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Niche differentiation within a cryptic pathogen complex: climatic drivers and hyperparasitism at multiple spatial scales
Faticov, Maria, Desprez-Loustau, Marie-Laure, Kiss, Levente, Massot, M., d’Arcier, Julie Faivre, Mutz, Jessie, Nemeth, Mark Z., Roslin, Tomas and Tack, Ayco J. M.. 2022. "Niche differentiation within a cryptic pathogen complex: climatic drivers and hyperparasitism at multiple spatial scales ." Ecography: pattern and diversity in ecology. 2022 (2). https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.06062

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Beyond Nuclear Ribosomal DNA Sequences: Evolution, Taxonomy, and Closest Known Saprobic Relatives of Powdery Mildew Fungi (Erysiphaceae) Inferred From Their First Comprehensive Genome-Scale Phylogenetic Analyses
Vaghefi, Niloofar, Kusch, Stefan, Nemeth, Mark Z., Seress, Diana, Braun, Uwe, Takamatsu, Susumu, Panstruga, Ralph and Kiss, Levente. 2022. "Beyond Nuclear Ribosomal DNA Sequences: Evolution, Taxonomy, and Closest Known Saprobic Relatives of Powdery Mildew Fungi (Erysiphaceae) Inferred From Their First Comprehensive Genome-Scale Phylogenetic Analyses." Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.903024

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Advances in immobilization of radionuclide wastes by alkali activated cement and related materials
Zhu Yingcan, Zheng, Zhao, Deng, Yulin, Shi, Caijun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2022. "Advances in immobilization of radionuclide wastes by alkali activated cement and related materials ." Cement and Concrete Composites. 126, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104377

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The soil-water cost of heavy machinery traffic on a Queensland Vertisol, Australia
McGeary, R., West, D.J., Roberton S.D. and Bennett, J. McL. 2022. "The soil-water cost of heavy machinery traffic on a Queensland Vertisol, Australia ." Geoderma Regional. 29, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2022.e00506

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ascotraceR: An R Package Resource to Simulate the Spatiotemporal Spread of Ascochyta Blight in a Chickpea Field Over a Growing Season
Khaliq, Ihsanul, Melloy Paul and Sparks, Adam H.. 2022. "ascotraceR: An R Package Resource to Simulate the Spatiotemporal Spread of Ascochyta Blight in a Chickpea Field Over a Growing Season ." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 112 (9), pp. 2032-2035. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-22-0016-A

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1436–1477
Tan, Y.P., Bishop-Hurley, S.L., Shivas, R.G., Cowan, D.A., Maggs-Kolling, G., Maharachchikumbura, S.S.N., Pinruan, U., Bransgrove, K.L., De la Pena-Lastra, S., Larsson, E., Lebel, T., Mahadevakumar, S., Mateos, A., Osieck, E.R., Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A., Sommai, S., Ajithkumar, K., Akulov, A., Anderson, F.E., ..., Crous, P.W.. 2022. "Fungal Planet description sheets: 1436–1477." Persoonia. 49, pp. 261-350. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2022.49.08

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A hierarchical classification/regression algorithm for improving extreme wind speed events prediction
Pelaez-Rodriguez, C., Perez-Aracil, J., Fister, D, Prieto-Godino, L., Deo, R.C. and Salcedo-sanz, S.. 2022. "A hierarchical classification/regression algorithm for improving extreme wind speed events prediction." Renewable Energy. 201 (Part 2), pp. 157-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.11.042

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Modelling Floodplain Vegetation Response to Groundwater Variability Using the ArcSWAT Hydrological Model, MODIS NDVI Data, and Machine Learning
Muhury, Newton, Apan, Armando A., Maraseni, Tek N. and Ayele, Gebiaw T.. 2022. "Modelling Floodplain Vegetation Response to Groundwater Variability Using the ArcSWAT Hydrological Model, MODIS NDVI Data, and Machine Learning." Land. 11 (12), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11122154

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Grain protein concentration at elevated [CO2] is determined by genotype dependent variations in nitrogen remobilisation and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in wheat
Thompson, Michael, Okamoto, Mamoru, Martin, Anke and Seneweera, Saman. 2022. "Grain protein concentration at elevated [CO2] is determined by genotype dependent variations in nitrogen remobilisation and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in wheat." Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 192, pp. 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.10.003

