31. Biological Sciences


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A narrative review exploring the attitudes of nursing and complementary medicine students and practitioners toward biosciences curricula
Yeeles, J., Whiteside, E., Haeusler, C., Donovan, J. and Myer, S.. 2024. "A narrative review exploring the attitudes of nursing and complementary medicine students and practitioners toward biosciences curricula." Journal of Further and Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2024.2410972

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Exercise to combat cancer focusing on the ends
Denham, Joshua, Bliss, Edward S., Bryan, Tracy M., O'Brien, Brendan J. and Mills, Dean. 2024. "Exercise to combat cancer focusing on the ends." Physiological Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1152/physiolgenomics.00075.2024

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Untangling horsehair fungi in Australia: Marasmius crinis-equi (Marasmiaceae) and related taxa
Guard, F.E., Dearnaley, J., May, T.W. and Lebel, T.. 2024. "Untangling horsehair fungi in Australia: Marasmius crinis-equi (Marasmiaceae) and related taxa ." Mycological Progress: international journal of fungal sciences. 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-024-01995-9

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Diversity of Kordyana species (Brachybasidaceae) on Commelinaceae in Australia
Zeil-Rolfe, Isabel, Gooden, Ben, Hunter, Gavin C., Linde, Celeste C. and Shivas, Roger G.. 2024. "Diversity of Kordyana species (Brachybasidaceae) on Commelinaceae in Australia." Mycological Progress: international journal of fungal sciences. 23 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-024-01981-1

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Maize Downy Mildew (Peronosclerospora neglecta) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand
Sudsanguan, Manorat, Shivas, Roger G., Tan, Yu Pei, Doungsa-ard, Chanintorn, Chittarath, Khonesavane, Heng, Chhun Hy and Nalumpang, Sarunya. 2024. " Maize Downy Mildew (Peronosclerospora neglecta) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand." Chiang Mai Journal of Science. 51 (4). https://doi.org/10.12982/CMJS.2024.062

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Diversity and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. isolated from cultivated sorghum stems and roots in eastern Australia
Gunasinghe, Niroshini, Vaghefi, Niloofar, Shivas, Roger G., Tan, Yu Pei, Jordan, David, Mace, Emma and Martin, Anke. 2024. "Diversity and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. isolated from cultivated sorghum stems and roots in eastern Australia." Plant Pathology. 73 (9), pp. 2563-2573. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13985

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Soil solarisation delivers near zero levels of Fusarium pseudograminearum in cereal crown rot reference sites
Bottomley, Prue, Sutherland, Mark, Wilson, Bree, Rognoni, Bethany, Kelly, Alison and Percy, Cassandra D.. 2024. "Soil solarisation delivers near zero levels of Fusarium pseudograminearum in cereal crown rot reference sites." Crop Protection. 185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106887

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Near-infrared spectroscopy and deep neural networks for early common root rot detection in wheat from multi-season trials
Xiong, Yiyi, McCarthy, Cheryl, Humpal, Jacob and Percy, Cassandra. 2024. "Near-infrared spectroscopy and deep neural networks for early common root rot detection in wheat from multi-season trials ." Agronomy Journal. 116 (5), pp. 2370-2390. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21648

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Unveiling Genetic Resistance to Crown Rot in Watkins Wheat Landrace Diversity Panel
Garg, Bharat, Rubayet, Md. Tanbir, Muthusamy, Karthikeyan, Subramaniam, Geethanjali, McDonald, Stephen, Balotf, Sadegh, Gardiner, Donald, Percy, Cassy and Periyannan, Sambasivam. 2024. "Unveiling Genetic Resistance to Crown Rot in Watkins Wheat Landrace Diversity Panel." 12th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium (ASDS 2024). Kingscliff, Australia 26 - 30 Aug 2024 Australia.

Poster

Pathogenicity of Bipolaris sorokiniana isolates on wheat and barley genotypes for common root rot
Dendi, Akhila, Percy, Cassandra, Martin, Anke and McDonald, Stephen. 2024. "Pathogenicity of Bipolaris sorokiniana isolates on wheat and barley genotypes for common root rot." 12th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium (ASDS 2024). Kingscliff, Australia 26 - 30 Aug 2024 Australia.

