The growth and yield of winter wheat following ten years of continuous ploughing, shallow-tine cultivation or direct drilling on a non-calcareous clay soil.

Ayling, S. M., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G. and Goss, M. J. 1987. The growth and yield of winter wheat following ten years of continuous ploughing, shallow-tine cultivation or direct drilling on a non-calcareous clay soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108, pp. 335-340.

Related outputs

Nitrogen requirements of biomass crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Riche, A. B., Goulding, K. W. T., Yates, N. E., Shield, I. F. and Christian, D. G. 2010. Nitrogen requirements of biomass crops. Water and Nitrogen Use Eficiency in Plants and Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 105 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 83-88

Estimation of ramet production from Miscanthus x giganteus rhizome of different ages

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2009. Estimation of ramet production from Miscanthus x giganteus rhizome of different ages. Industrial Crops and Products. 30, pp. 176-178.

Performance of 15 different Miscanthus species and genotypes over 11 years

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Riche, A. B., Yates, N. E. and Christian, D. G. 2008. Performance of 15 different Miscanthus species and genotypes over 11 years. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 207-212

Growth, yield and mineral content of Miscanthus x giganteus grown as a biofuel for 14 successive harvests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2008. Growth, yield and mineral content of Miscanthus x giganteus grown as a biofuel for 14 successive harvests. Industrial Crops and Products. 28, pp. 320-327.

The effect of harvest date on the yield and mineral content of Phalaris arundinacea L. (reed canary grass) genotypes screened for their potential as energy crops in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2006. The effect of harvest date on the yield and mineral content of Phalaris arundinacea L. (reed canary grass) genotypes screened for their potential as energy crops in southern England. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - jsfa. 86 (8), pp. 1181-1188.

The recovery over several seasons of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus ranging from 1 to 3 years old

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Poulton, P. R., Riche, A. B., Yates, N. E. and Todd, A. D. 2006. The recovery over several seasons of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus ranging from 1 to 3 years old. Biomass & Bioenergy. 30, pp. 125-133.

Establishing Miscanthus sinensis from seed using conventional sowing methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2005. Establishing Miscanthus sinensis from seed using conventional sowing methods. Industrial Crops and Products. 21, pp. 109-111.

The hydrological impacts of energy crop production in the UK. (Report by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology for the Department of Trade and Industry B/CR/000783/00/00)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Finch, J. W., Hall, R. L., Rosier, P. T. W., Clark, D. B., Stratford, C., Davies, H. N., Marsh, T. J., Roberts, J. M., Riche, A. B. and Christian, D. G. 2004. The hydrological impacts of energy crop production in the UK. (Report by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology for the Department of Trade and Industry B/CR/000783/00/00).

Environment and harvest time affects the combustion qualities of Miscanthus genotypes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lewandowski, I., Clifton-Brown, J. C., Andersson, B., Basch, G., Christian, D. G., Jorgensen, U., Jones, M. B., Riche, A. B., Schwarz, K. U., Tayebi, K. and Teixeira, F. 2003. Environment and harvest time affects the combustion qualities of Miscanthus genotypes. Agronomy Journal. 95, pp. 1274-1280.

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Addiscott, T. M., Brockie, D., Catt, J. A., Christian, D. G., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Mirza, N. A. and Pepper, T. J. 2002. Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil. Proceedings Workshop on Colloids and Colloid-facilitated Transport of Contaminants in Soils and Sediments, Tjele, Denmark, 19-20 September 2002. DIAS Report on Plant Production No. 80 . pp. 213-214

The yield and composition of switchgrass and coastal panic grass grown as a biofuel in Southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2002. The yield and composition of switchgrass and coastal panic grass grown as a biofuel in Southern England. Bioresource Technology. 83, pp. 115-124.

The effect of delayed harvest on the yield and nutrient compostition of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea )

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Yates, N. E. and Christian, D. G. 2001. The effect of delayed harvest on the yield and nutrient compostition of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea ). Biomass and Energy Crops II. Aspects of Applied Biology 65 . pp. 161-166

Harvest time and quality of different Miscanthus genotypes grown at five sites between Sweden and Portugal

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lewandowski, I., Clifton-Brown, J., Jorgensen, U., Schwarz, K. U., Bonderup-Kjeldsen, J., Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B., Tayebi, K., Basch, G., Teixeira, F. and Andersson, B. 2001. Harvest time and quality of different Miscanthus genotypes grown at five sites between Sweden and Portugal. Proceedings 1st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry, Seville, 5-9 June 2000 . London, James & James. pp. 286-289

