31. Biological Sciences


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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1112–1181
Crous, P. W., Cowan, D. A., Maggs-Kolling, G., Yilmaz, N., Larsson, E., Angelini, C., Brandrud, T. E., Dearnaley, J. D. W., Dima, B., Dovana, F., Fechner, N., Garcia, D., Gene, J., Halling, R. E., Houbraken, J., Leonard, P., Luangsa-ard, J. J., Noisripoom, W., Rea-Ireland, A. E., ..., Groenewald, J. Z.. 2020. "Fungal Planet description sheets: 1112–1181." Persoonia. 45, pp. 251-409. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2020.45.10

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Mechanisms of resistance in Brassica carinata, B. napus and B. juncea to Pseudocercosporella capsellae
Gunasinghe, N., You, M. P., Clode, P. L. and Barbetti, M. J.. 2016. "Mechanisms of resistance in Brassica carinata, B. napus and B. juncea to Pseudocercosporella capsellae." Plant Pathology. 65 (6), pp. 888-900. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12484

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White Leaf Spot Caused by Neopseudocercosporella capsellae: A Re-emerging Disease of Brassicaceae
Gunasinghe, Niroshini, Barbetti, Martin J., You, Ming Pei, Burrell, Daniel and Neate, Stephen. 2020. "White Leaf Spot Caused by Neopseudocercosporella capsellae: A Re-emerging Disease of Brassicaceae." Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 10, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2020.588090

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The effects of exclusion fencing on the yellow-footed rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus celeris)
Smith, Deane A.. 2020. The effects of exclusion fencing on the yellow-footed rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus celeris). PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/8GCG-FD24

PhD Thesis

Phytophthora and vascular plant species distributions along a steep elevation gradient
Khaliq, Ihsanul, Burgess, Treena I., Hardy, Giles E. St. J., White, Diane and McDougall, Keith L.. 2021. "Phytophthora and vascular plant species distributions along a steep elevation gradient." Biological Invasions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02450-y

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Whole-Genome Data from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens Strains Associated with Tan Spot of Mungbean and Soybean Reveal Diverse Plasmid Profiles
Vaghefi, Niloofar, Adorada, Dante L., Huth, Lauren, Kelly, Lisa A., Poudel, Barsha, Young, Anthony and Sparks, Adam H.. 2021. "Whole-Genome Data from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens Strains Associated with Tan Spot of Mungbean and Soybean Reveal Diverse Plasmid Profiles." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 34 (10), pp. 1216-1222. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-05-21-0116-A

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Principles of primate feeding and nutrition. Part 1 Evaluation of diets offered in an Australian zoo
Banhazi, T., Crook, G. and Taplin, D.. 2009. "Principles of primate feeding and nutrition. Part 1 Evaluation of diets offered in an Australian zoo." Walker, Natalie (ed.) 2009 AVA Annual Conference, Conservation Biology Stream: One Medicine, One Health. Darwin, Australia 17 - 22 May 2009 Sydney, Australia.

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Exploring potential impact(s) of cerium in mining wastewater on the performance of partial-nitrification process and nitrogen conversion microflora
Su, Hao, Zhang, Dachao, Antwi, Philip, Xiao, Longwen, Deng, Xiaoyu, Liu, Zuwen, Long, Bei, Shi, Miao, Manefield, Michael J. and Ngo, Huu Hao. 2021. "Exploring potential impact(s) of cerium in mining wastewater on the performance of partial-nitrification process and nitrogen conversion microflora." Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111796

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Microbial community structure and function differs between dried peat and intact bog peat across a vertical soil gradient
Birnbaum, Christina, Wood, Jennifer, Lilleskov, Erik, Lamit, Louis James, Shannon, James, Brewer, Matthew and Grover, Samantha. 2021. "Microbial community structure and function differs between dried peat and intact bog peat across a vertical soil gradient." 2021 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2021). Australia.

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Distribution and habitat attributes associated with the Himalayan red panda in the westernmost distribution range
Shrestha, Saroj, Thapa, Arjun, Bista, Damber, Robinson, Natasha, Sherpa, Ang Phuri, Acharya, Krishna Prasad, Jnawali, Shant Raj, Lama, Sonam Tashi and Lama, Sony. 2021. "Distribution and habitat attributes associated with the Himalayan red panda in the westernmost distribution range." Ecology and Evolution. 11 (9), pp. 4023-4034. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7297

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Functional-structural plant models mission in advancing crop science: opportunities and prospects
Soualiou, Soualihou, Wang, Zhiwei, Sun, Weiwei, de Reffye, Philippe, Collins, Brian, Louarn, Gaëtan and Song, Youhong. 2021. "Functional-structural plant models mission in advancing crop science: opportunities and prospects." Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.747142

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Comparative transcriptome analysis of wheat lines in the field reveals multiple essential biochemical pathways suppressed by obligate pathogens
Poretti, Manuel, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Graf, Johannes, Jung, Esther, Bourras, Salim, Krattinger, Simon G. and Wicker, Thomas. 2021. "Comparative transcriptome analysis of wheat lines in the field reveals multiple essential biochemical pathways suppressed by obligate pathogens." Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.720462

