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Global Review of Blue Carbon Ecosystem Microbial Communities
Birnbaum, C., Waryszak, P., Trevathan-Tackett, S., Bowen, J.L., Connolly, R.M., Duarte, C.M. and Macreadie, P.I.. 2025. "Global Review of Blue Carbon Ecosystem Microbial Communities." Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.70168

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Decile-based index drought insurance to help improve income stability for wheat producers in Australia
Barratt, Jonathan, Kath, Jarrod, Collins, Brian, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and An-Vo, Duc-Anh. 2025. "Decile-based index drought insurance to help improve income stability for wheat producers in Australia." Agricultural Water Management. 318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2025.109726

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An evaluation of the growth and yield of perennial cereals in two contrasting environments
Innes, P.J., Newell, M.T., Pembleton, K.G., Hayes, R.C. and Radanielson, A.M.. 2025. "An evaluation of the growth and yield of perennial cereals in two contrasting environments." European Journal of Agronomy. 170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2025.127768

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Fungal biocatalytic valorization of sorghum: an integrated bottom-up and top-down framework for sustainable fermentable sugar production
Somadder, Pratul Dipta, Chen, Guangnan, Mojiri, Amin, Dearnaley, John and Trzcinski, Antoine. 2025. "Fungal biocatalytic valorization of sorghum: an integrated bottom-up and top-down framework for sustainable fermentable sugar production." Chemical Engineering Journal. 520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.166309

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AusAMF: The Database of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities in Australia
Frew, Adam, Powell, Jeff R., Heuck, Meike K., Albornoz, Felipe E., Birnbaum, Christina, Dearnaley, John D. W, Egidi, Eleonora, Finn, Luke, Kath, Jarrod, Koorem, Kadri, Oja, Jane, Opik, Maarja, Vahter, Tanel, Vasar, Martti, Watts-Williams, Stephanie, Zheng, Yuxiong and Aguilar-Trigueros, Carlos A.. 2025. "AusAMF: The Database of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities in Australia." Global Ecology and Biogeography. 34 (7). https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.70090

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Australia's native bees struggled after the Black Summer fires – but a world-first solution brought them buzzing back
Prendergast, Kit. 2025. "Australia's native bees struggled after the Black Summer fires – but a world-first solution brought them buzzing back." The Conversation.

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Do Pookila persist in Queensland?
Dennien, A., Dearnaley, J. and Edwards, M.. 2025. "Do Pookila persist in Queensland?" Australian Mammal Society 2025. Toowoomba, Australia 23 - 25 Jun 2025

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Connecting community, science and landscapes to conserve an endangered legless lizard
Gould, Liz, Whitehouse, Gillian, Peck, Stephen, Kidd, Penny, Mason, Mervyn, Gannaway, Dennis and Edwards, Meg. 2025. "Connecting community, science and landscapes to conserve an endangered legless lizard." International Congress for Conservation Biology 2025. Brisbane, Australia 15 - 19 Jun 2025

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Predictive Assessment of Forest Fire Risk in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region Using HIWAT Data Integration
Thapa, Sunil, Maraseni, Tek, Dhonju, Hari Krishna, Shakya, Kiran, Shakya, Bikram, Apan, Armando and Banerjee, Bikram. 2025. "Predictive Assessment of Forest Fire Risk in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region Using HIWAT Data Integration." Remote Sensing. 17 (13). https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17132255

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A novel approach to accelerate ideotyping using model-aided envirotyping
Collins, Brian, Ullah, Najeeb, Song, Youhong and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2025. "A novel approach to accelerate ideotyping using model-aided envirotyping." Agricultural Systems. 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104430

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Culvert design and position in the landscape predict the presence of trawling bat culvert roosts in an urban environment
Gorecki, Vanessa, Parsons, Stuart and Maggini, Ramona. 2025. "Culvert design and position in the landscape predict the presence of trawling bat culvert roosts in an urban environment ." Urban Ecosystems. 28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-025-01762-y

