Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment


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HeadProf Robbie Girling
Director of ResearchProf Robbie Girling

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Comparative transcriptome analysis of wheat lines in the field reveals multiple essential biochemical pathways suppressed by obligate pathogens
Poretti, Manuel, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Graf, Johannes, Jung, Esther, Bourras, Salim, Krattinger, Simon G. and Wicker, Thomas. 2021. "Comparative transcriptome analysis of wheat lines in the field reveals multiple essential biochemical pathways suppressed by obligate pathogens." Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.720462

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Best served deep: The seedbank from salvaged topsoil underscores the role of the dispersal filter in restoration practice
Waryszak, Pawel, Standish, Rachel J., Ladd, Philip G., Enright, Neal J., Brundrett, Mark and Fontaine, Joseph B.. 2021. "Best served deep: The seedbank from salvaged topsoil underscores the role of the dispersal filter in restoration practice." Applied Vegetation Science. 24 (1), p. e12539. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12539

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Planted mangroves cap toxic petroleum-contaminated sediments
Waryszak, Paweł, Palacios, Maria M., Carnell, Paul E., Yilmaz, I. Noyan and Macreadie, P.I.. 2021. "Planted mangroves cap toxic petroleum-contaminated sediments." Marine Pollution Bulletin. 171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112746

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Forewarned is Forearmed: How the new BoM forecasting products may work for you in the Sugar Industry
Pudmenzky, Christa. 2021. "Forewarned is Forearmed: How the new BoM forecasting products may work for you in the Sugar Industry." 42nd Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2021) . Bundaberg, Australia 21 - 23 Apr 2021 Australia.

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The relationship between the El Niño Southern Oscillation and Australian monsoon rainfall on decadal time-scales
Heidemann, H., Joachim Ribbe, Cowan, T., Henley, B., Pudmenzky, C., Stone, R. and Cobon, D.. 2021. "The relationship between the El Niño Southern Oscillation and Australian monsoon rainfall on decadal time-scales." 23rd EGU General Assembly. 19 - 30 Apr 2021 https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-10482

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Coronary artery disease detection using artificial intelligence techniques: A survey of trends, geographical differences and diagnostic features 1991–2020
Alizadehsani, Roohallah, Khosravi, Abbas, Roshanzamir, Mohamad, Abdar, Moloud, Sarrafzadegan, Nizal, Shafie, Davood, Khozeimeh, Fahime, Shoeibi, Afshin ., Nahavandi, Saeid, Panahiazar, Maryam, Bishara, Andrew, Beygui, Ramin E., Puri, Rishi, Kapadia, Samir R., Tan, Ru-San and Acharya, U. Rajendra. 2021. "Coronary artery disease detection using artificial intelligence techniques: A survey of trends, geographical differences and diagnostic features 1991–2020." Computers in Biology and Medicine. 128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2020.104095

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Evaluating a trait-based approach to compare natural enemy and pest communities in agroforestry vs. arable systems
Staton, Tom, Walters, Richard J., Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom D. and Girling, Robbie D.. 2021. "Evaluating a trait-based approach to compare natural enemy and pest communities in agroforestry vs. arable systems." Ecological Applications. 31 (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2294

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Conserving threatened beneficial insects: bees, wasps and hoverflies in UK silvoarable systems
Staton, Tom, Walters,Richard J., Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom D., Davies, Sian K. and Girling, Tom Staton. 2021. "Conserving threatened beneficial insects: bees, wasps and hoverflies in UK silvoarable systems." 5th European Agroforestry Conference (EURAF2020). Sardinia, Italy 17 - 19 May 2021 Italy.

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Management to Promote Flowering Understoreys Benefits Natural Enemy Diversity, Aphid Suppression and Income in an Agroforestry System
Staton, Tom, Walters, Richard, Smith, Jo, Breeze, Tom and Girling, Robbie. 2021. "Management to Promote Flowering Understoreys Benefits Natural Enemy Diversity, Aphid Suppression and Income in an Agroforestry System." Agronomy. 11 (4), p. 651. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040651

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Field-scale effects of air pollution on invertebrate community composition in wheat
Ryalls, JMW, Staton, T., Bromfield, LM, Mullinger, N, Langford, B and Girling, RD. 2021. "Field-scale effects of air pollution on invertebrate community composition in wheat." 36th Annual Meeing of the International Socity of Chemical Ecology. South Africa 05 - 10 Sep 2021 South Africa.

