31. Biological Sciences


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Invasive legumes encounter similar soil fungal communities in their non-native and native ranges in Australia
Birnbaum, Christina, Bissett, Andrew, Thrall, Peter H. and Leishman, Michelle R.. 2014. "Invasive legumes encounter similar soil fungal communities in their non-native and native ranges in Australia ." Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 76, pp. 210-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2014.05.017

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Mhp107 is a member of the multifunctional adhesin family of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Seymour, Lisa M., Falconer, Linda, Deutscher, Ania T., Minion, F. Chris, Padula, Matthew P., Dixon, Nicholas E., Djordjevic, Steven P. and Walker, Mark J.. 2011. "Mhp107 is a member of the multifunctional adhesin family of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae." Journal of Biological Chemistry. 286 (12), pp. 10097-10104. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M110.208140

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Feeding behaviour of broiler chickens: a review on the biomechanical characteristics
Neves, D. P., Banhazi, T. M. and Naas, I. A.. 2014. "Feeding behaviour of broiler chickens: a review on the biomechanical characteristics ." Revista Brasileira de Ciencia Avicola. 16 (2), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-635x16021-16

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An experimental investigation of the effective parameters on wet washing of biodiesel purification
Abbaszadeh, A., Ghobadian, B., Najafi, G. and Yusaf, T.. 2014. "An experimental investigation of the effective parameters on wet washing of biodiesel purification." International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 9 (1), pp. 1525-1537. https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.9.2013.4.0126

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Ethanolic and aqueous extracts derived from Australian fungi inhibit cancer cell growth in vitro
Beattie, Karren D., Ulrich, Rahel, Grice, I. Darren, Uddin, Shaikh, Blake, Tony B., Wood, Kyle A., Steele, Jules, Iu, Fontaine, May, Tom W. and Tiralongo, Evelin. 2011. "Ethanolic and aqueous extracts derived from Australian fungi inhibit cancer cell growth in vitro." Mycologia. 103 (3), pp. 458-465. https://doi.org/10.3852/10-121

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Economic contribution of Chinese caterpillar fungus to the livelihoods of mountain communities in Nepal
Shrestha, Uttam Babu and Bawa, Kamaljit S.. 2014. "Economic contribution of Chinese caterpillar fungus to the livelihoods of mountain communities in Nepal." Biological Conservation. 177, pp. 194-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2014.06.019

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Characterization of cleavage events in the multifunctional cilium adhesin Mhp684 (P146) reveals a mechanism by which mycoplasma hyopneumoniae regulates surface topography
Bogema, Daniel R., Deutscher, Ania T., Woolley, Lauren K., Seymour, Lisa M., Raymond, Benjamin B. A., Tacchi, Jessica L., Padula, Matthew P., Dixon, Nicholas E., Minion, F. Chris, Jenkins, Cheryl, Walker, Mark J. and Djordjevic, Steven P.. 2012. "Characterization of cleavage events in the multifunctional cilium adhesin Mhp684 (P146) reveals a mechanism by which mycoplasma hyopneumoniae regulates surface topography." mBio. 3 (2), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00282-11

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Repeat regions R1 and R2 in the P97 paralogue Mhp271 of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae bind heparin, fibronectin and porcine cilia
Deutscher, Ania T., Jenkins, Cheryl, Minion, F. Chris, Seymour, Lisa M., Padula, Matthew P., Dixon, Nicholas E., Walker, Mark J. and Djordjevic, Steven P.. 2010. "Repeat regions R1 and R2 in the P97 paralogue Mhp271 of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae bind heparin, fibronectin and porcine cilia." Molecular Microbiology. 78 (2), pp. 444-458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2958.2010.07345.x

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A processed multidomain hyopneumoniae adhesin binds fibronectin, plasminogen and swine respiratory cilia
Seymour, Lisa M., Deutscher, Ania T., Jenkins, Cheryl, Kuit, Tracey A., Falconer, Linda, Minion, F. Chris, Crossett, Ben, Padula, Matthew, Dixon, Nicholas E., Djordjevic, Steven P. and Walker, Mark J.. 2010. "A processed multidomain hyopneumoniae adhesin binds fibronectin, plasminogen and swine respiratory cilia." Journal of Biological Chemistry. 285 (44), pp. 33971-33978. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M110.104463

