the first complete mitochondrial genome of a South African spotted ragged-tooth shark, and highlight the most informative gene regions to facilitate future primer design. The data reported here may serve as a resource for future studies and can ultimately be applied in the sustainable Conservation and fisheries management of this apex predator.