Isotopic character of lead deposited from the atmosphere at a grassland site in the UK since 1860

Bacon, J. R., Jones, K. C., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1996. Isotopic character of lead deposited from the atmosphere at a grassland site in the UK since 1860. Environmental Science & Technology. 30 (8), pp. 2511-2518. https://doi.org/10.1021/es950839s

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Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and McGrath, S. P. 2025. A. Edward “Johnny” Johnston, 27th January1929 – 1st May 2025 Obituary.

Global soil pollution by toxic metals threatens agriculture and human health

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Hou, D., Jia, X., Wang, L., McGrath, S. P., Zhu, Y., Hu, Q., Zhao, F., Bank, M. S., O’Connor, D. and Nriagu, J. 2025. Global soil pollution by toxic metals threatens agriculture and human health. Science. 388 (6744), pp. 316-321. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adr5214

Sulfur's Long Game: 145 Years of Soil Sulfur Speciation in the World's Oldest Agricultural Experiments

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Barnard, M., McKenna, B. A., Dalal, R. C., McGrath, S. P., Weng, Z. H., Wykes, J. L. and Kopittke, P. M. 2025. Sulfur's Long Game: 145 Years of Soil Sulfur Speciation in the World's Oldest Agricultural Experiments. Global Change Biology. 31 (3), p. e70136. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70136

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Hassall, K. L., Zawadzka, J., Milne, A. E., Corstanje, R., Harris, J. A., Dailey, A. G., Keith, A. M., Glendining, M. J., McGrath, S. P., Todman, L. C., Alexander, P., Arnold, P., Bennett, A. J., Bhogal, A., Clark, J. M., Crotty, F. V., Horrocks, C., Noble, N., Rees, R., Shepherd, M., Stockdale, E. A., Tipping, E. W. and Whitmore, A. P. 2025. Putting numbers to a metaphor: A Bayesian Belief Network with which to infer Soil Quality and Health. European Journal of Agronomy. 168 (July), p. 127537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2025.127537

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Haefele, S. M., Gregory, A. S., Poulton, P. R., Hernandez, J. M. B., White, R. P. and McGrath, S. P. 2024. Can grain P concentration be used as an indicator of fertilizer requirements in winter wheat? Field Crops Research. 322 (1 March), p. 109691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109691

Long-term effects of lime and phosphorus application on soil extractable (Olsen) phosphorus differ between two arable UK soils

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White, R. P., Haefele, S. M., Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Glendining, M. J. 2024. Long-term effects of lime and phosphorus application on soil extractable (Olsen) phosphorus differ between two arable UK soils. Soil Use and Management. 40 (4), p. e13160. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.13160

Management choices in cereal production: Lessons from the Broadbalk Long-term trial

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Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S., Gregory, A. S., Glendining, M. J., White, R. P., Clark, S. J., Wilmer, W. S., Macdonald, A. J. and Johnston, A. E. 2024. Management choices in cereal production: Lessons from the Broadbalk Long-term trial. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 891, pp. 1-60. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamstedlong-term-experiments-guide-2018

Corrigendum to “Yield responses of arable crops to liming – An evaluation of relationships between yields and soil pH from a long-term liming experiment” [Eur. J. Agron. 105 (2019) 176–188]

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Holland, J. E., White, P. J., Glendining, M. J., Goulding, K. W. T. and McGrath, S. P. 2024. Corrigendum to “Yield responses of arable crops to liming – An evaluation of relationships between yields and soil pH from a long-term liming experiment” [Eur. J. Agron. 105 (2019) 176–188]. European Journal of Agronomy. 159 (Sept), p. 127221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127221

The role of ruminant urine and faeces in the recycling of nutrients by forages

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Kao, P., McGrath, S. P., Buss, H. L., Darch, T., Warren, H. E., Mcauliffe, G., Cardenas, L. M., Blackwell, M. S. A. and Lee, M. R. F. 2024. The role of ruminant urine and faeces in the recycling of nutrients by forages. Scientific Reports. 14, p. 16007. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66648-z

An introduction to conducting responsible and reproducible agricultural research

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Sichinga-Ligowe, I., Joy, E., Kangara, G., Pino-Chandia, L., Rivero, M. J., Devkota, M. W., Broadley, M., Haefele, S. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2024. An introduction to conducting responsible and reproducible agricultural research. CABI Reviews. 19 (1). https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0058

Iron Chelation in Soil: Scalable Biotechnology for Accelerating Carbon Dioxide Removal by Enhanced Rock Weathering

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Epihov, D. Z., Banwart, S. A., McGrath, S. P., Martin, D. P., Steeley, I. L., Cobbold, V., Kantola, I. B., Masters, M. D., DeLucia, E. H. and Beerling, D. J. 2024. Iron Chelation in Soil: Scalable Biotechnology for Accelerating Carbon Dioxide Removal by Enhanced Rock Weathering. Environmental Science & Technology. 58 (27), pp. 11970-11987. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c10146

Controls on timescales of soil organic carbon persistence across sub-Saharan Africa

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Fromm, S. F. V., Doetterl, S., Butler, B. M., Aynekulu, E., Berhe, A. A., Haefele, S. M., McGrath, S. P., Shepherd, K. D., Six, J., Tamene, L., Tondoh, E. J., Vagen, T., Winowiecki, L. A., Trumbore, S. E. and Hoyt, A. M. 2024. Controls on timescales of soil organic carbon persistence across sub-Saharan Africa. Global Change Biology. 30 (1), p. e17089. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17089

The Broadbalk Wheat Experiment, Rothamsted, UK Crop yields and soil changes during the last 50 years

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Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E., Glendining, M. J., White, R. P., Gregory, A. S., Clark, S. J., Gregory, W., Macdonald, A. J. and Powlson, D. S. 2024. The Broadbalk Wheat Experiment, Rothamsted, UK Crop yields and soil changes during the last 50 years. Advances in Agronomy. 184, pp. 173-298. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2023.11.003

Mehlich 3 as an indicator of grain nutrient concentration for five crops in sub-Saharan Africa

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Haefele, S. M., Mossa, A. W., Gashu, D., Nalivata, P. C., Broadley, M., McGrath, S. P. and Thomas, C. L. 2024. Mehlich 3 as an indicator of grain nutrient concentration for five crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Field Crops Research. 307, p. 109243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2023.109243

The impact of feeding supplemental minerals to sheep on the return of micronutrients to pasture via urine and faeces

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Kao, P-T., Fleming, H. R., Warren, H., Darch, T., McGrath, S. P., Buss, H. L. and Lee, M. R. F. 2023. The impact of feeding supplemental minerals to sheep on the return of micronutrients to pasture via urine and faeces. Scientific Reports. 13, p. 2747. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29717-3

Linking soil adsorption-desorption characteristics with grain zinc concentrations and uptake by teff, wheat and maize in different landscape positions in Ethiopia

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Kebede-Desta, M., Broadley, M., McGrath, S. P., Hernandez-Allica, J., Hassall, K. L., Gameda, S., Amede, T. and Haefele, S. M. 2023. Linking soil adsorption-desorption characteristics with grain zinc concentrations and uptake by teff, wheat and maize in different landscape positions in Ethiopia. Frontiers in Agronomy. 5, p. 1285880. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1285880

Construction of a generalised farm typology to aid selection, targeting and scaling of on farm research

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Hassall, K. L., Baudron, F., MacLaren, C., Cairns, J. E., Ndhlela, T., McGrath, S. P., Nyagumbo, I. and Haefele, S. M. 2023. Construction of a generalised farm typology to aid selection, targeting and scaling of on farm research. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 212, p. 108074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108074

The uptake of selenium by perennial ryegrass in soils of different organic matter contents receiving sheep excreta

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Kao, P-T., Buss, H. L., McGrath, S. P., Darch, T., Warren, H. E. and Lee, M. R. F. 2023. The uptake of selenium by perennial ryegrass in soils of different organic matter contents receiving sheep excreta. Plant and Soil. 486, pp. 639-659. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-05898-8

Movement of micro- and macronutrients from sheep excreta to grass and leachate via soil

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Kao, P-T., Darch, T., Warren, H., McGrath, S. P., Buss, H.L. and Lee, M. R. F. 2023. Movement of micro- and macronutrients from sheep excreta to grass and leachate via soil. Rothamsted Research. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.98v24

Response of three cereal crops in continuous arable or ley-arable rotations to fertiliser nitrogen and soil nitrogen at Rothamsted's Woburn Ley-arable experiment

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Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and White, R. P. 2023. Response of three cereal crops in continuous arable or ley-arable rotations to fertiliser nitrogen and soil nitrogen at Rothamsted's Woburn Ley-arable experiment. Soil Use and Management. 39 (2), pp. 771-784. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12872

Pollution and risks of trace elements in the soil environment

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Wang, P., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2022. Pollution and risks of trace elements in the soil environment. in: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences Elsevier.

The effect of soil type on yield and micronutrient content of pasture species

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Darch, T., Blackwell, M. S. A., Hood, J., Lee, M. R. F., Storkey, J., Beaumont, D. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2022. The effect of soil type on yield and micronutrient content of pasture species. PLOS ONE. 17 (11), p. e0277091. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0277091

Keeping toxic cadmium out of the food chain

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McGrath, S. P. 2022. Keeping toxic cadmium out of the food chain. Nature Food. 3, pp. 569-570. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00579-8

The effect of soil type on yield and macro- and micronutrient content of a wide range of pasture species

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Darch, T., Blackwell, M. S. A., Hood, J., Lee, M. R. F., Storkey, J., Beaumont, D. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2022. The effect of soil type on yield and macro- and micronutrient content of a wide range of pasture species. Rothamsted Research. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.989q8

Elemental concentrations and growth characteristics of wild-type and cultivated varieties of pasture species

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Darch, T., McGrath, S. P., Lee, M. R. F., Beaumont, D. A., Blackwell, M. S. A., Horrocks, C. A., Hood, J. and Storkey, J. 2022. Elemental concentrations and growth characteristics of wild-type and cultivated varieties of pasture species. Rothamsted Research. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.989q7

Cereal grain mineral micronutrient and soil chemistry data from GeoNutrition surveys in Ethiopia and Malawi

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Kumssa, D. B., Mossa, A. W., Amede, T., Ander, E. L., Botoman, E. H. B., Chagumaira, C., Chimungu, J. G., Davies, K. G., Gameda, S., Haefele, S. M., Hailu, K., Joy, E. J. M., Lark, R. M., Ligowe, I. S., McGrath, S. P., Milne, A. E., Muleya, P., Munthal, M., Towett, E., Walsh, M. G., Wilson, L., D.Young, S., Haji, I. R., Broadley, M., Gashu, D. and Nalivata, P. C. 2022. Cereal grain mineral micronutrient and soil chemistry data from GeoNutrition surveys in Ethiopia and Malawi. Scientific Data. 9 (1), p. 443. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01500-5

Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) calibration for analysis of nutrient concentrations and trace element contaminants in fertilisers

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Acquah, G., Hernandez-Allica, J., Thomas, C. L., Dunham, S. J., Towett, E. K., Drake, L. B., Shepherd, K. D., McGrath, S. P. and Haefele, S. M. 2022. Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) calibration for analysis of nutrient concentrations and trace element contaminants in fertilisers. PLOS ONE. 17 (1), p. e0262460. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262460

Countering elevated CO2 induced Fe and Zn reduction in Arabidopsis seeds

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, P., Isner, J., Coupel-Ledru, A., Zhang, Q., Pridgeon, A., He, Y., Menguer, P., Miller, A. J., Sanders, D., McGrath, S. P., Noothong, F., Liang, Y. and Hetherington, A. 2022. Countering elevated CO2 induced Fe and Zn reduction in Arabidopsis seeds. New Phytologist. 235 (5), pp. 1796-1806. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18290

Soil and landscape factors influence geospatial variation in maize grain zinc concentration in Malawi

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Botoman, L., Chagumaira, C., Mossa, A. W., Amede, T., Ander, E. L., Bailey, E. H., Chimungu, J. G., Gameda, S., Gashu, D., Haefele, S. M., Joy, E. J. M., Kumssa, D. B., Ligowe, I. S., McGrath, S. P., Milne, A. E., Munthali, M., Towett, E., Walsh, M. G., Wilson, L., Young, S. D., Broadley, M. R., Lark, R. M. and Nalivata, P. C. 2022. Soil and landscape factors influence geospatial variation in maize grain zinc concentration in Malawi. Scientific Reports. 12, p. 7986. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-12014-w

Micro- and macro-elements in sheep excreta after consumption of feed supplements according to supplement formulation and level

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Kao, P-T., Darch, T., Fleming, H. R., Warren, H., McGrath, S. P., Buss, H. L. and Lee, M. R. F. 2022. Micro- and macro-elements in sheep excreta after consumption of feed supplements according to supplement formulation and level. Rothamsted Research. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.98883

The Woburn Ley-arable experiment, 1938-2020: its management, the issues and problems that arose, and their resolution to maintain the continuity and relevance of the experiment.

