31. Biological Sciences


Title31. Biological Sciences
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Analysis of EEG signals using complex brain networks
Zhu, Guohun. 2014. Analysis of EEG signals using complex brain networks . PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Correlations between physical and chemical defences in plants: tradeoffs, syndromes, or just many different ways to skin a herbivorous cat?
Moles, Angela T., Peco, Begona, Wallis, Ian R., Foley, William J., Poore, Alistair G.B., Seabloom, Eric W., Vesk, Peter A., Bisigato, Alejandro J., Cella-Pizarro, Lucrecia, Clark, Connie J., Cohen, Philippe S., Cornwell, William K., Edwards, Will, Ejrnaes, Rasmus, Gonzales-Ojeda, Therany, Graae, Bente J., Hay, Gregory, Lumbwe, Fainess C., Magana-Rodriguez, Benjamın, ..., Hui, Francis K. C.. 2013. "Correlations between physical and chemical defences in plants: tradeoffs, syndromes, or just many different ways to skin a herbivorous cat?" New Phytologist. 198 (1), pp. 252-263. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.12116

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Use of SSR markers to determine the genetic purity of a popular Australian wheat variety and consequences for stripe rust reactions
Simpfendorfer, S., Martin, A. and Sutherland, M. W.. 2013. "Use of SSR markers to determine the genetic purity of a popular Australian wheat variety and consequences for stripe rust reactions." Seed Science and Technology. 41 (1), pp. 98-106. https://doi.org/10.15258/sst.2013.41.1.09

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Plant-soil feedbacks do not explain invasion success of Acacia species in introduced range populations in Australia
Birnbaum, C. and Leishman, M. R.. 2013. "Plant-soil feedbacks do not explain invasion success of Acacia species in introduced range populations in Australia ." Biological Invasions. 15 (12), pp. 2609-2625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-013-0478-z

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Dichoptic viewing methods for binocular rivalry research: prospects for large-scale clinical and genetic studies
Law, Phillip C. F, Paton, Bryan K., Thomson, Richard H., Liu, Guang B., Miller, Steven M. and Ngo, Trung T.. 2013. "Dichoptic viewing methods for binocular rivalry research: prospects for large-scale clinical and genetic studies." Twin Research and Human Genetics. 16 (6), pp. 1033-1078. https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.76

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Physical properties of cumin and caraway seeds
Zare, D., Bakhshipour, A. and Chen, G.. 2013. "Physical properties of cumin and caraway seeds." International Agrophysics. 27 (4), pp. 491-494. https://doi.org/10.2478/intag-2013-0020

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Endophytic fungi associated with rainforest and non-rainforest flora in South East Queensland
Boddington, Morwenna and Dearnaley, John D. W.. 2008. "Endophytic fungi associated with rainforest and non-rainforest flora in South East Queensland." Schenk, Peer (ed.) 1st International Conference on Biotic Plant Interactions (ICBPI 2008). Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 Mar 2008 Brisbane, Australia.

Poster

Production of biodiesel from Sterculia foetida and its process optimization
Silitonga, A. S., Ong, H. C., Masjuki, H. H., Mahlia, T. M. I., Chong, W. T. and Yusaf, Talal F.. 2013. "Production of biodiesel from Sterculia foetida and its process optimization ." Fuel: the science and technology of fuel and energy. 111, pp. 478-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2013.03.051

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Hyperspectral estimation model of total phosphorus content for citrus leaves
Huang, Shuangping, Hong, Tiansheng, Yue, Xuejun, Wu, Weibin, Cai, Kun and Li, Yunyu. 2013. "Hyperspectral estimation model of total phosphorus content for citrus leaves ." Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery. 44 (4), pp. 202-207+195. https://doi.org/10.6041/j.issn.1000-1298.2013.04.035

