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Modelling Floodplain Vegetation Response to Groundwater Variability Using the ArcSWAT Hydrological Model, MODIS NDVI Data, and Machine Learning
Muhury, Newton, Apan, Armando A., Maraseni, Tek N. and Ayele, Gebiaw T.. 2022. "Modelling Floodplain Vegetation Response to Groundwater Variability Using the ArcSWAT Hydrological Model, MODIS NDVI Data, and Machine Learning." Land. 11 (12), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11122154

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Compassionate Conservation is indistinguishable from traditional forms of conservation in practice
Bobier, Christopher A. and Allen, Benjamin. 2022. "Compassionate Conservation is indistinguishable from traditional forms of conservation in practice." Frontiers in Psychology. 13, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.750313

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Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on MethamĀ®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor
Shah, Sudhan, Ash, Gavin J. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2022. "Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on MethamĀ®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor ." Journal of Fungi. 8 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8101114

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Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus
Rostad, Hannah Elizabeth. 2022. Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus. PhD by Publication Master of Science (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7q85

PhD by Publication

A risk-based approach to mine-site rehabilitation: use of Bayesian Belief Network Modelling to manage dispersive soil and spoil
Ghahramani, Afshin, Bennett, John McLean, Ali, Aram, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Dale, Glenn, Roberton, Stirling D. and Raine, Steven. 2021. "A risk-based approach to mine-site rehabilitation: use of Bayesian Belief Network Modelling to manage dispersive soil and spoil." Sustainability. 13 (20), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132011267

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Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2021. "Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)." Journal of Applied Entomology. 145 (6), pp. 553-566. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12879

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Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures
Javazmi, Leila, Young, Anthony, Ash, Gavin J. and Low, Tobias. 2021. "Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures." Scientific Reports. 11, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84460-x

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Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers
Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2021. "Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers." Scientific Reports. 11, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81647-0

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Different mycorrhizal fungal communities differentially affect plant phenolic-based resistance to insect herbivory
Frew, Adam and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2021. "Different mycorrhizal fungal communities differentially affect plant phenolic-based resistance to insect herbivory." Rhizosphere. 19, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2021.100365

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Wheat Foliar Diseases in Queensland Especially Yellow Spot
Neary, Liz. Wheat Foliar Diseases in Queensland Especially Yellow Spot. Toowoomba. https://doi.org/10.26192/52qy-mq14

Dataset

Bioinformatics Data of Fungal Pathogens
Poudel, Barsha. Bioinformatics Data of Fungal Pathogens. Toowoomba. https://doi.org/10.26192/MEFW-EM74

Dataset

Applying risk-based principles of dispersive mine spoil behaviour to facilitate development of cost-effective best management practices
Bennett, John, Raine, Steve, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Dale, Glenn and Thomas, Evan. 2017. Applying risk-based principles of dispersive mine spoil behaviour to facilitate development of cost-effective best management practices. Unpublished.

Technical report

Outstanding host resistance will resolve the threat from white leaf spot disease (Pseudocercosporella capsellae) to oilseed and vegetable Brassica spp. crops
Gunasinghe, Niroshini, You, Ming Pei, Banga, Surinder S., Banga, Shashi K. and Barbetti, Martin J.. 2017. "Outstanding host resistance will resolve the threat from white leaf spot disease (Pseudocercosporella capsellae) to oilseed and vegetable Brassica spp. crops." Australasian Plant Pathology. 46 (2), pp. 137-146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-017-0470-7

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Unique infection structures produced by Pseudocercosporella capsellae on oilseed crops Brassica carinata, B. juncea and B. napus in Western Australia
Gunasinghe, N., You, M. P., Clode, P., Cawthray, G. R. and Barbetti, M. J.. 2017. "Unique infection structures produced by Pseudocercosporella capsellae on oilseed crops Brassica carinata, B. juncea and B. napus in Western Australia." Plant Pathology. 66 (2), pp. 304-315. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12563

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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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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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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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Conserving threatened beneficial insects: bees, wasps and hoverflies in UK silvoarable systems
Staton, Tom, Walters,Richard J., Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom D., Davies, Sian K. and Girling, Tom Staton. 2021. "Conserving threatened beneficial insects: bees, wasps and hoverflies in UK silvoarable systems." 5th European Agroforestry Conference (EURAF2020). Sardinia, Italy 17 - 19 May 2021 Italy.

Presentation

Management to Promote Flowering Understoreys Benefits Natural Enemy Diversity, Aphid Suppression and Income in an Agroforestry System
Staton, Tom, Walters, Richard, Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom and Girling, Robbie. 2021. "Management to Promote Flowering Understoreys Benefits Natural Enemy Diversity, Aphid Suppression and Income in an Agroforestry System." Agronomy. 11 (4), p. 651. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040651

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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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Rural livelihood diversity and its influence on the ecological intensification potential of smallholder farms in Kenya
Kansiime, Monica K., Girling, Robbie D., Mugambi, Idah, Mulema, Joseph, Oduor, George, Chacha, Duncan, Ouvrard, David, Kinuthia, Wanja and Garratt, Michael P. D.. 2021. "Rural livelihood diversity and its influence on the ecological intensification potential of smallholder farms in Kenya." Food and Energy Security. 10 (1), p. e254. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.254

