Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment


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Fabaceous and Cucurbitaceous Hosts Are Infected With Distinct Populations of the Powdery Mildew Species Podosphaera xanthii
Kelly, Lisa A., Balotf, Sadegh, Vaghefi, Niloofar and Kiss, Levente. 2025. "Fabaceous and Cucurbitaceous Hosts Are Infected With Distinct Populations of the Powdery Mildew Species Podosphaera xanthii." Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.70028

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Population genomics of Macrophomina spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination
Pennerman, K., Goldman, P., Dilla-Ermita, C., Ramos, G., Jaime, J., Lopez-Hernandez, J., Ramos, J., Aviles, M., Borrero, C., Gomez, A., Neal, J., Chilvers, M., Ortiz, V., Stukenbrock, E., Goldman, G., Mengitsu, A., Lopez-Nicora, H., Sacher, G., Vaghefi, N., ..., Henry, P.. 2025. "Population genomics of Macrophomina spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. First Look. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-03-25-0032-R

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First molecular phylogeny of mycoparasitic species of Sphaerellopsis isolated from rust fungi in Australia
Risteski, J., Kiss, L., Idnurm, A., Shivas, R., Tan, Y., Sun, J. and Vaghefi, N.. 2025. "First molecular phylogeny of mycoparasitic species of Sphaerellopsis isolated from rust fungi in Australia." Mycological Progress: international journal of fungal sciences. 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-025-02075-2

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Microdochium majus Isolated from Grapevine Is a Mycoparasite of Botrytis cinerea
Vaczy, K., Szabó, D., Molnár, N., Kiss, T., Kiss, L., Tan, Y., Novák, Á., Pálfi, X., Gomba-Tóth, A. and Karácsony, Z.. 2025. "Microdochium majus Isolated from Grapevine Is a Mycoparasite of Botrytis cinerea." Journal of Fungi. 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11010031

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Compensatory Consumption: A Review and Research Agenda Using the Theory-Context-Characteristics Methodology Framework
Cao, Tuan (Todd), Prentice, Catherine, Wang, Qingxia (Jenny) and Nguyen, Hoang Sinh. 2025. "Compensatory Consumption: A Review and Research Agenda Using the Theory-Context-Characteristics Methodology Framework." International Journal of Consumer Studies. 49 (5). https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.70112

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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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Triple whammy: how 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year
Cowan, Tim and Nguyen-Huy, Thong. 2025. "Triple whammy: how 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year." The Conversation.

Blog

G143A Mutation Conferring Resistance to Quinone Outside Inhibitor Fungicides Detected in both Podosphaera xanthii and Erysiphe vignae Causing Powdery Mildew on Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) in Australia
Dahanayaka, Buddhika Amarasinghe, Balotf, Sadegh, Senanayake, Ayesha Priyadarshani, Kelly, Lisa A., Knight, Noel L., Vaghefi, Niloofar and Kiss, Levente. 2025. "G143A Mutation Conferring Resistance to Quinone Outside Inhibitor Fungicides Detected in both Podosphaera xanthii and Erysiphe vignae Causing Powdery Mildew on Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) in Australia." Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-03-25-0081-SC

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Purple Pinwheel and more: The Marasmius haematocephalus complex (Marasmiaceae) in Australia
Guard, E.F., Dearnaley, J. and Lebel, T.. 2025. "Purple Pinwheel and more: The Marasmius haematocephalus complex (Marasmiaceae) in Australia." Fungal Systematics and Evolution. 16, pp. 283-305. https://doi.org/10.3114/fuse.2025.16.16

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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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Fungal Planet description sheets 1781-1866: Helicogermslita australiensis (1832)
Dearnaley, J.D.W., Lynch, M.J., Raphael, B. and Whiteside, E.J.. 2025. "Fungal Planet description sheets 1781-1866: Helicogermslita australiensis (1832)." Persoonia. 54 (1), pp. 327-587. https://doi.org/10.3114/persoonia.2025.54.10

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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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Sesame Grower Guide Factsheet
Rixon, C., Adorada, D., Umansky, F., Chauhan, B., Bhattarai, S., Biggs, I and Trotter, T.. 2025. Sesame Grower Guide Factsheet. Australia. CRC for Developing Northern Australia.

Manual/Instructions

Kalonji Grower Guide Factsheet
Rixon, C., Adorada, D., Umansky, M., Chauhan, B., Bhattarai, S., Biggs, I. and Trotter, T.. 2025. Kalonji Grower Guide Factsheet. Australia. CRC for Developing Northern Australia.

Manual/Instructions

Fennel Seed Grower Guide Factsheet
Rixon, C., Adorada, D., Umansky, M., Chauhan, B., Bhattarai, S., Biggs, I. and Trotter, T.. 2025. Fennel Seed Grower Guide Factsheet. Australia. CRC for Developing Northern Australia.