Poster

Impact of common root rot in Queensland winter cereals
Percy, Cassandra and McDonald, Stephen. 2024. "Impact of common root rot in Queensland winter cereals." 12th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium (ASDS 2024). Kingscliff, Australia 26 - 30 Aug 2024 Australia.

Presentation

Fungal Planet description sheets: Marasmius pseudoelegans
Guard, F. E, Lebel, T. and Dearnaley, J.. 2024. "Fungal Planet description sheets: Marasmius pseudoelegans." Fungal Systematics and Evolution. 13 (1), pp. 290-292. https://doi.org/10.3114/fuse.2024.13.11

Notes or commentaries

Vibration as a New Survey Method for Spiders
Harris, Rachael, Raven, Robert, Maxwell, Andrew and Murray, Peter J.. 2024. "Vibration as a New Survey Method for Spiders." Animals. 14 (16). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14162307

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Air pollution disproportionately impairs beneficial invertebrates: a meta-analysis
Ryalls, James M. W, Bishop, Jacob, Mofikoya, Adedayo O., Bromfield, Lisa M., Nakagawa, Shinichi and Girling, Robbie D.. 2024. "Air pollution disproportionately impairs beneficial invertebrates: a meta-analysis." Nature Communications. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-49729-5

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Peatland carbon chemistry, amino acids and protein preservation in biogeochemically distinct ecohydrologic layers
Yusuf, Anne Yalien, Silvester, Ewen, Brkljac, Robert, Birnbaum, Christina, Chapman, James and Grover, Samantha. 2024. "Peatland carbon chemistry, amino acids and protein preservation in biogeochemically distinct ecohydrologic layers." European Journal of Soil Science. 75 (3). https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13518

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Community assembly of root-colonizing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: beyond carbon and into defence?
Frew, Adam, Weinberger, Natascha, Powell, Jeff R., Watts-Williams, Stephanie J. and Aguilar-Trigueros, Carlos A.. 2024. "Community assembly of root-colonizing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: beyond carbon and into defence?" The ISME Journal: multidisciplinary journal of microbial ecology. 18 (1). https://doi.org/10.1093/ismejo/wrae007

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Evaluation of trial reintroductions of two extinct in the wild reptile species on Christmas Island
Emery, J-P., Hollanders, M., Valentine, L., Tiernan, B., Retallick, K., Cogger, H., Woinarski, J. C. Z. and Mitchell, N. J.. 2024. "Evaluation of trial reintroductions of two extinct in the wild reptile species on Christmas Island." Animal Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12940

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Geministatins: new depside antibiotics from the fungus Austroacremonium gemini
Crombie, Andrew, Kalaitzis, John A., Chen, Rachel, Vuong, Daniel, Lacey, Alastair E., Lacey, Ernest, Shivas, Roger G., Tan, Yu Pei, Sbaraini, Nicolau, Chooi, Yit-Heng and Piggott, Andrew M.. 2024. "Geministatins: new depside antibiotics from the fungus Austroacremonium gemini." The Journal of Antibiotics. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41429-024-00755-x

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Pyrolysis of wheat straw pellets in a pilot-scale reactor: Effect of temperature and residence time
Nath, Bidhan, Chen, Guangnan, Bowtell, Les and Nguyen-Huy, Thong. 2024. "Pyrolysis of wheat straw pellets in a pilot-scale reactor: Effect of temperature and residence time." Energy Science and Engineering. 12 (8), pp. 3524-3539. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1833

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Honey bee habitat suitability: Unveiling spatial and temporal variations, predicting futures and mitigating natural hazard impacts
Mudiyanselage, Sarasie Tennakoon. 2024. Honey bee habitat suitability: Unveiling spatial and temporal variations, predicting futures and mitigating natural hazard impacts. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Global Diversity and Distribution of Rhizosphere and Root-Associated Fungi in Coastal Wetlands: A Systematic Review
Lumibao, Candice Y., Harris, Georgia and Birnbaum, Christina. 2024. "Global Diversity and Distribution of Rhizosphere and Root-Associated Fungi in Coastal Wetlands: A Systematic Review." Estuaries and Coasts. 47 (4), pp. 905-916. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-024-01343-w

