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DNA barcoding a relict avifauna: an important tool for systematics and conservation management
(BMC (Biomedical Centre), part of Springer Nature, 2019-02-11)BACKGROUND: DNA barcoding utilises a standardised region of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene to identify specimens to the species level. It has proven to be an effective tool for identification of avian samples. The ... -
Metagenome profiling identifies potential biocontrol agents for Selaginella kraussiana in New Zealand
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-01-31)Metagenomics can be used to identify potential biocontrol agents for invasive species and was used here to identify candidate species for biocontrol of an invasive club moss in New Zealand. Profiles were obtained for ... -
Spatial distribution of the Mexican daisy, Erigeron karvinskianus, in New Zealand under climate change
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-01-30)The invasive species Erigeron karvinskianus or Mexican daisy is considered a significant weed that impacts native forest restoration efforts in New Zealand. Mapping the potential distribution of this species under current ... -
Some like it hot, but moth plant does not : the effect of commercial composting on moth plant (Araujia hortorum) seed viability
(Unitec ePress, 2018-12-19)Invasive plants threaten native biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. Although the removal of invasive plant material is important for the conservation of native plant communities, the disposal of live seeds ... -
Measuring the efficacy of repellent on house sparrows (Passer domesticus)
(Unitec ePress, 2018-12-19)House sparrows (Passer domesticus) are vectors for diseases transmittable to humans and animals, therefore effort is made to deter sparrows from roosting and feeding in urban areas such as cafes and private buildings. In ... -
The ant fauna of Rakitu (Arid Island), New Zealand
(Unitec ePress, 2018-12-19)Monitoring the fauna of an island before ecological restoration work begins provides a baseline against which changes to that environment can be quantified. Ants are a diverse and ecologically important group of insects, ... -
The indigenous vascular flora of the domain of Anela (Sardinia, Italy)
(Pensoft Publishers, 2018-12-11)The importance of mountains for plant diversity and richness is underestimated, particularly when transition zones between different bioclimates are present along altitudinal gradients. Here we present the first floristic ... -
Population connectivity and traces of mitochondrial introgression in New Zealand black-billed gulls (Larus bulleri)
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2018-11-08)Black-billed gulls (Larus bulleri) are endemic to New Zealand and are suspected to be undergoing substantial population declines. They primarily breed on open gravel beds in braided rivers of the South Island—a habitat ... -
Genotyping-by-sequencing supports a genetic basis for wing reduction in an alpine New Zealand stonefly
(Nature Publishing Group, 2018-11-02)Wing polymorphism is a prominent feature of numerous insect groups, but the genomic basis for this diversity remains poorly understood. Wing reduction is a commonly observed trait in many species of stonefies, particularly ... -
Genetic structuring of the coastal herb Arthropodium cirratum (Asparagaceae) is shaped by low gene flow, hybridization and prehistoric translocation
(Public Library of Science, 2018-10-17)We examined the genetic structuring of rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum; Asparagaceae), an endemic New Zealand coastal herb, using nuclear microsatellite markers. This species was brought into cultivation by Māori within ... -
Anemonastrum tenuicaule and A. antucense (Ranunculaceae), new combinations for a New Zealandendemic species and its South American relative
(2018-05-30)A rational taxonomic circumscription of genera in tribe Anemoneae (Ranunculaceae) is briefly discussed. It is concluded that, in view of the morphological diversity of the group and recent molecular phylogenetic findings, ... -
Assessment of a targeted trap-neuter-return pilot study in Auckland, New Zealand
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2018-05-13)SIMPLE SUMMARY: It is generally accepted that stray cats need to be managed to minimise the associated negative impacts and there is a need for effective and humane management tools. One such potential tool is ... -
Morphological study of the foramen transversarium of the atlas vertebra among Egyptian population and its clinical significance
(Juniper Publishers, 2018-03-15)BACKGROUND: Foramina transversaria are characteristic bony features of the cervical vertebra, they are located on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae. These foramina are of anatomical importance as they provide ... -
The genomic ancestry, landscape genetics, and invasion history of introduced mice in New Zealand
(2018-01-24)The house mouse (Mus musculus) provides a fascinating system for studying both the genomic basis of reproductive isolation, and the patterns of human-mediated dispersal. New Zealand has a complex history of mouse invasions, ... -
Using citizen science to bridge taxonomic discovery with education and outreach
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of the Botanical Society of America, 2018)PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Biological collections are uniquely poised to inform the stewardship of life on Earth in a time of cataclysmic biodiversity loss. Efforts to fully leverage collections are impeded by a lack of trained ... -
Infrageneric placement of the Southern Hemisphere taxa of Anemonastrum and Knowltonia earlier included in Anemone sensu lato (Ranunculaceae)
(2018)The genera Anemonastrum and Knowltonia earlier usually included in Anemone sensu lato (Ranunculaceae: Anemoneae) were recently proposed to be recognized in expanded circumscriptions, based on molecular phylogenetic findings ... -
Alien Nation : art serving science and science serving art
(2017-12-13)New Zealand has stringent biosecurity measures to prevent and manage the invasion of new organisms, many of which have harmful effects on human health, wealth and culture, or the natural environment. However, public ... -
Perspectives in biosecurity
(Unitec ePress, 2017-12-13)Perspectives in Biosecurity is a multi-disciplinary electronic journal of research papers and other outputs covering all aspects of the field of biosecurity including, but not restricted to invasion biology and ecology, ... -
Genomic changes associated with reproductive and migratory ecotypes in sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka)
(Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution, 2017-10-13)Mechanisms underlying adaptive evolution can best be explored using paired populations displaying similar phenotypic divergence,illuminating the genomic changes associated with specific life history traits. Here, we used ... -
Mapping the potential global range of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, with particular reference to New Zealand.
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2017-09-20)Originating from Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a significant pest of horticultural/agricultural crops, grapes, woody ornamental and herbaceous plants, and is also a nuisance to people, due to its overwintering ...