Switchgrass variety choice in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Elbersen, H. W., Christian, D. G., Bacher, W., Alexopoulou, E., Pignatelli, V. and Van Den Berg, D. 2001. Switchgrass variety choice in Europe. Proceedings 1st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry, Seville, 5-9 June 2000 . London, James & James. pp. 202-205

Crop development and yield of different Miscanthus genotypes grown at five sites distributed between Sweden and Portugal

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Clifton-Brown, J. C., Lewandowski, I., Jorgensen, U., Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B., Tayebi, K., Basch, G., Schwarz, K. U., Bonderup-Kjeldsen, J. and Andersson, B. 2001. Crop development and yield of different Miscanthus genotypes grown at five sites distributed between Sweden and Portugal. Proceedings 1st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry, Seville, 5-9 June 2000 . London, James & James. pp. 210-213

Performance of 15 Miscanthus genotypes at five sites in Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Clifton-Brown, J. C., Lewandowski, I., Andersson, B., Basch, G., Christian, D. G., Kjeldsen, J. B., Jorgensen, U., Mortensen, J. V., Riche, A. B., Schwarz, K-U., Tayebi, K. and Teixeira, F. 2001. Performance of 15 Miscanthus genotypes at five sites in Europe. Agronomy Journal. 93, pp. 1013-1019.

First report of Rhizoctonia cerealis causing sharp eyespot in Panicum virgatum in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Etheridge, J. V., Davey, L. and Christian, D. G. 2001. First report of Rhizoctonia cerealis causing sharp eyespot in Panicum virgatum in the UK. Plant Pathology. 50 (6), p. 807.

The yield, composition and production costs for seven varieties of switch grass and one panic grass grown as a biofuel

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2001. The yield, composition and production costs for seven varieties of switch grass and one panic grass grown as a biofuel. Biomass and Energy Crops II. Aspects of Applied Biology 65 . pp. 199-204

Estimates of rhizome weight of Miscanthus with time and rooting depth compared to switchgrass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Riche, A. B. and Christian, D. G. 2001. Estimates of rhizome weight of Miscanthus with time and rooting depth compared to switchgrass. Biomass and Energy Crops II. Aspects of Applied Biology 65 . pp. 147-152

Rainfall interception by mature Miscanthus grass in SE England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Riche, A. B. and Christian, D. G. 2001. Rainfall interception by mature Miscanthus grass in SE England. Biomass and Energy Crops II. Aspects of Applied Biology 65 . pp. 143-146

Biofuel crops: their potential contribution to decreased fossil carbon emissions and additional environmental benefits

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powlson, D. S., Christian, D. G., Falloon, P. and Smith, P. 2001. Biofuel crops: their potential contribution to decreased fossil carbon emissions and additional environmental benefits. Biomass and Energy Crops II. Aspects of Applied Biology 65 . pp. 289-294

Perennial rhizomatous grasses overview (EU internal, non-confidential report)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Lewandowski, I., Christian, D. G. and Elbersen, W. 2001. Perennial rhizomatous grasses overview (EU internal, non-confidential report).

Renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Draft report of a workshop on perennial energy grasses. Brussels, Friday 20th October 2000. (EU internal, non-confidential report)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. 2001. Renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Draft report of a workshop on perennial energy grasses. Brussels, Friday 20th October 2000. (EU internal, non-confidential report).

First report of Rhizoctonia cerealis causing sharp eyespot in Panicum virgatum in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Etheridge, J. V., Davey, L. and Christian, D. G. 2001. First report of Rhizoctonia cerealis causing sharp eyespot in Panicum virgatum in the UK. New Disease Reports. 3, p. 17.

Evaluating grasses as a long-term energy resource. ETSU B/CR/00651/REP; DTI/Pub URN 01/780

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. and Riche, A. B. 2001. Evaluating grasses as a long-term energy resource. ETSU B/CR/00651/REP; DTI/Pub URN 01/780.

Changes in soil mineral nitrogen during and after 3-year and 5-year set-aside and nitrate leaching losses after ploughing out the 5-year plant covers in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chalmers, A. G., Bacon, E. T. G. and Clarke, J. H. 2001. Changes in soil mineral nitrogen during and after 3-year and 5-year set-aside and nitrate leaching losses after ploughing out the 5-year plant covers in the UK. Plant and Soil. 228, pp. 157-177.