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Draft Genome Sequences of Dickeya Species Associated with Soft Rot Diseases in Pineapple (Ananas comosus) and Banana (Musa spp.)
Young, Anthony J., Birt, Henry W. G., Vaghefi, Niloofar, Hoelzle, Robert D. and Dennis, Paul G.. 2022. "Draft Genome Sequences of Dickeya Species Associated with Soft Rot Diseases in Pineapple (Ananas comosus) and Banana (Musa spp.)." Microbiology Resource Announcements. 11 (11). https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00716-22

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The Northern Australia Climate Program: Overview and Selected Highlights
Lavender, Sally L., Cowan, Tim, Hawcroft, Matthew, Wheeler, Matthew C., Jarvis, Chelsea, Cobon, David, Nguyen, Hanh, Hudson, Debra, Sharmila, S., Marshall, Andrew G., de Burgh-Day, Catherine, Milton, Sean, Stirling, Alison, Alves, Oscar and Hendon, Harry H.. 2022. "The Northern Australia Climate Program: Overview and Selected Highlights." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 103 (11), pp. E2492-E2505. https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0309.1

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Compassionate Conservation is indistinguishable from traditional forms of conservation in practice
Bobier, Christopher A. and Allen, Benjamin. 2022. "Compassionate Conservation is indistinguishable from traditional forms of conservation in practice." Frontiers in Psychology. 13, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.750313

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Storylines of South Pacific Convergence Zone Changes in a Warmer World
Narsey, Sugata, Brown, Josephine R., Delage, Francois, Boschat, Ghyslaine, Grose, Michael, Colman, Rob and Power, Scott. 2022. "Storylines of South Pacific Convergence Zone Changes in a Warmer World ." Journal of Climate. 35 (20), p. 6549–6567. https://doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-21-0433.1

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Detection and Quantification of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) Eggs From Tomato Plants Using Image Analysis
Pun, Top Bahadur, Neupane, Arjun, Koech, Richard and Owen, Kirsty J.. 2022. "Detection and Quantification of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) Eggs From Tomato Plants Using Image Analysis ." IEEE Access. 10, pp. 123190-123204. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3223707

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Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on Metham®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor
Shah, Sudhan, Ash, Gavin J. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2022. "Resporulation of Calcium Alginate Encapsulated Metarhizium anisopliae on Metham®-Fumigated Soil and Infectivity on Larvae of Tenebrio molitor ." Journal of Fungi. 8 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8101114

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Final Technical Report: Economics of soil practices adoption in the northern region
Cockfield, Geoff, Ghahramani, Afshin, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Roberton, Stirling, Bennett, John and McKenzie, David. 2022. Final Technical Report: Economics of soil practices adoption in the northern region. Australia. GRDC.

Technical report

Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus
Rostad, Hannah Elizabeth. 2022. Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus. PhD by Publication Master of Science (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7q85

PhD by Publication

A Scintillating Journey of Genomics in Simplifying Complex Traits and Development of Abiotic Stress Resilient Chickpeas
Jaganathan, Deepa, Mallikarjuna, Bingi Pujari, Palakurthi, Ramesh, Samineni, Srinivasan, Laxuman, C., Bharadwaj, Chellapilla, Zwart, Rebecca, Fikre, Asnake, Gaur, Pooran, Varshney, Rajeev K. and Thudi, Mahendar. 2022. "A Scintillating Journey of Genomics in Simplifying Complex Traits and Development of Abiotic Stress Resilient Chickpeas." Kole, Chittaranjan (ed.) Genomic Designing for Abiotic Stress Resistant Pulse Crops. Cham, Switzerland. Springer. pp. 15-43

Edited book (chapter)

Australian Drought Monitor
Cobon, David, Gacenga, Francis, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Pudmenzky, Christa, Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Stone, Roger, Guillory, Laura, McCulloch, J., Svoboda, M., Swigart, J. and Meat & Livestock Australia. 2022. Australian Drought Monitor. Toowoomba. https://doi.org/10.26192/dmek-v625

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Forecasting Northern Australian Summer Rainfall Bursts Using a Seasonal Prediction System
Cowan, Tim, Wheeler, Matthew C., Sharmila, S., Narsey, Sugata and de Burgh-Day, Catherine. 2021. "Forecasting Northern Australian Summer Rainfall Bursts Using a Seasonal Prediction System." Weather and Forecasting. 37 (1), pp. 23-44. https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-21-0046.1

