Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment


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Why is the Private Forest Program Stunted in Nepal?
Aryal, Kishor, Rijal, Arjun, Maraseni, Tek and Parajuli, Manisha. 2020. "Why is the Private Forest Program Stunted in Nepal?" Environmental Management (New York): an international journal for decision-makers, scientists and environmental auditors. 66, pp. 535-548. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-020-01343-z

Article

Household CO2 Emissions: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Liu, Lina, Qu, Jiansheng, Maraseni, Tek Narayan, Niu, Yibo, Zeng, Jingjing, Zhang, Lihua and Xu, Li. 2020. "Household CO2 Emissions: Current Status and Future Perspectives." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17 (19), pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197077

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An Ecosystem Services Valuation Research Framework for Policy Integration in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Nepal
Acharya, Ram Prasad, Maraseni, Tek Narayan and Cockfield, Geoff. 2020. "An Ecosystem Services Valuation Research Framework for Policy Integration in Developing Countries: A Case Study from Nepal." Sustainability. 12 (19), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12198250

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Carbon smart agriculture: An integrated regional approach offers significant potential to increase profit and resource use efficiency, and reduce emissions
Maraseni, Tek, An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2021. "Carbon smart agriculture: An integrated regional approach offers significant potential to increase profit and resource use efficiency, and reduce emissions." Journal of Cleaner Production. 282, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124555

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Assessing the past and adapting to future floods: a hydro-social analysis
Devkota, Rohini, Bhattarai, Utsav, Devkota, Laxmi and Maraseni, Tek Narayan. 2020. "Assessing the past and adapting to future floods: a hydro-social analysis." Climatic Change: an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to the description, causes and implications of climatic change. 163 (2), pp. 1065-1082. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-020-02909-w

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Monitoring wheat leaf rust and stripe rust in winter wheat using high-resolution UAV-based red-green-blue imagery
Heidarian Dehkordi, Ramin, El Jarroudi, Moussa, Kouadio, Louis, Meersmans, Jeroen and Beyer, Marco. 2020. "Monitoring wheat leaf rust and stripe rust in winter wheat using high-resolution UAV-based red-green-blue imagery." Remote Sensing. 12 (22). https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12223696

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What lessons do the first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) formulation process and implementation outcome provide to the enhanced/updated NDC? A reality check from Nepal
Laudari, Hari Krishna, Aryal, Kishor, Bhusal, Shreejana and Maraseni, Tek. 2021. "What lessons do the first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) formulation process and implementation outcome provide to the enhanced/updated NDC? A reality check from Nepal." Science of the Total Environment. 759, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143509

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Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought: A case study in coffee production systems in Viet Nam
Pham, Yen, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Deo, Ravinesh C.. 2020. "Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought: A case study in coffee production systems in Viet Nam." Climate Risk Management. 30, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crm.2020.100255

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Modelling of heat stress in a robotic dairy farm. Part 4: Time constant and cumulative effects of heat stress
Ji, Boyu, Banhazi, Thomas, Ghahramani, Afshin, Bowtell, Les, Wang, Chaoyuan and Li, Baoming. 2020. "Modelling of heat stress in a robotic dairy farm. Part 4: Time constant and cumulative effects of heat stress." Biosystems Engineering. 199, pp. 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.07.014

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Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought on coffee production in Vietnam
Pham, Yen, Reardon-Smith, Kathryn, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Kotir, Julius. 2020. "Feedback modelling of the impacts of drought on coffee production in Vietnam." 3rd Asia Pacific System Dynamics Conference. Brisbane, Australia 02 - 04 Feb 2020 Brisbane, Australia.

Poster

The legacy of pasture drill rows on soil chemical characteristics and subsequent wheat production
Hayes, Richard C., Li, Guangdi D., Rawnsley, Richard P., Pembleton, Keith G., Corkrey, Ross and Peoples, Mark B.. 2020. "The legacy of pasture drill rows on soil chemical characteristics and subsequent wheat production." Plant and Soil: international journal on plant-soil relationships. 455 (1-2), pp. 319-337. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-020-04689-9

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Characterizing net primary productivity of forests and non-forest areas in the Philippines using satellite imagery
Apan, Armando and Maraseni, Tek. 2012. "Characterizing net primary productivity of forests and non-forest areas in the Philippines using satellite imagery." 1st National Symposium and Workshop on Environmental Science (IESM 2012): Environmental Science in a Changing Environment. Manila, Philippines 07 - 08 May 2012 Manila, Philippines.

Presentation

Climate change effects on pasture-based dairy systems in south-eastern Australia
Pembleton, K. G., Cullen, B. R., Rawnsley, R. P. and Ramilan, T.. 2021. "Climate change effects on pasture-based dairy systems in south-eastern Australia." Crop and Pasture Science. 72 (9), pp. 666-677. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP20108

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Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops
Khun, Kim Khuy, Wilson, Bree A. L, Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2020. "Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops." Insects. 11 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100659

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Improving whole farm and infield irrigation efficiencies
Raine, Steven, Purcell, Jim and Schmidt, Erik. 2006. "Improving whole farm and infield irrigation efficiencies." International Water and Irrigation. 26 (2), pp. 12-14.

