School of Agriculture and Environmental Science


TypeDepartment/Institute
Faculty/DepartmentAcademic Affairs
HeadProf Pingan Song
Prof Polly Burey
A/Pr John Dearnaley
Director of ResearchProf Pingan Song
Prof Polly Burey

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Understanding irrigation decisions: from enterprise planning to the paddock
Montagu, Kelvin, Thomas, Ben, Thomas, Geoff, Christen, Evan, Hornbuckle, John, Baillie, Craig, Linehan, Chris, Smith, Peter, Gallo, Fabian, North, Sam, Meyer, Wayne, Stirzaker, Richard and Cornish, Peter. 2006. Understanding irrigation decisions: from enterprise planning to the paddock. Canberra, Australia. Land and Water Australia.

Authored book

Assessing landscape change in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland, 1975-2001
Zammit, Charlie and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2003. "Assessing landscape change in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland, 1975-2001." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Poster

Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland
Le Brocque, Andrew F., Zammit, Charlie and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2003. "Richness, complexity & condition of remnants in the eastern Darling Downs, Queensland." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Poster

EvapCalc software for the determination of dam evaporation and seepage
Craig, Ian, Schmidt, Erik and Hancock, Nigel. 2007. "EvapCalc software for the determination of dam evaporation and seepage." Banhazi, T. M. and Saunders, C. (ed.) SEAg 2007: Agriculture and Engineering - Challenge Today, Technology Tomorrow. Adelaide, Australia 24 - 26 Sep 2007 Adelaide, Australia.

Paper

Forecasting water allocations for Bundaberg sugarcane farmers
Everingham, Yvette, Baillie, Craig, Inman-Bamber, Geoff and Baillie, Justine. 2008. "Forecasting water allocations for Bundaberg sugarcane farmers." Climate Research. 36 (3), pp. 231-239. https://doi.org/10.3354/cr00743

Article

The contribution of bird communities to ecological services in agricultural lands surrounding Brigalow remnants
Collard, Stuart J., Zammit, Charlie and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2003. "The contribution of bird communities to ecological services in agricultural lands surrounding Brigalow remnants." Oliver, Ian, Kristiansen, Paul and Silberbauer, Letitia (ed.) 2003 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2003). Armidale, Australia 08 - 10 Dec 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Presentation

Aerial application
Craig, Ian, Woods, Nick and Dorr, Garry J.. 2002. "Aerial application." Pimentel, David (ed.) Encyclopedia of pest management. United States. Taylor & Francis. pp. 7-10

Edited book (chapter)

Characteristics of solutions in softening plasticity and path criterion
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2003. "Characteristics of solutions in softening plasticity and path criterion." Structural Engineering and Mechanics. 16 (2), pp. 141-152.

Article

Evaluation of a proximal vision data acquisition system for measuring spatial variability in lettuce growth
Hussain, Amjed, Raine, Steven R., Henderson, Craig and Jensen, Troy. 2008. "Evaluation of a proximal vision data acquisition system for measuring spatial variability in lettuce growth." Unkovich, M. (ed.) 14th Australian Agronomy Conference: Global Issues. Paddock Action. Adelaide, Australia 21 - 25 Sep 2008 Gosford, NSW, Australia.

Paper

Reducing energy input costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions in cotton
Baillie, Craig Peter and Chen, Guangnan. 2008. "Reducing energy input costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions in cotton." 14th Australian Cotton Conference: New Beginnings – Cotton in a Climate of Change. Gold Coast, Australia 12 - 14 Aug 2008 Narrabri, NSW, Australia.

Paper

Life cycle energy and carbon footprint assessments: agricultural and food products
Chen, Guangnan, Maraseni, Tek and Yang, Zhou. 2010. "Life cycle energy and carbon footprint assessments: agricultural and food products." Capehart, Barney L. (ed.) Encyclopedia of energy engineering and technology. London, United Kingdom. Taylor & Francis. pp. 1-5

Edited book (chapter)

Application of probability analysis to assess nitrogen supply to grain crops in Northern Australia
Kelly, R. M., Strong, W. M., Jensen, T. A. and Butler, D.. 2004. "Application of probability analysis to assess nitrogen supply to grain crops in Northern Australia." Precision Agriculture. 5 (2), pp. 95-110. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:PRAG.0000022356.01537.67

Article

Do IPCC AR4 models produce the rainfall increase over Northwest Australia?
Shi, Ge, Ribbe, Joachim, Cowan, Tim, Sullivan, Arnold and Cai, Wenju. 2010. "Do IPCC AR4 models produce the rainfall increase over Northwest Australia?" Burns, Barbara A., Davis, Clem, Kiss, Andrew E. and Taylor, John R. (ed.) 17th National Conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society: Atmosphere, Oceans, Environment and Society. Canberra, Australia 27 - 29 Jan 2010 Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Presentation

An assessment of some improved techniques for estimating the abundance (frequency) of sedentary organisms
Morrison, David A., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Clarke, Peter J.. 1995. "An assessment of some improved techniques for estimating the abundance (frequency) of sedentary organisms." Vegetatio. 120 (2), pp. 131-145. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00034343

Article

Crop maturity mapping using a low-cost low-altitude remote sensing system
Jensen, Troy, Apan, Armando and Zeller, Les. 2009. "Crop maturity mapping using a low-cost low-altitude remote sensing system." Ostendorf, Bertram, Baldock, Penny, Bruce, David, Burdett, Michael and Corcoran, Paul (ed.) 2009 Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute Biennial International Conference (SSC 2009): Spatial Diversity. Adelaide, Australia 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2009 Adelaide, Australia.

