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Read more about the article Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management
The co-authors during the retreat that provided the perfect environment to nurture these reflexions. (Photo Credit: Sophia Turner)
2019 / News

Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management

Uncertainty is part and parcel of any scientific field. The point of scientific research is to acquire knowledge and to deal with different types of uncertainty to improve our understanding of natural phenomena and help us make projections about the future.

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26 April 2019
Read more about the article Riparian water availability affects potential nitrogen pollution by Black wattle
Black wattle, Acacia mearnsii (Photo credit: Suzaan Kritzinger-Klopper)
2019 / News

Riparian water availability affects potential nitrogen pollution by Black wattle

The leaf nitrogen dynamics of invading Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) under conditions of varying water availability in fynbos riparian zones have not yet been examined. C·I·B student Casparus Crous (South African Environmental Observation Network), C·I·B Core Member Karen Esler and colleagues had a closer look at the nitrogen dynamics across fynbos riparian zones in the south-western Cape.

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15 April 2019
Read more about the article The role of core researchers in shaping collaboration networks and research futures
Blue nodes represent core authors, green- newcomers joining during and after 2011, red-authors left network before or during 2011, and yellow-authors with once off involvement in 2011. Link colour represents when links were formed. Wider links are indicative of a higher frequency of co-authorship. Black links were established between 1997-2004, grey-2005-2011 and red-2012-2017. Triangular nodes represent continuant authors in the 2004 peak. Links between red nodes and their neighbours represent ties that were established and then severed over the 1997 to 2011 period. The more articles co-authored by an author the larger the node (see Abrahams et al 2019).
2019 / News

The role of core researchers in shaping collaboration networks and research futures

Improving our understanding of the role researchers play in forming collaborative networks, can allow for more effective administration of the network to maximise research benefits. This includes the increased integration of knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, increased research productivity and innovation.

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19 March 2019
Read more about the article Refining the distribution of co-occurring invasive sportfishes and their hybrids
John Hargrove holding a Florida Bass (Micropterus floridanus) (Photo credit: Drew Dutterer)
2019 / News

Refining the distribution of co-occurring invasive sportfishes and their hybrids

Multiple species of black bass (a collective term that refers to members of the genus Micropterus, including Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides and Florida Bass Micropterus floridanus) have been introduced into southern Africa and form the basis of an important recreational fishery.

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12 March 2019