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An intergenic region between the tagSNP rs3793917 and rs11200638 in the HTRA1 gene indicates association with age-related macular degeneration
Richardson, Andrea J., Islam, F. M. Amirul, Aung, Khin Zaw, Guymer, Robyn H. and Baird, Paul N.. 2010. "An intergenic region between the tagSNP rs3793917 and rs11200638 in the HTRA1 gene indicates association with age-related macular degeneration." Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 51 (10), pp. 4932-4936. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.09-5114

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Fiber trapping comparison of embeddable and locatable spinning with sirofil and siro core-spinning with flute pipe air suction
Xia, Zhigang, Wang, Xin, Ye, Wenxiang, Eltahir, Hafiz A. and Xu, Weilin. 2012. "Fiber trapping comparison of embeddable and locatable spinning with sirofil and siro core-spinning with flute pipe air suction ." Textile Research Journal. 82 (12), pp. 1255-1262. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517512439918

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Characterization of superfine down powder
Xu, Weilin, Wang, Xin, Cui, Weigang, Peng, Xuqiang, Li, Wenbin and Liu, Xin. 2009. "Characterization of superfine down powder ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 111 (5), pp. 2204-2209. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.29205

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Intraspecific variation in growth and yield response to elevated CO2 in wheat depends on the differences of leaf mass per unit area
Thilakarathne, Chamindathee L., Tausz-Posch, Sabine, Cane, Karen, Norton, Robert M., Tausz, Michael and Seneweera, Saman. 2013. "Intraspecific variation in growth and yield response to elevated CO2 in wheat depends on the differences of leaf mass per unit area ." Functional Plant Biology: an international journal of plant function. 40 (2), pp. 185-194. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP12057

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Field inoculation with arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi overcomes phosphorus and zinc deficiencies of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) in a vertisol subject to long-fallow disorder
Thompson, J. P., Clewett, T. G. and Fiske, M. L.. 2013. "Field inoculation with arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi overcomes phosphorus and zinc deficiencies of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) in a vertisol subject to long-fallow disorder." Plant and Soil: international journal on plant-soil relationships. 371 (1-2), pp. 117-137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-013-1679-z

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Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis for hydrothermal transformation of microcrystalline cellulose on montmorillonite
Wu, Lin Mei, Tong, Dong Shen, Zhao, Li Zhi, Yu, Wei Hua, Zhou, Chun Hui and Wang, Hao. 2014. "Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis for hydrothermal transformation of microcrystalline cellulose on montmorillonite." Applied Clay Science. 95, pp. 74-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2014.03.014

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Field studies on the value of organomineral fertilisers as amendments for perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L)
Antille, D. L., Sakrabani, R. and Godwin, R. J.. 2013. "Field studies on the value of organomineral fertilisers as amendments for perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L) ." 2013 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2013). Kansas City, United States 21 - 24 Jul 2013 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.20131620220

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QTL mapping of multiple foliar disease and root-lesion nematode resistances in wheat
Zwart, R. S., Thompson, J. P., Milgate, A. W., Bansal, U. K., Williamson, P. M., Raman, H. and Bariana, H. S.. 2010. "QTL mapping of multiple foliar disease and root-lesion nematode resistances in wheat." Molecular Breeding: new strategies in plant improvement. 26 (1), pp. 107-124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-009-9381-9

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Effects of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers, urea, and biosolids granules on crop and soil established with ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)
Antille, Diogenes L., Sakrabani, Ruben and Godwin, Richard J.. 2014. "Effects of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers, urea, and biosolids granules on crop and soil established with ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) ." Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 45 (12), pp. 1605-1621. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2013.875205

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Trichothecene profiling and population genetic analysis of Gibberella zeae from barley in North Dakota and Minnesota
Burlakoti, Rishi R., Neate, Stephen M., Adhikari, Tika B., Gyawali, Sanjaya, Salas, Bacilio, Steffenson, Brian J. and Schwarz, Paul B.. 2011. "Trichothecene profiling and population genetic analysis of Gibberella zeae from barley in North Dakota and Minnesota ." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 101 (6), pp. 687-695. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-10-0101

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Effect of fertilization on forage yield and quality, nutrients uptake and soil properties in the more intensive cropping system
Li, Wen Xi, Lu, Jian Wei, Seneweera, Saman P., Chen, Fang, Lu, Jun Ming and Li, Xiao Kun. 2010. "Effect of fertilization on forage yield and quality, nutrients uptake and soil properties in the more intensive cropping system ." Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 8 (2), pp. 427-434.