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Guiding cultivar choice in smallholder agriculture: Identifying suitability hotspots for maturity groups of field crops
Grewer, Uwe, De Voil, Peter, MacCarthy, Dilys S. and Rodriguez, Daniel. 2025. "Guiding cultivar choice in smallholder agriculture: Identifying suitability hotspots for maturity groups of field crops." Resources, Environment and Sustainability. 20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resenv.2025.100204

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Envirotyping facilitates understanding of genotype × environment interactions and highlights the potential of stay-green traits in wheat
Amin, Asad, Christopher, Jack, Cooper, Mark, Collins, Brian, Voss-Fels, Kai, Hickey, Lee and Chenu, Karine. 2025. "Envirotyping facilitates understanding of genotype × environment interactions and highlights the potential of stay-green traits in wheat." Field Crops Research. 331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2025.109940

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Estimation of actual evapotranspiration and water requirements of strategic crops under different stresses
Ramezani-Etedali, Hadi, Gorginpaveh, Faraz, Elbeltagi, Ahmad, Abdollahzadeh, Maryam, Collins, Brian and Salem, Ali. 2025. "Estimation of actual evapotranspiration and water requirements of strategic crops under different stresses." Scientific Reports. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92481-z

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Continued use of artificial roosts by the Eastern Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus megaphyllus Grey, 1834 (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) in Brisbane Forest Park, south-east Queensland
Michálek, Břeněk, Šrámek, Petr, Williams, Elizabeth R. and Gorecki, Vanessa. 2025. "Continued use of artificial roosts by the Eastern Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus megaphyllus Grey, 1834 (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) in Brisbane Forest Park, south-east Queensland." Australian Zoologist. https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2025.009

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Soil microbial communities in Southeast Asian peatlands: a review
Birnbaum, Christina, Yusuf, Anne Yalien, Yuwati, Tri Wira, Rachmanadi, Dony, Kunarso, Adi, Bonner, Mark T.L and Grover, Samantha P.P.. 2025. "Soil microbial communities in Southeast Asian peatlands: a review." Mires and Peat. 32. https://doi.org/10.19189/001c.134066

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Environmental and host plant effects on taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of root fungal endophytes
Farrer, Emily C., Kulick, Nelle K., Birnbaum, Christina, Halbrook, Susannah, Bumby, Caitlin R. and Willis, Claire. 2025. "Environmental and host plant effects on taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of root fungal endophytes." FEMS Microbiology Letters. 372. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnaf030

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Strategic use of index-based frost insurance to reduce financial risk and improve income stability for wheat producers in Australia
Barratt, Jonathan, Kath, Jarrod, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Collins, Brian, Chenu, Karine, Christopher, Jack and An-Vo, Duc-Anh. 2025. "Strategic use of index-based frost insurance to reduce financial risk and improve income stability for wheat producers in Australia." Agricultural Systems. 226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104306

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Effect of elevation on soil quality under bamboo (Bambusa teres Buch.-Ham. ex Munro) stands outside forest areas in Eastern Nepal
Ayer, Santosh, Poudel, Sandip, Adhikari, Kishor, Shapkota, Jun, Bhatta, Kishor Prasad, Gautam, Jeetendra, Maraseni, Tek and Maharjan, Menuka. 2025. "Effect of elevation on soil quality under bamboo (Bambusa teres Buch.-Ham. ex Munro) stands outside forest areas in Eastern Nepal." Advances in Bamboo Science. 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100149

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Enhancing Food Security Through Home Gardening: A Case Study in Phoukhoud District, Lao PDR
Shrestha, Suraj, Maraseni, Tek and Apan, Armando. 2025. "Enhancing Food Security Through Home Gardening: A Case Study in Phoukhoud District, Lao PDR." Agriculture. 15 (7). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15070716

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The Importance of Ditches and Canals in Global Inland Water CO2 and N2O Budgets
Silverthorn, Teresa, Audet, Joachim, Evans, Chris D., van der Knaap, Judith, Kosten, Sarian, Paranaíba, José, Struik, Quinten, Webb, Jackie, Wu, Wenxin, Yan, Zhifeng Yan and Peacock, Mike. 2025. "The Importance of Ditches and Canals in Global Inland Water CO2 and N2O Budgets." Global Change Biology. 31 (3). https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70079