Effects of incorporating different amounts of straw on growth, diseases and yield of consecutive crops of winter wheat grown on contrasting soil types

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkyn, J. F., Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Gutteridge, R. J. and Todd, A. D. 2001. Effects of incorporating different amounts of straw on growth, diseases and yield of consecutive crops of winter wheat grown on contrasting soil types. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 136, pp. 1-14.

Switch-on to grass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. 2000. Switch-on to grass. British Association for the Advancement of Science Conference Shaping the Future Together, September 2000 .

The effect of three or five years of set-aside on the husbandry and grain yield of subsequent cereal crops in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, J. M., Cook, S. K., Mills, A. R., Bacon, E. T. G. and Clarke, J. H. 2000. The effect of three or five years of set-aside on the husbandry and grain yield of subsequent cereal crops in the UK. Plant and Soil. 225, pp. 279-297.

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Addiscott, T. M., Brockie, D., Catt, J. A., Christian, D. G., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Mirza, N. A. and Pepper, T. J. 2000. Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Evaluating grasses for their potential as biomass energy crops

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Christian, D. G. 2000. Evaluating grasses for their potential as biomass energy crops. ARIA newsletter. 2000, pp. 18-23.

Assessment of tillage strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 2000. Assessment of tillage strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK. Soil & Tillage Research. 53 (3-4), pp. 185-200.

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M., Brockie, D., Catt, J. A., Christian, D. G., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Mirza, N. A. and Pepper, T. J. 2000. Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (2), pp. 522-532.

Evaluation of some herbaceous grasses as biomass crops in southern England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1999. Evaluation of some herbaceous grasses as biomass crops in southern England. Kontturi, M., Pithan, K., Topi-Hulmi, M., Sankari, H., Sahramaa, M., Partala, A., Pahkala, K., Christiansen, J. and Mela, T. (ed.) Proceedings Alternative Crops for Sustainable Agriculture: Research Progress COST 814, Turku, Finland, 13-15 June 1999 . European Commission, Luxembourg. pp. 58-69

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) varieties in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Elbersen, H. W., De Klerk-Engels, B. and Christian, D. G. 1999. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) varieties in Europe. Proceedings Conference on Energy and Agriculture towards the Third Millennium, Athens, June 1999 . pp. 92-98

Monitoring the growth and yield of crops grown as biofuels (ETSU B/W2/00548/11/REP)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1999. Monitoring the growth and yield of crops grown as biofuels (ETSU B/W2/00548/11/REP). DTI, London.

Establishing fuel specifications of non-wood biomass crops (ETSU B/U1/00612/REP)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. and Riche, A. B. 1999. Establishing fuel specifications of non-wood biomass crops (ETSU B/U1/00612/REP). DTI, London.

Interactions of straw disposal methods and direct drilling or cultivations on winter wheat (Triticum aestivum ) grown on a clay soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Brockie, D., Glen, D., Gutteridge, R. J. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1999. Interactions of straw disposal methods and direct drilling or cultivations on winter wheat (Triticum aestivum ) grown on a clay soil. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research. 73 (3), pp. 297-309.

Nitrate leaching: modifying the loss from mineralized organic matter

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Catt, J. A. and Pepper, T. J. 1998. Nitrate leaching: modifying the loss from mineralized organic matter. European Journal of Soil Science. 49 (4), pp. 649-659.

Growing switchgrass for energy and fibre in Europe

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Elbersen, H. W., Christian, D. G., El Bassam, N. E. and De Klerk-Engels, B. 1998. Growing switchgrass for energy and fibre in Europe.

A comparison of management regimes for one-year rotational set-aside within a sequence of winter wheat crops, and of growing wheat without interruption. 1. Effects on soil mineral nitrogen, grain yield and quality

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bacon, E. T. G., Hewitt, M. V. and Shepherd, C. E. 1998. A comparison of management regimes for one-year rotational set-aside within a sequence of winter wheat crops, and of growing wheat without interruption. 1. Effects on soil mineral nitrogen, grain yield and quality. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 130, pp. 377-388.

A comparison of management regimes for one-year rotational set-aside within a sequence of winter wheat crops, and of growing wheat without interruption. 2. Effects on vegetation and weed control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shield, I. F. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1998. A comparison of management regimes for one-year rotational set-aside within a sequence of winter wheat crops, and of growing wheat without interruption. 2. Effects on vegetation and weed control. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 130, pp. 389-397.

Nutrient requirement and cycling in energy crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1998. Nutrient requirement and cycling in energy crops. elBassam, N. (ed.) Sustainable agriculture for food, energy and industry . James & James, London. pp. 799-804

Nitrate leaching losses under Miscanthus grass planted on a silty clay loam soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Riche, A. B. 1998. Nitrate leaching losses under Miscanthus grass planted on a silty clay loam soil. Soil Use and Management. 14 (3), pp. 131-135.

Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-1993: the effect of winter cover crops and unfertilised grass leys

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1998. Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-1993: the effect of winter cover crops and unfertilised grass leys. Plant and Soil. 203 (1), pp. 57-69.

Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-93: the effect of straw incorporation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1998. Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-93: the effect of straw incorporation. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 131, pp. 309-319.

Effects of tillage practices on nitrate and phosphorus losses in the clay soil of the Brimstone Experiment, UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Brockie, D., Harris, G. L., Pepper, T. J. and Goss, M. J. 1998. Effects of tillage practices on nitrate and phosphorus losses in the clay soil of the Brimstone Experiment, UK. Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 .

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. and Elbersen, H. W. 1998. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). James & James, London.

Cordgrass (Spartina spp.)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. 1998. Cordgrass (Spartina spp.). James & James, London.

The establishment of cover crops by reduced cultivation, direct drilling and pre-harvest sowing and the effect on the yield of the following crop

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. and Yates, N. E. 1997. The establishment of cover crops by reduced cultivation, direct drilling and pre-harvest sowing and the effect on the yield of the following crop. Tebrugge, F. and Bohrnsen, A. (ed.) Experiences with the Application of No-tillage Crop Production in the West European Countries: Proceedings of 4th EC Workshop , Boigneville, 12-14 May 1997 . Wissenschaftlicher Fachverlag Dr Fleck, Langgons. pp. 5-15

Uptake of nitrogen by Miscanthus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. and Riche, A. B. 1997. Uptake of nitrogen by Miscanthus. Biewinga, E. E. and vanderBijl, G. (ed.) Proceedings Conference on the Environmental Impact of Biomass for Energy, Noordwijkerhout, 4-5 November 1996 . Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Utrecht. pp. 71-72

Nitrate leaching under Miscanthus grass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1997. Nitrate leaching under Miscanthus grass. Biewinga, E. E. and vanderBijl, G. (ed.) Proceedings Conference on the Environmental Impact of Biomass for Energy, Noordwijkerhout, 4-5 November 1996 . Centre for Agriculture and Environment, Utrecht. pp. 69-70

A study of grain dormancy and viability in spring barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1997. A study of grain dormancy and viability in spring barley. European Journal of Agronomy. 6, pp. 155-161.

The agronomy of some herbaceous crops grown for energy in Southern England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Bullard, M. J. and Wilkins, C. 1997. The agronomy of some herbaceous crops grown for energy in Southern England. Biomass and Energy Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 49 . pp. 41-51

The recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Poulton, P. R., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1997. The recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus. Biomass & Bioenergy. 12 (1), pp. 21-24.

Nutrient demand and translocation processes of Miscanthus x giganteus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jodl, S., Hotz, A. and Christian, D. G. 1996. Nutrient demand and translocation processes of Miscanthus x giganteus. Proceedings 9th European Bioenergy Conference, Copenhagen, 24-27 June 1996 . pp. 517-522

Strategies to control volunteer cereals in cereal rotations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. and Carreck, N. L. 1996. Strategies to control volunteer cereals in cereal rotations. Tebrugge, F. and Bohrnsen, A. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd EC Workshop on Experience with the Applicability of No-Tillage Crop Production in the West European Countries, Euora, 1-2 April 1996 . Wissenschaftlicher Fachverlag Dr Fleck, Langgons. pp. 31-41

Straw incorporation - rotational ploughing for grass weed control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Turley, D. B., Bacon, E. T. G., Shepherd, C. E., Peters, N. C. B., Potyka, I., Glen, D. M., Dampney, P. M. R. and Johnson, P. N. 1996. Straw incorporation - rotational ploughing for grass weed control. Rotations and Cropping Systems. Aspects of Applied Biology 47 . pp. 257-264

Mineralization of cover crop N: its contribution to subsequent crop N uptake and losses

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Christian, D. G. and Howe, M. T. 1996. Mineralization of cover crop N: its contribution to subsequent crop N uptake and losses. Proceedings 2nd EC Concerted Action on Cover Crops (CA 2108), Gumpenstein, Austria, 4-7 November 1996 .

Evaluating grasses as a biomass resource for energy - some preliminary results

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. 1995. Evaluating grasses as a biomass resource for energy - some preliminary results.

