41. Environmental Sciences


Title41. Environmental Sciences
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Corporate climate change disclosure practices and regulation: the influence of institutional investors
Cotter, Julie and Najah, Muftah. 2013. "Corporate climate change disclosure practices and regulation: the influence of institutional investors." Young, Suzanne and Gates, Stephen (ed.) Institutional investors’ power to change corporate behaviour: international perspectives. Bingley, United Kingdom. Emerald. pp. 81-97

Edited book (chapter)

Cation ratio of soil structural stability (CROSS)
Marchuk, Alla G. and Rengasamy, Pichu. 2010. "Cation ratio of soil structural stability (CROSS)." Gilkes, Robert and Prakongkep, Nattaporn (ed.) 19th World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS 2010): Soil Solutions for a Changing World. Brisbane, Australia 01 - 06 Aug 2010 Melbourne, Australia.

Poster

Effect of cation ratio on soil structural stability is related to the zeta potential of dispersed clay
McNeill, Ann, Rengasamy, Pichu and Marchuk, Alla. 2011. "Effect of cation ratio on soil structural stability is related to the zeta potential of dispersed clay." International Annual Meeting of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA 2011): Fundamentals for Life: Soil, Crop, and Environmental Sciences. San Antonio, United States 16 - 19 Nov 2011 Madison, WI. United States.

Poster

The nature of clay-cation association dictates clay behaviour in aqueous suspensions
Marchuk, Alla and Rengasamy, Pichu. 2012. "The nature of clay-cation association dictates clay behaviour in aqueous suspensions." Churchman, G. J., Cresswell, R. and Singh, B. (ed.) 22nd Australian Regolith and Clays Conference (ACMS 2012). Mildura, Australia 07 - 10 Feb 2012 Adelaide, Australia.

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Cation ratio of soil structural stability (CROSS)
Rengasamy, Pichu and Marchuk, Alla. 2011. "Cation ratio of soil structural stability (CROSS)." Soil Research. 49 (3), pp. 280-285. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR10105

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Clay behaviour in suspension is related to the ionicity of clay-cation bonds
Marchuk, Alla and Rengasamy, Pichu. 2011. "Clay behaviour in suspension is related to the ionicity of clay-cation bonds." Applied Clay Science. 53 (4), pp. 754-759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2011.05.019

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Threshold electrolyte concentration and dispersive potential in relation to CROSS in dispersive soils
Marchuk, Alla and Rengasamy, Pichu. 2012. "Threshold electrolyte concentration and dispersive potential in relation to CROSS in dispersive soils." Soil Research. 50 (6), pp. 473-481. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR12135

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Nature of the clay-cation bond affects soil structure as verified by X-ray computed tomography
Marchuk, Alla, Rengasamy, Pichu, McNeill, Ann and Kumar, Anupama. 2012. "Nature of the clay-cation bond affects soil structure as verified by X-ray computed tomography." Soil Research. 50 (8), pp. 638-644. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR12276

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Compost application to replace sphagnum peat and to suppress pythium root rot in turf
Pittaway, P.. 2014. "Compost application to replace sphagnum peat and to suppress pythium root rot in turf." Biala, J., Prange, R. and Raviv, M. (ed.) 1st International Symposium on Organic Matter Management and Compost Use in Horticulture (ISHS 2014). Adelaide, Australia 2014 Leuven, Belgium.

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Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health
Pittaway, P. A.. 2010. "Calculating application rates for composted mulch and soil conditioners to maximise soil health." Stirling, Graham R. (ed.) 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium. Twin Waters, Australia 09 - 11 Aug 2010 Brisbane, Australia.

Poster

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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Influence of organic matter, clay mineralogy, and pH on the effects of CROSS on soil structure is related to the zeta potential of the dispersed clay
Marchuk, Alla, Rengasamy, Pichu and McNeill, Ann. 2013. "Influence of organic matter, clay mineralogy, and pH on the effects of CROSS on soil structure is related to the zeta potential of the dispersed clay." Soil Research. 51 (1), pp. 34-40. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR13012

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Impact of micrometeorological conditions on the efficiency of artificial monolayers in reducing evaporation
Gallego-Elvira, Belen, Martinez-Alvarez, Victoriano, Pittaway, Pamela, Brink, Gavin and Martin-Gorrez, Bernardo. 2013. "Impact of micrometeorological conditions on the efficiency of artificial monolayers in reducing evaporation." Water Resources Management. 27 (7), pp. 2251-2266. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-013-0286-3