Manual/Instructions

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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Towards the future of physics- and data-guided AI frameworks in computational mechanics
Bai, Jinshuai, Wang, Yizheng, Jeong, Hyogu, Chu, Shiyuan, Wang, Qingxia, Alzubaidi, Laith, Zhuang, Xiaoying, Rabczuk, Timon, Xie, Yi Min, Feng, Xi-Qiao and Gu, Yuantong. 2025. "Towards the future of physics- and data-guided AI frameworks in computational mechanics ." Acta Mechanica Sinica (Lixue Xuebao). 41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-025-25340-x

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Identifying Seedborne Mycobiota in the Revitalised Australian Sesame Industry
Adorada, D.. 2025. "Identifying Seedborne Mycobiota in the Revitalised Australian Sesame Industry." 25th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2025). Sydney, Australia 26 - 28 May 2025

Poster

Soilborne Disease Challenges in the Northern Region
Adorada, D.. 2025. "Soilborne Disease Challenges in the Northern Region." Disease identification and management workshop. Griffith, Australia 12 - 13 Aug 2025

Presentation

Sesame Diseases and Pests: Assessment of Threats to the Establishment of an Australian Industry
Adorada, Dante L., Jones, Lachlan C., Liu, Jian and Gurr, Geoff M.. 2025. "Sesame Diseases and Pests: Assessment of Threats to the Establishment of an Australian Industry ." Crops. 5 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/crops5040044

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Australian Monsoon: Development and Implementation of Operational Services
Cowan, T.. 2025. "Australian Monsoon: Development and Implementation of Operational Services." WCRP/WWRP Webinar Series on Global Monsoons. 30 - 30 Nov 2023

Presentation

Beef Stew(ing) – what might the future look like for northern Australian beef in a warmer world?
Cowan, Tim, Wheeler, Matthew C, Marshall, Andrew, Gaughan, John and Cobon, David. 2025. "Beef Stew(ing) – what might the future look like for northern Australian beef in a warmer world? " 30th Conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Canberra, Australia 05 - 09 Feb 2024 Australia.

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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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Forecasting Cattle Comfort in Northern Australia
Cowan, Tim, Gaughan, John and McCosker, Kieren. 2025. "Forecasting Cattle Comfort in Northern Australia." Forecasting Cattle Comfort In Northern Australia. A NACP Webinar. 20 - 20 Feb 2025

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The IOD and its influence on Southeast Asia
Cowan, T.. 2025. "The IOD and its influence on Southeast Asia." Pre Climate Outlook Forum training. Cambodia 22 - 23 Apr 2025

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Predictability of the IOD
Cowan, T.. 2025. "Predictability of the IOD." Pre Climate Outlook Forum training. Cambodia 22 - 23 Apr 2025

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Insights from the Northern Australia Climate Program: droughts, floods, and hot cows
Cowan, T.. 2025. "Insights from the Northern Australia Climate Program: droughts, floods, and hot cows." Center for Climate Research Singapore. Singapore 28 - 28 Apr 2025

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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.

Blog

Forecasting cattle thermal stress in northern Australia
Cowan, T.. 2025. "Forecasting cattle thermal stress in northern Australia." 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Climate Outlook Forum (ASEANCOF-24). Phnom Penh, Cambodia 24 - 25 Apr 2025

Presentation

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

Presentation

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

Presentation

Development and verification of thermal stress forecasts for cattle in Australia's Rangelands
Cowan, T., Hinds, E., Marshall, AG, Wheeler, MC and Cobon, DH. 2025. "Development and verification of thermal stress forecasts for cattle in Australia's Rangelands." McDonald, S., Hacker, R., Pressland, T., Silcock, J., Reseigh, J. and Beutel, T. (ed.) 12th International Rangeland Congress. Adelaide, Australia 02 - 06 Jun 2025 Australia.

Paper

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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Evaluation of Kabuli Chickpea Genotypes for Terminal Drought Tolerance in Tropical Growing Environment
Subedi, Megha, Naiker, Mani, Preez, Ryan, Adorada, Dante L. and Bhattarai, Surya. 2025. "Evaluation of Kabuli Chickpea Genotypes for Terminal Drought Tolerance in Tropical Growing Environment." Plants. 14 (5). https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14050806

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An unexpected diversity of powdery mildew species infecting the Fabaceae in Australia
Kelly, Lisa A., Dahanayaka, Buddhika A., Vaghefi, Niloofar, Ahmad, Aftab and Kiss, Levente. 2025. "An unexpected diversity of powdery mildew species infecting the Fabaceae in Australia." PLoS One. 20 (5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323505

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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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Risk attitude and risk perceptions of climate change among Indian cotton farmers
Diyyala, Reddyprasanna, Wang, Qingxia Jenny, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Palanichamy, N. Venkatesa, Murugananthi, D., Geethalakshmi, V. and Rajavel, M.. 2025. "Risk attitude and risk perceptions of climate change among Indian cotton farmers." Scientific Reports. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99125-2

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Exploring effective indicators of modern slavery risk: On-site audit insight
Auld, Judy, Ryan, Sophie and Wang, Qingxia (Jenny). 2025. "Exploring effective indicators of modern slavery risk: On-site audit insight." Australian Energy Producers. 65 (S1). https://doi.org/10.1071/EP24205

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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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