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A case study for biogas generation from covered anaerobic ponds treating abattoir wastewater: investigation of pond performance and potential biogas production
McCabe, Bernadette K., Hamawand, Ihsan, Harris, Peter, Baillie, Craig and Yusaf, Talal. 2014. "A case study for biogas generation from covered anaerobic ponds treating abattoir wastewater: investigation of pond performance and potential biogas production." Applied Energy. 114, pp. 798-808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.10.020

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Improvement of mechanical properties of noil hemp fiber reinforced polypropylene composites by resin modification and fiber treatment
Yan, Zili, Zhang, Jianchun, Zhang, Hua and Wang, Hao. 2013. "Improvement of mechanical properties of noil hemp fiber reinforced polypropylene composites by resin modification and fiber treatment." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/941617

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Surface coating of poly-D-L-lactide/nano-hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for dexamethasone-releasing function and wettability enhancement
Chen, Ling, Tang, Chak Yin, Ku, Harry Siu Lung, Chen, Da Zhu and Tsui, Chi Pong. 2013. "Surface coating of poly-D-L-lactide/nano-hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for dexamethasone-releasing function and wettability enhancement." Bose, Susmita, Narayan, Roger and Bandyopadhyay , Amit (ed.) Materials Science and Technology Conference (MS&T 2012): Next Generation Biomaterials and Surface Properties of Biomaterials . Pittsburgh, United States 27 - 31 Oct 2012 Hoboken, NJ. United States. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118751015

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Microwave sintering and characterization of polypropylene/multi-walled carbon nanotube/hydroxyapatite composites
Chen, Ling, Tang, Chak Yin, Ku, Harry Siu-Lung, Tsui, Chi Pong and Chen, Xu. 2014. "Microwave sintering and characterization of polypropylene/multi-walled carbon nanotube/hydroxyapatite composites ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 56, pp. 504-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.08.005

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Alternative methods of microorganism disruption for agricultural applications
Yusaf, Talal and Al-Juboori, Raed A.. 2014. "Alternative methods of microorganism disruption for agricultural applications ." Applied Energy. 114, pp. 909-923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.085

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Government-community-private partnership for maintaining ecological health
Alam, M. Khorshed and Marinova, Dora. 2003. "Government-community-private partnership for maintaining ecological health." 5th International Summer Academy of Technology Studies (IFZ 2003): Corporate Sustainability. Deutschlandsberg, Austria 13 - 19 Jul 2003

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Spread of Fusarium pseudograminearum in wheat seedling tissues from a single inoculation point
Knight, N. L. and Sutherland, M. W.. 2013. "Spread of Fusarium pseudograminearum in wheat seedling tissues from a single inoculation point." Australasian Plant Pathology. 42 (5), pp. 609-615. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-013-0225-z

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Atrial arrhythmia in ageing spontaneously hypertensive rats: unraveling the substrate in hypertension and ageing
Lau, Dennis H., Shipp, Nicholas J., Kelly, Darren J., Thanigaimani, Shivshankar, Neo, Melissa, Kuklik, Pawel, Lim, Han S., Zhang, Yuan, Drury, Karen, Wong, Christopher X., Chia, Nicholas H., Brooks, Anthony G., Dimitri, Hany, Saint, David A., Brown, Lindsay and Sanders, Prashanthan. 2013. "Atrial arrhythmia in ageing spontaneously hypertensive rats: unraveling the substrate in hypertension and ageing." PLoS One. 8 (8), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0072416

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Development of auditory sensitivity in the inferior colliculus of the tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii)
Liu, Guang Bin, Hill, K. G. and Mark, R. F.. 1997. "Development of auditory sensitivity in the inferior colliculus of the tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii)." Syka, Josef (ed.) International Symposium on Acoustical Signal Processing in the Central Auditory System (1997). Prague, Czech Republic 04 - 07 Sep 1996 Berlin, Germany. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8712-9_27

