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2012

Journal Article

Development and characterization of 13 new, and cross amplification of 3, polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci in the common myna (Acridotheres tristis)

Berthouly-Salazar, Cecile, Cassey, Phillip, van Vuuren, Bettine Jansen, van Rensburg, Berndt Janse, Hui, Cang, Gardner, Michael G. and Le Roux, Johannes J. (2012). Development and characterization of 13 new, and cross amplification of 3, polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci in the common myna (Acridotheres tristis). Conservation Genetics Resources, 4 (3), 621-624. doi: 10.1007/s12686-012-9607-8

Development and characterization of 13 new, and cross amplification of 3, polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci in the common myna (Acridotheres tristis)

2012

Journal Article

Quantitative detection of Fusarium pathogens and their mycotoxins in South African maize

Boutigny, A. L., Beukes, I., Small, I., Zühlke, S., Spiteller, M., Van Rensburg, B. J., Flett, B. and Viljoen, A. (2012). Quantitative detection of Fusarium pathogens and their mycotoxins in South African maize. Plant Pathology, 61 (3), 522-531. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02544.x

Quantitative detection of Fusarium pathogens and their mycotoxins in South African maize

2012

Journal Article

Alien phytogeographic regions of southern Africa: Numerical classification, possible drivers, and regional threats

Hugo, Sanet, Van Rensburg, Berndt J., Van Wyk, Abraham E. and Steenkamp, Yolande (2012). Alien phytogeographic regions of southern Africa: Numerical classification, possible drivers, and regional threats. Plos One, 7 (5) e36269, e36269.1-e36269.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036269

Alien phytogeographic regions of southern Africa: Numerical classification, possible drivers, and regional threats

2012

Journal Article

Spatial sorting drives morphological variation in the invasive bird, Acridotheris tristis

Berthouly-Salazar, Cecile, van Rensburg, Berndt J., Le Roux, Johannes J., van Vuuren, Bettine J. and Hui, Cang (2012). Spatial sorting drives morphological variation in the invasive bird, Acridotheris tristis. PLoS One, 7 (5) e38145, e38145.1-e38145.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0038145

Spatial sorting drives morphological variation in the invasive bird, Acridotheris tristis

2012

Journal Article

A biogeographical assessment of anthropogenic threats to areas where different frog breeding groups occur in South Africa: implications for anuran conservation

Mokhatla, Mohlamatsane M., Measey, G. John, Chimimba, Christian T. and van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2012). A biogeographical assessment of anthropogenic threats to areas where different frog breeding groups occur in South Africa: implications for anuran conservation. Diversity and Distributions, 18 (5), 470-480. doi: 10.1111/j.1472-4642.2011.00870.x

A biogeographical assessment of anthropogenic threats to areas where different frog breeding groups occur in South Africa: implications for anuran conservation

2012

Journal Article

The pyrodiversity-biodiversity hypothesis: a test with savanna termite assemblages

Davies, Andrew B., Eggleton, Paul, van Rensburg, Berndt J. and Parr, Catherine L. (2012). The pyrodiversity-biodiversity hypothesis: a test with savanna termite assemblages. Journal of Applied Ecology, 49 (2), 422-430. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2012.02107.x

The pyrodiversity-biodiversity hypothesis: a test with savanna termite assemblages

2011

Journal Article

Assessing local scale impacts of Opuntia stricta (Cactaceae) invasion on beetle and spider diversity in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Robertson, M. P., Harris, K. R., Coetzee, J. A., Foxcroft, L. C., Dippenaar-Schoeman, A. S. and van Rensburg, B. J. (2011). Assessing local scale impacts of Opuntia stricta (Cactaceae) invasion on beetle and spider diversity in Kruger National Park, South Africa. African Zoology, 46 (2), 205-223. doi: 10.3377/004.046.0202

Assessing local scale impacts of Opuntia stricta (Cactaceae) invasion on beetle and spider diversity in Kruger National Park, South Africa

2011

Journal Article

The ecological effectiveness of protected areas: a case study for South African birds

Greve, M., Chown, S. L., van Rensburg, B. J., Dallimer, M. and Gaston, K. J. (2011). The ecological effectiveness of protected areas: a case study for South African birds. Animal Conservation, 14 (3), 295-305. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00429.x

The ecological effectiveness of protected areas: a case study for South African birds

2011

Journal Article

Invasive vertebrates of South Africa

van Rensburg, Berndt J., Weyl, Olaf L. F., Davies, Sarah J., van Wilgen, Nicola J., Spear, Dian, Chimimba, Christian T. and Peacock, Faansie (2011). Invasive vertebrates of South Africa. Biological Invasions: Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species, 2Nd Edition, 325-378.