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Movement and dispersal of a habitat specialist in human-dominated landscapes: a case study of the red panda
Bista, Damber, Baxter, Greg S., Hudson, Nicholas J., Lama, Sonam Tashi, Weerman, Janno and Murray, Peter John. 2021. "Movement and dispersal of a habitat specialist in human-dominated landscapes: a case study of the red panda." Movement Ecology. 9, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-021-00297-z

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Estimation of maximum seasonal tropical cyclone damage in the Atlantic using climate models
Lavender, Sally L., Walsh, Kevin J. E., Utembe, Steven, Caron, Louis‑Philippe and Guishard, Mark. 2021. "Estimation of maximum seasonal tropical cyclone damage in the Atlantic using climate models." Natural Hazards. 10 (2), pp. 1025-1038. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-021-04977-2

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Timing of Triazole-Based Spray Schedules for Managing Mungbean Powdery Mildew in Australia: a Meta-Analysis
Melloy, Paul, Del Ponte, Emerson Medeiros and Sparks, Adam H. Henry. 2022. "Timing of Triazole-Based Spray Schedules for Managing Mungbean Powdery Mildew in Australia: a Meta-Analysis." Plant Disease: an international journal of applied plant pathology. 106 (3), pp. 918-924. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-21-1256-RE

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Comparison of disease severity caused by four soil-borne pathogens in winter cereal seedlings
Saad, Ahmed, Macdonald, Bethany, Martin, Anke, Knight, Noel L. and Percy, Cassandra. 2021. "Comparison of disease severity caused by four soil-borne pathogens in winter cereal seedlings." Crop and Pasture Science. 72 (5), pp. 325-334. https://doi.org/10.1071/cp20245

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Population Structure of Pyrenophora teres f. teres Barley Pathogens From Different Continents
Dahanayaka, Buddhika A., Vaghefi, Niloofar, Knight, Noel L., Bakonyi, Jozsef, Prins, Renee, Seress, Diana, Snyman, Lisle and Martin, Anke. 2021. "Population Structure of Pyrenophora teres f. teres Barley Pathogens From Different Continents." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 111 (11), pp. 2118-2129. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-09-20-0390-r

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Investigating In Vitro Mating Preference Between or Within the Two Forms of Pyrenophora teres and Its Hybrids
Dahanayaka, Buddhika A., Vaghefi, Niloofar, Snyman, Lisle and Martin, Anke. 2021. "Investigating In Vitro Mating Preference Between or Within the Two Forms of Pyrenophora teres and Its Hybrids." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 111 (12), pp. 2278-2286. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-02-21-0058-r

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IMA Genome - F15: Draft genome assembly of Fusarium pilosicola, Meredithiella fracta, Niebla homalea, Pyrenophora teres hybrid WAC10721, and Teratosphaeria viscida
Duong, Tuan Anh, Aylward, Janneke, Ametrano, Claudio Gennaro, Poudel, Barsha, Santana, Quentin Carlo, Wilken, Pieter Markus, Martin, Anke, Arun‑Chinnappa, Kiruba Shankari, De Vos, Lieschen, DiStefano, Isabel, Grewe, Felix, Huhndorf, Sabine, Lumbsch, Helge Thorsten, Rakoma, Jostina Raesetsa, Poudel, Barsha, Steenkamp, Emma Theodora, Sun, Yukun, van der Nest, Magriet A., Wingfeld, Michael John, ..., Wingfeld, Brenda Diana. 2021. "IMA Genome - F15: Draft genome assembly of Fusarium pilosicola, Meredithiella fracta, Niebla homalea, Pyrenophora teres hybrid WAC10721, and Teratosphaeria viscida." IMA Fungus: the global mycological journal. 12 (1), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-021-00077-9

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Will current rotational grazing management recommendations suit future intensive pastoral systems
Donaghy, Daniel J., Bryant, Racheal H., Cranston, Lydia M., Egan, Michael, Griffiths, Wendy M., Kay, Jane K., Pembleton, Keith G. and Tozer, Katherine N.. 2021. "Will current rotational grazing management recommendations suit future intensive pastoral systems." Journal of New Zealand Grasslands. 17, pp. 205-222. https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.17.2021.3464

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Support vector machine model for multistep wind speed forecasting
Prasad, Shobna Mohini Mala, Nguyen-Huy, Thong and Deo, Ravinesh. 2021. "Support vector machine model for multistep wind speed forecasting." Deo, Ravinesh, Samui, Pijush and Roy, Sanjiban Sekhar (ed.) Predictive modelling for energy management and power systems engineering. Netherlands. Elsevier. pp. 335-389