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Climate change vulnerability of Asia’s most iconic megaherbivore: greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Pant, Ganesh, Maraseni, Tek, Apan, Armando and Allen, Benjamin L.. 2020. "Climate change vulnerability of Asia’s most iconic megaherbivore: greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)." Global Ecology and Conservation. 23, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01180

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Integrating seasonal climate forecasts with Robusta coffee model across the agricultural landscapes of Vietnam
Byrareddy, Vivekananda Mittahalli. 2020. Integrating seasonal climate forecasts with Robusta coffee model across the agricultural landscapes of Vietnam. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/k1v4-0907

PhD Thesis

Range of winter cereal reactions to root and crown rot pathogens
Saad, Ahmed. 2019. Range of winter cereal reactions to root and crown rot pathogens. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/18vz-vv28

PhD Thesis

Use of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to assess tolerance of wheat cultivars to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei)
Robinson, Neil A.. 2019. Use of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to assess tolerance of wheat cultivars to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei). Masters Thesis Master of Science (Advanced Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/nhx1-ek18

Masters Thesis

Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Young, Anthony and Ash, Gavin. 2020. "Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat." 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020). Brisbane, Australia 09 - 13 Feb 2020 Brisbane, Australia.

Presentation

Characterising the genotypic diversity of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. Flaccumfaciens, the cause of tan spot on mungbean
Vaghefi, Niloofar, Adorada, Dante, Adorada, Encarnacion, Kelly, Lisa, Young, Anthony and Sparks, Adam. 2019. "Characterising the genotypic diversity of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. Flaccumfaciens, the cause of tan spot on mungbean." 2019 Australian Summer Grains Conference: Enduring Farm Profitability (ASCG 2019). Gold Coast, Australia 08 - 10 Jul 2019

Paper

Comparison of measurement methods for determining Macrophomina phaseolina isolate aggressiveness
Adorada, Dante, Adorada, Encarnacion, Gonzales, Precila and Sparks, Adam. 2019. "Comparison of measurement methods for determining Macrophomina phaseolina isolate aggressiveness." 22nd Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2019): Strong Foundations, Future Innovations. Melbourne, Australia 25 - 28 Nov 2019

Poster

Pathogenicity and aggressiveness of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates to sorghum in Australia’s northern grains region
Adorada, D.L., Adorada, E.E., Gonzales, P.V. and Sparks, A.H.. 2019. "Pathogenicity and aggressiveness of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates to sorghum in Australia’s northern grains region." 2019 Australian Summer Grains Conference: Enduring Farm Profitability (ASCG 2019). Gold Coast, Australia 08 - 10 Jul 2019

Poster

What can we learn from population genomics studies of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens, the cause of tan spot on mungbean?
Vaghefi, N., Adorada, D., Adorada, E., Kelly, L., Young, A. and Sparks, A.. 2019. "What can we learn from population genomics studies of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens, the cause of tan spot on mungbean?" 22nd Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2019): Strong Foundations, Future Innovations. Melbourne, Australia 25 - 28 Nov 2019

Paper

Fungicide resistance research in Queensland
Adorada, Dante. 2019. "Fungicide resistance research in Queensland." 2019 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update. Perth, Australia 25 - 26 Feb 2019

Other

System Identification of Linearized Rice Growth Dynamic for Precision Irrigation
Cabrera, John Audie, Radanielson, Ando Mariot and Pedrasa, Jhoanna Rhodette. 2019. "System Identification of Linearized Rice Growth Dynamic for Precision Irrigation." International Tropical Agriculture Conference 2019 (TropAg 2019). Brisbane, Australia 11 - 13 Nov 2019 Basel, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019036031

Poster

Modelling drought impacts on coffee production in Viet Nam: a system dynamics approach
Pham, Y., Reardon-Smith, K. and Mushtaq, S.. 2019. "Modelling drought impacts on coffee production in Viet Nam: a system dynamics approach." Elsawah, S. (ed.) 23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2019). Canberra, Australia 01 - 06 Dec 2019 Canberra, Australia.