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Diesel exhaust and ozone pollution reduce insect-mediated pollination services
Ryalls, James M W, Langford, Ben, Mullinger, Neil, Bromfield, Lisa M, Nemitz, Eiko, Pfrang, Christian and Girling, Robbie D. 2021. "Diesel exhaust and ozone pollution reduce insect-mediated pollination services." 36th Annual Meeing of the International Socity of Chemical Ecology. South Africa 05 - 10 Sep 2021 South Africa.

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Rural livelihood diversity and its influence on the ecological intensification potential of smallholder farms in Kenya
Kansiime, Monica K., Girling, Robbie D., Mugambi, Idah, Mulema, Joseph, Oduor, George, Chacha, Duncan, Ouvrard, David, Kinuthia, Wanja and Garratt, Michael P. D.. 2021. "Rural livelihood diversity and its influence on the ecological intensification potential of smallholder farms in Kenya." Food and Energy Security. 10 (1), p. e254. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.254

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Identifying the drivers and constraints to adoption of IPM among arable farmers in the UK and Ireland
Creissen, Henry E, Jones, Philip J, Tranter, Richard B, Girling, Robbie D, Jess, Stephen, Burnett, Fiona J, Gaffney, Michael, Thorne, Fiona S and Kildea, Steven. 2021. "Identifying the drivers and constraints to adoption of IPM among arable farmers in the UK and Ireland." Pest Management Science. 77 (9), pp. 4148-4158. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6452

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Research Progress on Setting and Hardening of Geopolymers and Their Control
Wang, Aiguo, Wang, Xingyao, Sun, Daosheng, Zhu Yingcan, Liu, Kaiwei, Jing, Yan and Guan, Yanmei. 2021. "Research Progress on Setting and Hardening of Geopolymers and Their Control ." Cailiao Daobao/Materials Reports. 35 (13), pp. 13001-13010.

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Overview of Finite-Element Analysis in Simulation of SiC Power Device Packaging
Li, Liangtao, Tang, Jiuyang, Zhang, Jon Qingchun, Zhang, Jing, Zhu, Yingcan, Zhang, Guoqi and Liu, Pan. 2021. "Overview of Finite-Element Analysis in Simulation of SiC Power Device Packaging." 2021 18th China International Forum on Solid State Lighting & 2021 7th International Forum on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (SSLChina: IFWS). Shenzhen, China 06 - 08 Dec 2021 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). pp. 53-57 https://doi.org/10.1109/SSLChinaIFWS54608.2021.9675174

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Quantitative proteomics provides an insight into germination-related proteins in the obligate biotrophic plant pathogen Spongospora subterranea
Balotf, Sadegh, Wilson, Richard, Tegg, Robert S., Nichols, David S. and Wilson, C.R.. 2021. "Quantitative proteomics provides an insight into germination-related proteins in the obligate biotrophic plant pathogen Spongospora subterranea." Environmental Microbiology Reports. 13 (4), pp. 521-532. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.12955

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In Planta Transcriptome and Proteome Profiles of Spongospora subterranea in Resistant and Susceptible Host Environments Illuminates Regulatory Principles Underlying Host-Pathogen Interaction
Balotf, Sadegh, Wilson, Richard, Tegg, Robert S., Nichols, David S. and Wilson, Calum R.. 2021. "In Planta Transcriptome and Proteome Profiles of Spongospora subterranea in Resistant and Susceptible Host Environments Illuminates Regulatory Principles Underlying Host-Pathogen Interaction." Biology. 10 (9). https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10090840

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Spore Germination of the Obligate Biotroph Spongospora subterranea: Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Germination Associated Genes
Balotf, Sadegh, Tegg, Robert S., Nichols, David S. and Wilson, Calum R.. 2021. "Spore Germination of the Obligate Biotroph Spongospora subterranea: Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Germination Associated Genes." Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.691877