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Release of antimicrobial peptides through bromelain hydrolysis of leatherjacket (Meuchenia sp.) insoluble proteins
Salampessy, Junus, Phillips, Michael, Seneweera, Saman and Kailasapathy, Kasipathy. 2010. "Release of antimicrobial peptides through bromelain hydrolysis of leatherjacket (Meuchenia sp.) insoluble proteins ." Food Chemistry. 120 (2), pp. 556-560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.10.054

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Microencapsulated enzymes from Aspergillus oryzae accelerate cheddar cheese ripening and enrich biologically active peptide profile
Seneweera, Saman and Kailasapathy, Kasipathy. 2010. "Microencapsulated enzymes from Aspergillus oryzae accelerate cheddar cheese ripening and enrich biologically active peptide profile ." Australian Journal of Dairy Technology. 65 (3), pp. 174-177.

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Reduced nitrogen allocation to expanding leaf blades suppresses ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase synthesis and leads to photosynthetic acclimation to elevated CO2 in rice
Seneweera, S.. 2011. "Reduced nitrogen allocation to expanding leaf blades suppresses ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase synthesis and leads to photosynthetic acclimation to elevated CO2 in rice ." Photosynthetica. 49 (1), pp. 145-148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11099-011-0006-2

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Effects of elevated CO2 on plant growth and nutrient partitioning of rice (Oryza sativa L.) at rapid tillering and physiological maturity
Seneweera, Saman. 2011. "Effects of elevated CO2 on plant growth and nutrient partitioning of rice (Oryza sativa L.) at rapid tillering and physiological maturity ." Journal of Plant Interactions. 6 (1), pp. 35-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2010.513483

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New insight into photosynthetic acclimation to elevated CO2: the role of leaf nitrogen and ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase content in rice leaves
Seneweera, Saman, Makino, Amane, Hirotsu, Naoki, Norton, Robert and Suzuki, Yuji. 2011. "New insight into photosynthetic acclimation to elevated CO2: the role of leaf nitrogen and ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase content in rice leaves ." Environmental and Experimental Botany. 71 (2), pp. 128-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2010.11.002

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Impact of microencapsulated peptidase (Aspergillus oryzae) on cheddar cheese proteolysis and its biologically active peptide profile
Seneweera, Saman and Kailasapathy, Kaila. 2011. "Impact of microencapsulated peptidase (Aspergillus oryzae) on cheddar cheese proteolysis and its biologically active peptide profile ." Protein and Peptide Letters: international journal for rapid publication of short papers in protein and peptide science. 18 (7), pp. 741-746. https://doi.org/10.2174/092986611795446076

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Improving yield potential in crops under elevated CO2: integrating the photosynthetic and nitrogen utilization efficiencies
Kant, Surya, Seneweera, Saman, Rodin, Joakim, Materne, Michael, Burch, David, Rothstein, Steven J. and Spangenberg, German. 2012. "Improving yield potential in crops under elevated CO2: integrating the photosynthetic and nitrogen utilization efficiencies ." Frontiers in Plant Science. 3, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2012.00162

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Understanding crop physiology to select breeding targets and improve crop management under increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations
Tausz, Michael, Tausz-Posch, Sabine, Norton, Robert M., Fitzgerald, Glenn J., Nicolas, Marc E. and Seneweera, Saman. 2013. "Understanding crop physiology to select breeding targets and improve crop management under increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations ." Environmental and Experimental Botany. 88, pp. 71-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.12.005

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The effect of elevated CO2 on photochemistry and antioxidative defence capacity in wheat depends on environmental growing conditions: a FACE study
Tausz-Posch, Sabine, Borowiak, Klaudia, Dempsey, Raymond W., Norton, Robert M., Seneweera, Saman, Fitzgerald, Glenn J. and Tausz, Michael. 2013. "The effect of elevated CO2 on photochemistry and antioxidative defence capacity in wheat depends on environmental growing conditions: a FACE study." Environmental and Experimental Botany. 88, pp. 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.12.002

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Will intra-specific differences in transpiration efficiency in wheat be maintained in a high CO2 world? A FACE study
Tausz-Posch, Sabine, Norton, Robert M., Seneweera, Saman, Fitzgerald, Glenn J. and Tausz, Michael. 2013. "Will intra-specific differences in transpiration efficiency in wheat be maintained in a high CO2 world? A FACE study." Physiologia Plantarum. 148 (2), pp. 232-245. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.2012.01701.x