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Integrating soil microbial communities into fundamental ecology, conservation, and restoration: examples from Australia
Birnbaum, Christina, Dearnaley, John, Egidi, Eleonora, Frew, Adam, Hopkins, Anna, Powell, Jeff, Aguilar-Trigueros, Carlos, Liddicoat, Craig, Albornoz, Felipe, Heuck, Meike K., Dadzie, Frederick A., Florence, Luke, Singh, Pankaj, Mansfield, Tomas, Rajapaksha, Kumari, Stewart, Jana, Rallo, Paola, Peddle, Shawn D. and Chiarenza, Giancarlo. 2024. "Integrating soil microbial communities into fundamental ecology, conservation, and restoration: examples from Australia." New Phytologist. 241 (3), pp. 974-981. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19440

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Talcarpones A and B: bisnaphthazarin-derived metabolites from the Australian fungus Talaromyces johnpittii sp. nov. MST-FP2594
Lacey, Alastair E., Minns, Scott A., Chen, Rachel, Vuong, Daniel, Lacey, Ernest, Kalaitzis, John A., Tan, Yu Pei, Shivas, Roger G., Butler, Mark S. and Piggott, Andrew M.. 2024. "Talcarpones A and B: bisnaphthazarin-derived metabolites from the Australian fungus Talaromyces johnpittii sp. nov. MST-FP2594." The Journal of Antibiotics. 77 (3), pp. 147-155. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41429-023-00688-x

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Associations between Cerebrovascular Function and the Expression of Genes Related to Endothelial Function in Hormonal Migraine
Dzator, Jemima S. A., Smith, Robert A., Coupland, Kirsten G., Howe, Peter R. C. and Griffiths, Lyn R.. 2024. "Associations between Cerebrovascular Function and the Expression of Genes Related to Endothelial Function in Hormonal Migraine." International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25 (3). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25031694

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Whose scat is that? Determining recognition of predator scat by Australian mammals
Edwards, M. C., Hoy, J. M., FitzGibbon, S. I. and Murray, P. J.. 2024. "Whose scat is that? Determining recognition of predator scat by Australian mammals." Australian Mammalogy. 46. https://doi.org/10.1071/AM23050

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High survivorship and rapid population growth of the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) reintroduced to a feral predator exclosure
Arkinstall, Cassandra M., FitzGibbon, Sean I., Bradley, Kevin J., Moseby, Katherine E. and Murray, Peter J.. 2024. "High survivorship and rapid population growth of the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) reintroduced to a feral predator exclosure." Wildlife Research. 51. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR23076

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A fictional field case study to understand the genetic basis of host-fungal pathogen interactions using the wheat powdery mildew-wheat pathosystem
Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Sánchez-Martín, Javier, Widrig, Victoria, Isaksson, Jonatan, Bernasconi, Zoe, Koller, Teresa, Bearth, Giulia, Herren, Gerhard, Wicker, Thomas and Keller, Beat. 2024. "A fictional field case study to understand the genetic basis of host-fungal pathogen interactions using the wheat powdery mildew-wheat pathosystem." Journal of Biological Education. 58 (5), pp. 1022-1034. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2022.2147574

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Mutagenesis of wheat powdery mildew reveals a single gene controlling both NLR and tandem kinase-mediated immunity
Bernasconi, Zoe, Stirnemann, Ursin, Heuberger, Matthias, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros, Graf, Johannes, Wicker, Thomas, Keller, Beat and Sánchez-Martín, Javier. 2024. "Mutagenesis of wheat powdery mildew reveals a single gene controlling both NLR and tandem kinase-mediated immunity." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 37 (3), pp. 264-276. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-09-23-0136-FI

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The reaction of wild-caught northern brown bandicoots (Isoodon macrourus) to predators
Edwards, Megan, Hoy, Julia, FitzGibbon, Sean and Murray, Peter. 2024. "The reaction of wild-caught northern brown bandicoots (Isoodon macrourus) to predators." Australian Mammalogy. 46. https://doi.org/10.1071/AM23001