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Yield-Related QTL Clusters and the Potential Candidate Genes in Two Wheat DH Populations
Zhang, Jingjuan, She, Maoyun, Yang, Rongchang, Jiang, Yanjie, Qin, Yebo, Zhai, Shengnan, Balotf, Sadegh, Zhao, Yun, Jiang, Yanjie, Alhabbar, Zaid, Qin, Yebo, Chen, Jiansheng, Zhai, Shengnan, Liu, Qier, Zheng, Ting, Yang, Fan, Rong, Junkang, Chen, Kefei, Lu, Meiqin, ..., Ma, Wujun. 2021. "Yield-Related QTL Clusters and the Potential Candidate Genes in Two Wheat DH Populations." International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22 (21). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222111934

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Drought outlook development
Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Guillory, Laura and Cobon, David. 2021. Drought outlook development. Australia. Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP).

Project report

Application of FAIR and CARE Principles in Research Data Management Practice
Gacenga, Francis, Chesters, Racheal, Nguyen-Huy, Thong, Adeyinka, Adewuyi Ayodele and Rose, Samantha. 2021. "Application of FAIR and CARE Principles in Research Data Management Practice." 2021 Australasian Research Management Society VirtualConference (2021 ARMS Virtual Conference Conference): Disrupting the Status Quo: Challenging the Research and Innovation Culture. Online 03 - 05 Nov 2021 Australia.

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of adoption and implementation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data management principles in research – a case study of the University of Southern Queensland
Gacenga, Francis, Chesters, Racheal, Nguyen-Huy, Thong and Rose, Samantha. 2021. "An evaluation of the effectiveness of adoption and implementation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data management principles in research – a case study of the University of Southern Queensland." 2021 Collaborative Conference on Computational & Data Intensive Science (C3DIS). Online 06 - 08 Jul 2021 Australia.

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A Bayesian approach toward the use of qualitative information to inform on-farm decision making: The example of soil compaction
Roberton S.D., Lobsey, C.R. and Bennett, J.McL.. 2021. "A Bayesian approach toward the use of qualitative information to inform on-farm decision making: The example of soil compaction ." Geoderma. 382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114705

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Inorganic arsenic species removal from water using bone char: A detailed study on adsorption kinetic and isotherm models using error functions analysis
Alkurdi, Susan S. A., Al-juboori, Raed A., Bundschuh, Jochen, Bowtell, Les and Marchuk, Alla. 2021. "Inorganic arsenic species removal from water using bone char: A detailed study on adsorption kinetic and isotherm models using error functions analysis." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124112

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Plant and microbial impacts of an invasive species vary across an environmental gradient
Farrer, Emily C., Birnbaum, Christina, Waryszak, Pawel, Halbrook, Susannah R., Brady, Monica V., Bumby, Caitlin R., Candaele, Helena, Kulick, Nelle K., Lee, Sean F. H., Schroeder, Carolyn S., Smith, McKenzie K. H. and Wilber, William. 2021. "Plant and microbial impacts of an invasive species vary across an environmental gradient ." Journal of Ecology. 109 (5), pp. 2163-2176. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13629

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Direct and Indirect Effects of Climate Change in Coastal Wetlands: Will Climate Change Influence Wetlands by Affecting Plant Invasion?
Birnbaum, Christina, Waryszak, Pawel and Farrer, Emily C.. 2021. "Direct and Indirect Effects of Climate Change in Coastal Wetlands: Will Climate Change Influence Wetlands by Affecting Plant Invasion? " Wetlands: the journal of the Society of Wetland Scientists. 41 (5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-021-01456-z

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MARS model for prediction of short- and long-term global solar radiation
Balalla, Dilki T., Nguyen-Huy, Thong and Deo, Ravinesh. 2021. "MARS model for prediction of short- and long-term global solar radiation." Deo, Ravinesh, Roy, Sanjiban Sekhar and Samui, Pijush (ed.) Predictive Modelling for Energy Management and Power Systems Engineering. United Kingdom. Elsevier. pp. 391-436

Edited book (chapter)

Serendipita Species from Australian Native Orchids and their Impacts on Tomato Growth and Protection Against Powdery Mildew
AL-Hidmi, Tareq. 2021. Serendipita Species from Australian Native Orchids and their Impacts on Tomato Growth and Protection Against Powdery Mildew. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7qq1

