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Climate variability analysis for Diuron application
Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Stone, Roger, Marcussen, Torben, Pudmenzky, Christa and Maraseni, Tek. 2012. Climate variability analysis for Diuron application. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Evolution of agroforestry based farming systems: a study of Dhanusha District, Nepal
Dhakal, Arun, Cockfield, Geoff and Maraseni, Tek Narayan. 2012. "Evolution of agroforestry based farming systems: a study of Dhanusha District, Nepal." Agroforestry Systems. 86 (1), pp. 17-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-012-9504-x

Article

The impact of rain water on soil pore networks following irrigation with saline-sodic water
Awedat, A. M., Bennett, J. McL., Raine, S. R. and Misra, R. K.. 2012. "The impact of rain water on soil pore networks following irrigation with saline-sodic water." Birkett, Lucy and Sparrow, Leigh (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

Influence of porosity and permeate suspended clay concentration on clay entrainment within a red ferrosol
Awedat, A. M., Raine, S. R., Bennett, J. McL. and Misra, R. K.. 2012. "Influence of porosity and permeate suspended clay concentration on clay entrainment within a red ferrosol." Birkitt, Lucy and Sparrow, Leigh (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.

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Rainfall index insurance as an approach to manage climate change induced drought
Adeyinka, A., Krishnamurti, C., Maraseni, T. N. and Chantarat, S.. 2012. "Rainfall index insurance as an approach to manage climate change induced drought." Climate Adaptation in Action 2012: Sharing Knowledge to Adapt (NCCARF 2012). Melbourne, Australia 26 - 28 Jun 2012 Brisbane, Australia.

Poster

Selecting a CDM investor in China: a critical analysis
Maraseni, Tek Narayan. 2013. "Selecting a CDM investor in China: a critical analysis." Energy Policy. 53, pp. 484-489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.11.019

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Organic soils promote the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes, with different foraging strategies, in the control of a major forest pest: A meta-analysis of field trial data
Williams, Christopher D., Dillon, Aoife B., Girling, Robbie and Griffin, Christine T.. 2013. "Organic soils promote the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes, with different foraging strategies, in the control of a major forest pest: A meta-analysis of field trial data." Biological Control. 65 (3), pp. 357-364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2013.03.013

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Diesel exhaust pollution affects learning abilities and leads to an altered stress response in the CNS of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Reitmayer, C., Newman, T.A., Girling, R. and Farthing, E.. 2013. "Diesel exhaust pollution affects learning abilities and leads to an altered stress response in the CNS of the honey bee (Apis mellifera)." XI European Meeting on Glial Cell Function in Health and Disease. Berlin, Germany 03 Jul - 06 Sep 2013 Germany.

Poster

Olfactory selection of Plantago lanceolata by snails declines with seedling age
Hanley, M. E., Girling, R. D., Felix, A. E., Olliff, E. D., Newland, P. L. and Poppy, G. M.. 2013. "Olfactory selection of Plantago lanceolata by snails declines with seedling age." Annals of Botany. 112 (4), pp. 671-676. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mct003

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Diesel exhaust rapidly degrades floral odours used by honeybees
Girling, Robbie D., Lusebrink, Inka, Farthing, Emily, Newman, Tracey A. and Poppy, Guy M.. 2013. "Diesel exhaust rapidly degrades floral odours used by honeybees." Scientific Reports. 3 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/srep02779

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The Plume Also Rises: Trajectories of Pheromone Plumes Issuing from Point Sources in an Orchard Canopy at Night
Girling, Robbie D., Higbee, Bradley S. and Cardé, Ring T.. 2013. "The Plume Also Rises: Trajectories of Pheromone Plumes Issuing from Point Sources in an Orchard Canopy at Night." Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39 (9), pp. 1150-1160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-013-0341-9

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Resource constraints and Asia’s growth: regional cooperation for enhancing energy security
Hossain, Shanawez and Sarker, Tapan. 2013. "Resource constraints and Asia’s growth: regional cooperation for enhancing energy security." Hossain, Moazzem, Sarker, Tapan and McIntosh, Malcolm (ed.) The Asian Century, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change: Responsible Futures Matter. 9781781005743. Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 54-81

Edited book (chapter)

Integrated analysis for a carbon- and water-constrained future: an assessment of drip irrigation in a lettuce production system in eastern Australia
Maraseni, T. N., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2012. "Integrated analysis for a carbon- and water-constrained future: an assessment of drip irrigation in a lettuce production system in eastern Australia." Journal of Environmental Management. 111, pp. 220-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.07.020

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The soil specific nature of threshold electrolyte concentration analysis
Bennett, J. McL. and Raine, S. R.. 2012. "The soil specific nature of threshold electrolyte concentration analysis." 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 Hobart, Australia.