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Two way gateways for bettongs
Pan, Xin Lei, Hoy, Julia, Brady, Megan, Manning, Adrian and Edwards, Meg. 2025. Two way gateways for bettongs. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zwzy9

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A study of the vernalisation requirements of mountain rye (Secale strictum syn. S. montanum) may help explain low grain yields of perennial cereals compared to wheat
Innes. P.J., Newell, M.T., Pembleton, K.G., Hayes, R.C. and Radanielson, A.M.. 2025. "A study of the vernalisation requirements of mountain rye (Secale strictum syn. S. montanum) may help explain low grain yields of perennial cereals compared to wheat ." AOB Plants. 17 (2). https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plaf015

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Quantification of Microplastics in Agricultural Soils by total organic carbon-solid sample combustion analysis
Seo, Yoonjung, Lai, Yunru, Chen, Guangnan, Dearnaley, John, Wang, Shaobing, Liu, Xiaohuan and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Quantification of Microplastics in Agricultural Soils by total organic carbon-solid sample combustion analysis." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137841

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Linking measurable and conceptual phosphorus pools (in APSIM) enables quantitative model initialisation
Lai, Yunru, Ojeda, Jonathan J., Clarendon, Simon, Robinson, Nathan, Wang, Enli and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2025. "Linking measurable and conceptual phosphorus pools (in APSIM) enables quantitative model initialisation." Soil and Tillage Research. 251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2025.106532

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Climate-related migration practices from the Cancun Adaptation Framework to the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty: Implications for the international legal regime
Jiang, Xiaoyi, Huang, Zipeng and Zhao, Xiaobo. 2025. "Climate-related migration practices from the Cancun Adaptation Framework to the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty: Implications for the international legal regime ." Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law. 34 (1), pp. 210-227. https://doi.org/10.1111/reel.12611

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An evaluation of the growth and yield of perennial cereals in two contrasting environments - observed data
Innes, Peter. 2025. An evaluation of the growth and yield of perennial cereals in two contrasting environments - observed data. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zww80

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Financing sources for mitigation of adverse climate change: a systematic review
Tandukar, Shristi T, Maraseni, Tek and Sarker, Taoab. 2025. "Financing sources for mitigation of adverse climate change: a systematic review." Discover Sustainability. 6 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00949-9

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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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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. 2025. "Organic management shapes AM fungal community structure and function, partially mitigating the negative effects of conventional agriculture." Functional Ecology. 39 (6), pp. 1328-1342. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14732

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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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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. 2025. "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. 34 (2), pp. 643-663. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-024-02991-x

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Insights into Ecological Resettlements and Conservation-led Displacements: A Systematic Review
Pandey, Hari Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan and Apan, Armando. 2025. "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. 75 (5), pp. 1281-1298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-024-02097-8

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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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Evaluation of trial reintroductions of two extinct in the wild reptile species on Christmas Island
Emery, J-P., Hollanders, M., Valentine, L., Tiernan, B., Retallick, K., Cogger, H., Woinarski, J. C. Z. and Mitchell, N. J.. 2025. "Evaluation of trial reintroductions of two extinct in the wild reptile species on Christmas Island." Animal Conservation. 28 (1), pp. 19-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12940

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Evaluation of water stress index and water poverty in rice production based on the water footprint concept in Iran
Dehghanpir, Shahla, Bazrafshan, Ommolbanin, Ramezani-Etedali, Hadi, Holisaz, Arashk and Ababaei, Behnam. 2024. "Evaluation of water stress index and water poverty in rice production based on the water footprint concept in Iran." Water and Soil Management and Modeling . 4 (1), pp. 18-35. https://doi.org/10.22098/mmws.2023.12116.1206

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A study of the vernalisation requirements of mountain rye (Secale strictum syn. S. montanum) may help explain low grain yields of perennial cereals compared to wheat
Innes, Peter. 2024. A study of the vernalisation requirements of mountain rye (Secale strictum syn. S. montanum) may help explain low grain yields of perennial cereals compared to wheat. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zwv51

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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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