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Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J. and Glendining, M. J. 2022. The Woburn Ley-arable experiment, 1938-2020: its management, the issues and problems that arose, and their resolution to maintain the continuity and relevance of the experiment. https://doi.org/10.23637/wrn3-manag1938-2020-01

Changes in organic carbon to clay ratios in different soils and land uses in England and Wales over time

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Prout, J. M., Shepherd, K. D., McGrath, S. P., Kirk, G. J. D., Hassall, K. L. and Haefele, S. M. 2022. Changes in organic carbon to clay ratios in different soils and land uses in England and Wales over time. Scientific Reports. 12, p. 5162. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09101-3

Potential Co-benefits and trade-offs between improved soil management, climate change mitigation and agri-food productivity

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Mcguire, R., Williams, P. N., Smith, P., McGrath, S. P., Curry, D., Donnison, B. E. and Scollan, N. 2022. Potential Co-benefits and trade-offs between improved soil management, climate change mitigation and agri-food productivity. Food and Energy Security. 11 (2), p. e352. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.352

The effect of soil organic matter on long-term availability of phosphorus in soil: evaluation in a biological P mining experiment

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Hawkins, J. M. B., Vermeiren, C., Blackwell, M. S. A., Darch, T., Granger, S. J., Dunham, S. J., Hernandez, J. M. B., Smolders, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2022. The effect of soil organic matter on long-term availability of phosphorus in soil: evaluation in a biological P mining experiment. Geoderma. 423, p. 115965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2022.115965

In memoriam Bernard Tinker (1930-2021)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P., Powlson, D. S. and Webster, R. 2021. In memoriam Bernard Tinker (1930-2021).

Can Long-Term Experiments Help Us Understand, and Manage, the Wider Landscape—Examples from Rothamsted, England

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Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 2021. Can Long-Term Experiments Help Us Understand, and Manage, the Wider Landscape—Examples from Rothamsted, England. in: Mueller, L., Sychev, V. G., Dronin, N. M. and Eulenstein, F. (ed.) Exploring and Optimizing Agricultural Landscapes. Innovations in Landscape Research Springer. pp. 233-252

On pedagogy of a Soil Science Centre for Doctoral Training

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Haygarth, P. M., Lawrenson, O., Mezeli, M., Sayer, E. J., McCloskey, C. S., Evans, D. L., Kirk, G. J. D., Tye, A. M., Chadwick, D. R., McGrath, S. P., Mooney, S. J., Paterson, E., Robinson, D. A. and Jones, D. J. 2021. On pedagogy of a Soil Science Centre for Doctoral Training. European Journal of Soil Science. 72 (6), pp. 2320-2329. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13184

Revisiting strategies to incorporate gender-responsiveness into maize breeding in southern Africa

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Cairns, J. E., Baudron, F., Hassall, K. L., Ndhlela, T., Nyagumbo, I., McGrath, S. P. and Haefele, S. M. 2021. Revisiting strategies to incorporate gender-responsiveness into maize breeding in southern Africa. Outlook on Agriculture. 51 (2), pp. 178-182. https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270211045410

The effect of soil properties on zinc lability and solubility in soils of Ethiopia – an isotopic dilution study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mossa, A-W., Gashu, D., Broadley, M. R., Dunham, S. J., McGrath, S. P., Bailey, E. H. and Young, S. D. 2021. The effect of soil properties on zinc lability and solubility in soils of Ethiopia – an isotopic dilution study. Soil. 7, pp. 255-268. https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-7-255-2021

Continental-scale controls on soil organic carbon across sub-Saharan Africa

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Von Fromm, S. F., Hoyt, A. M, Lange, M., Acquah, G., Aynekulu, E., Berhe, A. A, Haefele, S. M., McGrath, S. P., Shepherd, K. D., Sila, A. M., Six, J., Towett, E. K, Trumbore, S. E., Vagen, T.-G, Weullow, E., Winowiecki, L. A. and Doetterl, S. 2021. Continental-scale controls on soil organic carbon across sub-Saharan Africa. Soil. 7, pp. 305-332. https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-7-305-2021

Plastics in biosolids from 1950 to 2016: A function of global plastic production and consumption

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Okoffo, E. D., Donner, E., McGrath, S. P., Tscharke, B. J., O’Brien, J. W., O’Brien, S., Ribeiro, F., Burrows, S. D., Toapanta, T., Rauert, C., Samanipour, S., Mueller, J. F. and Thomas, K. V. 2021. Plastics in biosolids from 1950 to 2016: A function of global plastic production and consumption. Water Research. 201 (June 16th), p. 117367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117367

The grain mineral composition of barley, oat and wheat on soils with pH and soil phosphorus gradients

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jordan-Meille, L., Holland, J. E., McGrath, S. P., Glendining, M. J., Thomas, C. L. and Haefele, S. M. 2021. The grain mineral composition of barley, oat and wheat on soils with pH and soil phosphorus gradients. European Journal of Agronomy. 126, p. 126281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2021.126281

The nutritional quality of cereals varies geospatially in Ethiopia and Malawi

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Gashu, D., Nalivata, P. C., Amede, T., Ander, E. L., Bailey, E. H., Botoman, L., Chagumaira, C., Gameda, S., Haefele, S. M., Hailu, K., Joy, E. J. M., Kalimbira, A. A., Kumssa, D. B., Lark, R. M., Ligowe, I. S., McGrath, S. P., Milne, A. E., Mossa, A. W., Munthali, M., Towett, E. K., Walsh, M. G., Wilson, L., Young, S. D. and Broadley, M. R. 2021. The nutritional quality of cereals varies geospatially in Ethiopia and Malawi. Nature. 594, pp. 71-76. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03559-3

Wet chemistry data for a subset of AfSIS: Phase I archived soil samples, World Agroforestry - Research Data Repository

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Vagen,T-G., Winowiecki, L-A., Desta, L., Tondoh, J., Weullow, E., Shepherd, K., Sila, A., Dunham, S. J., Hernandez, J. M. B., Carter, J. and McGrath, S. P. 2021. Wet chemistry data for a subset of AfSIS: Phase I archived soil samples, World Agroforestry - Research Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.34725/DVN/66BFOB

African soil properties and nutrients mapped at 30 m spatial resolution using two-scale ensemble machine learning

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Hengl, T., Miller, M. A. E., Krizan, J., Shepherd, K. D., Sila, A., Kilibarda, M., Antonijevic, O., Glusica, L., Dobermann, A., Haefele, S. M., McGrath, S. P., Acquah, G., Collinson, J., Parente, L., Sheykmousa, M., Saito, K., Johnson, J-M., Chamberlain, J., Silatsa, F. B. T., Yemefack, M., Wendt, J., MacMillan, R. A., Wheeler, I. and Crouch, J. 2021. African soil properties and nutrients mapped at 30 m spatial resolution using two-scale ensemble machine learning. Scientific Reports. 11, p. 6130. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85639-y

Outputs: Potassium Losses from Agricultural Systems

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Goulding, K. W. T., Murrell, S. T., Mikkelsen, R. L., Rosolem, C., Johnston, A. E., Wang, H. and Alfaro, M. A. 2021. Outputs: Potassium Losses from Agricultural Systems. in: Murrell, S. T., Mikkelsen, R. L., Sulewski, G., Norton, R. and Thompson, M. L. (ed.) Improving Potassium Recommendations for Agricultural Crops Cham, Switzerland Springer. pp. 75-97

Liming impacts barley yield over a wide concentration range of soil exchangeable cations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holland, J. E., White, P .J., Thauvin, J. N., Jordan-Meille, L., Haefele, S. M., Thomas, C. L., Goulding, K. W. T. and McGrath, S. P. 2021. Liming impacts barley yield over a wide concentration range of soil exchangeable cations. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 120, pp. 131-144. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-020-10117-2

Plant Available Zinc Is Influenced by Landscape Position in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Desta, M. K., Broadley, M. R., McGrath, S. P., Hernandez-Allica, J., Hassall, K. L., Gameda. S., Amede. T. and Haefele, S. M. 2021. Plant Available Zinc Is Influenced by Landscape Position in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Plants - Basel. 10 (2), p. 254. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10020254

Dynamics of soil phosphorus measured by ammonium lactate extraction as a function of the soil phosphorus balance and soil properties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Amery, F., Vandecasteele, B., D'Hose, T., Nawara, S., Elsen, A., Odeurs, W., Vandendriessche, H., Arlotti, D., McGrath, S. P., Cougnon, M. and Smolders, E. 2021. Dynamics of soil phosphorus measured by ammonium lactate extraction as a function of the soil phosphorus balance and soil properties. Geoderma. 385 (March), p. 114855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114855

A comparison of soil texture measurements using mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIRS) and laser diffraction analysis (LDA) in diverse soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thomas, C. L., Hernandez, J. M. B., Dunham, S. J., McGrath, S. P. and Haefele, S. M. 2021. A comparison of soil texture measurements using mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIRS) and laser diffraction analysis (LDA) in diverse soils. Scientific Reports. 11 (1), p. 16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79618-y

Investigation of the soil properties that affect Olsen P critical values in different soil types and impact on P fertiliser recommendations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tandy, S., Hawkins, J. M. B., Dunham, S. J., Hernandez, J. M. B., Granger, S. J., Yuan, H., McGrath, S. P. and Blackwell, M. S. A. 2021. Investigation of the soil properties that affect Olsen P critical values in different soil types and impact on P fertiliser recommendations. European Journal of Soil Science. 72 (4), pp. 1802-1816. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13082

Century long fertilization reduces stochasticity controlling grassland microbial community succession

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liang, Y., Ning, D., Lu, Z., Zhang, N., Hale, L., Wu, L., Clark, I. M., McGrath, S. P., Storkey, J., Hirsch, P. R., Sun ,B. and Zhou, J. 2020. Century long fertilization reduces stochasticity controlling grassland microbial community succession. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 151 (Dec), p. 108023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2020.108023

Comprehensive nutrient analysis in agricultural organic amendments through non-destructive assays using machine learning

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Towett, E. K., Drake, L. B., Acquah, G., Haefele, S. M., McGrath, S. P. and Shepherd, K. D. 2020. Comprehensive nutrient analysis in agricultural organic amendments through non-destructive assays using machine learning. PLOS ONE. 15 (12), p. e0242821. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242821

Assessing the evolution of wheat grain traits during the last 166 years using archived samples

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mariem, S. B., Gamez, A. L., Larraya, L., Fuertes‑Mendizabal, T., Canameras, N., Araus, J. L., McGrath, S. P., Hawkesford, M. J., Muru, C. G., Gaudeul, M., Medina, L., Paton, A., Cattivelli, L., Fangmeier, A., Bunce, J., Tausz‑Posch, S., Macdonald, A. J. and Aranjuelo, I. 2020. Assessing the evolution of wheat grain traits during the last 166 years using archived samples. Scientific Reports. 10 (Article), p. 21828. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78504-x

Uptake competition between selenium and sulphur fertilizers in sequential harvests of ryegrass: A stable isotope study

Conference paper

Jaing, L., Young, S. D., Bailey, E. H., Broadley, M. R., Graham, N. S. and McGrath, S. P. 2020. Uptake competition between selenium and sulphur fertilizers in sequential harvests of ryegrass: A stable isotope study. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429423482-27

The Mineral Composition of Wild Type and Cultivated Varieties of Pasture Species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Darch, T., McGrath, S. P., Lee, M. R. F., Beaumont, D. A., Blackwell, M. S. A., Horrocks, C. A., Evans, J. and Storkey, J. 2020. The Mineral Composition of Wild Type and Cultivated Varieties of Pasture Species. Agronomy. 10 (10), p. 1463. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10101463

What is a good level of soil organic matter? An index based on organic carbon to clay ratio

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prout, J. M., Shepherd, K. D., McGrath, S. P., Kirk, G. J. D. and Haefele, S. M. 2020. What is a good level of soil organic matter? An index based on organic carbon to clay ratio. European Journal of Soil Science. pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13012

Spatial prediction of the concentration of selenium (Se) in grain across part of Amhara Region, Ethiopia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Milne, A. E., Gashu, D., Lark, R. M., Ameded, T., Bailey, E. H., Chagumaira, C., Dunham, S. J., Gameda, S., Kumssa, D. B., Mossa, A. W., Walsh, M. G., Wilson, L., Young, S. D., Ander, E. L., Joy, M. R. B. ., McGrath, S. P. and Broadley, M. 2020. Spatial prediction of the concentration of selenium (Se) in grain across part of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Science of the Total Environment. 733, p. 139231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139231

Factors influencing elemental micronutrient supply from pasture systems for grazing ruminants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kao, P.-T., Darch, T., McGrath, S. P., Kendall, N. R., Buss, H. L., Warren, H. and Lee, M. R. F. 2020. Factors influencing elemental micronutrient supply from pasture systems for grazing ruminants. Advances in Agronomy. 164, pp. 161-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2020.06.004

Arguments surrounding the essentiality of boron to vascular plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 2020. Arguments surrounding the essentiality of boron to vascular plants. New Phytologist. 226 (5), pp. 1225-1227. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.16575

The Effect of Different Organic Fertilizers on Yield and Soil and Crop Nutrient Concentrations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thomas, C. L., Acquah, G., Whitmore, A. P., McGrath, S. P. and Haefele, S. M. 2019. The Effect of Different Organic Fertilizers on Yield and Soil and Crop Nutrient Concentrations. Agronomy. 9 (12), p. 776. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9120776