Straw incorporation by different tillage systems on heavy clay soils in southern England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1995. Straw incorporation by different tillage systems on heavy clay soils in southern England. Tebrugge, F. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd EC Workshop on Experience with the Applicability of No-Tillage Crop Production in the West European Countries, Silsoe, 15-17 May 1995 . Wissenschaftlicher Fachverlag Dr Fleck, Langgons. pp. 101-110

Mineralization of cover crop N: its contribution to subsequent crop N uptake and losses

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Christian, D. G. and Howe, M. T. 1995. Mineralization of cover crop N: its contribution to subsequent crop N uptake and losses. Proceedings 1st EC Concerted Action on Cover Crops (CA 2108), Wageningen, May 1995 .

Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Christian, D. G. and Howe, M. T. 1995. Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land. Proceedings of the ARIA Nitrate Workshop, Rothamsted, 25 January 1995 .

Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Ashby, J. E., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G., Gutteridge, R. J., Jenkyn, J. F., Powell, W. and Todd, A. D. 1995. Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124, pp. 173-194.

Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Christian, D. G. and Howe, M. T. 1994. Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land. Abstracts 8th Nitrogen Workshop, University of Ghent, 5-8 September 1994 .

Impact of set-aside management strategies on the soil seedbank and weed flora at Woburn

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lawson, H. M., Wright, G. Mcn., Bacon, E. T. G. and Yeoman, D. P. 1994. Impact of set-aside management strategies on the soil seedbank and weed flora at Woburn. Arable Farming under CAP Reform. Aspects of Applied Biology 40 . pp. 453-460

Quantifying the yield of perennial grasses grown as a biofuel for energy generation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. 1994. Quantifying the yield of perennial grasses grown as a biofuel for energy generation. Renewable Energy. 5, pp. 762-766.

First report of barley yellow dwarf luteovirus on Miscanthus in the United Kingdom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Lamptey, J. N. L., Forde, S. M. D. and Plumb, R. T. 1994. First report of barley yellow dwarf luteovirus on Miscanthus in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 100, pp. 167-170.

The effect of ploughing, direct drilling and minimal cultivation on drained and undrained land on yield and nitrogen uptake of crops grown on clay soil, 1979-1992

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Howse, K. R., Catt, J. A., Brockie, D. and Harris, G. L. 1994. The effect of ploughing, direct drilling and minimal cultivation on drained and undrained land on yield and nitrogen uptake of crops grown on clay soil, 1979-1992. Schjonning, P., Madsen, K. B., Mikkelsen, S. A. and Jensen, H. E. (ed.) Soil Tillage for Crop Production and Protection of the Environment: Proceedings 13th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Aalborg, July 1994 .

Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Christian, D. G. and Howe, M. T. 1993. Effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land. Abstracts AFRC Meeting on Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants and Soil, Silsoe College, December 1993 .

Reduced cultivation and direct drilling for cereals in Great Britain

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Christian, D. G. and Ball, B. C. 1993. Reduced cultivation and direct drilling for cereals in Great Britain. in: Carter, M. R. (ed.) Conservation tillage in temperate agroecosystems Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 117-140

The effect of the previous crop on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter barley intended for malting

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1993. The effect of the previous crop on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter barley intended for malting. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - jsfa. 62 (2), pp. 137-145.

New uses for old crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. 1993. New uses for old crops. Summary Notes Natural History Museum Schools Conference on Human Use of Plants, London, June 1993 .

Miscanthus - fuel crop for the future?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Christian, D. G. 1993. Miscanthus - fuel crop for the future? AFRC News. July 1993, p. 7.

Losses of nitrate-nitrogen in water draining from under autumn-sown crops established by direct drilling or mouldboard ploughing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Lane, P. W., Christian, D. G. and Harris, G. L. 1993. Losses of nitrate-nitrogen in water draining from under autumn-sown crops established by direct drilling or mouldboard ploughing. Journal of Soil Science. 44 (1), pp. 35-48.

The effect of reduced cultivation, ploughing and herbicides on the occurrence of volunteer cereal grains in winter wheat and barley

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. 1993. The effect of reduced cultivation, ploughing and herbicides on the occurrence of volunteer cereal grains in winter wheat and barley. Volunteer Crops as Weeds. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Evaluation of drainage, cultivation and crop management on the leaching of nitrate under arable crops on a clay soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Christian, D. G., Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1992. Evaluation of drainage, cultivation and crop management on the leaching of nitrate under arable crops on a clay soil.