PhD Thesis

Characterization of Pyrenophora teres isolates and mapping of virulence genes
Dahanayaka, Buddhika Amarasinghe. 2021. Characterization of Pyrenophora teres isolates and mapping of virulence genes. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q6xw3

PhD Thesis

Personal responsibility and the role of self-identity in adolescents: a female regional Queensland perspective
Watson, Krystal. 2021. Personal responsibility and the role of self-identity in adolescents: a female regional Queensland perspective. Masters Thesis Master of Professional Studies (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q6x0q

Masters Thesis

The interaction between Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobia and root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) in mung bean (Vigna radiata)
Gough, Elaine. 2021. The interaction between Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobia and root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) in mung bean (Vigna radiata). PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q6wq8

PhD by Publication

Employing weather-based disease and machine learning techniques for optimal control of Septoria Leaf Blotch and Stripe Rust in wheat
El Jarroudi, Moussa, Lahlali, Rachid, El Jarroudi, Haifa, Tychon, Bernard, Belleflamme, Alexandre, Junk, Jurgen, Denis, Antoine, El Jarroudi, Mustapha and Kouadio, Louis. 2020. "Employing weather-based disease and machine learning techniques for optimal control of Septoria Leaf Blotch and Stripe Rust in wheat." Ezziyyani, Mostafa (ed.) 2nd International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development (AI2SD 2019). Cham, Morocco 08 - 11 Jul 2019 Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36664-3_18

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A gentle acid-wash and pre-coating treatment of coral aggregate to manufacture high-strength geopolymer concrete
Wang, Aiguo, Lyu, Bangcheng, Zhu, Yingcan, Liu, Kaiwei, Guo, Liping and Sun, Daosheng. 2021. "A gentle acid-wash and pre-coating treatment of coral aggregate to manufacture high-strength geopolymer concrete." Construction and Building Materials. 274, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121780

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Improved prediction of leaf emergence for efficacious crop protection: assessing field variability in phyllotherms for upper leaves in winter wheat and winter barley
El Jarroudi, Moussa, Kouadio, Louis, Junk, Jurgen and Bock, Clive H.. 2020. "Improved prediction of leaf emergence for efficacious crop protection: assessing field variability in phyllotherms for upper leaves in winter wheat and winter barley." Agronomy. 10 (11). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111825

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Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony. 2020. "Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns." Scientific Reports. 10 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76395-6

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A review of measuring, assessing and mitigating heat stress in dairy cattle
Ji, Boyu, Banhazi, Thomas, Perano, Kristen, Ghahramani, Afshin, Bowtell, Les, Wang, Chaoyuan and Li, Baoming. 2020. "A review of measuring, assessing and mitigating heat stress in dairy cattle." Biosystems Engineering. 199, pp. 4-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.07.009

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Targeted plant defense: silicon conserves hormonal defense signaling impacting chewing but not fluid‐feeding herbivores
Johnson, Scott N., Hartley, Susan E., Ryalls, James M. W., Frew, Adam and Hall, Casey R.. 2021. "Targeted plant defense: silicon conserves hormonal defense signaling impacting chewing but not fluid‐feeding herbivores." Ecology. 102 (3), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3250

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Guardian dogs protect sheep by guarding sheep, not by establishing territories and excluding predators
Allen, Lee R., Stewart-Moore, Ninian, Byrne, Damian and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2017. "Guardian dogs protect sheep by guarding sheep, not by establishing territories and excluding predators." Animal Production Science. 57 (6), pp. 1118-1127. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN16030

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Key steps in environmental impact assessment: a comparative study of China, Queensland State of Australia and Nepal
Aryal, Suman, Maraseni, Tek, Qu, Jiansheng, Bruyn, Lisa Lobry de, Dhakal, Yub Raj and Zeng, Jingjing. 2020. "Key steps in environmental impact assessment: a comparative study of China, Queensland State of Australia and Nepal." Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 192, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-020-8098-4

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Resident risk attitude analysis in the decision-making management of waste incineration construction
Nie, Yongyou, Wu, Yanjing, Zhao, Jinbu, Zhou, Jizhi, Zhang, Yuhao, Zhao, Jun, Maraseni, Tek and Qian, Guangren. 2020. "Resident risk attitude analysis in the decision-making management of waste incineration construction." Journal of Environmental Management. 258, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109946

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