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Non-visual common root rot disease detection using NIR spectrum and machine learning methods
Xiong, Yiyi, McCarthy, Cheryl, Humpal, Jacob and Percy, Cassandra. "Non-visual common root rot disease detection using NIR spectrum and machine learning methods." 2023 11th International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics (Agro-Geoinformatics). Wuhan, China 25 - 28 Jul 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10233256/proceeding

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NIR 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. "NIR 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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Tactile perception by tissue force characteristics for robotic red eat cutting
Aly, Basem Adel Ahmed. 2024. Tactile perception by tissue force characteristics for robotic red eat cutting. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy . University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z9616

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Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff in North American and Australian croplands
Silburn, D. Mark and Crawford, M. H.. 2024. "Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff in North American and Australian croplands." Soil Research. 62 (3). https://doi.org/10.1071/SR23148

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Value of food waste-derived fertilisers on soil chemistry, microbial function and crop productivity
O'Connor, James, Mickan, Bede S., Gurung, Sun K., Buhlmann, Christopher H., Jenkins, Sasha N., Siddique, Kadambot H.M., Leopold, Matthias and Bolan, Nanthi S.. 2024. "Value of food waste-derived fertilisers on soil chemistry, microbial function and crop productivity." Applied Soil Ecology. 198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2024.105380

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Advancing a food loss and waste bioproduct industry: A critical review of policy approaches for application in an Australian context
Churton, Hannah and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2024. "Advancing a food loss and waste bioproduct industry: A critical review of policy approaches for application in an Australian context." Heliyon. 10 (12). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32735

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Corrigendum to “Impacts of environmental feedbacks on the production of a Central Queensland beef enterprise in a future climate” [Agricultural Systems 214 (2024) 1–13/103838]
An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Cobon, David, Owens, Jo, Liedloff, Adam, Cowan, Tim and Power, Scott. 2024. "Corrigendum to “Impacts of environmental feedbacks on the production of a Central Queensland beef enterprise in a future climate” [Agricultural Systems 214 (2024) 1–13/103838] ." Agricultural Systems. 216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103875

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Technical evaluation of steam sterilisation coupled with gasification to improve circularity of Australian hospital waste management: A case study
Harris, Peter and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2024. "Technical evaluation of steam sterilisation coupled with gasification to improve circularity of Australian hospital waste management: A case study." Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107680

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Applying a solar model to LiDAR images of an agrivoltaic pear orchard
Bonzi, L., Scalisi, A., O'Connell, M.G., Banerjee, B.P., Rallo, G., Remorini, D., Valluri, N. and Goodwin, I.. 2024. "Applying a solar model to LiDAR images of an agrivoltaic pear orchard." O'Connell, M. (ed.) II International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards. Tatura, Australia 03 - 08 Dec 2023 Australia. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.15

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Finite element modelling of fully encapsulated cable bolts in laboratory large scale pull out test
Mirzaghorbanali, Ashkan, Rastegarmanesh, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina and Nourizadeh, Hadi. 2024. "Finite element modelling of fully encapsulated cable bolts in laboratory large scale pull out test." Aziz, N. and Mirzaghorbanali, A. (ed.) 2024 Resource Operators Conference (ROC2024). Wollongong, Australia 13 - 16 Feb 2024 Australia. University of Wollongong.

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WEPP interrill erodibility for clay soils in the crop lands of Northern NSW and Southern Queensland, Australia
Silburn, Mark D. and Bosomworth, Bronwyn. 2024. "WEPP interrill erodibility for clay soils in the crop lands of Northern NSW and Southern Queensland, Australia." Soil Research. 62 (1). https://doi.org/10.1071/SR23137

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Biochemical methane potential of dairy manure residues and separated fractions: An Australia-wide study of the impact of production and cleaning systems
Grell, Torben, Harris, Peter W., Marchuk, Serhiy, Jenkins, Sasha, McCabe, Bernadette K. and Tait, Stephan. 2024. "Biochemical methane potential of dairy manure residues and separated fractions: An Australia-wide study of the impact of production and cleaning systems." Bioresource Technology. 391 (Part A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129903

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A cost-effective approach to estimate plant available water capacity
Gajurel, Suman, Lai, Yunru, Lobsey, Craig and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2024. "A cost-effective approach to estimate plant available water capacity." Geoderma. 442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2024.116794

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Performance Evaluation of Jerusalem Artichoke Digging Tool in Cohesive Soil Using Discrete Element Method
Awuah, Emmanuel, Zhou, Jun, Aikins, Kojo Atta, Antille, Diogenes L., Liang, Zian, Gbenontin, Bertrand Vigninou and Makange, Nelson Richard. 2024. "Performance Evaluation of Jerusalem Artichoke Digging Tool in Cohesive Soil Using Discrete Element Method." Journal of the ASABE. 67 (1), pp. 43-58. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15726