Paper

Climate change, poverty and livelihoods: adaptation practices by rural mountain communities in Nepal
Gentle, Popular and Maraseni, Tek Narayan. 2012. "Climate change, poverty and livelihoods: adaptation practices by rural mountain communities in Nepal." Environmental Science and Policy. 21, pp. 24-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2012.03.007

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Fine-scale habitat modelling of wildlife species using spatial information tools
Zainol Zanariah, W. N., Apan, A., Le Brocque, A. F. and Maraseni, T. N.. 2012. "Fine-scale habitat modelling of wildlife species using spatial information tools." 2nd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2012). Gold Coast, Australia 07 - 09 Jul 2012 Sydney, Australia.

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Effects of halloysite in kaolin on the formation and properties of geopolymers
Zhang, Z., Wang, H., Yao, X. and Zhu, Y.. 2012. "Effects of halloysite in kaolin on the formation and properties of geopolymers." Cement and Concrete Composites. 34 (5), pp. 709-715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2012.02.003

Article

Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector
Maraseni, T. N., Mushtaq, S. and Reardon-Smith, K.. 2012. "Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector." Environmental Research Letters. 7 (3), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/7/3/034006

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Carbon sequestration potential of spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora subspecies Variegata) in south east Queensland, Australia
Salcedo, Precila G., Maraseni, Tek Narayan and McDougall, Kevin. 2012. "Carbon sequestration potential of spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora subspecies Variegata) in south east Queensland, Australia." International Journal of Environmental Studies. 69 (5), pp. 770-784. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2012.715833

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Enhancing the value of multiple use plantations: a case study from southeast Queensland, Australia
Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Cockfield, Geoff, Cadman, Tim, Chen, Guangnan and Qu, Jiansheng. 2012. "Enhancing the value of multiple use plantations: a case study from southeast Queensland, Australia." Agroforestry Systems. 86 (3), pp. 451-462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-012-9506-8

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Human energy expenditure in lowland rice cultivation in Malaysia
Nawi, N. M., Yahya, A., Chen, G., Bockari-Gevao, S. M. and Maraseni, T. N.. 2012. "Human energy expenditure in lowland rice cultivation in Malaysia." Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. 18 (1), pp. 45-56. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41232

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Beyond economic sustainability: embedding social and environmental values in the governance of responsible investment
Cadman, Tim. 2011. "Beyond economic sustainability: embedding social and environmental values in the governance of responsible investment." Dynamics of Investing Responsibly: From Screening to Mainstreaming (2011). Sydney, Australia 24 - 25 Nov 2011 Sydney, Australia.

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The perception of Nepal's Tharu community in regard to climate change and its impacts on their livelihoods
Devkota, Rohini Prasad, Babracharya, Babina, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Cockfield, Geoff and Upadhyay, Bidur Prasad. 2011. "The perception of Nepal's Tharu community in regard to climate change and its impacts on their livelihoods." International Journal of Environmental Studies. 68 (6), pp. 937-946. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2011.587282

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The economic value of improved agrometeorological information to irrigators amid climate variability
Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Chen, Charlie, Hafeez, Mohsin, Maroulis, Jerry and Gabriel, Hamza. 2012. "The economic value of improved agrometeorological information to irrigators amid climate variability." International Journal of Climatology. 32 (4), pp. 567-581. https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.2015

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The governance of REDD+: an institutional analysis in the Asia Pacific region and beyond
Cadman, Tim and Maraseni, Tek. 2012. "The governance of REDD+: an institutional analysis in the Asia Pacific region and beyond." Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 55 (5), pp. 617-635. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2011.619851

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Including the costs of water and greenhouse gas emissions in a reassessment of the profitability of irrigation
Maraseni, T. N. and Cockfield, G.. 2012. "Including the costs of water and greenhouse gas emissions in a reassessment of the profitability of irrigation." Agricultural Water Management. 103 (1), pp. 25-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2011.10.014