Simulation of Phosphorus Chemistry, Uptake and Utilisation by Winter Wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, L., Blackwell, M. S. A., Dunham, S. J., Hernandez, J. M. B. and McGrath, S. P. 2019. Simulation of Phosphorus Chemistry, Uptake and Utilisation by Winter Wheat. Plants - Basel. 8 (10), p. 404. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8100404

Plant–microbe networks in soil are weakened by century‐long use of inorganic fertilizers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, R., McGrath, S. P., Hirsch, P. R., Clark, I. M., Storkey, J., Wu, L., Zhou, J. and Liang, Y. 2019. Plant–microbe networks in soil are weakened by century‐long use of inorganic fertilizers. Microbial Biotechnology. 12 (6), pp. 1464-1475. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.13487

Yield responses of arable crops to liming - An evaluation of relationships between yields and soil pH from a long-term liming experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holland, J. E., White, P. J., Glendining, M. J., Goulding, K. W. T. and McGrath, S. P. 2019. Yield responses of arable crops to liming - An evaluation of relationships between yields and soil pH from a long-term liming experiment. European Journal of Agronomy. 105 (April), pp. 176-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2019.02.016

Phosphorus in agriculture: a review of results from 175 years research at Rothamsted, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 2019. Phosphorus in agriculture: a review of results from 175 years research at Rothamsted, UK. Journal of Environmental Quality. 48 (5), pp. 1133-1144. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2019.02.0078

Advancing the Understanding of Environmental Transformations, Bioavailability and Effects of Nanomaterials, an International US Environmental Protection Agency—UK Environmental Nanoscience Initiative Joint Program.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lasat, M. M., Chung, K. F., Lead, J., McGrath, S. P., Owen, R. J., Rocks, S., Unrine, J. and Zhang, J. F. 2018. Advancing the Understanding of Environmental Transformations, Bioavailability and Effects of Nanomaterials, an International US Environmental Protection Agency—UK Environmental Nanoscience Initiative Joint Program. Journal of environmental protection. 9 (4), pp. 385-404. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2018.94025

4 Per Mille – Is It Feasible to sequester

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J., Johnston, A. E., White, R. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2018. 4 Per Mille – Is It Feasible to sequester .

Long-term effects of biosolids on soil quality and fertility

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F, Boghal, A., Taylor, M., McGrath, S. P. and Withers, P. 2018. Long-term effects of biosolids on soil quality and fertility. Soil Science. 183 (3), pp. 89-98. https://doi.org/10.1097/SS.0000000000000239

Optimising sulphur management to maximise oilseed rape yields and farm profitability (OPTI-S): Project Report No. 595

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Saggo, E., Berry, P., Munro, D, Williams, J.R., McGrath, S. P. and Dunham, S. J. 2018. Optimising sulphur management to maximise oilseed rape yields and farm profitability (OPTI-S): Project Report No. 595. Kenilworth HGCA/AHDB, Stoneleigh.

The importance of long‐term experiments in agriculture: their management to ensure continued crop production and soil fertility; the Rothamsted experience

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2018. The importance of long‐term experiments in agriculture: their management to ensure continued crop production and soil fertility; the Rothamsted experience. European Journal of Soil Science. 69 (1), pp. 113-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.12521

4 per mille – is it feasible to sequester soil carbon at this rate annually in agricultural soils?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J., Johnston, A. E., White, R. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2018. 4 per mille – is it feasible to sequester soil carbon at this rate annually in agricultural soils?

Risk of Silver Transfer from Soil to the Food Chain Is Low after Long-Term (20 Years) Field Applications of Sewage Sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, P., Menzies, N. W., Chen, H., Yang, X., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Kopittke, P. M. 2018. Risk of Silver Transfer from Soil to the Food Chain Is Low after Long-Term (20 Years) Field Applications of Sewage Sludge. Environmental Science & Technology. 52 (8), pp. 4901-4909. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b00204

Effective methods to reduce cadmium accumulation in rice grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chen, H., Zhang, W., Yang, X., Wang, P., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2018. Effective methods to reduce cadmium accumulation in rice grain. Chemosphere. 207, pp. 699-707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.05.143

Major limitations to achieving 4 per 1000 increases in soil organic carbon stock in temperate regions: evidence from long-term experiments at Rothamsted Research, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E., Macdonald, A. J., White, R. P. and Powlson, D. S. 2018. Major limitations to achieving 4 per 1000 increases in soil organic carbon stock in temperate regions: evidence from long-term experiments at Rothamsted Research, UK. Global Change Biology. 24 (6), pp. 2563-2584. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14066

The Nodulin 26-like intrinsic membrane protein OsNIP3;2 is involved in arsenite uptake by lateral roots in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chen, Y., Sun, S-K., Tang, Z., Liu, G., Moore, K. L., Maathuis, F. J. M., Miller, A. J., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2017. The Nodulin 26-like intrinsic membrane protein OsNIP3;2 is involved in arsenite uptake by lateral roots in rice. Journal of Experimental Botany. 68 (11), pp. 3007-3016. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erx165

Field-scale evaluation of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers applied to winter wheat in England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Antille, D. L., Godwin, R. J., Sakrabani, R., Seneweera, S., Tyrrel, S. F. and Johnston, A. E. 2017. Field-scale evaluation of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers applied to winter wheat in England. Agronomy Journal. 109 (2), pp. 654-674. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2016.09.0495

Cadmium transfer from soil to plants and its potential risk to human health

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Wang, P., Kopittke, P. M., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2017. Cadmium transfer from soil to plants and its potential risk to human health. in: Singh, B. R., Mclaughlin, M. J. and Brevik, E. (ed.) The Nexus of Soils, Plants, Animals and Human Health E Schweizerbartsche Verlagsbuchhandlung. pp. 138-147

Determining the fate of selenium in wheat biofortification: an isotopically labelled field trial study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mathers, A. W., Young, S. D., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Crout, N. M. J. and Bailey, E. H. 2017. Determining the fate of selenium in wheat biofortification: an isotopically labelled field trial study. Plant and Soil. 420 (1-2), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-017-3374-y

A comparison of soil tests for available phosphorus in long-term field experiments in Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nawara, S., Van Dael, T., Merckx, R., Amery, F., Elsen, A., Odeurs, W., Vandendriessche, H., McGrath, S. P., Roisin, C., Jouany, C., Pellerin, S., Denoroy, P., Eichler-Lobermann, B., Borjesson, G., Goos, P., Akkermans, W. and Smolders, E. 2017. A comparison of soil tests for available phosphorus in long-term field experiments in Europe. European Journal of Soil Science. 68 (6), pp. 873-885. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.12486

Mineral Availability as a Key Regulator of Soil Carbon Storage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yu, G., Xiao, J., Hu, S., Polizzotto, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Li, H., Ran, W. and Shen, Q. 2017. Mineral Availability as a Key Regulator of Soil Carbon Storage. Environmental Science & Technology. 51 (9), pp. 4960-4969. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.7b00305

Historical trends in iodine and selenium in soil and herbage at the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted Research, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bowley, H. E., Mathers, A. W., Young, S. D., Macdonald, A. J., Ander, E. L., Watts, M. J., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Crout, N. M. J. and Bailey, E. H. 2017. Historical trends in iodine and selenium in soil and herbage at the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted Research, UK. Soil Use and Management. 33 (2), pp. 252-262. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12343

Selenium deficiency risk predicted to increase under future climate change

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, G. D., Droz, B., Greve, P., Gottschalk, P., Poffet, D., McGrath, S. P., Seneviratne, S. I., Smith, P. and Winkel, L. H. E. 2017. Selenium deficiency risk predicted to increase under future climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 114 (11), pp. 2848-2853. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1611576114

Changes in soil organic matter over 70 years in continuous arable and ley–arable rotations on a sandy loam soil in England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Coleman, K., Macdonald, A. J. and White, R. P. 2017. Changes in soil organic matter over 70 years in continuous arable and ley–arable rotations on a sandy loam soil in England. European Journal of Soil Science. 68 (3), pp. 305-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.12415

Phosphate stable oxygen isotope variability within a temperate agricultural soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Granger, S. J., Harris, P., Peukert, S., Guo, R., Tamburini, F., Blackwell, M. S. A., Howden, N. J. K. and McGrath, S. P. 2017. Phosphate stable oxygen isotope variability within a temperate agricultural soil. Geoderma. 285 (1 January), pp. 64-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2016.09.020

Long-term impact of sewage sludge application on soil microbial biomass: An evaluation using meta-analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Charlton, A., Sakrabani, R., Tyrrel, S., Casado, M. R., McGrath, S. P., Crooks, B., Cooper, P. and Campbell, C. D. 2016. Long-term impact of sewage sludge application on soil microbial biomass: An evaluation using meta-analysis. Environmental Pollution. 219 (December), pp. 1021-1035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2016.07.050

Long-Term Impact of Field Applications of Sewage Sludge on Soil Antibiotic Resistome

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xie, W-Y., McGrath, S. P., Su, J. Q., Hirsch, P. R., Clark, I. M., Shen, Q., Zhu, Y-G. and Zhao, F-J. 2016. Long-Term Impact of Field Applications of Sewage Sludge on Soil Antibiotic Resistome. Environmental Science & Technology. 50 (23), pp. 12602-12611. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b02138

Morphological responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) roots to phosphorus supply in two contrasting soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yuan, H-M., Blackwell, M. S. A., McGrath, S. P., George, T. S., Granger, S. H., Hawkins, J. M. B., Dunham, S. and Shen, J. B. 2016. Morphological responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) roots to phosphorus supply in two contrasting soils. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 154 (1), pp. 98-108. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859615000702

Derivation of ecological standards for risk assessment of molybdate in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Oorts, K., Smolders, E., McGrath, S. P., Van Gestel, C. A. M., Mclaughlin, M. J. and Carey, S. 2016. Derivation of ecological standards for risk assessment of molybdate in soil. Environmental Chemistry. 13 (1), pp. 168-180. https://doi.org/10.1071/en15086

Potassium management in soils and crops: a review

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Goulding, K. W. T., Macdonald, A. J. and Glendining, M. J. 2016. Potassium management in soils and crops: a review. In: Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society Vol.792. International Fertiliser Society (IFS).

Population collapse of Lumbricus terrestris in conventional arable cultivations and response to straw applications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Irons, D. E., Watts, C. W., White, R. P., McGrath, S. P. and Whitmore, A. P. 2016. Population collapse of Lumbricus terrestris in conventional arable cultivations and response to straw applications. Applied Soil Ecology. 108 (December), pp. 72-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2016.08.002

Long-term impact of sewage sludge application on Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii: an evaluation using meta-analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Charlton, A., Sakrabani, R., McGrath, S. P. and Campbell, C. D. 2016. Long-term impact of sewage sludge application on Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii: an evaluation using meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Quality. 45, pp. 1572-1587. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2015.12.0590

Nanoparticles within WWTP sludges have minimal impact on leachate quality and soil microbial community structure and function

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Durenkamp, M., Pawlett, M., Ritz, K., Harris, J. A., Neal, A. L. and McGrath, S. P. 2016. Nanoparticles within WWTP sludges have minimal impact on leachate quality and soil microbial community structure and function. Environmental Pollution. 211 (April), pp. 399-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2015.12.063

Determining the longer term decline in plant-available soil phosphorus from short-term measured values

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., White, Robin P. and Macdonald, A. J. 2016. Determining the longer term decline in plant-available soil phosphorus from short-term measured values. Soil Use and Management. 32 (2), pp. 151-161. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12253

Potassium fertilization: paradox or K management dilemma?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bar-Yosef, B., Magen, H., Johnston, A. E. and Kirkby, E. A. 2015. Potassium fertilization: paradox or K management dilemma? Renewable Agriculture And Food Systems. 30 (2), pp. 115-119. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742170514000295

Phosphorus use efficiency and management in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Roberts, T. L. and Johnston, A. E. 2015. Phosphorus use efficiency and management in agriculture. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 105, pp. 275-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.09.013

Towards bioavailability-based soil criteria: past, present and future perspectives

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Naidu, R., Channey, R., Mcconnell, S., Johnston, N., Semple, K. T., McGrath, S. P., Dries, V., Nathanail, P., Harmsen, J., Pruszinski, A., Macmillan, J. and Palanisami, T. 2015. Towards bioavailability-based soil criteria: past, present and future perspectives. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 22, pp. 8779-8785. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-013-1617-x

Using 31P-NMR to investigate dynamics of soil phosphorus compounds in the Rothamsted Long Term Experiments

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Turner, B., Granger, S. J., Hooper, A. M., Darch, T., Hawkins, J. M. B., Yuan, H. and McGrath, S. P. 2015. Using 31P-NMR to investigate dynamics of soil phosphorus compounds in the Rothamsted Long Term Experiments. EGU.

