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From soil health to agricultural productivity: The critical role of soil constraint management
Li, Tong, Cui, Lizhen, Filipović, Vilim, Tang, Caixian, Lai, Yunru, Wehr, Bernhard, Song, Xiufang, Chapman, Scott, Liu, Hongdou, Dalal, Ram C. and Dang, Yash P.. 2025. "From soil health to agricultural productivity: The critical role of soil constraint management." Catena. 250, p. 108776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2025.108776

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Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods
Seo, Yoonjung, Chevali, Venkata, Lai, Yunru, Zhou, Zhezhe, Chen, Guangnan, Burey, Paulomi, Wang, Shaobin and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods." Journal of Environmental Management. 377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124556

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Fermentation of sorghum with Aspergillus strains: A promising and sustainable pathway to enzyme production- comprehensive review
Somadder, Pratul Dipta, Trzcinski, Antoine, Chen, Guangnan, Chow, Yvonne and Manan, Musaalbakri Abdul. 2025. "Fermentation of sorghum with Aspergillus strains: A promising and sustainable pathway to enzyme production- comprehensive review ." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115456

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The life cycle, nesting behaviour and diet of resin bee Megachile tosticauda (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
Williamson, Elisabeth, Prendergast, Kit, Leijs, Remko and Hogendoorn, Katja K.. 2025. "The life cycle, nesting behaviour and diet of resin bee Megachile tosticauda (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)." Austral Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/aen.12726

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Powering progress: The interplay of energy security and institutional quality in driving economic growth
Azimi, Mohammad Naim, Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur and Maraseni, Tek. 2025. "Powering progress: The interplay of energy security and institutional quality in driving economic growth." Applied Energy. 378 (Part A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124835

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Poplar Plantation as an Agroforestry Approach: Economic Benefits and Its Role in Carbon Sequestration in North India
Joshi, Rajeev, Sharma, Bharat, Singh, Hukum, Dhakal, Nabin, Ayer, Santosh and Maraseni, Tek. 2024. "Poplar Plantation as an Agroforestry Approach: Economic Benefits and Its Role in Carbon Sequestration in North India." Journal of Resources and Ecology. 15 (4), pp. 880-888. https://doi.org/10.5814/j.issn.1674-764x.2024.04.009

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Immediate impacts of fire on koala movement in a fragmented landscape
Bista, Damber, Allen, Benjamin, Baxter, Greg, Booth, Rosemary, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Gorecki, Vanessa and Murray, Peter. 2024. "Immediate impacts of fire on koala movement in a fragmented landscape." Global Ecology and Conservation. 56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03274

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A horizon scan of future priorities to support the sustainability of plant-soil ecosystems in Australia
Birnbaum, Christina, Egidi, Eleonora, Powell, Jeff and Hopkins, Anna. 2024. "A horizon scan of future priorities to support the sustainability of plant-soil ecosystems in Australia." Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2024). Melbourne, Australia 09 - 13 Dec 2024 Australia.

Presentation

Elevated CO2 concentrations play a major role in influencing the functionality of AM fungal communities in agroecosystems
Heuck, Meike Katharina, Powell, Jeff, Kath, Jarrod, Birnbaum, Christina and Frew, Adam. 2024. "Elevated CO2 concentrations play a major role in influencing the functionality of AM fungal communities in agroecosystems." Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2024). Melbourne, Australia 09 - 13 Dec 2024 Australia.

Presentation

Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture
Heuck, Meike Katharina, Powell, Jeff R., Kath, Jarrod, Birnbaum, Christina and Frew, Adam. 2024. "Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture." 12th International Conference on Mycorrhizae. Manchester, United Kingdom 04 - 09 Aug 2024

Poster

Environmental and host plant effects on taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of root fungal endophytes
Farrer, E.C., Kulick, N.K., Birnbaum, C., Halbrook, S.R., Bumby, C.R. and Willis, C.. 2024. "Environmental and host plant effects on taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of root fungal endophytes." 2024 Conference of the Ecological Society of America (ESA 2024). Long Beach, United States 04 - 09 Aug 2024

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Temporal trends in Phragmites australis invasion in the Gulf Coast are highly site-dependent
Pham, T., Birnbaum, C., Brady, M.V., Bumby, C.R., Deogracias, A.J., Dixon, J.I., Ellis, D., Fronabarger, K.H., Halbrook, S.R., Jacobs, N., Kulick, N.K., Lange, K.M., Lee, S.F., Ogoma, C.A., Schroeder, C.S., Shribman, Z.I., Smith, M., Sun, K., Valentine, K.L., ..., Farrer, E.C.. 2024. "Temporal trends in Phragmites australis invasion in the Gulf Coast are highly site-dependent." 2024 Conference of the Ecological Society of America (ESA 2024). Long Beach, United States 04 - 09 Aug 2024

Poster

Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture
Heuck, Meike Katharina, Powell, Jeff R., Kath, Jarrod, Birnbaum, Christina and Frew, Adam. 2024. "Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture." Functional Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14732

