Habitat characteristics for New Holland mouse Pseudomys novaehollandiae in Victoria

Pseudomys novaehollandiae is 'Endangered' in Victoria, where it is presently considered to be extant at only three localities Loch Sport, Providence Ponds, and Wilsons Promontory. This study aimed to determine indicators of suitable habitat for the species that could assist in identifying potential habitat and sites for planned re-introductions as part of a recovery program. Vegetation and site data (soils, topography, rainfall, fire age-time since fire) were assessed at localities where P. novaehollandiae was recorded. The species occurred in five structural vegetation groups - open-forest, woodland, heathland, shrubland, grassland, with the most common being open-forest and woodland. Grassland and shmbland were restricted to coastal sand-dunes in south Gippsland. Understorey vegetation at most sites was dominated by sclerophyllous shrubs ranging in cover from 10 - 70%. Classification of quadrats produced eight floristic groups in which the trend was for quadrats to cluster according to geographical location. Ordination confirmed the classification pattern and vector-fitting produced significant correlations between vector points and five variables: species richness, latitude, longitude, fire age and annual rainfall. The study identified a range of vegetation communities where P. novaehollandiae occurs and provided evidence that the species is not restricted to floristically rich and diverse heathlands. The findings can be used to determine further localities with suitable habitat. However, factors other than vegetation are also likely to be important in predicting suitable habitat.

Reintroduction for recovery of New Holland mouse in Victoria, Australia

The New Holland Mouse (Pseudomys novaehollandiae) has a highly fragmented distribution in SE Australia. The abundance of the species is correlated with habitat succession. Optimal habitat has been identified as 2-3 years after fire, with population densities declining, sometimes to extinction, as vegetation ages. The species has become extinct at many locations in Victoria and, in 1999, was known to be extant at only four localities. When a remnant population at one locality (Anglesea) was considered at high risk of extinction, objectives identified to recover the species included determination of suitable habitat, development of ecological burning regimes, captive breeding and reintroductions. A GIS-based predictive model of habitat capability was consequently produced, areas of potentially suitable habitat for reintroductions identified and ecological burning regimes implemented. Experimental releases began in 2001 when predator-proof acclimatisation enclosures were constructed at two sites, selected on the basis of their habitat suitability. Small groups of animals have been released into, and subsequently out of, these enclosures. Movements and activity have been monitored by live-trapping, fluorescent dye and radio-tracking techniques. The results of trials have been assessed. Un-collared animals dispersed from the enclosures into surrounding areas, and gained weight, while initial releases of collared animals were less successful. Techniques and planning to improve future releases have been formulated. The future of the species in Victoria may be reliant upon the success of captive breeding and reintroductions.

Conservation genetics of the New Holland mouse Pseudomys novaehollandiae, Waterhouse, 1843 (Rodentia: Muridae) : an analysis of mitochondrial DNA control region variation

An investigation of the genetic diversity of New Holland mouse populations using DNA. Ten distinct restriction enzyme fragment patterns or haplotypes were detected. From the fragment patterns, estimates of genetic divergence between the haplotypes revealed a degree of genetic structuring within New Holland mouse with four population assemblages apparent.

Morphometric analysis of the placenta in the New World mouse Necromys lasiurus (Rodentia, Cricetidae): a comparison of placental development in cricetids and murids

Background: Stereology is an established method to extrapolate three-dimensional quantities from two-dimensional images. It was applied to placentation in the mouse, but not yet for other rodents. Herein, we provide the first study on quantitative placental development in a sigmodontine rodent species with relatively similar gestational time. Placental structure was also compared to the mouse, in order to evaluate similarities and differences in developmental patterns at the end of gestation. Methods: Fetal and placental tissues of Necromys lasiurus were collected and weighed at 3 different stages of gestation (early, mid and late gestation) for placental stereology. The total and relative volumes of placenta and of its main layers were investigated. Volume fractions of labyrinth components were quantified by the One Stop method in 31 placentae collected from different individuals, using the Mercator® software. Data generated at the end of gestation from N. lasiurus placentae were compared to those of Mus musculus domesticus obtained at the same stage. Results: A significant increase in the total absolute volumes of the placenta and its main layers occurred from early to mid-gestation, followed by a reduction near term, with the labyrinth layer becoming the most prominent area. Moreover, at the end of gestation, the total volume of the mouse placenta was significantly increased compared to that of N. lasiurus although the proportions of the labyrinth layer and junctional zones were similar. Analysis of the volume fractions of the components in the labyrinth indicated a significant increase in fetal vessels and sinusoidal giant cells, a decrease in labyrinthine trophoblast whereas the proportion of maternal blood space remained stable in the course of gestation. On the other hand, in the mouse, volume fractions of fetal vessels and sinusoidal giant cells decreased whereas the volume fraction of labyrinthine trophoblast increased compared to N. lasiurus placenta. Conclusions: Placental development differed between N. lasiurus and M. musculus domesticus. In particular, the low placental efficiency in N. lasiurus seemed to induce morphological optimization of fetomaternal exchanges. In conclusion, despite similar structural aspects of placentation in these species, the quantitative dynamics showed important differences.

New Holland T4050 F : pasión por convencer

Prueba real de 400 h en campo del tractor NH T4050 F

New Holland T8.330, la gestión integral de motor y transmisiones a examen

Los ensayos realizados con el tractor el tractor New Holland T8.330 comprendieron una prueba de alzado con vertedera de siete cuerpos llevada a cabo en un rastrojo de maíz próximo a la localidad de Tabanera la Luenga (Segovia) y una prueba de transporte con un remolque cargado completamente de maíz picado (más de 30.000 kg en total) por un camino aledaño a la localidad de Escarabajosa de Cabezas (Segovia).

Navegando a bordo de un New Holland T6 AutoCommand

El pasado día 4 de abril tuvimos la oportunidad de probar un nuevo T6.160 AutoCommand en tierras de Cantalejo, Segovia. Se han realizado dos tipos de tarea con el tractor: preparación del lecho de siembra con una grada rotativa y transporte de un remolque cargado. La parcela tenía una textura fuertemente arenosa típica de la zona y se encontraba en un estado de tempero óptimo. En las distintas pruebas se ha evaluado el modo automático frente al manual. Veamos sus resultados.

Dinamismo de las rutinas organizativas: action research in New Holland

La investigación que presentamos propone un modelo para entender, primero, las rutinas interorganizativas que existen entre la empresa matriz y las empresas concesionarias. Segundo, investigar cómo mejorarlas. Y tercero, cómo introducir nuevos modelos de relación de forma ágil.

New Holland T8.350 a examen, porte y transporte

En esta ocasión el tractor ensayado en el Campus de New Holland (Peñarrubias del Pirón) pertenece a la nueva serie T8 de la marca, en la que se ha introducido la transmisión continuamente variable Auto Command, dando lugar a los tractores más potentes y de más porte con CVT. El estado del suelo, después de varios días de lluvia y nieve (hasta 50 mm en los 3 días previos al ensayo, 23 de enero), condicionó el ensayo, obligándonos a centrar la jornada en la tarea de transporte, para la que New Holland señala que el T8.350 Auto Command está especialmente equipado y diseñado

Vendimiadora New Holland Braud 8030L, camino de la perfección

Vendimiadora New Holland Braud 8030L, camino de la perfección

Further information respecting the aborigines; containing reports of the Committee on Indian Affairs at Philadelphia ... Together with some particulars relative to the natives of New Zealand, New Holland and Van Dieman's Land.

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