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Evaluating a trait-based approach to compare natural enemy and pest communities in agroforestry vs. arable systems
Staton, Tom, Walters, Richard J., Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom D. and Girling, Robbie D.. 2021. "Evaluating a trait-based approach to compare natural enemy and pest communities in agroforestry vs. arable systems." Ecological Applications. 31 (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2294

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Field-scale effects of air pollution on invertebrate community composition in wheat
Ryalls, JMW, Staton, T., Bromfield, LM, Mullinger, N, Langford, B and Girling, RD. 2021. "Field-scale effects of air pollution on invertebrate community composition in wheat." 36th Annual Meeing of the International Socity of Chemical Ecology. South Africa 05 - 10 Sep 2021 South Africa.

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Diesel exhaust and ozone pollution reduce insect-mediated pollination services
Ryalls, James M W, Langford, Ben, Mullinger, Neil, Bromfield, Lisa M, Nemitz, Eiko, Pfrang, Christian and Girling, Robbie D. 2021. "Diesel exhaust and ozone pollution reduce insect-mediated pollination services." 36th Annual Meeing of the International Socity of Chemical Ecology. South Africa 05 - 10 Sep 2021 South Africa.

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Diets and Cellular-Derived Microparticles: Weighing a Plausible Link With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd, Ghazali, Mazira Mohamad, Hashim, Sabarisah, Idris, Nur Suhaila, Yuen, Lee Si, Hui, Wong Jia, Norman, Haziq Hazman, Gau, Chuang Huei, Jayabalan, Nanthini, Na, Yuri, Feng, Linqing, Ong, Lin Kooi, Hamid, Hafizah Abdul, Ahamed, Haja Nazeer and Mustapha, Muzaimi. 2021. "Diets and Cellular-Derived Microparticles: Weighing a Plausible Link With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease." Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 8, pp. 1-32. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2021.632131

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First report of powdery mildew of rainforest spinach (Elatostema reticulatum), native to Australia, caused by Podosphaera xanthii
Kiss Levente and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2021. "First report of powdery mildew of rainforest spinach (Elatostema reticulatum), native to Australia, caused by Podosphaera xanthii ." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-021-00424-0

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First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola
Young, Anthony and Kiss Levente. 2021. "First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-021-00421-3

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Plant and microbial impacts of an invasive species vary across an environmental gradient
Farrer, Emily C., Birnbaum, Christina, Waryszak, Pawel, Halbrook, Susannah R., Brady, Monica V., Bumby, Caitlin R., Candaele, Helena, Kulick, Nelle K., Lee, Sean F. H., Schroeder, Carolyn S., Smith, McKenzie K. H. and Wilber, William. 2021. "Plant and microbial impacts of an invasive species vary across an environmental gradient ." Journal of Ecology. 109 (5), pp. 2163-2176. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13629

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Host-induced adaptation of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
Nguyen, Marian Hanna R.. 2021. Host-induced adaptation of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7q8y

PhD Thesis

Investigation of Queensland dry rainforest endophyte and their production of antimicrobial agents
Sharma, Ashwini. 2021. Investigation of Queensland dry rainforest endophyte and their production of antimicrobial agents. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7q66

PhD Thesis

Systematics and enzymatic activity of Foliar ascomycetes (Fungi) on Lepidozamia peroffskyana and Macrozamia lucida in Eastern Australia
Bartrop, Lachlan D.. 2021. Systematics and enzymatic activity of Foliar ascomycetes (Fungi) on Lepidozamia peroffskyana and Macrozamia lucida in Eastern Australia. Masters Thesis Master of Science (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q73yw

Masters Thesis

Characterization of virulence in Pyrenophora teres f. maculata
Sharma, Rudrakshi. 2021. Characterization of virulence in Pyrenophora teres f. maculata. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q71vz

PhD by Publication

Genome mining and comparative genomics of Elsinoe species, causing scab diseases on citrus and jojoba in Australia, for the prediction of virulence genes
Jeffress, Sarah. 2021. Genome mining and comparative genomics of Elsinoe species, causing scab diseases on citrus and jojoba in Australia, for the prediction of virulence genes. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7161

PhD Thesis

Characterization of Pyrenophora teres isolates and mapping of virulence genes
Dahanayaka, Buddhika Amarasinghe. 2021. Characterization of Pyrenophora teres isolates and mapping of virulence genes. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q6xw3

PhD Thesis

Targeted plant defense: silicon conserves hormonal defense signaling impacting chewing but not fluid‐feeding herbivores
Johnson, Scott N., Hartley, Susan E., Ryalls, James M. W., Frew, Adam and Hall, Casey R.. 2021. "Targeted plant defense: silicon conserves hormonal defense signaling impacting chewing but not fluid‐feeding herbivores." Ecology. 102 (3), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3250

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Monitoring wheat leaf rust and stripe rust in winter wheat using high-resolution UAV-based red-green-blue imagery
Heidarian Dehkordi, Ramin, El Jarroudi, Moussa, Kouadio, Louis, Meersmans, Jeroen and Beyer, Marco. 2020. "Monitoring wheat leaf rust and stripe rust in winter wheat using high-resolution UAV-based red-green-blue imagery." Remote Sensing. 12 (22). https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12223696

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Engaging biochemistry students through technology, case studies, and individualised assignments
Myer, Sarah. 2020. "Engaging biochemistry students through technology, case studies, and individualised assignments." Australian Biochemist. 51 (2), pp. 18-19.