Article

Modified threshold electrolyte concentration analysis for soils from Greenacres
Bennett, J. McL. and Raine, S. R.. 2011. Modified threshold electrolyte concentration analysis for soils from Greenacres . Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Environmental effects of applying coal seam gas associated water to unsealed roads for dust suppression: final report
Bennett, J. McL. and Raine, S. R.. 2011. Environmental effects of applying coal seam gas associated water to unsealed roads for dust suppression: final report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Effect of applying feedlot effluent pond water on the permeability of soils: final report
Bennett, J. McL., Dalby, T. and Raine, S. R.. 2011. Effect of applying feedlot effluent pond water on the permeability of soils: final report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from property A and B
Bennett, J., Raine, S. and Eberhard, F.. 2011. Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from property A and B. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Developing sustainable governance systems for regional sustainability programmes and 'green' business practices: the case of 'green' timber
Cadman, Tim and Hume, Margee. 2012. "Developing sustainable governance systems for regional sustainability programmes and 'green' business practices: the case of 'green' timber." Tortora, Marco (ed.) Sustainable systems and energy management at the regional level: comparative approaches. Hershey, PA. United States. IGI Global. pp. 365-382

Edited book (chapter)

Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from Roleen, Tantatton, Pine Ridge, Ben Bow and Oakleigh
Bennett, J., Raine, S. and Eberhard, F.. 2011. Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from Roleen, Tantatton, Pine Ridge, Ben Bow and Oakleigh. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from the Fairview IR5, IR7 and IR8 irrigation areas
Raine, S. R. and Bennett, J.. 2011. Threshold electrolyte concentration relationships for soils from the Fairview IR5, IR7 and IR8 irrigation areas. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Effect of applying feedlot effluent pond water on the permeability of soils: interim report
Bennett, J., Dalby, T. and Raine, S.. 2011. Effect of applying feedlot effluent pond water on the permeability of soils: interim report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Effects of organic and conventional fertilizer treatments on host selection by the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae
Pope, T. W., Girling, R. D., Staley, J. T., Trigodet, B., Wright, D. J., Leather, S. R., van Emden, H. F. and Poppy, G. M.. 2012. "Effects of organic and conventional fertilizer treatments on host selection by the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae." Journal of Applied Entomology. 136 (6), pp. 445-455. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2011.01667.x

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Does acute exposure to diesel exhaust pollution elicit a neurological stress response in honeybees and impact on their ability to learn and memorize a floral odor?
Girling, RD, Reitmayer, CM, Farthing, E, Lusebrink, I, Jackson, CW, Poppy, GM and Newman, TA. 2012. "Does acute exposure to diesel exhaust pollution elicit a neurological stress response in honeybees and impact on their ability to learn and memorize a floral odor?" International Society of Chemical Ecology Annual Meeting 2012. Vilnius, Lithuania 22 201 - 26 Jul 2012

Presentation

Observations on the flight paths of the day-flying moth Virbia lamae during periods of mate location: do males have a strategy for contacting the pheromone plume?
Cardé, Ring T., Cardé, Anja M. and Girling, Robbie D.. 2012. "Observations on the flight paths of the day-flying moth Virbia lamae during periods of mate location: do males have a strategy for contacting the pheromone plume?" Journal of Animal Ecology. 81 (1), pp. 268-276. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2011.01887.x

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Measuring rate of change of oxygen concentration and intrinsic oxidation rate in a pile of material
Bennett, John, Stepanyants, Yury and Ritchie, Ian. 2004. Measuring rate of change of oxygen concentration and intrinsic oxidation rate in a pile of material. WO 2004/072636 A1

Patent

Anastomosing river sedimentation in the Channel Country of central Australia
Gibling, Martin R., Nanson, Gerald C. and Maroulis, Jerry C.. 1998. "Anastomosing river sedimentation in the Channel Country of central Australia." Sedimentology. 45 (3), pp. 595-619. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3091.1998.00163.x

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Discrimination of remnant tree species and regeneration stages in Queensland, Australia using hyperspectral imagery
Apan, Armando, Phinn, Stuart and Maraseni, Tek. 2009. "Discrimination of remnant tree species and regeneration stages in Queensland, Australia using hyperspectral imagery." Luo, Bin (ed.) WHISPERS 2009: Evolution in Remote Sensing. Grenoble, France 26 - 28 Aug 2009 Piscataway, NJ. United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/WHISPERS.2009.5288981

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