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Digital strategies for nitrogen management in grain production systems: lessons from multi-method assessment using on-farm experimentation
Colaco, A.F., Whelan, B.M., Bramley, R.G.V., Richetti, J., Fajardo, M., McCarthy, A.C., Perry, E.M., Bender, A., Leo, S., Fitzgerald, G.J. and Lawes, R.A.. 2024. "Digital strategies for nitrogen management in grain production systems: lessons from multi-method assessment using on-farm experimentation ." Precision Agriculture. 25 (2), pp. 983-1013. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-023-10102-z

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Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study
Aly, Basem Adel, Low, Tobias, Long, Derek, Brett, Peter and Baillie, Craig. 2024. "Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study." Journal of Food Engineering. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111754

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Two-phase anaerobic digestion in leach bed reactors coupled to anaerobic filters: A review and the potential of biochar filters
Collins, B.A., Birzer, C.H., Harris, P.W., Kidd, S.P., McCabe, B.K. and Medwell, P.R.. 2023. "Two-phase anaerobic digestion in leach bed reactors coupled to anaerobic filters: A review and the potential of biochar filters ." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 175, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113187

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Biosolids-derived fertilisers: A review of challenges and opportunities
Marchuk, Serhiy, Tait, Stephan, Sinha, Payel, Harris, Peter, Antille, Diogenes L. and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2023. "Biosolids-derived fertilisers: A review of challenges and opportunities." Science of the Total Environment. 875, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162555

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Effectiveness of narrow tyne and double-discs openers to overcome shallow compaction and improve soybean yield in long-term no-tillage soil
Ferreira,Camila Jorge Bernab´e, Tormena, Cássio Antonio, Severiano, Eduardo da Costa, Nunes, Márcio Renato, de Menezes, Carlos Cesar Evangelista, Antille, Diogenes L. and Preto, Vívian Ribeiro de Oliveira. 2023. "Effectiveness of narrow tyne and double-discs openers to overcome shallow compaction and improve soybean yield in long-term no-tillage soil." Soil and Tillage Research. 227, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105622

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Improving nitrogen use efficiency in irrigated cotton production
Scheer, Clemens, Rowlings, David W., Antille, Diogenes L., Migliorati, Massimiliano De Antoni, Fuchs, Kathrin and Grace, Peter R.. 2023. "Improving nitrogen use efficiency in irrigated cotton production." Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 125 (2), pp. 95-106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-022-10204-6

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Developing and adopting nutrient management guidelines for sugarcane grown on alluvial soils derived from volcanic parent material in Nicaragua
Domingue, Maria Alejandra Caldera. 2023. Developing and adopting nutrient management guidelines for sugarcane grown on alluvial soils derived from volcanic parent material in Nicaragua. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z7712

PhD Thesis

Artificial Intelligence: what is it and what does it mean for cotton?
McCarthy, Alison. 2023. "Artificial Intelligence: what is it and what does it mean for cotton?" 2023 Australian Cotton Research Conference. Toowoomba 05 - 07 Sep 2023 Australia.

Keynote

Variable-rate irrigation: hardware and software tools for improved infield irrigation
McCarthy, Alison and Foley, Joseph. 2023. "Variable-rate irrigation: hardware and software tools for improved infield irrigation." GRDC Grains Research Update: Irrigation efficiency. 30 - 30 May 2023 Australia.

Presentation

Research and industry engagement for Ag tech development
McCarthy, Alison. 2023. "Research and industry engagement for Ag tech development." Scenic Rim Agricultural Workshop. Aratula 22 - 22 Mar 2023 Australia.

Presentation

Cover cropping impacts on soil water and carbon in dryland cropping system
Zhang, Hanlu, Ghahramani, Afshin, Ali, Aram and Erbacher, Andrew. 2023. "Cover cropping impacts on soil water and carbon in dryland cropping system." PLoS One. 18. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286748

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A review on common root rot of wheat and barley in Australia
Xiong, Yiyi, McCarthy, Cheryl, Humpal, Jacob and Percy, Cassandra. 2023. "A review on common root rot of wheat and barley in Australia." Plant Pathology. 72 (8), pp. 1347-1364. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13777

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Land Application of Biosolids-Derived Biochar in Australia: A Review
Sinha, Payel, Marchuk, Serhiy, Harris, Peter, Antille, Diogenes L. and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2023. "Land Application of Biosolids-Derived Biochar in Australia: A Review." Sustainability. 15 (14). https://doi.org/10.3390/su151410909