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Modelling soil phosphorus decline: expectations of Water Framework Directive policies
Schulte, R. P. O., Melland, A. R., Fenton, O., Herlihy, M., Richards, K. and Jordan, P.. 2010. "Modelling soil phosphorus decline: expectations of Water Framework Directive policies ." Environmental Science and Policy. 13 (6), pp. 472-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2010.06.002

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Delivery and impact bypass in a karst aquifer with high phosphorus source and pathway potential
Mellander, Per-Erik, Jordan, Phil, Wall, David P., Melland, Alice R., Meehan, Robert A., Kelly, Coran and Shortle, Ger. 2012. "Delivery and impact bypass in a karst aquifer with high phosphorus source and pathway potential." Water Research. 46 (7), pp. 2225-2236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2012.01.048

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Forecasting the decline of excess soil phosphorus in agricultural catchments
Wall, D. P., Jordan, P., Melland, A. R., Mellander, P. -E., Mechan, S. and Shortle, G.. 2013. "Forecasting the decline of excess soil phosphorus in agricultural catchments." Soil Use and Management. 29 (S1), pp. 147-154. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2012.00413.x

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Evaluation of a surface hydrological connectivity index in agricultural catchments
Shore, M., Murphy, P. N. C., Jordan, P., Mellander, P. -E., Kelly-Quinn, M., Cushen, M., Mechan, S., Shine, O. and Melland, A. R.. 2013. "Evaluation of a surface hydrological connectivity index in agricultural catchments." Environmental Modelling and Software. 47, pp. 7-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2013.04.003

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Modelling greenhouse gas emissions abatement options for beef and sheep farm businesses
Tomlinson, Adam, Keogh, Mick, Glass, Roderick and Cotter, Julie. 2013. Modelling greenhouse gas emissions abatement options for beef and sheep farm businesses . Sydney, Australia. Australian Farm Institute.

Other

Rapid assessment of gully sidewall erosion rates in data-poor catchments: a case study in Australia
Whitford, J. A., Newham, L. T. H., Vigiak, O., Melland, A. R. and Roberts, A. M.. 2010. "Rapid assessment of gully sidewall erosion rates in data-poor catchments: a case study in Australia ." Geomorphology. 118 (3/4), pp. 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2010.01.013

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Comparison of landscape approaches to define spatial patterns of hillslope-scale sediment delivery ratio
Vigiak, O., Newham, L. T. H., Whitford, J., Melland, A. and Borselli, L.. 2009. "Comparison of landscape approaches to define spatial patterns of hillslope-scale sediment delivery ratio." Braddock, Roger (ed.) 18th World IMACS Congress and MODSIM09 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. Cairns, Australia 13 - 17 Jul 2009 Cairns, Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

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Change in the cotton harvesting system: a review and implications for the John Deere 7760 cotton picker
Woodhouse, N. P., Bennett, J. McL. and Jensen, T. A.. 2013. Change in the cotton harvesting system: a review and implications for the John Deere 7760 cotton picker. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Discussion paper

Use of aluminum-coated interlayers to develop a cold-protective fibrous assembly
Wang, Xin and Fan, Jintu. 2014. "Use of aluminum-coated interlayers to develop a cold-protective fibrous assembly ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 131 (9). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40205

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The effects of tyre size on soil deformation and soil bulk density changes
Antille, D. L., Ansorge, D., Dresser, M. L. and Godwin, R. J.. 2008. "The effects of tyre size on soil deformation and soil bulk density changes." 2008 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2008). Providence, United States 29 Jun - 02 Jul 2008 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.25127

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The effect of soil moisture deficit on the susceptibility of soil to compaction as a result of vehicle traffic
Vero, S. E., Antille, D. L., Lalor, S. T. J. and Holden, N. M.. 2012. "The effect of soil moisture deficit on the susceptibility of soil to compaction as a result of vehicle traffic ." 2012 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2012). Dallas, United States 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2012 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.42046

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Nitrogen and phosphorus availability following topsoil application of mineral and organomineral fertilisers (OMF)
Antille, D. L., Sakrabani, R. and Godwin, R. J.. 2012. "Nitrogen and phosphorus availability following topsoil application of mineral and organomineral fertilisers (OMF)." 2012 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE 2012). Dallas, United States 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2012 St. Joseph, MI. United States. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41937

