Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2004
Volume 7
Issue 2
Topic:
Biology
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Wereszczyńska A. , Nowakowski W. 2004. WHAT FOOD ALLOWS BANK VOLES TO STAY FIT IN SPRING?, EJPAU 7(2), #01.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume7/issue2/biology/abs-01.html

WHAT FOOD ALLOWS BANK VOLES TO STAY FIT IN SPRING?

Anna M. Wereszczyńska, Wojciech K. Nowakowski

 

ABSTRACT



Rapid growth of rodent densities in forests of the Central Europe is associated with mast seasons of deciduous trees, mainly oak and beech. This increase is explained by more abundant food base, mainly acorns, also in spring and summer.

Key words: bank vole, spring, natural food quality, running wheel activity, detoxification enzymes..