4106. Soil sciences


Title4106. Soil sciences
Parent41. Environmental Sciences

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A UV absorbance test for measuring humified organic carbon in soil
Eberhard, F. and Pittaway, P.. 2014. "A UV absorbance test for measuring humified organic carbon in soil ." Bruce, R. C. (ed.) 36th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2014). Gold Coast, Australia 29 Apr - 01 May 2014 Mackay, Australia.

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Sensitivity of aeolian modelling to soil particle size data
Shao, Yaping, Klose, Martina, McTainsh, Grant, Strong, Craig and Butler, Harry. 2014. "Sensitivity of aeolian modelling to soil particle size data." Dong, Zhibao (ed.) 8th International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR 2014). Lanzhou, China 21 - 25 Jul 2014 Lubbock, TX. United States.

Poster

Does topsoil age affect plant growth and symbiotic root microbiota?
Birnbaum, Christina, Bradshaw, Laura Elizabeth, Fontaine, Joseph B. and Ruthrof, Katinka Xoliswa. 2015. "Does topsoil age affect plant growth and symbiotic root microbiota?" 2015 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2015). Adelaide, Australia 29 Nov - 03 Dec 2015

Presentation

Nitrogen dynamics and nitrous oxide emissions in improved sugarcane farming systems
Salter, B, Wang, W, Schroeder B and Reeves, S. 2015. "Nitrogen dynamics and nitrous oxide emissions in improved sugarcane farming systems." 37th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2015). Bundaberg, Australia 28 - 30 Apr 2015 Australia. pp. 42-52

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Loss of phosphorus and nitrogen in runoff and subsurface drainage from high and low input pastures grazed by sheep in southern Australia
Melland, A. R., McCaskill, M. R., White, R. E. and Chapman, D. F.. 2008. "Loss of phosphorus and nitrogen in runoff and subsurface drainage from high and low input pastures grazed by sheep in southern Australia." Australian Journal of Soil Research. 46 (2), pp. 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR07084

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Threshold electrolyte concentration for dispersive soils in relation to CROSS
Marchuk, Alla, Rengasamy, Pichu and McNeill, Ann. 2012. "Threshold electrolyte concentration for dispersive soils in relation to CROSS." Birkett, L. L. and Sparrow, L. A. (ed.) 5th Joint Australian and New Zealand Soil Science Conference (SSA 2012): Soil Solutions for Diverse Landscapes. Hobart, Australia 02 - 07 Dec 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

Poster

Seed zone properties and crop performance as affected by three no-till seeders for permanent raised beds in arid northwest China
He, Jin, Li, Hongwen, McHugh, Allen David, Wang, Qingjie, Li, Hui, Rasaily, Rabi Gautam and Sarker, Khokan Kumer. 2012. "Seed zone properties and crop performance as affected by three no-till seeders for permanent raised beds in arid northwest China ." Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 11 (10), pp. 1654-1664. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(12)60168-3

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Controlled traffic farming restores soil structure
McHugh, A. D., Tullberg, J. N. and Freebairn, D. M.. 2009. "Controlled traffic farming restores soil structure." Soil and Tillage Research. 104 (1), pp. 164-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2008.10.010

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A comparison of methods assessing soil compaction on black vertosols. South-Eastern Queensland, Australia
de Vetten, Luuk. 2014. A comparison of methods assessing soil compaction on black vertosols. South-Eastern Queensland, Australia. Masters Thesis Master of Science. Wageningen University, Netherlands.

Masters Thesis

Interpreting results for plant growth promotion and disease suppression bioassays using compost
Pittaway, P.. 2014. "Interpreting results for plant growth promotion and disease suppression bioassays using compost." Biala, J., Prange, R. and Raviv, M. (ed.) 1st International Symposium Organic Matter Management and Compost in Horticulture (ISHS 2011). Adelaide, Australia 04 - 07 Apr 2011 Leuven, Belgium.

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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

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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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

Article

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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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

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

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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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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Fungal community structure in disease suppressive soils assessed by 28S LSU gene sequencing
Penton, C. Ryan, Gupta, V. V. S. R., Tiedje, James M., Neate, Stephen M., Ophel-Keller, Kathy, Gillings, Michael, Harvey, Paul, Pham, Amanda and Roget, David K.. 2014. "Fungal community structure in disease suppressive soils assessed by 28S LSU gene sequencing." PLoS One. 9 (4), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0093893

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