Pesticide application and deposition - their importance to pesticide leaching to surface water

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Harris, G. L., Turnbull, A. B., Gilbert, A. J., Christian, D. G. and Mason, D. J. 1992. Pesticide application and deposition - their importance to pesticide leaching to surface water. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases,1992 . pp. 477-486

Nitrogen uptake by cover crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G., Goodlass, G. and Powlson, D. S. 1992. Nitrogen uptake by cover crops. Nitrate and Farming Systems. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Effect of cultivations and herbicides on the occurrence of volunteer cereals. Final report of a 4-year grant, beginning April 1988 (HGCA Project 0086/1/87)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Christian, D. G. and Carreck, N. L. 1992. Effect of cultivations and herbicides on the occurrence of volunteer cereals. Final report of a 4-year grant, beginning April 1988 (HGCA Project 0086/1/87). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

The effect of cultivation and plant establishment on nitrogen conservation on set-aside land

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hewitt, M. V., Webster, C. P. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1992. The effect of cultivation and plant establishment on nitrogen conservation on set-aside land. Set-aside. British Crop Protection Council Monograph.

The effectiveness of winter cover crops in minimising nitrogen leaching loss

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Webster, C. P., Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R. and Christian, D. G. 1992. The effectiveness of winter cover crops in minimising nitrogen leaching loss. Scaife, A. (ed.) Proceedings Second Congress of the European Society for Agronomy, Warwick University, 23-28 August 1992. European Society for Agronomy, Wellesbourne. pp. 380-381

Strategies to reduce nitrate leaching by crop rotation, minimal cultivation and straw incorporation in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Catt, J. A., Christian, D. G., Goss, M. J., Harris, G. L. and Howse, K. R. 1992. Strategies to reduce nitrate leaching by crop rotation, minimal cultivation and straw incorporation in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire. Nitrate and Farming Systems. Aspects of Applied Biology .

N uptake by barley related to malting quality

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1992. N uptake by barley related to malting quality.

The effects of straw disposal and depth of cultivation on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat on a clay and a silt soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1991. The effects of straw disposal and depth of cultivation on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat on a clay and a silt soil. Soil Use and Management. 7 (4), pp. 217-222.

Studies on the patterns of nitrogen uptake and translocation to the grain of winter barley intended for malting

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1991. Studies on the patterns of nitrogen uptake and translocation to the grain of winter barley intended for malting. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 119 (3), pp. 549-559.

Crop yield and uptake of nitrogen

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Christian, D. G. 1991. Crop yield and uptake of nitrogen. Catt, J. A. (ed.) The Brimstone Experiment: Proceedings of a Conference on Collaborative Work by ADAS Field Drainage Experimental Unit and Rothamsted Experimental Station, 15-16 October, 1991. Lawes Agricultural Trust, (LAT) Harpenden. pp. 41-53

Organic matter turnover and nitrate leaching

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J., Williams, B. L. and Howse, K. R. 1991. Organic matter turnover and nitrate leaching. Wilson, W. S. (ed.) Advances in soil organic matter research: the impact on agriculture and the environment. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 107-114

The variation in nitrogen economy under different soil management systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J. and Howse, K. R. 1991. The variation in nitrogen economy under different soil management systems. Soil Tillage and Agricultural Sustainability: Proceeedings 12th International Conference International Soil Tillage Research Organization. Ohio State University Press, Columbus, OH. pp. 92-98

Consequences of the activity of roots on soil

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goss, M. J. 1991. Consequences of the activity of roots on soil. in: Atkinson, D. (ed.) Plant root growth: an ecological perspective Blackwell Publishing Oxford. pp. 171-186

Some effects of straw residues and cultivation system on tillering in winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bacon, E. T. G. and Christian, D. G. 1991. Some effects of straw residues and cultivation system on tillering in winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - jsfa. 54 (1), pp. 61-69.

The assessment of methods for measuring and strategies for decreasing nitrate leached from arable land

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Webster, C. P., Goulding, K. W. T. and Goss, M. J. 1990. The assessment of methods for measuring and strategies for decreasing nitrate leached from arable land. Proceedings of the 1st Congress of the European Society of Agronomy, Paris, 1990. pp. 5-0-09

Toxins and straw residues

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Prew, R. D. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1990. Toxins and straw residues. RASE/ADAS Conference on Burning Straw, Stonleigh, 1990. pp. 1-3

Growing barley for malting - a review (HGCA Project 0025/1/87)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1990. Growing barley for malting - a review (HGCA Project 0025/1/87).

A long-term comparison of ploughing, tine cultivation and direct drilling on the growth and yield of winter cereals and oilseed rape on clayey and silty soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1990. A long-term comparison of ploughing, tine cultivation and direct drilling on the growth and yield of winter cereals and oilseed rape on clayey and silty soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 18, pp. 311-331.