Nanomaterials in biosolids inhibit nodulation, shift microbial community composition, and result in increased metal uptake relative to bulk/dissolved metals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Judy, J. D., Mcnear, D. H. Jr., Chen, C., Lewis, R. W., Tsyusko, O. V., Bertsch, P. M., Rao, W., Stegemeier, J., Lowry, G. V., McGrath, S. P., Durenkamp, M. and Unrine, J. M. 2015. Nanomaterials in biosolids inhibit nodulation, shift microbial community composition, and result in increased metal uptake relative to bulk/dissolved metals. Environmental Science & Technology. 49 (14), pp. 8751-8758. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5b01208

Distribution of the stable isotopes 57Fe and 68Zn in grain tissues of various wheat lines differing in their phytate content

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xue, Y-F., Xia, H-Y., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Zhao, F-J. 2015. Distribution of the stable isotopes 57Fe and 68Zn in grain tissues of various wheat lines differing in their phytate content. Plant and Soil. 396, pp. 73-83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-015-2582-6

Soil pH determines microbial diversity and composition in the Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhalnina, K., Dias, R., De Quadros, P. D., Davis-Richardson, A., Camargo, F. A. O., Clark, I. M., McGrath, S. P., Hirsch, P. R. and Triplett, E. W. 2015. Soil pH determines microbial diversity and composition in the Park Grass Experiment. Microbial Ecology. 69, pp. 395-406. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-014-0530-2

Over 150 years of long-term fertilization alters spatial scaling of microbial biodiversity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liang, Y., Wu, Liyou, Clark, I. M., Xue, K., Yang, Y., Van Nostrand, J. D., Deng, Y., He, Z., McGrath, S. P., Storkey, J., Hirsch, P. R., Sun, B. and Zhou, J. 2015. Over 150 years of long-term fertilization alters spatial scaling of microbial biodiversity. mBio. 6, pp. e00240-15. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00240-15

A review of the impacts of degradation threats on soil properties in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gregory, A. S., Ritz, K., McGrath, S. P., Quinton, J. N., Goulding, K. W. T., Jones, R. J. A., Harris, J. A., Bol, R., Wallace, P., Pilgrim, E. S. and Whitmore, A. P. 2015. A review of the impacts of degradation threats on soil properties in the UK. Soil Use and Management. 31 (S1), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12212

Non-labile silver species in biosolids remain stable throughout 50 years of weathering and ageing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Donner, E., Scheckel, K., Sekine, R., Popelka-Filcoff, R. S., Bennett, J. W., Brunetti, G., Naidu, R., McGrath, S. P. and Lombi, E. 2015. Non-labile silver species in biosolids remain stable throughout 50 years of weathering and ageing. Environmental Pollution. 205 (October), pp. 78-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2015.05.017

Biosolids: soil quality and fertility benefits. UKWIR Report Ref. No. 15/SL/01/8

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Bhogal, A., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F., Taylor, M. and Withers, P. 2015. Biosolids: soil quality and fertility benefits. UKWIR Report Ref. No. 15/SL/01/8. UK Water Industry Research, London.

The role of nodes in arsenic storage and distribution in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chen, Y., Moore, K. L., Miller, A. J., McGrath, S. P., Ma, J. F. and Zhao, F-J. 2015. The role of nodes in arsenic storage and distribution in rice. Journal of Experimental Botany. 66, pp. 3717-3724. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erv164

Review of an ADAS Report 'The agronomic case for polyhalite', dated 8 April 2014 (Report prepared for the North York Moors National Park Authority)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. 2015. Review of an ADAS Report 'The agronomic case for polyhalite', dated 8 April 2014 (Report prepared for the North York Moors National Park Authority). North York Moors National Park Authority.

The Rothamsted Long-term Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J., Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Watts, C. W., Clark, I. M., Storkey, J., Hawkins, N. J., Glendining, M. J., Goulding, K. W. T. and McGrath, S. P. 2015. The Rothamsted Long-term Experiments. Aspects of Applied Biology. 128.

Monte Carlo simulations of the transformation and removal of Ag, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles in wastewater treatment and land application of biosolids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barton, L. E., Auffan, M., Durenkamp, M., McGrath, S. P., Bottero, J-Y. and Wiesner, M. R. 2015. Monte Carlo simulations of the transformation and removal of Ag, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles in wastewater treatment and land application of biosolids. Science of the Total Environment. 511 (1 April), pp. 535-543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.12.056

Soil contamination in China: current status and mitigation strategies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Ma, Y., Zhu, Y-G., Tang, Z. and McGrath, S. P. 2015. Soil contamination in China: current status and mitigation strategies. Environmental Science & Technology. 49 (2), pp. 750-759. https://doi.org/10.1021/es5047099

Understanding the bioavailability of new and old phosphorus to crops

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Blackwell, M. S. A., Comans, R. N. J., Koopmans, G. F., Van Dijk, K. C., Van Rotterdam, D., Bussink, W., Delgado, A., Gustafsson, J. P., Merckx, R., Smolders, E., Frossard, E. and Oberson, A. 2014. Understanding the bioavailability of new and old phosphorus to crops. SCOPE Newsletter. 106, pp. 20-21.

Changes in wheat root morphology under different phosphorus fertiliser supply rates

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Yuan, H., McGrath, S. P., Granger, S. J., Hawkins, J. M. B., Dunham, S. J., Hooper, A. M., George, T. and Shen, J. 2014. Changes in wheat root morphology under different phosphorus fertiliser supply rates. Abstracts 5th Conference on Phosphorus in Soils and Plants, Montpellier, 26-29 August 2014 . pp. P242

Critical soil phosphate for combinable crops in Southern Britain

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Morris, N., Knight, S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2014. Critical soil phosphate for combinable crops in Southern Britain. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 181-187

Changing concepts for the efficient use of phosphorus in agriculture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2014. Changing concepts for the efficient use of phosphorus in agriculture. International Fertiliser Society Proceedings 757. International Fertiliser Society (IFS). pp. 49pp

The efficient use of phosphorus in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E., Fixen, P. and Poulton, P. R. 2014. The efficient use of phosphorus in agriculture. Better Crops with Plant Food. 98 (4), pp. 22-24.

Sulphur availability from organic materials applied to winter wheat

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sagoo, L., Smith, K. A., Nicholson, F. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2014. Sulphur availability from organic materials applied to winter wheat. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society 742. International Fertiliser Society (IFS). pp. 26pp

Lead in rice: analysis of baseline lead levels in market and field collected rice grains

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Williams, P. N., Adomako, E. E., Price, A. H., Zhu, Y., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Deacon, C. M., Villada, A., Sommella, A., Lu, Y., Ming, L., De Silva, P. M. C. S., Brammer, H., Dasgupta, T., Islam, M. R. and Meharg, A. A. 2014. Lead in rice: analysis of baseline lead levels in market and field collected rice grains. Science of the Total Environment. 485-486, pp. 428-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.03.090

Selenium speciation in malt, wort and beer made from selenium-biofortified two-rowed barley grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodrigo, S., Santamaria, O., Chen, Y., McGrath, S. P. and Poblaciones, M. J. 2014. Selenium speciation in malt, wort and beer made from selenium-biofortified two-rowed barley grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62, pp. 5948-5953. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf500793t

Genome wide association mapping of grain arsenic, copper, molybdenum and zinc in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown at four international field sites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Douglas, A., Lahner, B., Yakubova, E., Guerinot, M. L., Pinson, S. R. M., Tarpley, L., Eizenga, G. C., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Islam, M. R., Islam, S., Duan, G., Zhu, Y., Salt, D. E., Meharg, A. A. and Price, A. H. 2014. Genome wide association mapping of grain arsenic, copper, molybdenum and zinc in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown at four international field sites. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e89685. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0089685

Effects of nitrogen on the distribution and chemical speciation of iron and zinc in pearling fractions of wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xue, Y-F., Eagling, T., He, J., Zou, C-Q., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Zhao, F-J. 2014. Effects of nitrogen on the distribution and chemical speciation of iron and zinc in pearling fractions of wheat grain. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62, pp. 4738-4746. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf500273x

Effect of sulphur fertilisation on the acrylamide-forming potential of wheat (HGCA Project Report No. 525)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Curtis, T., Halford, N. G., Powers, S. J., McGrath, S. P. and Zazzeroni, R. 2014. Effect of sulphur fertilisation on the acrylamide-forming potential of wheat (HGCA Project Report No. 525). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.

Identification of critical soil phosphate (P) levels for cereal and oilseed rape crops on a range of soil types (Final Project Summary)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Knight, S., Morris, N., Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Philpott, H. 2014. Identification of critical soil phosphate (P) levels for cereal and oilseed rape crops on a range of soil types (Final Project Summary). HGCA/AHDB, Stoneleigh.

Identification of critical soil phosphate (P) levels for cereal and oilseed rape crops on a range of soil types (HGCA Project Report No. 529)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Knight, S., Morris, N., Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Philpott, H. 2014. Identification of critical soil phosphate (P) levels for cereal and oilseed rape crops on a range of soil types (HGCA Project Report No. 529). HGCA/AHDB, Stoneleigh.

Selenium accumulation and speciation in biofortified chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Mediterranean conditions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poblaciones, M. J., Rodrigo, S., Santamaria, O., Chen, Y. and McGrath, S. P. 2014. Selenium accumulation and speciation in biofortified chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Mediterranean conditions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 94 (6), pp. 1101-1106. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6372

Distribution and speciation of iron and zinc in grain of two wheat genotypes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Eagling, T., Neal, A. L., McGrath, S. P., Fairweather-Tait, S., Shewry, P. R. and Zhao, F-J. 2014. Distribution and speciation of iron and zinc in grain of two wheat genotypes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62, pp. 708-716. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf403331p

Silicon has opposite effects on the accumulation of inorganic and methylated arsenic species in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, W-J., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2014. Silicon has opposite effects on the accumulation of inorganic and methylated arsenic species in rice. Plant and Soil. 376, pp. 423-431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-013-1991-7

Combined NanoSIMS and synchrotron X-ray fluorescence reveal distinct cellular and subcellular distribution patterns of trace elements in rice tissues

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moore, K. L., Chen, Y., Van De Meene, A. M. L., Hughes, L., Liu, W., Geraki, T., Mosselmans, F., McGrath, S. P., Grovenor, C. and Zhao, F-J. 2014. Combined NanoSIMS and synchrotron X-ray fluorescence reveal distinct cellular and subcellular distribution patterns of trace elements in rice tissues. New Phytologist. 201 (1), pp. 104-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.12497

Agronomic selenium biofortification in Triticum durum under Mediterranean conditions: from grain to cooked pasta

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poblaciones, M. J., Rodrigo, S., Santamaria, O., Chen, Y. and McGrath, S. P. 2014. Agronomic selenium biofortification in Triticum durum under Mediterranean conditions: from grain to cooked pasta. Food Chemistry. 146, pp. 378-384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.09.070

Biofortification of field crops with selenium in Mediterranean conditions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Poblaciones, M. J. and Rodrigo, S. M. 2014. Biofortification of field crops with selenium in Mediterranean conditions. Yin, X., Lin, Z-Q. and Banuelos, G. S. (ed.) Selenium in the environment and human health . Taylor & Francis, London. pp. 115-117

Phosphorus: its efficient use in agriculture

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Fixen, P. E. and Curtin, D. 2014. Phosphorus: its efficient use in agriculture. in: Sparks, D. L. (ed.) Advances in Agronomy Vol.123 Elsevier.

Concentrations of metals and metalloids in soils that have the potential to lead to exceedance of maximum limit concentrations of contaminants in food and feed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2013. Concentrations of metals and metalloids in soils that have the potential to lead to exceedance of maximum limit concentrations of contaminants in food and feed. Soil Use and Management. 31 (Suppl. 1), pp. 34-45. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12080

Critical soil phosphate levels for cereal and oilseed rape crop rotations

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Morris, N., Knight, S., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2013. Critical soil phosphate levels for cereal and oilseed rape crop rotations. Landmark. 16, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/NONE

Current status of soils and responsiveness of wheat to micronutrient applications (HGCA Project Report No. 518)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P., Stobart, R., Blake-Kalff, M. M. A. and Zhao, F-J. 2013. Current status of soils and responsiveness of wheat to micronutrient applications (HGCA Project Report No. 518). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.

Responses of high-yielding wheat to micronutrient applications

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 2013. Responses of high-yielding wheat to micronutrient applications. Landmark. 16, pp. 12-14.

Understanding arsenic bioavailability to rice grown in flooded fields

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Yan, J., Ma, J., Wu, Liang, Harris, E., Zhou, J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2013. Understanding arsenic bioavailability to rice grown in flooded fields. Proceedings 7th International Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability in the Terrestrial Environment, Keyworth, 3-6 November 2013 . pp. 70-71

Variation in arsenic methylation in soils and rice plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Harris, E., Yan, J., Ma, J., Wu, Liyou, Liu, W., McGrath, S. P., Zhou, J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2013. Variation in arsenic methylation in soils and rice plants. Abstracts 12th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Athens, Georgia, 16-20 June 2013 .