Paper

Characterising land ownership patterns in a salt-affected catchment: key implications for revegetation
Apan, Armando, Raine, Steven R., Cockfield, Geoff and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2003. "Characterising land ownership patterns in a salt-affected catchment: key implications for revegetation." 2003 Spatial Sciences Institute Biennial Conference: Spatial Knowledge Without Boundaries (SSC2003). Canberra, Australia 22 - 27 Sep 2003 Canberra, Australia.

Paper

Evaluation of a simulation model in predicting the drying parameters for deep-bed paddy drying
Zare, Dariush and Chen, Guangnan. 2009. "Evaluation of a simulation model in predicting the drying parameters for deep-bed paddy drying." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 68 (1), pp. 78-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2009.04.007

Article

Development of a framework and tool to assess on-farm energy uses of cotton production
Chen, Guangnan and Baillie, Craig. 2009. "Development of a framework and tool to assess on-farm energy uses of cotton production." Energy Conversion and Management. 50 (5), pp. 1256-1263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2009.01.022

Article

Declining birds in Australian agricultural landscapes may benefit from aspects of the European agri-environment model
Attwood, Simon J., Park, Sarah E., Maron, Martine, Collard, Stuart J., Robinson, Doug, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn M. and Cockfield, Geoff. 2009. "Declining birds in Australian agricultural landscapes may benefit from aspects of the European agri-environment model ." Biological Conservation. 142 (10), pp. 1981-1991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.04.008

Article

Evaluating the performance of bay irrigation in the GMID
Smith, R. J., Gillies, Malcolm H., Shanahan, Matthew, Campbell, B. and Williamson, Bill. 2009. "Evaluating the performance of bay irrigation in the GMID." Irrigation Australia 2009: Irrigation Australia Irrigation and Drainage Conference: Irrigation Today - Meeting the Challenge. Swan Hill, Australia 18 - 21 Oct 2009 Sydney, New South Wales.

Paper

More is better? Rhizobial abundance and importance in invasion success of Acacias in Australia
Birnbaum, Christina, Thrall, Peter H. and Leishman, Michelle Ruth. 2010. "More is better? Rhizobial abundance and importance in invasion success of Acacias in Australia." 2010 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2010). Canberra, Australia 06 - 10 Dec 2010 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Presentation

Yield, yield components and shoot morphology of four contrasting lucerne (Medicago sativa) cultivars grown in three cool temperate environments
Pembleton, K. G., Donaghy, D. J., Volenec, J. J., Smith, R. S. and Rawnsley, R. P.. 2010. "Yield, yield components and shoot morphology of four contrasting lucerne (Medicago sativa) cultivars grown in three cool temperate environments." Crop and Pasture Science. 61 (6), pp. 503-511. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP09351

Article

Effect of summer irrigation on seasonal changes in taproot reserves and the expression of winter dormancy/activity in four contrasting lucerne cultivars
Pembleton, K. G., Cunningham, S. M. and Volenec, J. J.. 2010. "Effect of summer irrigation on seasonal changes in taproot reserves and the expression of winter dormancy/activity in four contrasting lucerne cultivars." Crop and Pasture Science. 61 (11), pp. 873 - 884. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP10030

Article

Effects of corona discharge on the surface structure, morphology and properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Xu, Lihua, Fang, Zhengping, Song, Pingan and Peng, Mao. 2010. "Effects of corona discharge on the surface structure, morphology and properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes." Applied Surface Science. 256 (21), pp. 6447-6453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2010.04.033

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Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolymers based on terephthalic acid and poly(L-lactic acid): Synthesis, characterization and hydrolytic degradation
Wang, Bing-tao, Zhang, Yan, Song, Pingan, Guo, Zhenghong, Cheng, Jie and Fang, Zhengping. 2010. "Biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic copolymers based on terephthalic acid and poly(L-lactic acid): Synthesis, characterization and hydrolytic degradation." Chinese Journal of Polymer Science. 28 (1), pp. 405-415. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10118-010-9032-y

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Functionalization of carbon nanotubes by corona-discharge induced graft polymerization for the reinforcement of epoxy nanocomposites
Xu, Lihua, Fang, Zhengping, Song, Pingan and Peng, Mao. 2010. "Functionalization of carbon nanotubes by corona-discharge induced graft polymerization for the reinforcement of epoxy nanocomposites." Plasma Processes and Polymers. 7 (9), pp. 785-793. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.201000019