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Inheritance of resistance to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei and P. neglectus) in five doubled-haploid populations of wheat
Thompson, John P., Zwart, Rebecca S. and Butler, David. 2012. "Inheritance of resistance to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei and P. neglectus) in five doubled-haploid populations of wheat." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 188 (2), pp. 209-219. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-012-0689-x

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Intra-specific variation of wheat grain quality in response to elevated [CO2] at two sowing times under rain-fed and irrigation treatments
Fernando, Nimesha, Panozzo, Joe, Tausz, Michael, Norton, Robert M., Fitzgerald, Glenn J., Myers, Samuel, Nicolas, Marc E. and Seneweera, Saman. 2014. "Intra-specific variation of wheat grain quality in response to elevated [CO2] at two sowing times under rain-fed and irrigation treatments." Journal of Cereal Science. 59 (2), pp. 137-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2013.12.002

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Elevated CO2 alters grain quality of two bread wheat cultivars grown under different environmental conditions
Fernando, Nimesha, Panozzo, Joe, Tausz, Michael, Norton, Robert M., Neumann, Nathan, Fitzgerald, Glenn J. and Seneweera, Saman. 2014. "Elevated CO2 alters grain quality of two bread wheat cultivars grown under different environmental conditions." Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 185, pp. 24-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2013.11.023

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Chlorella protothecoides microalgae as an alternative fuel for tractor diesel engines
Al-lwayzy, Saddam H. and Yusaf, Talal. 2013. "Chlorella protothecoides microalgae as an alternative fuel for tractor diesel engines." Energies. 6 (2), pp. 766-783. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6020766

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Analysis of heat-treated bovine cortical bone by thermal gravimetric and nanoindentation
Lau, Mei-ling, Lau, Kin-tak, Ku, Harry, Cardona, Francisco and Lee, Joong-Hee. 2013. "Analysis of heat-treated bovine cortical bone by thermal gravimetric and nanoindentation ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 55, pp. 447-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.06.027

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Infection of wheat tissues by Fusarium pseudograminearum
Knight, N. L., Lehmensiek, A., Herde, D. J. and Sutherland, M. W.. 2009. "Infection of wheat tissues by Fusarium pseudograminearum." Guest, David (ed.) 17th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2009): Plant Health Management: An Integrated Approach. Newcastle, Australia 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2009 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Crown rot of winter cereals: integrating molecular studies and germplasm improvement
Sutherland, Mark W., Bovill, W. D., Eberhard, F. S., Lehmensiek, A., Herde, D. and Simpfendorfer, S.. 2009. "Crown rot of winter cereals: integrating molecular studies and germplasm improvement." Guest, David (ed.) 17th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2009): Plant Health Management: An Integrated Approach. Newcastle, Australia 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2009 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Symptom development and pathogen spread in wheat genotypes with varying levels of crown rot resistance
Malligan, C. D., Sutherland, M. W. and Wildermuth, G. B.. 2009. "Symptom development and pathogen spread in wheat genotypes with varying levels of crown rot resistance." Guest, David (ed.) 17th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2009): Plant Health Management: An Integrated Approach. Newcastle, Australia 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2009 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Fusarium thapsinum is the dominant species associated with sorghum stalk rot in Queensland and northern New South Wales
Kelly, L., Tan, Y. P., Ryley, M. and Aitken, E.. 2011. "Fusarium thapsinum is the dominant species associated with sorghum stalk rot in Queensland and northern New South Wales." Tran-Nguyen, Lucy (ed.) 4th Asian Conference on Plant Pathology and the 18th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (ACPP/APPS 2011): New Frontiers in Plant Pathology for Asia and Oceania. Darwin, Australia 26 - 29 Apr 2011 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Management of the major foliar diseases of mungbeans and peanuts in Australia
Ryley, M. J. and Tatnell, J. R.. 2011. "Management of the major foliar diseases of mungbeans and peanuts in Australia." Tran-Nguyen, Lucy (ed.) 4th Asian Conference on Plant Pathology and the 18th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (ACPP/APPS 2011): New Frontiers in Plant Pathology for Asia and Oceania. Darwin, Australia 26 - 29 Apr 2011 Toowoomba, Australia.

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