Arsenic methylation in soils and its relationship with microbial arsM abundance and diversity, and as speciation in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Harris, E., Yan, J., Ma, J., Wu, Liyou, Liu, W., McGrath, S. P., Zhou, J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2013. Arsenic methylation in soils and its relationship with microbial arsM abundance and diversity, and as speciation in rice. Environmental Science & Technology. 47, pp. 7147-7154. https://doi.org/10.1021/es304977m

Variation in rice cadmium related to human exposure

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Meharg, A. A., Norton, G., Deacon, C., Williams, P., Adomako, E. E., Price, A., Zhu, Y., Li, G., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Villada, A., Sommella, A., De Silva, P. M. C. S., Brammer, H., Dasgupta, T. and Islam, M. R. 2013. Variation in rice cadmium related to human exposure. Environmental Science & Technology. 47, pp. 5613-5618. https://doi.org/10.1021/es400521h

Ca. Nitrososphaera and Bradyrhizobium are inversely correlated and related to agricultural practices in long-term field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhalnina, K., De Quadros, P. D., Gano, K. A., Davis-Richardson, A., Fagen, J. R., Brown, C. T., Giongo, A., Drew, J. C., Sayavedra-Soto, L. A., Arp, D. J., Camargo, F. A. O., Daroub, S. H., Clark, I. M., McGrath, S. P., Hirsch, P. R. and Triplett, E. W. 2013. Ca. Nitrososphaera and Bradyrhizobium are inversely correlated and related to agricultural practices in long-term field experiments. Frontiers in Microbiology. 4, p. 104. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00104

Plant-available soil phosphorus. Part I: the response of winter wheat and spring barley to Olsen P on a silty clay loam

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and White, Robin P. 2013. Plant-available soil phosphorus. Part I: the response of winter wheat and spring barley to Olsen P on a silty clay loam. Soil Use and Management. 29 (1), pp. 4-11. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2012.00450.x

High resolution SIMS analysis of arsenic in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moore, K. L., Hawes, C. R., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2013. High resolution SIMS analysis of arsenic in rice. Surface And Interface Analysis. 45 (1), pp. 309-311. https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.4903

Plant-available soil phosphorus. Part II: the response of arable crops to Olsen P on a sandy clay loam and a silty clay loam

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and White, Robin P. 2013. Plant-available soil phosphorus. Part II: the response of arable crops to Olsen P on a sandy clay loam and a silty clay loam. Soil Use and Management. 29 (1), pp. 12-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2012.00449.x

Historical arsenic contamination of soil due to long-term phosphate fertiliser applications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hartley, T. N., Macdonald, A. J., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2013. Historical arsenic contamination of soil due to long-term phosphate fertiliser applications. Environmental Pollution. 180, pp. 259-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2013.05.034

Modelling the effects of copper on soil organisms and processes using the free ion approach: towards a multi-species toxicity model

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lofts, S., Criel, P., Janssen, C. R., Lock, K., McGrath, S. P., Oorts, K., Rooney, C. P., Smolders, E., Spurgeon, D. J., Svendsen, C., Van Eeckhout, H. and Zhao, F-J. 2013. Modelling the effects of copper on soil organisms and processes using the free ion approach: towards a multi-species toxicity model. Environmental Pollution. 178, pp. 244-253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2013.03.015

Letter to the editors of Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. and Curtin, D. 2012. Letter to the editors of Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 93, pp. 245-248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-012-9508-y

Evidence for effects of manufactured nanomaterials on crops is inconclusive

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Nowack, B., Baun, A. and McGrath, S. P. 2012. Evidence for effects of manufactured nanomaterials on crops is inconclusive. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 109, p. E3336. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1214934109

Phytochelatins play a key role in arsenic accumulation and tolerance in the aquatic macrophyte Wolffia globosa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, X., Uroic, M. K., Xie, W-Y., Zhu, Y-G., Chen, B-D., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Phytochelatins play a key role in arsenic accumulation and tolerance in the aquatic macrophyte Wolffia globosa. Environmental Pollution. 165, pp. 18-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2012.02.009

Grain and shoot zinc accumulation in winter wheat affected by nitrogen management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xue, Y-F., Yue, S-C., Zhang, Y-Q., Cui, Z-L., Chen, X-P., Yang, F-C., Cakmak, I., McGrath, S. P., Zhang, F-S. and Zou, C-Q. 2012. Grain and shoot zinc accumulation in winter wheat affected by nitrogen management. Plant and Soil. 361, pp. 153-163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1510-2

Contrasting effects of dwarfing alleles and nitrogen availability on mineral concentrations in wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gooding, M. J., Fan, M., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Contrasting effects of dwarfing alleles and nitrogen availability on mineral concentrations in wheat grain. Plant and Soil. 360, pp. 93-107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1203-x

Selenium hyperaccumulator plants Stanleya pinnata and Astragalus bisulcatus are colonized by Se-resistant, Se-excluding wasp and beetle seed herbivores

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Freeman, J. L., Marcus, M. A., Fakra, S. C., Devonshire, J., McGrath, S. P., Quinn, C. F. and Pilon-Smits, E. A. H. 2012. Selenium hyperaccumulator plants Stanleya pinnata and Astragalus bisulcatus are colonized by Se-resistant, Se-excluding wasp and beetle seed herbivores. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e50516. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0050516

Remediation of contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2012. Remediation of contaminated soils. Abstracts SESEH 2012: 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health, Galway, 20-25 August 2012 . pp. 62

Biofortification of zinc in wheat grain by the application of sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Chambers, B. J., Taylor, M. J. and Carlton-Smith, C. H. 2012. Biofortification of zinc in wheat grain by the application of sewage sludge. Plant and Soil. 361, pp. 97-108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1381-6

Testing the distinctness of shoot ionomes of angiosperm families using the Rothamsted Park Grass Continuous Hay Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

White, P. J., Broadley, M. R., Thompson, J. A., Mcnicol, J. W., Crawley, M. J., Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 2012. Testing the distinctness of shoot ionomes of angiosperm families using the Rothamsted Park Grass Continuous Hay Experiment. New Phytologist. 196 (1), pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2012.04228.x

Mobility of arsenic in irrigated rice systems on floodplain soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L. and Khan, A. 2012. Mobility of arsenic in irrigated rice systems on floodplain soils. Abstracts 4th International Congress Eurosoil 2102, Bari, 2-6 July 2012 .

Long-term field experiments examining soil and crop quality after sewage sludge applications

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2012. Long-term field experiments examining soil and crop quality after sewage sludge applications. Abstracts 4th International Congress Eurosoil 2012, Bari, 2-6 July 2012 .

Knocking out ACR2 does not affect arsenic redox status in Arabidopsis thaliana: implications for As detoxification and accumulation in plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, W., Schat, H., Bliek, M., Chen, Y., McGrath, S. P., George, G., Salt, D. E. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Knocking out ACR2 does not affect arsenic redox status in Arabidopsis thaliana: implications for As detoxification and accumulation in plants. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e42408. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0042408

Long-term removal of wheat straw decreases soil amorphous silica at Broadbalk winter wheat experiment, Rothamsted

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Guntzer, F., Keller, C., Poulton, P. R., McGrath, S. P. and Meunier, J-D. 2012. Long-term removal of wheat straw decreases soil amorphous silica at Broadbalk winter wheat experiment, Rothamsted. Abstracts 4th International Congress Eurosoil 2012, Bari, 2-6 July 2012 . pp. 80

A multi-technique investigation of copper and zinc distribution, speciation and potential bioavailability in biosolids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Donner, E., Ryan, C. G., Howard, D. L., Zarcinas, B., Scheckel, K. G., McGrath, S. P., De Jonge, M. D., Paterson, D., Naidu, R. and Lombi, E. 2012. A multi-technique investigation of copper and zinc distribution, speciation and potential bioavailability in biosolids. Environmental Pollution. 166, pp. 57-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2012.02.012

The advanced soil geochemical atlas of England and Wales

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

Rawlins, B. G., McGrath, S. P., Scheib, A. J., Breward, N., Cave, M., Lister, T. R., Ingham, M., Gowing, C. and Carter, S. 2012. The advanced soil geochemical atlas of England and Wales. British Geological Survey (BGS).

Localisation of iron in wheat grain using high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moore, K. L., Zhao, F-J., Gritsch, C. S., Tosi, P., Hawkesford, M. J., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2012. Localisation of iron in wheat grain using high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry. Journal of Cereal Science. 55 (2), pp. 183-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2011.11.005

Long-term removal of wheat straw decreases soil amorphous silica at Broadbalk, Rothamsted

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guntzer, F., Keller, C., Poulton, P. R., McGrath, S. P. and Meunier, J-D. 2012. Long-term removal of wheat straw decreases soil amorphous silica at Broadbalk, Rothamsted. Plant and Soil. 352 (1-2), pp. 173-184. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-011-0987-4

Selenium speciation in soil extracts using LC-ICP-MS

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Selenium speciation in soil extracts using LC-ICP-MS. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 92, pp. 222-236. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067310903111661

Effect of long-term equilibration on the toxicity of molybdenum to soil organisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Van Gestel, C. A. M., McGrath, S. P., Smolders, E., Diez Ortiz, M., Borgman, E., Verweij, R. A., Buekers, J. and Oorts, K. 2012. Effect of long-term equilibration on the toxicity of molybdenum to soil organisms. Environmental Pollution. 162, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2011.10.013

Variation in grain arsenic assessed in a diverse panel of rice (Oryza sativa) grown in multiple sites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Pinson, S. R. M., Alexander, J., Mckay, S., Hansen, H., Duan, G-L., Islam, M. R., Islam, S., Stroud, J. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Zhu, Y-G., Lahner, B., Yakubova, E., Guerinot, M. L., Tarpley, L., Eizenga, G. C., Salt, D. E., Meharg, A. A. and Price, A. H. 2012. Variation in grain arsenic assessed in a diverse panel of rice (Oryza sativa) grown in multiple sites. New Phytologist. 193 (3), pp. 650-664. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03983.x

Methylated arsenic species in plants originate from soil microorganisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lomax, C., Liu, W-J., Wu, Liyou, Xue, K., Xiong, J., Zhou, J., McGrath, S. P., Meharg, A. A., Miller, A. J. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Methylated arsenic species in plants originate from soil microorganisms. New Phytologist. 193 (3), pp. 665-672. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03956.x

Arsenic translocation in rice investigated using radioactive 73As tracer

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., Khan, M. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2012. Arsenic translocation in rice investigated using radioactive 73As tracer. Plant and Soil. 350 (1-2), pp. 413-420. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-011-0926-4

Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated paddy soils with Pteris vittata markedly reduces arsenic uptake by rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ye, W-L., Khan, M. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated paddy soils with Pteris vittata markedly reduces arsenic uptake by rice. Environmental Pollution. 159, pp. 3739-3743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2011.07.024

Increasing grain Zn in wheat by the application of sewage sludge

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chambers, B. J., Taylor, M. J. and Carlton-Smith, C. H. 2011. Increasing grain Zn in wheat by the application of sewage sludge. Abstracts 3rd International Zinc Symposium, Hyderabad, 10-14 October 2011 .

Response of cereals to soil and fertilizer phosphorus (HGCA Research Review No. 74)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2011. Response of cereals to soil and fertilizer phosphorus (HGCA Research Review No. 74). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.

Evaluation of an electrostatic toxicity model for predicting Ni2+ toxicity to barley root elongation in hydroponic cultures and in soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, P., Kopittke, P. M., De Schamphelaere, K. A. C., Zhao, F-J., Zhou, D-M., Lock, K., Ma, Y-B., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2011. Evaluation of an electrostatic toxicity model for predicting Ni2+ toxicity to barley root elongation in hydroponic cultures and in soils. New Phytologist. 192 (2), pp. 414-427. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03806.x

Investigating the contribution of the phosphate transport pathway to arsenic accumulation in rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, Z., Ren, H., McGrath, S. P., Wu, P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Investigating the contribution of the phosphate transport pathway to arsenic accumulation in rice. Plant Physiology. 157, pp. 498-508. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.178921

High-resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals the contrasting subcellular distribution of arsenic and silicon in rice roots

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moore, K. L., Schroder, M., Wu, Z., Martin, B. G. H., Hawes, C. R., McGrath, S. P., Hawkesford, M. J., Ma, J. F., Zhao, F-J. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2011. High-resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals the contrasting subcellular distribution of arsenic and silicon in rice roots. Plant Physiology. 156, pp. 913-924. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.173088

Development of a real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of Rhizobium leguminosarum bacteria and discrimination between different biovars in zinc-contaminated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, C. A., Clark, I. M., Hirsch, P. R., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2011. Development of a real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of Rhizobium leguminosarum bacteria and discrimination between different biovars in zinc-contaminated soil. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77, pp. 4626-4633. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02232-10

Assessing the labile arsenic pool in contaminated paddy soils by isotopic dilution techniques and simple extractions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Khan, M. A., Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Dasgupta, T., Zhu, Y-G., Price, A. H., Meharg, A. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Assessing the labile arsenic pool in contaminated paddy soils by isotopic dilution techniques and simple extractions. Environmental Science & Technology. 45, pp. 4262-4269. https://doi.org/10.1021/es104080s

Long-term impacts of zinc and copper enriched sewage sludge additions on bacterial, archaeal and fungal communities in arable and grassland soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, C. A., Clark, I. M., Zhao, F-J., Hirsch, P. R., Singh, B. K. and McGrath, S. P. 2011. Long-term impacts of zinc and copper enriched sewage sludge additions on bacterial, archaeal and fungal communities in arable and grassland soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 43, pp. 932-941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.01.004

Selenium concentration and speciation in biofortified flour and bread: retention of selenium during grain biofortification, processing and production of Se-enriched food