Edited book (chapter)

Impacts of Effects of Deficit Irrigation Strategy on Water Use Efficiency and Yield in Cotton under Different Irrigation Systems
Shukr, Hanan H., Pembleton, Keith G., Zull, Andrew F. and Cockfield, Geoff J.. 2021. "Impacts of Effects of Deficit Irrigation Strategy on Water Use Efficiency and Yield in Cotton under Different Irrigation Systems." Agronomy. 11 (2), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020231

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Towards operational predictions of the near-term climate
Kushnir, Yochanan, Scaife, Adam A., Arritt, Raymond, Balsamo, Gianpaolo, Boer, George, Doblas-Reyes, Francisco, Hawkins, Ed, Kimoto, Masahide, Kolli, Rupa Kumar, Kumar, Arun, Matei, Daniela, Matthes, Katja, Muller, Wolfgang A., O’Kane, Terence, Perlwitz, Judith, Power, Scott, Raphael, Marilyn, Shimpo, Akihiko, Smith, Doug, ..., Wu, Bo. 2019. "Towards operational predictions of the near-term climate." Nature Climate Change. 9 (2), pp. 94-101. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0359-7

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First report of powdery mildew of rainforest spinach (Elatostema reticulatum), native to Australia, caused by Podosphaera xanthii
Kiss L. and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2021. "First report of powdery mildew of rainforest spinach (Elatostema reticulatum), native to Australia, caused by Podosphaera xanthii ." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-021-00424-0

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First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola
Young A. and Kiss L.. 2021. "First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-021-00421-3

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Sowing configuration affects competition and persistence of lucerne (Medicago sativa) in mixed pasture swards
Hayes, Richard C., Newell, Matthew T., Pembleton, Keith G., Peoples, Mark B. and Li, Guangdi D.. 2021. "Sowing configuration affects competition and persistence of lucerne (Medicago sativa) in mixed pasture swards." Crop and Pasture Science. 72 (9), pp. 707-722. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP20270

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A triumph of tolerance: managing the threat to wheat production by the root lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei in the subtropical grain region of eastern Australia
Owen, Kirsty J.. 2022. "A triumph of tolerance: managing the threat to wheat production by the root lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei in the subtropical grain region of eastern Australia." Sikora, Richard A., Desaeger, Johan and Molendijk, Leendert (ed.) Integrated nematode management: state-of-the-art and visions for the future. Boston, United States. CABI. pp. 13-19

Edited book (chapter)

Advances in understanding the epidemiology, molecular biology and control of net blotch and the net blotch barley interaction
Martin, Anke, Poudel, Barsha, Dahanayaka, Buddhika Amarasinghe, McLean, Mark S., Snyman, Lisle and Lopez-Ruiz, Franciso J.. 2021. "Advances in understanding the epidemiology, molecular biology and control of net blotch and the net blotch barley interaction." Oliver, Richard (ed.) Achieving durable disease resistance in cereals. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited. pp. 477-514

Edited book (chapter)

Decadal climate variability simulated in a coupled general circulation model
Walland, D. J., Power, S. B. and Hirst, A. C.. 2000. "Decadal climate variability simulated in a coupled general circulation model." Climate Dynamics. 16 (2-3), pp. 201-211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003820050013

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Non-linear climate feedback analysis in an atmospheric general circulation model
Colman, R. A., Power, S. B. and McAvaney, B. J.. 1997. "Non-linear climate feedback analysis in an atmospheric general circulation model." Climate Dynamics. 13 (10), pp. 717-731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003820050193

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Variability and decline in the number of severe tropical cyclones making land-fall over eastern Australia since the late nineteenth century
Callaghan, Jeff and Power, Scott B.. 2011. "Variability and decline in the number of severe tropical cyclones making land-fall over eastern Australia since the late nineteenth century." Climate Dynamics. 37 (3-4), pp. 647-662. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-010-0883-2

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Inter-decadal modulation of the impact of ENSO on Australia
Power, S., Casey, T., Folland, C., Colman, A. and Mehta, V.. 1999. "Inter-decadal modulation of the impact of ENSO on Australia." Climate Dynamics. 15 (5), pp. 319-324. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003820050284

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