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Thermal degradation and flammability properties of HDPE/EVA/C60 nanocomposites
Liu, Hui, Song, Pingan, Fang, Zhengping, Shen, Lie and Peng, Mao. 2010. "Thermal degradation and flammability properties of HDPE/EVA/C60 nanocomposites." Thermochimica Acta. 506 (1), pp. 98-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2010.04.029

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Effects of carbon nanotubes and its functionalization on the thermal and flammability properties of polypropylene wood flour composites
Fu, Shenyuan, Song, Pingan, Yang, Haitang, Jin, Yongming, Lu, Fengzhu, Ye, Jiewang and Wu, Qiang. 2010. "Effects of carbon nanotubes and its functionalization on the thermal and flammability properties of polypropylene wood flour composites." Journal of Materials Science. 45 (13), pp. 3520-3528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-010-4394-7

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Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of archaeal and bacterial populations in a Submerged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (SAMBR) treating landfill leachate at low temperatures (PowerPoint)
Trzcinski, A. P. and Stuckey, D. C.. 2010. "Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of archaeal and bacterial populations in a Submerged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (SAMBR) treating landfill leachate at low temperatures (PowerPoint)." 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion (AD12) 2010. Guadalajara, Mexico

Poster

Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of archaeal and bacterial populations in a Submerged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (SAMBR) treating landfill leachate at low temperatures
Trzcinski, A. P. and Stuckey, D. C.. 2010. "Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of archaeal and bacterial populations in a Submerged Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (SAMBR) treating landfill leachate at low temperatures." 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion (AD12) 2010. Guadalajara, Mexico

Paper

Synthesis, characterization, and properties of degradable poly(l-lactic acid)/poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyesters containing 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol
Wang, Bingtao, Zhang, Yan, Song, Pingan, Guo, Zhenghong, Cheng, Jie and Fang, Zhengping. 2010. "Synthesis, characterization, and properties of degradable poly(l-lactic acid)/poly(butylene terephthalate) copolyesters containing 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 120 (5), pp. 2985-2995. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.33373

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The use of a UAV as a remote sensing platform in agriculture
Jensen, Troy, Apan, Armando and Zeller, Leslie. 2009. "The use of a UAV as a remote sensing platform in agriculture." Banhazi, T. M. and Saunders, C. (ed.) SEAg 2009: Agricultural Technologies In a Changing Climate. Brisbane, Australia 13 - 16 Sep 2009 Brisbane, Australia.

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The mycorrhizal fungal associations of the vunerable Sophora fraseri (Fabaceae)
Downie, A. F., Le Brocque, A. F. and Dearnaley, J. D. W.. 2008. "The mycorrhizal fungal associations of the vunerable Sophora fraseri (Fabaceae)." Australasian Mycologist. 27 (2), pp. 57-65.

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Resilience in production landscapes: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow) and related ecosystems
Wagner, Peter M. and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2008. "Resilience in production landscapes: comparisons between remnant and regrowth Acacia harpophylla (Brigalow) and related ecosystems." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia.

Poster

Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands
Batterham, Megan C., Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2008. "Landscape ecology theory does not apply to recruitment in Eucalyptus populnea woodlands." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Poster

Resilience of ephemeral wetlands in production landscapes
Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Miller, Craig. 2008. "Resilience of ephemeral wetlands in production landscapes." McArthur, Clare (ed.) 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Canberra, Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

Poster

Lantana invades the soil too! Effects of Lantana camara on soil fungal dominance
Case, Heidi, Dearnaley, John and Le Brocque, Andrew F.. 2008. "Lantana invades the soil too! Effects of Lantana camara on soil fungal dominance." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

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Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape
Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and House, Alan. 2008. "Change is the new stability: disturbance and riparian woodlands in a production landscape." 2008 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2008). Sydney, Australia 01 - 05 Dec 2008 Australia. Ecological Society of Australia.

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Retaining trees in a grazing landscape: impacts on ground cover in sheep-grazing agro-ecosystems in southern Queensland
Le Brocque, Andrew F., Goodhew, Kellie A. and Cockfield, Geoff. 2008. "Retaining trees in a grazing landscape: impacts on ground cover in sheep-grazing agro-ecosystems in southern Queensland." Veg Futures 08: Australia's National Vegetation Conference 2008. Toowoomba, Australia 20 - 23 Oct 2008 Toowoomba, Qld, Australia.

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Resilience of temporary wetlands in production landscapes and potential impacts of climate change
Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andrew F. and Miller, Craig. 2009. "Resilience of temporary wetlands in production landscapes and potential impacts of climate change." James, Craig D. (ed.) INTECOL 2010: Ecology in a Changing Climate: Two Hemispheres, One Globe. Brisbane, Australia 16 - 21 Aug 2009 Australia.

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