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hart, D. J., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Broadley, M. R., Dickinson, S. J., Foot, I., Knott, P., McGrath, S. P., Mowat, H., Norman, K., Scott, P. R., Stroud, J. L., Tucker, M., White, P. J., Zhao, F-J. and Hurst, R. 2011. Selenium concentration and speciation in biofortified flour and bread: retention of selenium during grain biofortification, processing and production of Se-enriched food. Food Chemistry. 126, pp. 1771-1778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.12.079

The dynamics of arsenic in four paddy fields in the Bengal delta

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Dasgupta, T., White, R. P., Price, A. H., Meharg, A. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. The dynamics of arsenic in four paddy fields in the Bengal delta. Environmental Pollution. 159, pp. 947-953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.12.016

Selenium speciation in soil and rice: influence of water management and Se fertilization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, H-F., Lombi, E., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Selenium speciation in soil and rice: influence of water management and Se fertilization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58 (22), pp. 11837-11843. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf1026185

Arsenic bioavailability to rice is elevated in Bangladeshi paddy soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, M. A., Stroud, J. L., Zhu, Y-G., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Arsenic bioavailability to rice is elevated in Bangladeshi paddy soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 44, pp. 8515-8521. https://doi.org/10.1021/es101952f

Arsenic speciation in phloem and xylem exudates of castor bean

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ye, W-L., Wood, B. A., Stroud, J. L., Andralojc, P. J., Raab, A., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Arsenic speciation in phloem and xylem exudates of castor bean. Plant Physiology. 154, pp. 1505-1513. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.110.163261

Arsenic influence on genetic variation in grain trace-element nutrient content in Bengal delta grown rice

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Dasgupta, T., Islam, M. R., Islam, S., Deacon, C. M., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J., Price, A. H. and Meharg, A. A. 2010. Arsenic influence on genetic variation in grain trace-element nutrient content in Bengal delta grown rice. Environmental Science & Technology. 44, pp. 8284-8288. https://doi.org/10.1021/es101487x

Bioavailability of metals and organic contaminants in soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Semple, K. T. 2010. Bioavailability of metals and organic contaminants in soils. Proceedings 19th World Congress of Soil Science: Soil Solutions for a Changing World, Brisbane, 1-6 August 2010 . pp. 20-23

Effects of long-term fertilization and liming on microbial functions and diversity in the grassland site at Rothamsted Research, UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wu, Liyou, Liang, Y., Clark, I. M., Wue, K., Deng, Y., He, Z., Van Nostrand, J., Macdonald, C., Hirsch, P. R., McGrath, S. P. and Zhou, J. 2010. Effects of long-term fertilization and liming on microbial functions and diversity in the grassland site at Rothamsted Research, UK. Abstracts 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Seattle, 22-27 August 2010 .

Predicting molybdenum toxicity to higher plants: influence of soil properties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Mico, C., Curdy, R. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Predicting molybdenum toxicity to higher plants: influence of soil properties. Environmental Pollution. 158 (10), pp. 3095-3102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.06.027

Predicting molybdenum toxicity to higher plants: estimation of toxicity threshold values

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Mico, C., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., Zhang, H. and Fozard, S. 2010. Predicting molybdenum toxicity to higher plants: estimation of toxicity threshold values. Environmental Pollution. 158 (10), pp. 3085-3094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.06.030

Relative impact of soil, metal source and metal concentration on bacterial community structure and community tolerance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, C. A., Yang, X., Clark, I. M., Zhao, F-J., Hirsch, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2010. Relative impact of soil, metal source and metal concentration on bacterial community structure and community tolerance. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 1408-1417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.05.002

Effects of long-term fertilization on spatial distribution patterns of microbial functional genes from the Rothamsted Experimental site

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Liang, Y., Wu, Liyou, Clark, I. M., Xue, K., Deng, Y., He, Z., Hirsch, P. R., McGrath, S. P. and Zhou, J. 2010. Effects of long-term fertilization on spatial distribution patterns of microbial functional genes from the Rothamsted Experimental site. Abstracts 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Seattle, 22-27 August 2010 .

Long-term agricultural experiments reveal N influence on ammonia oxidizers and the predominance of CA. nitrososphaera

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Giongo, A., Gano,K., Roesch, L., Casella, G., Daroub, S., Ramiez, K., Sayavedra-Soto, L., Arp, D., Clark, I. M., Hirsch, P. R., McGrath, S. P. and Triplett, E. 2010. Long-term agricultural experiments reveal N influence on ammonia oxidizers and the predominance of CA. nitrososphaera. Abstracts 13th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Seattle, 22-27 August 2010 .

Reply to additional comments on 'Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers deplete soil nitrogen: a global dilemma for sustainable cereal production,' by R.L. Mulvaney, S.A. Khan and T.R. Ellsworth in the Journal of Environmental Quality 2009 38: 2295-2314

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Jenkinson, D. S., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Glendining, M. J. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2010. Reply to additional comments on 'Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers deplete soil nitrogen: a global dilemma for sustainable cereal production,' by R.L. Mulvaney, S.A. Khan and T.R. Ellsworth in the Journal of Environmental Quality 2009 38: 2295-2314. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39, pp. 1528-1529. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2010.0004le

Molecular mechanisms of selenium tolerance and hyperaccumulation in Stanleya pinnata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Freeman, J. L., Tamaoki, M., Stushnoff, C., Quinn, C. F., Cappa, J. J., Devonshire, J., Fakra, S. C., Marcus, M. A., McGrath, S. P., Van Hoewyk, D. and Pilon-Smits, E. A. H. 2010. Molecular mechanisms of selenium tolerance and hyperaccumulation in Stanleya pinnata. Plant Physiology. 153, pp. 1630-1652. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.110.156570

Accumulation, distribution and speciation of arsenic in wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., Eagling, T., Dunham, S. J., McGrath, S. P. and Shewry, P. R. 2010. Accumulation, distribution and speciation of arsenic in wheat grain. Environmental Science & Technology. 44 (14), pp. 5464-5468. https://doi.org/10.1021/es100765g

Impact of sulphur fertilisation on crop response to selenium fertilisation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Li, H. F., Lopez-Bellido, F. J., Broadley, M. R., Foot, I., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Hart, D. J., Hurst, R., Knott, P., Mowat, H., Norman, K., Scott, P., Tucker, M., White, P. J., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Impact of sulphur fertilisation on crop response to selenium fertilisation. Plant and Soil. 332, pp. 31-40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0230-8

Soil factors affecting selenium concentration in wheat grain and the fate and speciation of Se fertilisers applied to soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Broadley, M. R., Foot, I., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Hart, D. J., Hurst, R., Knott, P., Mowat, H., Norman, K., Scott, P., Tucker, M., White, P. J., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Soil factors affecting selenium concentration in wheat grain and the fate and speciation of Se fertilisers applied to soil. Plant and Soil. 332, pp. 19-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0229-1

Selenium biofortification of high-yielding winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by liquid or granular Se fertilisation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Broadley, M. R., Alcock, J., Alford, J., Cartwright, P., Foot, I., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Hart, D. J., Hurst, R., Knott, P., McGrath, S. P., Meacham, M. C., Norman, K., Mowat, H., Scott, P., Stroud, J. L., Tovey, M., Tucker, M., White, P. J., Young, S. D. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Selenium biofortification of high-yielding winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by liquid or granular Se fertilisation. Plant and Soil. 332, pp. 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0234-4

Arsenic as a food chain contaminant: mechanisms of plant uptake and metabolism and mitigation strategies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Meharg, A. A. 2010. Arsenic as a food chain contaminant: mechanisms of plant uptake and metabolism and mitigation strategies. Annual Review of Plant Biology. 61, pp. 535-559. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-arplant-042809-112152

Impacts of sulphur nutrition on selenium and molybdenum concentrations in wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stroud, J. L., Zhao, F-J., Buchner, P. H., Shinmachi, F., McGrath, S. P., Abecassis, J., Hawkesford, M. J. and Shewry, P. R. 2010. Impacts of sulphur nutrition on selenium and molybdenum concentrations in wheat grain. Journal of Cereal Science. 52, pp. 111-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2010.03.011

Influence of sulfur deficiency on the expression of specific sulfate transporters and the distribution of sulfur, selenium and molybdenum in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shinmachi, F., Buchner, P. H., Stroud, J. L., Parmar, S., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2010. Influence of sulfur deficiency on the expression of specific sulfate transporters and the distribution of sulfur, selenium and molybdenum in wheat. Plant Physiology. 153 (1), pp. 327-336. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.110.153759

Arsenic shoot-grain relationships in field grown rice cultivars

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Duan, G., Lei, M., Zhu, Y., Deacon, C. M., Moran, A. C., Islam, S., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J., Price, A. H. and Meharg, A. A. 2010. Arsenic shoot-grain relationships in field grown rice cultivars. Environmental Science & Technology. 44 (4), pp. 1471-1477. https://doi.org/10.1021/es902992d

Methods for the analysis of selenium and other minerals

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Stroud, J. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Hart, D. 2010. Methods for the analysis of selenium and other minerals. in: Shewry, P. R. and Ward, J. L. (ed.) HEALTHGRAIN methods: analysis of bioactive compounds in small grain cereals American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC), St Paul, MN. pp. 95-111

Complexation of arsenite with phytochelatins reduces arsenite efflux and translocation from roots to shoots in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, W-J., Wood, B. A., Raab, A., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Feldmann, J. 2010. Complexation of arsenite with phytochelatins reduces arsenite efflux and translocation from roots to shoots in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology. 152, pp. 2211-2221. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.109.150862

The role of the rice aquaporin Lsi1 in arsenite efflux from roots

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Ago, Y., Mitani, N., Li, R-Y., Su, Y-H., Yamaji, N., McGrath, S. P. and Ma, J. F. 2010. The role of the rice aquaporin Lsi1 in arsenite efflux from roots. New Phytologist. 186 (2), pp. 392-399. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2010.03192.x

Comments on 'Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers deplete soil nitrogen: a global dilemma for sustainable cereal production', by R.L. Mulvaney, S.A. Khan and T.R. Ellsworth in the Journal of Environmental Quality 2009 38: 2295-2314

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Jenkinson, D. S., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Glendining, M. J. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2010. Comments on 'Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers deplete soil nitrogen: a global dilemma for sustainable cereal production', by R.L. Mulvaney, S.A. Khan and T.R. Ellsworth in the Journal of Environmental Quality 2009 38: 2295-2314. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39, pp. 749-752. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2010.0001le

NanoSIMS analysis of arsenic and selenium in cereal grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moore, K. L., Schroder, M., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Hawkesford, M. J., Shewry, P. R. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2010. NanoSIMS analysis of arsenic and selenium in cereal grain. New Phytologist. 185 (2), pp. 434-445. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.03071.x

Rice is more efficient in arsenite uptake and translocation than wheat and barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Su, Y-H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Rice is more efficient in arsenite uptake and translocation than wheat and barley. Plant and Soil. 328, pp. 27-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0074-2

Arsenic transport in plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Ma, J. F. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Arsenic transport in plants. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.411

Phytoextraction and management options to reduce cadmium and arsenic in food crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Phytoextraction and management options to reduce cadmium and arsenic in food crops. Abstracts MARCO Symposium 2009: Challenges for Agro-Environmental Research in Monsoon Asia, Tsukuba, Japan, 5-7 October 2009 .

Arsenic uptake and metabolism in plants: mechanisms and mitigation measures to reduce arsenic transfer to the food chain

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Arsenic uptake and metabolism in plants: mechanisms and mitigation measures to reduce arsenic transfer to the food chain. Abstracts 10th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Chihuahua, Mexico, 13-18 July 2009 .

Terrestrial ecological risk assessment of heavy metals

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2009. Terrestrial ecological risk assessment of heavy metals. Abstracts 5th International Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability in the Environment, Adelaide, 24-25 September 2009 .

Utilising ecotoxicology data from the UK long-term sludge trials for environmental protection

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Sinclair, A. H. 2009. Utilising ecotoxicology data from the UK long-term sludge trials for environmental protection. Abstracts 10th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Chihuahua, Mexico, 13-18 July 2009 .

Selenium in the environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2009. Selenium in the environment. Banuelos, G. S., Xuebin, Y. and Lin, Z. (ed.) Abstracts 1st International Conference on Selenium in Environment and Human Health, Suzhou, China, 18-21 October 2009 . University of Science and Technology of China Press, Beijing. pp. 3-4

Potassium and nitrogen interactions in crop production (Translation into Polish of Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No. 615)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Milford, G. F. J. and Johnston, A. E. 2009. Potassium and nitrogen interactions in crop production (Translation into Polish of Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No. 615).

Potassium, magnesium and soil fertility: long term experimental evidence (Translation into Polish of Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No. 613)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 2009. Potassium, magnesium and soil fertility: long term experimental evidence (Translation into Polish of Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No. 613).