The leaching of nitrates after spring fertilizer application and the influence of tillage

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Harris, G. L. and Colbourn, P. 1990. The leaching of nitrates after spring fertilizer application and the influence of tillage. Merckx, R., Vlassak, K. and Vereecken, H. (ed.) Fertilization and the environment. University Press, Leuven. pp. 20-25

Causes of variation in yields of wheat under dryland farming in the Alentejo Region of Portugal and some future prospects

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J. and Carvalho, M. J. G. P. R. 1990. Causes of variation in yields of wheat under dryland farming in the Alentejo Region of Portugal and some future prospects. Challenges in dryland agriculture - a global perspective. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dryland Farming, Amarillo/Bushland, Texas, 1988. pp. 445-448

The effect of tyre/soil contact pressure and zero traffic on soil and crop responses when growing winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chamen, W. C. T., Chittey, E. T., Leede, P. R., Goss, M. J. and Howse, K. R. 1990. The effect of tyre/soil contact pressure and zero traffic on soil and crop responses when growing winter wheat. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research. 47, pp. 1-21..

The dynamics of nitrogen accumulation in barley grain and malting quality.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Carreck, N. L., Christian, D. G. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1990. The dynamics of nitrogen accumulation in barley grain and malting quality. Ferment. 3, pp. 180-182.

Growing barley for malting - a review.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Carreck, N. J. and Christian, D. G. 1989. Growing barley for malting - a review. in:

The extent to which physical factors in the rooting zone limit crop growth.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J., Barraclough, P. B. and Powell, B. A. 1989. The extent to which physical factors in the rooting zone limit crop growth. Roots and the soil environment. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Leaching of nitrate under arable crops.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goss, M. J. 1989. Leaching of nitrate under arable crops. Agricultural Engineer. 44 (3), pp. 90-92.

Seasonal changes in the structure of clay soils in relation to soil management and crop type. II. Effects of cultivation and cropping at Compton Beauchamp.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mackie-Dawson, L. A., Mullins, C. E., Goss, M. J., Court, M. N. and Fitzpatrick, E. A. 1989. Seasonal changes in the structure of clay soils in relation to soil management and crop type. II. Effects of cultivation and cropping at Compton Beauchamp. Journal of Soil Science. 40, pp. 283-292.

Leaching of nitrogen under autumn-sown crops and the effects of tillage

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goss, M. J., Colbourn, P., Harris, G. L. and Howse, K. R. 1988. Leaching of nitrogen under autumn-sown crops and the effects of tillage. in: Jenkinson, D. and Smith, K. A. (ed.) Nitrogen efficiency in agricultural soils London Elsevier. pp. 269-282

Establishment and early growth.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1988. Establishment and early growth. in: Changing straw disposal practices. R.D. Prew & B.D. Smith eds Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London. pp. 15-18

The cultivation of clay soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goss, M. J., Christian, D. G., Howse, K. R. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1988. The cultivation of clay soil. Cultivations and design . BSRAE Association Members Day Programme. p.37.

Hydraulic conductivity profiles of two clay soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Youngs, E. G. and Goss, M. J. 1988. Hydraulic conductivity profiles of two clay soils. Journal of Soil Science. 39 (3), pp. 341-345.

Mechanisms by which straw residues can limit the use of simplified tillage for winter wheat.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smallfield, B. M., Goss, M. J. and Christian, D. G. 1988. Mechanisms by which straw residues can limit the use of simplified tillage for winter wheat. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 863-868

The effect of different tillage systems on soil water movement in an artificially drained clay soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Harris, G. L., Pepper, T. J. and Goss, M. J. 1988. The effect of different tillage systems on soil water movement in an artificially drained clay soil. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 685-690

Cultivation systems and the leaching of nitrates.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Colbourn, P. and Harris, G. L. 1988. Cultivation systems and the leaching of nitrates. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 679-684

Cultivation systems for clay soils.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goss, M. J., Christian, D. G., Howse, K. R. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1988. Cultivation systems for clay soils. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 673-678

Straw residue management for autumn-sown cereals grown on a clay soil, 1979-1987

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Jenkyn, J. F., Glen, D. M. and Gutteridge, R. J. 1988. Straw residue management for autumn-sown cereals grown on a clay soil, 1979-1987. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 607-611

The effect of depth of straw incorporation on the growth and yield of winter wheat on a clay and a silt loam soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Miller, D. P. and Nash, C. 1988. The effect of depth of straw incorporation on the growth and yield of winter wheat on a clay and a silt loam soil. Tillage and traffic in crop production. 11th International Conference. International Soil Tillage Research Organization, Edinburgh, 1988. Edinburgh : Scottish Centre for Agricultural Engineering. pp. 613-617

A comparison of tine cultivation and ploughing with two methods of straw disposal on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat grown on a clay soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1988. A comparison of tine cultivation and ploughing with two methods of straw disposal on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat grown on a clay soil. Soil Use and Management. 4 (2), pp. 51-57.