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Modelling the factors affecting the spatiotemporal distribution of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larvae in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in the UK
Ortega-Ramos, Patricia A, Mauchline, Alice L, Metcalfe, Helen, Cook, Samantha M, Girling, Robbie D and Collins, Larissa. 2024. "Modelling the factors affecting the spatiotemporal distribution of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larvae in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in the UK." Pest Management Science. 80 (5), pp. 2267-2281. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7427

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Variation in performance of intercept trap designs: Prospects for improved performance
Allison, J.D., Goodwin, J., Staton, T., Girling, R., Smith, S.M. and Redak, R.. 2022. "Variation in performance of intercept trap designs: Prospects for improved performance." IUFRO All-Division 7 2022 Conference. Lisbon, Portugal 06 2022 - 09 Sep 2023

Presentation

Attitudes towards the Potential Use of Aversive Geofencing Devices to Manage Wild Elephant Movement
Cabral de Mel, Surendranie J., Seneweera, Saman, Dangolla, Ashoka, Weerakoon, Devaka K., Maraseni, Tek and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2023. "Attitudes towards the Potential Use of Aversive Geofencing Devices to Manage Wild Elephant Movement." Animals. 13 (16). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162657

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Host switching and geographic expansions in (hemi)biotrophic plant pathogens
Thines, Marco, Seebens, Hanno, Aime, M. Catherine, Shivas, Roger G., Kiss, Levente, Essl, Franz Essl and Schertler, Anna. 2023. "Host switching and geographic expansions in (hemi)biotrophic plant pathogens." Poggeler, Stefanie and James, Timothy (ed.) Evolution of Fungi and Fungal-Like Organisms. Springer Nature. pp. 123-148

Edited book (chapter)

Plant and soil fungal community responses to cultural burning
Birnbaum, Christina, Kath, J, Dearnaley, J and Reardon-Smith, K. 2023. "Plant and soil fungal community responses to cultural burning." 65th Annual Symposium for International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS 2023). Coffs Harbour, Australia 03 - 08 Sep 2023 Australia.

Presentation

AusME 2022 Melbourne conference
Marcelino, Vanessa R. and Birnbaum, Christina. 2023. "AusME 2022 Melbourne conference." Microbiology Australia. 44 (1), pp. 3-4. https://doi.org/10.1071/MA23015

Editorial

Modelling floodplain vegetation responses to catchment hydrology under different climate change scenarios
Muhury, Newton. 2023. Modelling floodplain vegetation responses to catchment hydrology under different climate change scenarios. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy . University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z7895

PhD Thesis

From invisible to visible: Terrestrial biodiversity assessments and conservation policies must include soil organisms in Australia
Birnbaum, Christina and Dearnaley, John. 2023. "From invisible to visible: Terrestrial biodiversity assessments and conservation policies must include soil organisms in Australia." Science. 381 (6658). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adg7870

Letter

In vitro screening of topical formulation excipients for epithelial toxicity in cancerous and non-cancerous cell lines
Forouz, Farzaneh, Mohammed, Yousuf, Shobeiri Nejad, Hamid S. A., Roberts, Michael S. and Grice, Jeffrey E.. 2023. "In vitro screening of topical formulation excipients for epithelial toxicity in cancerous and non-cancerous cell lines ." EXCLI journal . 22, pp. 1173-1199. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2023-6072

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Balancing pre- and post-anthesis growth to maximize water-limited yield in cereals
Borrell, Andrew K., Christopher, John T., Kelly, Alison, Collins, Brian and Chenu, Karine. 2023. "Balancing pre- and post-anthesis growth to maximize water-limited yield in cereals." Field Crops Research. 296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2023.108919

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Superior leaf physiological performance contributes to sustaining the final yield of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) genotypes under terminal heat stress
Sarwar, Muhammad, Saleem, Muhammad Farrukh, Ullah, Najeeb, Ali, Asjad, Collins, Brian, Shahid, Muhammad, Munir, Muhammad Kashif, Chung, Sang-Min and Kumar, Manu. 2023. "Superior leaf physiological performance contributes to sustaining the final yield of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) genotypes under terminal heat stress." Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 29 (5), pp. 739-753. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-023-01322-8

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