Nitrogen in agriculture: an overview and definitions of nitrogen use efficiency (Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No 651)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2009. Nitrogen in agriculture: an overview and definitions of nitrogen use efficiency (Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society No 651). International Fertiliser Society (IFS). pp. 48pp

Environmental and genetic control of arsenic accumulation and speciation in rice grain: comparing a range of common cultivars grown in contaminated sites across Bangladesh, China and India

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Duan, G., Dasgupta, T., Islam, M. R., Lei, M., Zhu, Y., Deacon, C. M., Moran, A. C., Islam, S., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J., Price, A. H. and Meharg, A. A. 2009. Environmental and genetic control of arsenic accumulation and speciation in rice grain: comparing a range of common cultivars grown in contaminated sites across Bangladesh, China and India. Environmental Science & Technology. 43, pp. 8381-8386. https://doi.org/10.1021/es901844q

A new approach to assessing phosphorus use efficiency in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. 2009. A new approach to assessing phosphorus use efficiency in agriculture. Better Crops with Plant Food. 93(3), pp. 14-16.

Heavy metals and soil microbes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., Witter, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Heavy metals and soil microbes. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, pp. 2031-2037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2009.04.026

Toxicity of trace metals in soil as affected by soil type and aging after contamination: using calibrated bioavailability models to set ecological soil standards

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smolders, E., Oorts, K., Van Sprang, P., Schoeters, I., Janssen, C. R., McGrath, S. P. and Mclaughlin, M. J. 2009. Toxicity of trace metals in soil as affected by soil type and aging after contamination: using calibrated bioavailability models to set ecological soil standards. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 28 (8), pp. 1633-1642. https://doi.org/10.1897/08-592.1

Identification of low inorganic and total grain arsenic rice cultivars from Bangladesh

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Deacon, C. M., Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P., Islam, S., Jahiruddin, M., Feldmann, J., Price, A. H. and Meharg, A. A. 2009. Identification of low inorganic and total grain arsenic rice cultivars from Bangladesh. Environmental Science & Technology. 43, pp. 6070-6075. https://doi.org/10.1021/es901121j

The rice aquaporin Lsi1 mediates uptake of methylated arsenic species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, R-Y., Ago, Y., Liu, W-J., Mitani, N., Feldmann, J., McGrath, S. P., Ma, J. F. and Zhao, F-J. 2009. The rice aquaporin Lsi1 mediates uptake of methylated arsenic species. Plant Physiology. 150, pp. 2071-2080. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.109.140350

Biofortification and phytoremediation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Biofortification and phytoremediation. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 12, pp. 373-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2009.04.005

Arsenite efflux is not enhanced in the arsenate-tolerant phenotype of Holcus lanatus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Logoteta, B., Xu, X-Y., Macnair, M. R., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2009. Arsenite efflux is not enhanced in the arsenate-tolerant phenotype of Holcus lanatus. New Phytologist. 183 (2), pp. 340-348. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.02841.x

Response to the comment by Van Geen and Duxbury

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Meharg, A. A. 2009. Response to the comment by Van Geen and Duxbury. Environmental Science & Technology. 43, pp. 3972-3973. https://doi.org/10.1021/es900679u

Effect of nitrogen form on the rhizosphere dynamics and uptake of cadmium and zinc by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xie, H. L., Jiang, R. F., Zhang, F-S., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2009. Effect of nitrogen form on the rhizosphere dynamics and uptake of cadmium and zinc by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant and Soil. 318, pp. 205-215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-008-9830-y

Mitigation of arsenic accumulation in rice with water management and silicon fertilization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, R-Y., Stroud, J. L., Ma, J. F., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2009. Mitigation of arsenic accumulation in rice with water management and silicon fertilization. Environmental Science & Technology. 43 (10), pp. 3778-3783. https://doi.org/10.1021/es803643v

Modelling phytoremediation by the hyperaccumulating fern, Pteris vittata , of soils historically contaminated with arsenic

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shelmerdine, P. A., Black, C. R., McGrath, S. P. and Young, S. D. 2009. Modelling phytoremediation by the hyperaccumulating fern, Pteris vittata , of soils historically contaminated with arsenic. Environmental Pollution. 157, pp. 1589-1596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2008.12.029

Phytotoxicity and bioavailability of cobalt to plants in a range of soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, H-F., Gray, C., Mico, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Phytotoxicity and bioavailability of cobalt to plants in a range of soils. Chemosphere. 75, pp. 979-986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.12.068

Variation in mineral micronutrient concentrations in grain of wheat lines of diverse origin

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Su, Y. H., Dunham, S. J., Rakszegi, M., Bedo, Z., McGrath, S. P. and Shewry, P. R. 2009. Variation in mineral micronutrient concentrations in grain of wheat lines of diverse origin. Journal of Cereal Science. 49, pp. 290-295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2008.11.007

Soil organic matter: its importance in sustainable agriculture and carbon dioxide fluxes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Coleman, K. 2009. Soil organic matter: its importance in sustainable agriculture and carbon dioxide fluxes. Advances in Agronomy. 101, pp. 1-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(08)00801-8

Arsenic uptake and metabolism in plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Ma, J. F., Meharg, A. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2009. Arsenic uptake and metabolism in plants. New Phytologist. 181 (4), pp. 777-794. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02716.x

Arsenic efflux

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Arsenic efflux. Abstracts 20th New Phytologist Symposium on Arsenic: Unravelling its Metabolism and Speciation in Plants, Aberdeen, 26-27 June 2008 . pp. 10

Selenium speciation in soil and the effect of selenium and sulphur fertilisation on wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Stroud, J. L., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Selenium speciation in soil and the effect of selenium and sulphur fertilisation on wheat. Abstracts COST 859 WG3 Meeting on Challenges on Improving Quality and Safety of Food Crops, Lillehammer, 1-4 September 2008 .

NanoSIMS analysis of trace elements in cereal grain

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Moore, K. L., Grovenor, C. R. M., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Hawkesford, M. J. and Shewry, P. R. 2008. NanoSIMS analysis of trace elements in cereal grain. Abstracts COST 859 WG3 Meeting on Challenges on Improving Quality and Safety of Food Crops, Lillehammer, 1-4 September 2008 .

Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated soils. Abstracts 20th New Phytologist Symposium on Arsenic: Unravelling its Metabolism and Speciation in Plants, Aberdeen, 26-27 June 2008 . pp. 9

Changes in the mineral composition of wheat grain

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Fan, M., Stroud, J. L. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Changes in the mineral composition of wheat grain. Abstracts 5th UK Cereal Genetics and Genomics Workshop, Harpenden, 16-18 April 2008 .

Arsenic tolerance mechanisms in Holcus lanatus : is arsenite efflux involved?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Logoteta, B., Xu, X-Y., Macnair, M. R., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Arsenic tolerance mechanisms in Holcus lanatus : is arsenite efflux involved? Abstracts 20th New Phytologist Symposium on Arsenic: Unravelling its Metabolism and Speciation in Plants, Aberdeen, 26-27 June 2008 . pp. 37

'Long-term Sludge Experiments' in Britain: the effects of heavy metals on soil micro-organisms

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Sinclair, A. H. 2008. 'Long-term Sludge Experiments' in Britain: the effects of heavy metals on soil micro-organisms. Abstracts Biosolids Specialty Conference IV, Australian Water Association, Adelaide, 11-12 June 2008 .

Resource or waste: the reality of nutrient recycling to land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2008. Resource or waste: the reality of nutrient recycling to land . Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 630.

Soil and fertilizer phosphorus in relation to crop nutrition

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Kirkby, E. A. and Johnston, A. E. 2008. Soil and fertilizer phosphorus in relation to crop nutrition. in: White, P. J. and Hammond, J. P. (ed.) Ecophysiology of plant-phosphorus interactions Springer, New York. pp. 177-223

Mechanisms of arsenite uptake in rice: studies using rice mutants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Ma, J. F., Yamaji, N., Mitani, N., Xu, X-Y., Su, Y-H. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Mechanisms of arsenite uptake in rice: studies using rice mutants. Abstracts FAO/IAEA International Symposium on Induced Mutations in Plants, Vienna, 12-15 August 2008 . pp. 72

Mechanisms of arsenite uptake in rice

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Ma, J. F., Yamaji, N., Mitani, N., Xu, X-Y., Su, Y-H. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Mechanisms of arsenite uptake in rice. Abstracts SEB Plant Transport Group Meeting, Manchester, 4-5 September 2008 . pp. 6

Chemical speciation of metalloids in soil in relation to their bioavailability

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., Xu, X-Y., Li, R. Y., Li, H. F. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Chemical speciation of metalloids in soil in relation to their bioavailability. Luo, Y. M. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation, Nanjing, 18-21 October 2008 . pp. 77

Growing rice aerobically markedly decreases arsenic accumulation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Xu, X-Y., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Growing rice aerobically markedly decreases arsenic accumulation. Luo, Y. M. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation, Nanjing, 18-21 October 2008 . pp. 87-88

Long-term impacts of metal-rich sludge additions on soil microbial communities - effects of metal source and soil type

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, C., Yang, X., Clark, I. M., Hirsch, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Long-term impacts of metal-rich sludge additions on soil microbial communities - effects of metal source and soil type. Abstracts 12th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME12): Microbial Diversity - Sustaining the Blue Planet, Cairns, 17-22 August 2008 .

Molybdenum toxicity to barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) root length tests in different European soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mico, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Molybdenum toxicity to barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) root length tests in different European soils. Abstracts SETAC Europe 18th Annual Meeting, Warsaw, 25-29 May 2008 . pp. 219-220

Sensitivity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii to metals accumulating in soils from long-term sewage sludge applications

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Aitken, M. N. 2008. Sensitivity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii to metals accumulating in soils from long-term sewage sludge applications. Luo, Y. M. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation, Nanjing, 18-21 October 2008 . pp. 119-120

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation: SoilRem 2008

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

Luo, Y. M., McGrath, S. P., Newman, L., Wong, M. H., Mench, M., Japenga, J., Zhao, F-J., Vanek, T. and Doelman, P. Takagi, K. (ed.) 2008. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation: SoilRem 2008.

Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for rapid in situ screening of heavy metal contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ding, Y. R., Zhang, T., McGrath, S. P. and Rawson, D. 2008. Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for rapid in situ screening of heavy metal contaminated soils. Luo, Y. M. (ed.) Proceedings 3rd International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation, Nanjing, 18-21 October 2008 . pp. 11-12

Low biodegradability of fluoxetine HC1, diazepam and their human metabolites in sewage sludge-amended soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Redshaw, C. H., Cooke, M. P., Talbot, H. M., McGrath, S. P. and Rowland, S. J. 2008. Low biodegradability of fluoxetine HC1, diazepam and their human metabolites in sewage sludge-amended soil. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 8, pp. 217-230. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-008-0024-2

Use of Co speciation and soil properties to explain variation in Co toxicity to root growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in different soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mico, C., Li, H. F., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Use of Co speciation and soil properties to explain variation in Co toxicity to root growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in different soils. Environmental Pollution. 156 (3), pp. 883-890. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2008.05.017

Evidence of decreasing mineral density in wheat grain over the last 160 years

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fan, M-S., Zhao, F-J., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Poulton, P. R., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Evidence of decreasing mineral density in wheat grain over the last 160 years. Journal Of Trace Elements In Medicine And Biology. 22, pp. 315-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2008.07.002

Speciation of zinc in contaminated soils

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Stephan, C. H., Courchesne, F., Hendershot, W. H., McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Sappin-Didier, V. and Sauve, S. 2008. Speciation of zinc in contaminated soils. Environmental Pollution. 155, pp. 208-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2007.12.006

Highly efficient xylem transport of arsenite in the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Su, Y. H., McGrath, S. P., Zhu, Y-G. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Highly efficient xylem transport of arsenite in the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata. New Phytologist. 180 (2), pp. 434-441. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02584.x

Growing rice aerobically markedly decreases arsenic accumulation

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Xu, X-Y., McGrath, S. P., Meharg, A. A. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Growing rice aerobically markedly decreases arsenic accumulation. Environmental Science & Technology. 42, pp. 5574-5579. https://doi.org/10.1021/es800324u

Transporters of arsenite in rice and their role in arsenic accumulation in rice grain

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Ma, J. F., Yamaji, N., Mitani, N., Xu, X-Y., Su, Y-H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Transporters of arsenite in rice and their role in arsenic accumulation in rice grain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 105, pp. 9931-9935. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0802361105

Sensitivity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii to metals accumulating in soils from long-term sewage sludge applications

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Gibbs, P., Chambers, B., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J., Campbell, C. and Aitken, M. 2008. Sensitivity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii to metals accumulating in soils from long-term sewage sludge applications. Abstracts 1 Congresso Luso-Espanhol de Fixacao de Azoto/12 Reuniao Nacional de Fixacao de Azoto, Esteril-Cacais, Portugal, 1-4 June 2008 . pp. 3

Population size of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum bivar trifoli in long-term field experiments with sewage sludge cake, metal-amended liquid sludge or metal salts: effects of zinc, copper and cadmium

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Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Gibbs, P., Chambers, B., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J., Campbell, C. and Aitken, M. 2008. Population size of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum bivar trifoli in long-term field experiments with sewage sludge cake, metal-amended liquid sludge or metal salts: effects of zinc, copper and cadmium. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, pp. 1670-1680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2008.01.026

Efficiency of soil and fertilizer phosphorus use: reconciling changing concepts of soil phosphorus behaviour with agronomic information (FAO Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition Bulletin 18)

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Syers, J. K., Johnston, A. E. and Curtin, D. 2008. Efficiency of soil and fertilizer phosphorus use: reconciling changing concepts of soil phosphorus behaviour with agronomic information (FAO Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition Bulletin 18). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy.