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Evaluating the Usefulness of the C-S-R Framework for Understanding AM Fungal Responses to Climate Change in Agroecosystems
Heuck, Meike Katharina, Powell, Jeff R., Kath, Jarrod, Birnbaum, Christina and Frew, Adam. 2024. "Evaluating the Usefulness of the C-S-R Framework for Understanding AM Fungal Responses to Climate Change in Agroecosystems." Global Change Biology. 30 (11). https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17566

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Evaluating sublethal anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in deceased predatory birds of South-East Queensland, Australia
Low, Zachary, Murray, Peter J., Naseem, Noman, McGilp, Daniel, Doneley, Bob, Beale, David J., Biggs, Leo and Gonzalez-Astudillo, Viviana. 2024. "Evaluating sublethal anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in deceased predatory birds of South-East Queensland, Australia ." Discover Toxicology. 1 (13). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44339-024-00016-4

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Water Deprivation and Sowing Times Alter Plant–Pollination Interactions and Seed Yield in Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L. (Asteraceae)
Ali, Qasim, Ali, Mudssar, Khan, Fawad Zafar Ahmad, Noureldeen, Ahmed, Alghamdi, Akram, Darwis, Hadeer, Fatim, Akash, Jalali, Ahmad Ibrahim, Prendergast, Kit and Saeed, Shafqat. 2024. "Water Deprivation and Sowing Times Alter Plant–Pollination Interactions and Seed Yield in Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L. (Asteraceae)." Plants. 13 (22). https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13223194

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Comparison of thermal cameras and human observers to estimate population density of fallow deer (Dama dama) from aerial surveys in Tasmania, Australia
Lethbridge, Mark R., Sharp,Andy, Shute, Elen and Freeman, Ellen. 2024. "Comparison of thermal cameras and human observers to estimate population density of fallow deer (Dama dama) from aerial surveys in Tasmania, Australia." Wildlife Research. 51 (10). https://doi.org/10.1071/WR24056

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Precipitation Concentration Variability and Its Association with Geographical Factors and ENSO Over Nepal from 1990 to 2020
Lamichhane, Dipendra, Bao, Qing, Dhital, Yam Prasad, Devkota, Rohini, Bhattarai, Utsav, Nepal, Bikash, Pokhare, Ashok Kumar and Dawadi, Binod. 2024. "Precipitation Concentration Variability and Its Association with Geographical Factors and ENSO Over Nepal from 1990 to 2020." Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-024-00461-6

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Insights into the spatial ecology of the world's most ancient dog: High-altitude movements of New Guinea dingoes
Allen, Benjamin L., Miller, Chloe, Wolf, Lisa, Maury, Hendra K., Numberi, Leonardo A., Surbakti, Suriani, Silaban, Berna Natalia Br, Kusuma, Kukuh Indra and McIntyre, James K.. 2024. "Insights into the spatial ecology of the world's most ancient dog: High-altitude movements of New Guinea dingoes." Global Ecology and Conservation. 56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03264

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Perspectives on Forest governance among the indigenous communities of India's Eastern Ghats
Reddy, Anugu Amarender, Maraseni, Tek, Lahiri, Souparna, Karki, Sikha, Koju, Upama, Shrestha, Anita and Cadman, Tim. 2024. "Perspectives on Forest governance among the indigenous communities of India's Eastern Ghats." Forest Policy and Economics. 169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103350

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Assessing the Spatio-temporal Activity Pattern and Habitat Use of Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) Across Three Forest Management Regimes in Nepal
Maharjan, Amir, Maraseni, Tek, Allen, Benjamin L. and Apan, Armando. 2024. "Assessing the Spatio-temporal Activity Pattern and Habitat Use of Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) Across Three Forest Management Regimes in Nepal." Biodiversity and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-024-02991-x

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Long-term effects of gypsum on the chemistry of sodic soils under sugarcane
Green, Hannah, Larsen, Peter Peter, Koci, Jack, Lai, Chloe and Nelson, Paul N. 2024. "Long-term effects of gypsum on the chemistry of sodic soils under sugarcane." 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

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Trends in the environmental impacts of the Australian pork industry
Wiedemann, S.G., Watson, K., Biggs, L., McGahan, E.J. and Copley, M.A.. 2024. "Trends in the environmental impacts of the Australian pork industry." Animal Production Science. 64 (15). https://doi.org/10.1071/AN23361

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Too much, too soon? Early-maturing maize varieties as drought escape strategy in Malawi
Grewer, Uwe, Kim, Dong-Hyuk and Waha, Katharina. 2024. "Too much, too soon? Early-maturing maize varieties as drought escape strategy in Malawi." Food Policy. 129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2024.102766

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Hydropower and Climate Resilience of Nepal Himalaya: A bottom-up Hydrological Approach
Bhattarai, Utsav, Maraseni, Tek, Devkota, Laxmi Prasad and Apan, Armando. 2024. "Hydropower and Climate Resilience of Nepal Himalaya: A bottom-up Hydrological Approach ." Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-024-00529-3