Invasive vertebrates of South Africa

2011

Journal Article

Sampling variation in the quantification of fumonisins in maize samples

van Rensburg, B. Janse, Flett, B. C., Mc Laren, N. W. and Mc Donald, A. H. (2011). Sampling variation in the quantification of fumonisins in maize samples. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 28 (2), 90-96. doi: 10.1080/02571862.2011.10640018

Sampling variation in the quantification of fumonisins in maize samples

2010

Journal Article

Predicting invasive alien plant distributions: how geographical bias in occurrence records influences model performance

Wolmarans, Rene, Robertson, Mark P. and van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2010). Predicting invasive alien plant distributions: how geographical bias in occurrence records influences model performance. Journal of Biogeography, 37 (9), 1797-1810. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.2010.02325.x

Predicting invasive alien plant distributions: how geographical bias in occurrence records influences model performance

2010

Journal Article

Termites and fire: current understanding and future research directions for improved savanna conservation

Davies, Andrew B., Parr, Catherine L. and van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2010). Termites and fire: current understanding and future research directions for improved savanna conservation. Austral Ecology, 35 (4), 482-486. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9993.2010.02124.x

Termites and fire: current understanding and future research directions for improved savanna conservation

2010

Journal Article

Spiders as potential indicators of elephant-induced habitat changes in endemic sand forest, Maputaland, South Africa

Haddad, Charles R., Honiball, Allet S., Dippenaar-Schoeman, Anna S., Slotow, Rob and van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2010). Spiders as potential indicators of elephant-induced habitat changes in endemic sand forest, Maputaland, South Africa. African Journal of Ecology, 48 (2), 446-460. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01133.x

Spiders as potential indicators of elephant-induced habitat changes in endemic sand forest, Maputaland, South Africa

2009

Journal Article

Alien and native birds in South Africa: patterns, processes and conservation

Hugo, Sanet and Van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2009). Alien and native birds in South Africa: patterns, processes and conservation. Biological Invasions, 11 (10), 2291-2302. doi: 10.1007/s10530-008-9416-x

Alien and native birds in South Africa: patterns, processes and conservation

2009

Journal Article

Ensemble models predict Important Bird Areas in southern Africa will become less effective for conserving endemic birds under climate change

Coetzee, Bernard W. T., Robertson, Mark P., Erasmus, Barend F. N., van Rensburg, Berndt J. and Thuiller, Wilfried (2009). Ensemble models predict Important Bird Areas in southern Africa will become less effective for conserving endemic birds under climate change. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 18 (6), 701-710. doi: 10.1111/j.1466-8238.2009.00485.x

Ensemble models predict Important Bird Areas in southern Africa will become less effective for conserving endemic birds under climate change

2009

Journal Article

Biotic homogenization and alien bird species along an urban gradient in South Africa

van Rensburg, Berndt J., Peacock, Derick S. and Robertson, Mark P. (2009). Biotic homogenization and alien bird species along an urban gradient in South Africa. Landscape and Urban Planning, 92 (3-4), 233-241. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2009.05.002

Biotic homogenization and alien bird species along an urban gradient in South Africa

2009

Journal Article

Spatial congruence between ecotones and range-restricted species: implications for conservation biogeography at the sub-continental scale

van Rensburg, Berndt J., Levin, Noam and Kark, Salit (2009). Spatial congruence between ecotones and range-restricted species: implications for conservation biogeography at the sub-continental scale. Diversity and Distributions, 15 (3), 379-389. doi: 10.1111/j.1472-4642.2008.00545.x

Spatial congruence between ecotones and range-restricted species: implications for conservation biogeography at the sub-continental scale

2008

Journal Article

Human activity facilitates altitudinal expansion of exotic plants along a road in montane grassland, South Africa

Kalwij, Jesse M., Robertson, Mark P. and van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2008). Human activity facilitates altitudinal expansion of exotic plants along a road in montane grassland, South Africa. Applied Vegetation Science, 11 (4), 491-498. doi: 10.3170/2008-7-18555

Human activity facilitates altitudinal expansion of exotic plants along a road in montane grassland, South Africa

2008

Journal Article

Factors associated with suni distribution in Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa: implications for management and conservation of a small antelope

Belton, Lydia E., Dalerum, Fredrik and Van Rensburg, Berndt J. (2008). Factors associated with suni distribution in Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa: implications for management and conservation of a small antelope. African Journal of Ecology, 46 (4), 631-636. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2028.2008.00945.x

Factors associated with suni distribution in Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa: implications for management and conservation of a small antelope

2008

Journal Article

Micro-scale heterogeneity of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in the Soutpansberg, South Africa: a comparative survey and inventory in representative habitats

Foord, S. H., Mafadza, M. M., Dippenaar-Schoeman, A. S. and Van Rensburg, B. J. (2008). Micro-scale heterogeneity of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in the Soutpansberg, South Africa: a comparative survey and inventory in representative habitats. African Zoology, 43 (2), 156-174. doi: 10.3377/1562-7020-43.2.156

Micro-scale heterogeneity of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in the Soutpansberg, South Africa: a comparative survey and inventory in representative habitats