Modification of porespace by tillage in two stagnogley soils with contrasting management histories.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Douglas, J. T. and Goss, M. J. 1987. Modification of porespace by tillage in two stagnogley soils with contrasting management histories. Soil & Tillage Research. 10, pp. 303-317.

Mechanics of root elongation and the effects of 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (DIHB)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goss, M. J., Dexter, A. R. and Evans, M. 1987. Mechanics of root elongation and the effects of 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (DIHB). Plant and Soil. 99 (2/3), pp. 211-218.

Soil compaction and regeneration.

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Monnier, G. and Goss, M. J. 1987. Soil compaction and regeneration.

The specific effects of roots on the regeneration of soil structure.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goss, M. J. 1987. The specific effects of roots on the regeneration of soil structure. Soil compaction and regeneration . Eds G. Monnier & M.J. Goss. Rotterdam : Balkema. pp. 145-155

Compaction of a silt loam by wheeled agricultural vehicles. II. Effects on growth and yield of direct- drilled winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Graham, J. P., Blackwell, P. S., Armstrong, J. V., Christian, D. G., Howse, K. R., Dawson, C. J. and Butler, A. R. 1986. Compaction of a silt loam by wheeled agricultural vehicles. II. Effects on growth and yield of direct- drilled winter wheat. Soil & Tillage Research. 7, pp. 189-203.

Straw incorporation by different tillage systems the effect on growth and yield of winter oats.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Miller, D. P. 1986. Straw incorporation by different tillage systems the effect on growth and yield of winter oats. Soil & Tillage Research. 8, pp. 239-252.

Einfluss der Bodenbearbeitung auf Bodenwasserhaushalt, Durchwurzelung und Wasserentzug.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ehlers, W., Goss, M. J. and Boone, F. R. 1986. Einfluss der Bodenbearbeitung auf Bodenwasserhaushalt, Durchwurzelung und Wasserentzug. KALI-BRIEFE (Buntehof). 18, pp. 107-125.

A Study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil. 4. A comparison of direct drilling and mouldboard ploughing on drained and undrained land on root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake and yield.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cannell, R. Q., Christian, D. G. and Henderson, F. K. G. 1986. A Study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil. 4. A comparison of direct drilling and mouldboard ploughing on drained and undrained land on root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake and yield. Soil & Tillage Research. 7, pp. 251-272.

Structure of a silty soil in relation to management.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Douglas, J. T., Jarvis, M. G., Howse, K. R. and Goss, M. J. 1986. Structure of a silty soil in relation to management. Journal of Soil Science. 3, pp. 137-151.

How roots grow: a study in the field.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goss, M. J. 1986. How roots grow: a study in the field. Span. 29, pp. 49-52.

The effect of soil physical changes introduced by mole drainage and cultivation on the removal of rainfall.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1986. The effect of soil physical changes introduced by mole drainage and cultivation on the removal of rainfall.

Nitrate in water draining from arable land under autumn sown crops and the influence of cultivation.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Colbourn, P. and Harris, G. L. 1986. Nitrate in water draining from arable land under autumn sown crops and the influence of cultivation.

Tillage effects on soil moisture, root development and crop water extraction.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ehlers, W., Goss, M. J. and Boone, F. R. 1986. Tillage effects on soil moisture, root development and crop water extraction. Plant research and development. 25, pp. 92-110.

A study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil 3 Agronomy, root and shoot growth of winter-wheat 1978-80

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ellis, F. B., Christian, D. G., Bragg, P. L., Henderson, F. K. G., Prew, R. D. and Cannell, R. Q. 1984. A study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil 3 Agronomy, root and shoot growth of winter-wheat 1978-80. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 102 (JUN), pp. 583-594.

The use of horizontal piezometers for insitu measurements of hydraulic conductivity below the water-table

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goss, M. J. and Youngs, E. G. 1983. The use of horizontal piezometers for insitu measurements of hydraulic conductivity below the water-table. Journal of Soil Science. 34 (4), pp. 659-664.