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Regulation of the chemokine receptors CXCR7 and CXCR4 in 3-D culture models of prostate cancer
Kiss, Debra L., Windus, Louisa C. E. and Avery, Vickey M.. 2012. "Regulation of the chemokine receptors CXCR7 and CXCR4 in 3-D culture models of prostate cancer." 2012 AACR Special Conference on Advances in Prostate Cancer Research. Orlando, United States of America 06 - 09 Feb 2012 United States. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445

Poster

Site-specific photosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Dehigaspitiya, Prabuddha Bandhura Dissanayake. 2019. Site-specific photosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/f99n-8d86

PhD Thesis

The role of inositol in yeast adaptation
Ishmayana, Safri. 2019. The role of inositol in yeast adaptation. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/d1qg-sd55

PhD Thesis

Range of winter cereal reactions to root and crown rot pathogens
Saad, Ahmed. 2019. Range of winter cereal reactions to root and crown rot pathogens. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/18vz-vv28

PhD Thesis

Use of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to assess tolerance of wheat cultivars to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei)
Robinson, Neil A.. 2019. Use of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to assess tolerance of wheat cultivars to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei). Masters Thesis Master of Science (Advanced Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/nhx1-ek18

Masters Thesis

Increasing species richness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits some plants, but not others
Frew, Adam. 2019. "Increasing species richness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits some plants, but not others." 2019 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2019). Launceston, Australia 24 - 29 Nov 2019

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A dynamic portal for a community-driven, continuously updated classification of Fungi and fungus-like organisms: outlineoffungi.org
Wijayawardene, N. N, Hyde, K. D, Dai, D. Q, Tang, L. Z, Aptroot, A, Castaneda-Ruiz, R. F, Druzhinina, I. S, Cai, F, Ekanayaka, A. H, Erdogdu, M, Fiuza, P. O, Gentekaki, E, Goto, B. T, Haelewaters, D, Hongsanan, S, Jeewon, R, Kirk, P. M, Jayalal, R. G. U, Karunarathna, S. C, ..., Thines, M. 2020. "A dynamic portal for a community-driven, continuously updated classification of Fungi and fungus-like organisms: outlineoffungi.org." Mycosphere Online: Journal of Fungal Biology. 11 (1), pp. 1514-1526. https://doi.org/10.5943/mycosphere/11/1/11

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How fungi's knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires
Frew, Adam, Le Brocque, Andy, Nimmo, Dale, Egidi, Eleonora, Price, Jodi and Greenwood, Leanne. 2020. "How fungi's knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires." Conversation.

Blog

Draft genome resource for Macrophomina phaseolina associated with charcoal rot in sorghum
Purushotham, Neeraj, Jones, Ashley, Poudel, Barsha, Nasim, Jamila, Adorada, Dante, Sparks, Adam, Schwessinger, Benjamin and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2020. "Draft genome resource for Macrophomina phaseolina associated with charcoal rot in sorghum." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33 (5), pp. 724-726. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-12-19-0356-A

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1042-1111
Crous, P. W., Wingfield, M. J., Chooi, Y.-H., Gilchrist, C. L. M., Lacey, E., Pitt, J. I., Roets, F., Swart, W. J., Cano-Lira, J. F., Valenzuela-Lopez, N., Hubka, V., Shivas, R. G., Stchigel, A. M., Holdom, D. G., Jurjevic, Z., Kachalkin, A. V., Lebel, T., Lock, C., Martin, M. P., ..., Groenewald, J. Z.. 2020. "Fungal Planet description sheets: 1042-1111." Persoonia. 44, pp. 301-459. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2020.44.11

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Phragmites australis Associates with Belowground Fungal Communities Characterized by High Diversity and Pathogen Abundance
Schroeder, Carolyn S., Halbrook, Susannah, Birnbaum, Christina, Waryszak, Pawel, Wilber, William and Farrer, Emily C.. 2020. "Phragmites australis Associates with Belowground Fungal Communities Characterized by High Diversity and Pathogen Abundance ." Diversity. 12 (9). https://doi.org/10.3390/d12090363

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Bioenergy and bioproducts in the Australian red meat processing industry: a case study
McCabe, Bernadette K., Harris, Peter W., Schmidt, Thomas, Antille, Diogenes L., Lee, Seonmi, Hill, Andrew and Baillie, Craig P.. 2018. "Bioenergy and bioproducts in the Australian red meat processing industry: a case study." 2018 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2018). Detroit, United States 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2018 St. Joseph, United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.201800980

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