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Field evaluation of soil moisture deficit thresholds for limits to trafficability with slurry spreading equipment on grassland
Vero, S. E., Antille, D. L., Lalor, S. T. J. and Holden, N. M.. 2014. "Field evaluation of soil moisture deficit thresholds for limits to trafficability with slurry spreading equipment on grassland ." Soil Use and Management. 30 (1), pp. 69-77. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12093

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Technological and integrated approaches for practical and rapid assessment of compaction in agricultural soils: a review.
Bennett, J. McL., Antille, D. L. and Raine, S. R.. 2013. Technological and integrated approaches for practical and rapid assessment of compaction in agricultural soils: a review. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Discussion paper

Foraging guild perturbations and ecological homogenization driven by a despotic native bird species
Howes, Alison, MacNally, Ralph, Loyn, Richard, Kath, Jarrod, Bowen, Michiala, McAlpine, Clive and Maron, Martine. 2014. "Foraging guild perturbations and ecological homogenization driven by a despotic native bird species." IBIS: The International Journal of Avian Science. 156 (2), pp. 341-354. https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12136

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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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Wheat grain quality under increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations in a semi-arid cropping system
Fernando, Nimesha, Panozzo, Joe, Tausz, Michael, Norton, Robert M., Fitzgerald, Glenn J., Myers, Samuel, Walker, Cassandra, Stangoulis, James and Seneweera, Saman. 2012. "Wheat grain quality under increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations in a semi-arid cropping system ." Journal of Cereal Science. 56 (3), pp. 684-690. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2012.07.010

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Evaluating the critical source area concept of phosphorus loss from soils to water-bodies in agricultural catchments
Shore, M., Jordan, P., Mellander, P. -E., Kelly-Quinn, M., Wall, D. P., Murphy, P. N. C. and Melland, A. R.. 2014. "Evaluating the critical source area concept of phosphorus loss from soils to water-bodies in agricultural catchments ." Science of the Total Environment. 490, pp. 405-415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.04.122

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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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The geochemical characteristics of the mud liquids in the Wushanting and Hsiaokunshui mud volcano region in southern Taiwan: implications of humic substances for binding and mobilization of arsenic
Liu, Chia-Chuan, Maity, Jyoti Prakash, Jean, Jiin-Shuh, Li, Zhaohui, Kar, Sandeep, Sracek, Ondra, Yang, Huai-Jen, Chen, Chien-Yen, Reza, A. H. M. Selim, Bundschuh, Jochen and Lee, Chi-Yu. 2013. "The geochemical characteristics of the mud liquids in the Wushanting and Hsiaokunshui mud volcano region in southern Taiwan: implications of humic substances for binding and mobilization of arsenic." Journal of Geochemical Exploration. 128, pp. 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2013.01.006

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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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Survey for root-lesion and stunt nematodes in the northern Australian grain region
Thompson, J. P., Clewett, T. G., Reen, R. A., Sheedy, J. G. and O'Reilly, M. M.. 2008. "Survey for root-lesion and stunt nematodes in the northern Australian grain region." Hodda, Mike (ed.) 5th International Congress of Nematology (5ICN 2008): Nematodes Down Under. Brisbane, Australia 13 - 18 Jul 2008 Canberra, Australia.

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Crop rotation to replace nematicide treatments for assessing chickpea varietal tolerance to Pratylenchus thornei
Reen, R. A., Clewett, T. G. and Thompson, J. P.. 2008. "Crop rotation to replace nematicide treatments for assessing chickpea varietal tolerance to Pratylenchus thornei." Hodda, Mike (ed.) 5th International Congress of Nematology (5ICN 2008): Nematodes Down Under. Brisbane, Australia 13 - 18 Jul 2008 Canberra, Australia.

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Root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) reduces nutrient response, biomass and yield of wheat in sorghum-fallow-wheat cropping systems in a subtropical environment
Thompson, J. P., Mackenzie, J. and Sheedy, G. H.. 2012. "Root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) reduces nutrient response, biomass and yield of wheat in sorghum-fallow-wheat cropping systems in a subtropical environment." Field Crops Research. 137, pp. 126-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2012.08.011

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Vulnerability of Himalayan transhumant communities to climate change
Aryal, Suman, Cockfield, Geoff and Maraseni, Tek Narayan. 2014. "Vulnerability of Himalayan transhumant communities to climate change." Climatic Change: an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to the description, causes and implications of climatic change. 125 (2), pp. 193-208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-014-1157-5

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