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Biodiversity of fungal endophytes in semi-evergreen vine thickets
Graham, Rachel R. and Dearnaley, John D. W.. 2011. "Biodiversity of fungal endophytes in semi-evergreen vine thickets." Diamandis, Stephanos (ed.) 16th Congress of European Mycologists (CEM 2011). Halkidiki, Greece 19 - 23 Sep 2011 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Poster

Modulation of leukocyte hsp70 expression by gender, menstrual cycle phase and oral contraceptives
Agnew, L. L., Colditz, I. G., Rae, K., Kauter, K. G., McFarlane, J. R. and Watson, K.. 2009. "Modulation of leukocyte hsp70 expression by gender, menstrual cycle phase and oral contraceptives." Sato, Noriyuki (ed.) 4th International Congress on Stress Responses in Biology and Medicine (CSSI 2009): Hallmarks and New Horizons in Biomedical Stress Responses. Sapporo, Japan 06 - 09 Oct 2009 Storrs, CT. United States.

Poster

Adrenaline, insulin and glucagon do not have acute effects on plasma leptin levels in sheep: development and characterisation of an ovine leptin ELISA
Kauter, K., Ball, M., Kearney, P., Tellam, R. and McFarlane, J. R.. 2000. "Adrenaline, insulin and glucagon do not have acute effects on plasma leptin levels in sheep: development and characterisation of an ovine leptin ELISA." Journal of Endocrinology. 166 (1), pp. 127-135.

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Adenine-induced chronic kidney and cardiovascular damage in rats
Diwan, Vishal, Mistry, Anand, Gobe, Glenda and Brown, Lindsay. 2013. "Adenine-induced chronic kidney and cardiovascular damage in rats." Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods. 68 (2), pp. 197-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vascn.2013.05.006

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Modelling and influencing hygiene conditions in Australian livestock buildings
Banhazi, T.. 2013. "Modelling and influencing hygiene conditions in Australian livestock buildings." Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas (ed.) Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals. Wageningen, Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. pp. 377-390

Edited book (chapter)

Practical evaluation of cleaning methods that could be implemented in livestock buildings
Banhazi, T. and Santhanam, B.. 2013. "Practical evaluation of cleaning methods that could be implemented in livestock buildings." Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas (ed.) Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals. Wageningen, Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. pp. 355-376

Edited book (chapter)

Environmental and management effects associated with improved production efficiency in a respiratory disease free pig herd in Australia
Banhazi, T.. 2013. "Environmental and management effects associated with improved production efficiency in a respiratory disease free pig herd in Australia." Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas (ed.) Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals. Wageningen, Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. pp. 297-314

Edited book (chapter)

Factors influencing water temperature on farms and the effect of warm drinking water on pig growth
Banhazi, T. and Rutley, D.. 2013. "Factors influencing water temperature on farms and the effect of warm drinking water on pig growth." Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas (ed.) Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals . Wageningen, Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. pp. 147-159

Edited book (chapter)

QTLs for water absorption and flour yield identified in the doubled haploid wheat population Lang/QT8766
Fox, G. P., Martin, A., Kelly, A. M., Sutherland, M. W., Martin, D., Banks, P. M. and Sheppard, J.. 2013. "QTLs for water absorption and flour yield identified in the doubled haploid wheat population Lang/QT8766." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 192 (3), pp. 453-462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-013-0885-3

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Introgression of hexaploid sources of crown rot resistance into durum wheat
Martin, A., Simpfendorfer, S., Hare, R. A. and Sutherland, M. W.. 2013. "Introgression of hexaploid sources of crown rot resistance into durum wheat." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 192 (3), pp. 463-470. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-013-0890-6

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Outcrossing rates and reproductive success in xanthorrhoea johnsonii (xanthorrhoeaceae), in south east Queensland, Australia
Zalucki, Jacinta M., King, Rachel and Hughes, Jane M.. 2013. "Outcrossing rates and reproductive success in xanthorrhoea johnsonii (xanthorrhoeaceae), in south east Queensland, Australia." Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 110 (2), pp. 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/bij.12135