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Integrated climate resilient modelling of renewable energy transition in Nepal
Bhattarai, Utsav. 2024. Integrated climate resilient modelling of renewable energy transition in Nepal. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zqz05

PhD by Publication

Assessing the Theoretical Scope of Environmental Justice in Contemporary Literature and Developing a Pragmatic Monitoring Framework
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan and Apan, Armando. 2024. "Assessing the Theoretical Scope of Environmental Justice in Contemporary Literature and Developing a Pragmatic Monitoring Framework ." Sustainability. 16 (24). https://doi.org/10.3390/su162410799

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Insights into Ecological Resettlements and Conservation-led Displacements: A Systematic Review
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan and Apan, Armando. 2024. "Insights into Ecological Resettlements and Conservation-led Displacements: A Systematic Review." Environmental Management (New York): an international journal for decision-makers, scientists and environmental auditors. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-024-02097-8

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Enhancing systematic literature review adapting 'double diamond approach'
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan and Apan, Armando A.. 2024. "Enhancing systematic literature review adapting 'double diamond approach' ." Heliyon. 10 (22). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40581

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Soil greenhouse gas emissions under enhanced efficiency and urea nitrogen fertilizer from Australian irrigated aerobic rice production
Webb, Jackie R., Champness, Matt, Hornbuckle, John and Quayle, Wendy C.. 2024. "Soil greenhouse gas emissions under enhanced efficiency and urea nitrogen fertilizer from Australian irrigated aerobic rice production." Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 7 (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70004

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Evaluating the impact of weather forecasts on productivity and environmental footprint of irrigated maize production systems
Collins, Brian, Lai, Yunru, Grewer, Uwe G, Attard, Steve, Sexton, Justin and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2024. "Evaluating the impact of weather forecasts on productivity and environmental footprint of irrigated maize production systems." Science of the Total Environment. 954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176368

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Attitudes towards causes of and solutions to conflict between humans and Asian elephants
Cabral de Mel, Surendranie J., Seneweera, Saman, Dangolla, Ashoka, Weerakoon, Devaka K., King, Rachel, Maraseni, Tek and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2024. "Attitudes towards causes of and solutions to conflict between humans and Asian elephants ." Conservation Science and Practice. 6 (11). https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13238

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Home garden characteristics amongst Lao’s vulnerable upland rural farmers in the context of food security
Shrestha, Suraj. 2024. Home garden characteristics amongst Lao’s vulnerable upland rural farmers in the context of food security. Masters Thesis Master of Science. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z9yv0

Masters Thesis

Value chain analysis of industrial hemp: An extensive review and a case of Nepal
Budhathoki, Rajan. 2024. Value chain analysis of industrial hemp: An extensive review and a case of Nepal. Masters Thesis Master of Research. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z9y24

Masters Thesis

Assessing pollinator abundance and services to enhance agricultural sustainability and crop yield optimization in the Qilian Mountains
Yang, Haijiang, Gou, Xiaohua, Niu, Yibo, Shi, Wenwei, Wang, Xinyun, Wei, Yuxin and Maraseni, Tek. 2024. "Assessing pollinator abundance and services to enhance agricultural sustainability and crop yield optimization in the Qilian Mountains." Agricultural Systems. 221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104109

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The Determinants and Synergies of Livelihood Choices Across Climate-vulnerable Regions: An Empirical Analysis from Rural Bangladesh
Sharna, Shaima Chowdhury, Anik, Asif Reza and Shifa, Sharmin. 2024. "The Determinants and Synergies of Livelihood Choices Across Climate-vulnerable Regions: An Empirical Analysis from Rural Bangladesh." Journal of South Asian Development. 19 (3), pp. 364-386. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731741241258532

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Unlocking the tapestry of conservation: Navigating ecological resettlement policies in Nepal
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Apan, Armando and Aryal, Kishor. 2024. "Unlocking the tapestry of conservation: Navigating ecological resettlement policies in Nepal." Science of the Total Environment. 946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174335

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Decoupling REDD+ understanding of local stakeholders on the onset of materializing carbon credits from forests in Nepal
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Apan, Armando and Bhusal, Shreejana. 2024. "Decoupling REDD+ understanding of local stakeholders on the onset of materializing carbon credits from forests in Nepal." Forest Ecosystems. 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fecs.2024.100239

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Achieving SOC Conservation without Land-Use Changes between Agriculture and Forests
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Apan, Armando and Bhusal, Shreejana. 2024. "Achieving SOC Conservation without Land-Use Changes between Agriculture and Forests." Sustainability. 16 (16). https://doi.org/10.3390/su16167207

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Technology in farming: Unleashing farmers’ behavioral intention for the adoption of agriculture 5.0
Mishra, Nitesh, Bhandari, Nabin, Maraseni, Tek, Devkota, Niranjan, Khanal, Ghanashyam, Bhusal, Biswash, Basya, Devid Kumar, Paudel, Udaya Raj and Danu, Ranjana Kumari. 2024. "Technology in farming: Unleashing farmers’ behavioral intention for the adoption of agriculture 5.0." PLoS One. 19 (8). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308883

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