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Direct comparison of runoff of residual and knockdown herbicides in sugarcane using a rainfall simulator finds large difference in runoff losses and toxicity relative to diuron
Silburn, D. Mark, Fillols, Emilie, Rojas-Ponce, Samuel, Lewis, Steve and McHugh, A.D.. 2023. "Direct comparison of runoff of residual and knockdown herbicides in sugarcane using a rainfall simulator finds large difference in runoff losses and toxicity relative to diuron." Science of the Total Environment. 863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160976

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Nitrogen dynamics and biological processes in soil amended with microalgae grown in abattoir digestate to recover nutrients
Shayesteh, Hajar, Jenkins, Sasha N., Moheimani, Navid R., Bolan, Nanthi, Buhlmann, Christopher H., Gurung, Sun Kumar, Vadiveloo, Ashiwin, Bahri, Parisa A. and Mickan, Bede S.. 2023. "Nitrogen dynamics and biological processes in soil amended with microalgae grown in abattoir digestate to recover nutrients." Journal of Environmental Management. 344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118467

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Assessing the performance of techniques for disaggregating daily rainfall in South Africa
Ramlall, R and Smithers, Smithers. 2023. "Assessing the performance of techniques for disaggregating daily rainfall in South Africa." Water SA. 49 (3), pp. 199-210.

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Evaporative loss and environmental impact of covers on water storages: A review
Pittaway, Pamela, Scobie, Michael and Schmidt, Erik. 2023. "Evaporative loss and environmental impact of covers on water storages: A review." Journal of Environmental Quality. 52 (2), pp. 241-257. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20454

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Evaluation of a new apple in-field sorting system for fruit singulation, rotation and imaging
Pothula, Anand Kumar, Zhang, Zhao and Lu, Renfu. 2023. "Evaluation of a new apple in-field sorting system for fruit singulation, rotation and imaging." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107789

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Design and analysis of a low-cost potentiostat for application with microbial electrochemical sensors
Hill, Andrew, Tait, Stephan, Harris, Peter, Baillie, Craig, Virdis, Bernardino and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2023. "Design and analysis of a low-cost potentiostat for application with microbial electrochemical sensors." Electrochimica Acta. 468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2023.143201

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Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff under a rainfall simulator
Silburn, D. Mark. 2023. "Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff under a rainfall simulator." Soil Research. 61 (5), pp. 468-483. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR22115

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Lactic acid production from food waste at an anaerobic digestion biorefinery: effect of digestate recirculation and sucrose supplementation
Buhlmann, Christopher H., Mickan, Bede S., Tait, Stephan, Batstone, Damien J. and Bahri, Parisa A. 2023. "Lactic acid production from food waste at an anaerobic digestion biorefinery: effect of digestate recirculation and sucrose supplementation." Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1177739

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Food and Garden Organic Waste Management in Australia: Co-Benefits for Regional Communities and Local Government
Blanchard, Christine, Harris, Peter, Pocock, Celmara and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2023. "Food and Garden Organic Waste Management in Australia: Co-Benefits for Regional Communities and Local Government." Sustainability. 15 (13). https://doi.org/10.3390/su15139901

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Discrete Element Method Simulation and Field Evaluation of a Vibrating Root-Tuber Shovel in Cohesive and Frictional Soils
Awuah, Emmanuel, Aikins, Kojo Atta, Antille, Diogenes L., Zhou, Jun, Gbenontin, Bertrand Vigninou, Mecha, Peter and Liang, Zian. 2023. "Discrete Element Method Simulation and Field Evaluation of a Vibrating Root-Tuber Shovel in Cohesive and Frictional Soils." Agriculture. 13 (8). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13081525

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Robotics and sensing technologies in red meat processing: A review
Aly, Basem Adel, Low, Tobias, Long, Derek, Baillie, Craig and Brett, Peter. 2023. "Robotics and sensing technologies in red meat processing: A review." Trends in Food Science and Technology. 137, pp. 142-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.05.015

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Review of Discrete Element Method Simulations of Soil Tillage and Furrow Opening
Aikins, Kojo Atta, Ucgul, Mustafa, Barr, James B., Awuah, Emmanuel, Antille, Diogenes L., Jensen, Troy A. and Desbiolles, Jacky M. A.. 2023. "Review of Discrete Element Method Simulations of Soil Tillage and Furrow Opening." Agriculture. 13 (3). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13030541

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Availability of Nitrogen in Soil for Irrigated Cotton Following Application of Urea and 3,4-Dimethylpyrazole Phosphate-Coated Urea in Concentrated Bands
Pittaway, Pamela A., Antille, Diogenes L., Melland, Alice R. and Marchuk, Serhiy. 2023. "Availability of Nitrogen in Soil for Irrigated Cotton Following Application of Urea and 3,4-Dimethylpyrazole Phosphate-Coated Urea in Concentrated Bands." Plants. 12 (5), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12051170

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