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Chronic l-arginine treatment improves metabolic, cardiovascular and liver complications in diet-induced obesity in rats
Alam, Md. Ashraful, Kauter, Kathleen, Withers, Kerry, Sernia, Conrad and Brown, Lindsay. 2013. "Chronic l-arginine treatment improves metabolic, cardiovascular and liver complications in diet-induced obesity in rats." Food and Function. 4 (1), pp. 83-91. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2fo30096f

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Physiological, biochemical and growth responses of Italian ryegrass to butachlor exposure
Wang, Shaorui, Li, Huashou and Lin, Chuxia. 2013. "Physiological, biochemical and growth responses of Italian ryegrass to butachlor exposure." Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 106 (1-2), pp. 21-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2013.03.007

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Responses to oleic, linoleic and alpha linolenic acids in high-carbohydrate, high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome in rats
Poudyal, Hemant, Kumar, Senthil A., Iyer, Aarjit, Waanders, Jennifer, Ward, Leigh C. and Brown, Lindsay. 2013. "Responses to oleic, linoleic and alpha linolenic acids in high-carbohydrate, high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome in rats." Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 24 (7), pp. 1381-1392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2012.11.006

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Seasonal variations in the subsurface ultraviolet-B on an inshore Pacific coral reef ecosystem
Downs, Nathan J., Schouten, Peter W. and Parisi, Alfio V.. 2013. "Seasonal variations in the subsurface ultraviolet-B on an inshore Pacific coral reef ecosystem." Photochemistry and Photobiology. 89 (5), pp. 1234-1243. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.12101

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Impact of artificial monolayers on water quality, potable water treatment, human health and lake ecology
Pittaway, Pam. 2011. Impact of artificial monolayers on water quality, potable water treatment, human health and lake ecology . Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Adhesive wear characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites
Yousif, Belal F.. 2012. "Adhesive wear characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites." Davim, J. Paulo (ed.) Wear of advanced materials. London, United Kingdom. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 61-97

Edited book (chapter)

Orchid mycorrhizas: molecular ecology, physiology, evolution and conservation aspects
Dearnaley, J. D. W., Martos, F. and Selosse, M. -A.. 2012. "Orchid mycorrhizas: molecular ecology, physiology, evolution and conservation aspects." Hock, Bertold (ed.) Fungal associations. Germany. Springer. pp. 207-230

Edited book (chapter)

Multiple regression analysis of citrus leaf nitrogen content using hyperspectral technology
Huang, Shuangping, Hong, Tiansheng, Yue, Xuejun, Wu, Weibin, Cai, Kun and Xu, Xing. 2013. "Multiple regression analysis of citrus leaf nitrogen content using hyperspectral technology ." Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering . 29 (5), pp. 132-138. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1002-6819.2013.05.018

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Measuring ultraviolet radiation exposure of individual grape bunches
Kennedy, Ursula J., Rhymer, Dylan J., Parisi, Alfio V. and Learmonth, Robert P.. 2012. "Measuring ultraviolet radiation exposure of individual grape bunches." Darriet, P., Geny, L., Lonvaud, A., Lucas, P., de Revel, G. and Teissedre, P-L. (ed.) 9th International Symposium of Oenology (OENO 2011). Bordeaux, France 15 - 17 Jun 2011 Paris, France.

Poster

Underwater deployment of the polyphenylene oxide dosimeter combined with a neutral density filter to measure long-term solar UVB exposures
Schouten, P. W. and Parisi, A. V.. 2012. "Underwater deployment of the polyphenylene oxide dosimeter combined with a neutral density filter to measure long-term solar UVB exposures." Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B: Biology. 112, pp. 31-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2012.04.004

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A playground for science: Great Barrier Reef
Pocock, Celmara. 2010. "A playground for science: Great Barrier Reef." Queensland Historical Atlas. Oct 2010.

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