Other

Modeling the Main Fungal Diseases of Winter Wheat: Constraints and Possible Solutions
El Jarroudi, Moussa, Kouadio, Louis, Tychon, Bernard, El Jarroudi, Mustapha, Junk, Jurgen, Bock, Clive and Delfosse, Philippe. 2018. "Modeling the Main Fungal Diseases of Winter Wheat: Constraints and Possible Solutions." Kimatu, Josphert N. (ed.) Advances in Plant Pathology. London, United Kingdom. IntechOpen. pp. 3-30

Edited book (chapter)

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, Samui, Pijush and Roy, Sanjiban Sekhar (ed.) Predictive modelling for energy management and power systems engineering. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Elsevier. pp. 391-436

Edited book (chapter)

Increasing species richness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits some plants, but not others
Frew, Adam. 2019. "Increasing species richness of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits some plants, but not others." 2019 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2019). Launceston, Australia 24 - 29 Nov 2019

Presentation

Experimental Study on the Rainfall-Runoff Responses of Typical Urban Surfaces and Two Green Infrastructures Using Scale-Based Models
Liu, Wen, Feng, Qi, Deo, Ravinesh C., Yao, Lei and Wei, Wei. 2020. "Experimental Study on the Rainfall-Runoff Responses of Typical Urban Surfaces and Two Green Infrastructures Using Scale-Based Models ." Environmental Management (New York): an international journal for decision-makers, scientists and environmental auditors. 66 (4), pp. 683-693. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-020-01339-9

Article

A dynamic portal for a community-driven, continuously updated classification of Fungi and fungus-like organisms: outlineoffungi.org
Wijayawardene, N. N, Hyde, K. D, Dai, D. Q, Tang, L. Z, Aptroot, A, Castaneda-Ruiz, R. F, Druzhinina, I. S, Cai, F, Ekanayaka, A. H, Erdogdu, M, Fiuza, P. O, Gentekaki, E, Goto, B. T, Haelewaters, D, Hongsanan, S, Jeewon, R, Kirk, P. M, Jayalal, R. G. U, Karunarathna, S. C, ..., Thines, M. 2020. "A dynamic portal for a community-driven, continuously updated classification of Fungi and fungus-like organisms: outlineoffungi.org." Mycosphere Online: Journal of Fungal Biology. 11 (1), pp. 1514-1526. https://doi.org/10.5943/mycosphere/11/1/11

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A Novel Approach to the Design and Analysis of Field Experiments to Study Variation in the Tolerance and Resistance of Cultivars to Root Lesion Nematodes (Pratylenchus spp.)
Reeves, Karyn L., Forknall, Clayton R., Kelly, Alison M., Owen, Kirsty J., Fanning, Joshua, Hollaway, Grant J. and Loughman, Robert. 2020. "A Novel Approach to the Design and Analysis of Field Experiments to Study Variation in the Tolerance and Resistance of Cultivars to Root Lesion Nematodes (Pratylenchus spp.)." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 110 (10), pp. 1623-1631. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-20-0077-R

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How fungi’s knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires
Frew, Adam, Le Brocque, Andy, Nimmo, Dale, Egidi, Eleonora, Price, Jodi and Greenwood, Leanne. 2020. "How fungi’s knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires." The Conversation. 20 March 2020, pp. 1-8.

Blog

Draft genome resource for Macrophomina phaseolina associated with charcoal rot in sorghum
Purushotham, Neeraj, Jones, Ashley, Poudel, Barsha, Nasim, Jamila, Adorada, Dante, Sparks, Adam, Schwessinger, Benjamin and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2020. "Draft genome resource for Macrophomina phaseolina associated with charcoal rot in sorghum." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33 (5), pp. 724-726. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-12-19-0356-A

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Compatibility of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana with insecticides and fungicides used in macadamia production in Australia
Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A.L.. 2021. "Compatibility of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana with insecticides and fungicides used in macadamia production in Australia." Pest Management Science. 77 (2), pp. 709-718. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6065

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Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays
Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A.L.. 2020. "Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 174, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2020.107437

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Spatiotemporal assessment of irrigation performance of the Kou Valley irrigation scheme in Burkina Faso using satellite remote sensing-derived indicators
Sawadogo, Alidou, Kouadio, Louis, Traore, Farid, Zwart, Sander J., Hessels, Tim and Gundogdu, Kemal S.. 2020. "Spatiotemporal assessment of irrigation performance of the Kou Valley irrigation scheme in Burkina Faso using satellite remote sensing-derived indicators." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. 9 (8), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9080484

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Global climatology of rainfall rates and lifetime accumulated rainfall in tropical cyclones: Influence of cyclone basin, cyclone intensity and cyclone size
Lavender, Sally L. and McBride, John L.. 2021. "Global climatology of rainfall rates and lifetime accumulated rainfall in tropical cyclones: Influence of cyclone basin, cyclone intensity and cyclone size." International Journal of Climatology. 41 (S1), pp. E1217-E1235. https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.6763

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1042-1111
Crous, P. W., Wingfield, M. J., Chooi, Y.-H., Gilchrist, C. L. M., Lacey, E., Pitt, J. I., Roets, F., Swart, W. J., Cano-Lira, J. F., Valenzuela-Lopez, N., Hubka, V., Shivas, R. G., Stchigel, A. M., Holdom, D. G., Jurjevic, Z., Kachalkin, A. V., Lebel, T., Lock, C., Martin, M. P., ..., Groenewald, J. Z.. 2020. "Fungal Planet description sheets: 1042-1111." Persoonia. 44, pp. 301-459. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2020.44.11

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