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Identifying the drivers and constraints to adoption of IPM among arable farmers in the UK and Ireland
Creissen, Henry E, Jones, Philip J, Tranter, Richard B, Girling, Robbie D, Jess, Stephen, Burnett, Fiona J, Gaffney, Michael, Thorne, Fiona S and Kildea, Steven. 2021. "Identifying the drivers and constraints to adoption of IPM among arable farmers in the UK and Ireland." Pest Management Science. 77 (9), pp. 4148-4158. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6452

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Inorganic arsenic species removal from water using bone char: A detailed study on adsorption kinetic and isotherm models using error functions analysis
Alkurdi, Susan S. A., Al-juboori, Raed A., Bundschuh, Jochen, Bowtell, Les and Marchuk, Alla. 2021. "Inorganic arsenic species removal from water using bone char: A detailed study on adsorption kinetic and isotherm models using error functions analysis." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124112

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Serendipita Species from Australian Native Orchids and their Impacts on Tomato Growth and Protection Against Powdery Mildew
AL-Hidmi, Tareq. 2021. Serendipita Species from Australian Native Orchids and their Impacts on Tomato Growth and Protection Against Powdery Mildew. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7qq1

PhD Thesis

Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony. 2020. "Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns." Scientific Reports. 10 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76395-6

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Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops
Khun, Kim Khuy, Wilson, Bree A. L, Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2020. "Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops." Insects. 11 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100659

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Improving whole farm and infield irrigation efficiencies
Raine, Steven, Purcell, Jim and Schmidt, Erik. 2006. "Improving whole farm and infield irrigation efficiencies." International Water and Irrigation. 26 (2), pp. 12-14.

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Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Young, Anthony and Ash, Gavin. 2020. "Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat." 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020). Brisbane, Australia 09 - 13 Feb 2020 Brisbane, Australia.

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Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays
Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A.L.. 2020. "Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 174, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2020.107437

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Deep blade loosening and two-dimensional infiltration theory make furrow irrigation predictable, simpler and more efficient
Hamilton, G.J., Akbar, G., Raine, S. and McHugh, A.. 2020. "Deep blade loosening and two-dimensional infiltration theory make furrow irrigation predictable, simpler and more efficient." Agricultural Water Management. 239, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106241

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Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters
Jeffress, Sarah, Arun-Chinnappa, Kiruba, Stodart, Ben, Vaghefi, Niloofar, Tan, Yu Pei and Ash, Gavin. 2020. "Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters." PLoS One. 15 (5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227396

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A pH-based pedotransfer function for scaling saturated hydraulic conductivity reduction: improved estimation of hydraulic dynamics in HYDRUS
Ali, Aram, Biggs, Andrew J. W., Simunek, Jirka and Bennett, John McL.. 2019. "A pH-based pedotransfer function for scaling saturated hydraulic conductivity reduction: improved estimation of hydraulic dynamics in HYDRUS." Vadose Zone Journal. 18 (1), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.2136/vzj2019.07.0072

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Occurrence and diversity of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria spp. and Metarhizium spp.) in Australian vineyard soils
Korosi, Gyongyver A., Wilson, Bree A. L., Powell, Kevin S., Ash, Gavin J., Reineke, Annette and Savocchia, Sandra. 2019. "Occurrence and diversity of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria spp. and Metarhizium spp.) in Australian vineyard soils." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 164, pp. 69-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2019.05.002

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Field-scale effects of elevated ozone and diesel exhaust emissions on insect pollination and natural enemy recruitment
Ryalls, J.M.W., Langford, B., Mullinger, N.J., Bromfield, L.M., Nemitz, E., Pfrang, C. and Girling, R.D.. 2020. "Field-scale effects of elevated ozone and diesel exhaust emissions on insect pollination and natural enemy recruitment." British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2019. Belfast, Northern Ireland 10 - 13 Dec 2019

Presentation

Elevated temperature reduces survival of peak populations of root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) after wheat growth in a vertisol
Thompson, J. P., Rostad, H. E., Macdonald, B. J. and Whish, J. P. M.. 2018. "Elevated temperature reduces survival of peak populations of root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) after wheat growth in a vertisol." Biology and Fertility of Soils. 54 (2), pp. 243-257. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-017-1256-3

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Chronic effects and horizontal transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae strain QS155 infection in the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)
Dotaona, Ronnie, Wilson, Bree A. L., Stevens, Mark M., Holloway, Joanne and Ash, Gavin J.. 2017. "Chronic effects and horizontal transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae strain QS155 infection in the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)." Biological Control. 114, pp. 24-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.07.008

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Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony. 2018. "Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers." 2018 Applied Nanotechnology and Nanoscience International Conference (ANNIC 2018). Berlin, Germany 22 - 24 Oct 2018

Poster

Deep blade loosening increases root growth, organic carbon, aeration, drainage, lateral infiltration and productivity
Hamilton, G. J., Bakker, D., Akbar, G., Hassan, I., Hussain, Z., McHugh, A. and Raine, S.. 2019. "Deep blade loosening increases root growth, organic carbon, aeration, drainage, lateral infiltration and productivity." Geoderma. 345, pp. 72-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.01.046

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