Atmospheric SO2 emissions since the late 1800s change organic sulfur forms in humic substance extracts of soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lehmann, J., Solomon, D., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Atmospheric SO2 emissions since the late 1800s change organic sulfur forms in humic substance extracts of soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 42, pp. 3550-3555. https://doi.org/10.1021/es702315g

Variation in root-to-shoot translocation of cadmium and zinc among different accessions of the hyperaccumulators Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi praecox

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Xing, J. P., Jiang, R. F., Ueno, D., Ma, J. F., Schat, H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Variation in root-to-shoot translocation of cadmium and zinc among different accessions of the hyperaccumulators Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi praecox. New Phytologist. 178 (2), pp. 315-325. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02376.x

Does cadmium play a physiological role in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens ?

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Liu, M-Q., Yanai, J., Jiang, R-F., Zhang, F., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Does cadmium play a physiological role in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens ? Chemosphere. 71, pp. 1276-1283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.11.063

Selenium uptake, translocation and speciation in wheat supplied with selenate or selenite

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Li, H-F., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2008. Selenium uptake, translocation and speciation in wheat supplied with selenate or selenite. New Phytologist. 178 (1), pp. 92-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2007.02343.x

Historical changes in the concentrations of selenium in soil and wheat grain from the Broadbalk experiment over the last 160 years

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Fan, M-S., Zhao, F-J., Poulton, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2008. Historical changes in the concentrations of selenium in soil and wheat grain from the Broadbalk experiment over the last 160 years. Science of the Total Environment. 389, pp. 532-538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.08.024

Potassium and nitrogen interactions in crop production

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Milford, G. F. J. and Johnston, A. E. 2007. Potassium and nitrogen interactions in crop production. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 615.

Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc from arable soils amended with sewage sludge using Thlaspi caerulescens : development of a predictive model

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Maxted, A. P., Black, C. R., West, H. M., Crout, N. M. J., McGrath, S. P. and Young, S. D. 2007. Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc from arable soils amended with sewage sludge using Thlaspi caerulescens : development of a predictive model. Environmental Pollution. 150, pp. 363-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2007.01.021

Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for assessment of bioavailabilty and toxicity of copper in soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ding, Y., Zhang, T., Rawson, D. and McGrath, S. P. 2007. Mediated amperometric whole-cell biosensors for assessment of bioavailabilty and toxicity of copper in soil. Abstracts 2nd International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2007), Seville, 28 November-1 December 2007 . pp. 43

Rapid reduction of arsenate in the medium mediated by plant roots

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Xu, X-Y., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2007. Rapid reduction of arsenate in the medium mediated by plant roots. New Phytologist. 176 (3), pp. 590-599. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2007.02195.x

Estimates of ambient background concentrations of trace metals in soils for risk assessment

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Merrington, G. 2007. Estimates of ambient background concentrations of trace metals in soils for risk assessment. Lepp, N., Naidu, R. and Zhu, Y. (ed.) Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements: Environmental Protection, Remediation and Human Health. Proceedings 9th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the Environment, Beijing, 15-19 July 2007 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 681-682

Translocation of Cd and Zn from roots to shoots in different populations of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Xing, J. P., Jiang, R. F., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2007. Translocation of Cd and Zn from roots to shoots in different populations of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Lepp, N., Naidu, R. and Zhu, Y. (ed.) Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements: Environmental Protection, Remediation and Human Health. Proceedings 9th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the Environment, Beijing, 15-19 July 2007 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 746-747

Decreasing mineral concentrations in wheat grain over the last 160 years

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Fan, M-S. 2007. Decreasing mineral concentrations in wheat grain over the last 160 years. Lepp, N., Naidu, R. and Zhu, Y. (ed.) Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements: Environmental Protection, Remediation and Human Health. Proceedings 9th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the Environment, Beijing, 15-19 July 2007 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 281-282

Long-term sludge experiments in Britain: the effects of heavy metals on soil micro-organisms

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Godley, A. R., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Sinclair, A. H. 2007. Long-term sludge experiments in Britain: the effects of heavy metals on soil micro-organisms. Lepp, N., Naidu, R. and Zhu, Y. (ed.) Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements: Environmental Protection, Remediation and Human Health. Proceedings 9th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the Environment, Beijing, 15-19 July 2007 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 526-527

Decision support for sulphur applications to cereals. (HGCA Project Report No. 419)

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Cussans, J. W., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Stobart, R. 2007. Decision support for sulphur applications to cereals. (HGCA Project Report No. 419). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Soil pollution and contamination

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2007. Soil pollution and contamination. Dazzi, C. (ed.) Changing Soils in a Changing World: the Soils of Tomorrow. Abstracts 5th International Congress of the European Society for Soil Conservation, Palermo, 25-30 June 2007 . pp. 301-302

Expression and functional analysis of metal transporter genes in two contrasting ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

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Plaza, S., Tearall, K. L., Zhao, F-J., Buchner, P. H., McGrath, S. P. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2007. Expression and functional analysis of metal transporter genes in two contrasting ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Journal of Experimental Botany. 58, pp. 1717-1728. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erm025

Estimates of ambient background concentrations of trace metals in soils for risk assessment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Merrington, G. 2007. Estimates of ambient background concentrations of trace metals in soils for risk assessment. Environmental Pollution. 148 (1), pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2006.10.041

Selenium concentrations in UK wheat and biofortification strategies

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Gray, C. and Lopez-Bellido, J. 2007. Selenium concentrations in UK wheat and biofortification strategies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.01.571

Hazard assessment of inorganic metals and metal substances in terrestrial systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Smolders, E., McGrath, S. P., Fairbrother, A., Hale, B. A., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M., Rutgers, M. and Van Der Vliet, L. 2007. Hazard assessment of inorganic metals and metal substances in terrestrial systems. Chapman, P. M. and Adams, W. J. (ed.) Assessing the Hazard of Metals and Inorganic Metal Substances in Aquatic and Terrestrial Systems. Proceedings from the Workshop on Hazard Identification Approach for Metals and Inorganic Metal Substances, Pensacola Beach, 3-8 May 2003 . CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 113-133

Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc by Salix from soil historically amended with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Maxted, A. P., Black, C. R., West, H. M., Crout, N. M. J., McGrath, S. P. and Young, S. D. 2007. Phytoextraction of cadmium and zinc by Salix from soil historically amended with sewage sludge. Plant and Soil. 290, pp. 157-172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-006-9149-5

Effects of soil compaction and irrigation on the concentrations of selenium and arsenic in wheat grains

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Lopez-Bellido, F. J., Gray, C. W., Whalley, W. R., Clark, L. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2007. Effects of soil compaction and irrigation on the concentrations of selenium and arsenic in wheat grains. Science of the Total Environment. 372, pp. 433-439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.09.028

Cadmium availability to wheat grain in soils treated with sewage sludge or metal salts

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Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Gibbs, P., Chambers, B., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Godley, A., Bacon, J., Campbell, C. and Aitken, M. 2007. Cadmium availability to wheat grain in soils treated with sewage sludge or metal salts. Chemosphere. 66, pp. 1415-1423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.09.068

Phytotoxicity of nickel in a range of European soils: influence of soil properties, Ni solubility and speciation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rooney, C. P., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2007. Phytotoxicity of nickel in a range of European soils: influence of soil properties, Ni solubility and speciation. Environmental Pollution. 145, pp. 596-605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2006.04.008

Changes in understanding the behaviour of soil and fertiliser phosphorus: implications for their efficient use in agriculture : Paper presented to the International Fertiliser Society at a Conference in Cambridge, 14th December 2006

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Johnston, A. E. 2006. Changes in understanding the behaviour of soil and fertiliser phosphorus: implications for their efficient use in agriculture : Paper presented to the International Fertiliser Society at a Conference in Cambridge, 14th December 2006. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 589.

Ambient background metal concentrations for soils in England and Wales. Science Report SC050054/SR

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2006. Ambient background metal concentrations for soils in England and Wales. Science Report SC050054/SR. Environment Agency, Bristol.

Variation in the root to shoot translocation of Cd and Zn among populations of Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Xing, J. P. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Variation in the root to shoot translocation of Cd and Zn among populations of Thlaspi caerulescens. Abstracts COST Action 859 Working Group 1 1st Scientific Meeting on Root to Shoot Translocation of Pollutants and Nutrients, Santiago de Compostela, 22-24 June 2006 . pp. 24

Cadmium uptake, translocation and tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Jiang, R. F., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Cadmium uptake, translocation and tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri. New Phytologist. 172 (4), pp. 646-654. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01867.x

A terrestrial biotic ligand model. 1. Development and application to Cu and Ni toxicities to barley root elongation in soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thakali, S., Allen, H. E., Di Toro, D. M., Ponizovsky, A. A., Rooney, C. P., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. A terrestrial biotic ligand model. 1. Development and application to Cu and Ni toxicities to barley root elongation in soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 40, pp. 7085-7093. https://doi.org/10.1021/es061171s

Terrestrial biotic ligand model. 2. Application to Ni and Cu toxicities to plants, invertebrates and microbes in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thakali, S., Allen, H. E., Di Toro, D. M., Ponizovsky, A. A., Rooney, C. P., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Criel, P., Van Eeckhout, H., Janssen, C. R., Oorts, K. and Smolders, E. 2006. Terrestrial biotic ligand model. 2. Application to Ni and Cu toxicities to plants, invertebrates and microbes in soil. Environmental Science & Technology. 40, pp. 7094-7100. https://doi.org/10.1021/es061173c

Reductions and changing patterns of ambient PCDD/Fs in the UK: evidence and implications

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Hassanin, A., Lee, R. G. M., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2006. Reductions and changing patterns of ambient PCDD/Fs in the UK: evidence and implications. Chemosphere. 65, pp. 530-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.01.032

Food quality and safety issues concerning elements that are essential or contaminants in crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Fan, M., Gray, C. W. and Zhao, F-J. 2006. Food quality and safety issues concerning elements that are essential or contaminants in crops. Abstracts COST 859 WG2 & WG3 2nd Scientific Workshop on -omics Approaches and Agricultural Management: Driving Forces to Improve Food Quality and Safety?, Saint-Etienne, 31 August- 2 September 2006 . pp. 23-24

Spatial imaging, speciation, and quantification of selenium in the hyperaccumulator plants Astragalus bisulcatus and Stanleya pinnata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Freeman, J. L., Zhang, L. H., Marcus, M. A., Fakra, S., McGrath, S. P. and Pilon-Smits, E. A. H. 2006. Spatial imaging, speciation, and quantification of selenium in the hyperaccumulator plants Astragalus bisulcatus and Stanleya pinnata. Plant Physiology. 142, pp. 124-134. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.106.081158

Iron transporters may be involved in high Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator species Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Plaza, S., Tearall, K. L., Hawkesford, M. J. and Zhao, F-J. 2006. Iron transporters may be involved in high Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator species Thlaspi caerulescens. Abstracts 13th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, Montpellier, 3-7 July 2006 . pp. 61

Synthesis of low molecular weight thiols in response to Cd exposure in Thlaspi caerulescens

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Hernandez-Allica, J., Garbisu, C., Becerril, J. M., Barrutia, O., Garcia-Plazaola, J. I., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Synthesis of low molecular weight thiols in response to Cd exposure in Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant, Cell and Environment. 29 (7), pp. 1422-1429. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3040.2006.01525.x

Initial results from long-term field studies at three sites on the effects of heavy metal-amended liquid sludges on soil microbial activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P. and Carlton-Smith, C. H. 2006. Initial results from long-term field studies at three sites on the effects of heavy metal-amended liquid sludges on soil microbial activity. Soil Use and Management. 22 (2), pp. 180-187. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2006.00009.x

Sulphur speciation and turnover in soils: evidence from sulphur K-edge XANES spectroscopy and isotope dilution studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Lehmann, J., Solomon, D., Fox, M. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Sulphur speciation and turnover in soils: evidence from sulphur K-edge XANES spectroscopy and isotope dilution studies. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 38, pp. 1000-1007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2005.08.013

Effects of sulphur on yield and malting qualities of barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Fortune, S., Barbosa, V. L., McGrath, S. P., Stobart, R., Bilsborrow, P. E., Booth, E. J., Brown, A. and Robson, P. 2006. Effects of sulphur on yield and malting qualities of barley. Journal of Cereal Science. 43 (3), pp. 369-377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2005.12.003

Influence of soil properties and aging on arsenic phytotoxicity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Song, J., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Luo, Y-M. 2006. Influence of soil properties and aging on arsenic phytotoxicity. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 25 (6), pp. 1663-1670. https://doi.org/10.1897/05-480R2.1

The Park Grass Experiment 1856-2006: its contribution to ecology

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Silvertown, J., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E., Edwards, G., Heard, M. and Biss, P. M. 2006. The Park Grass Experiment 1856-2006: its contribution to ecology. Journal of Ecology. 94 (4), pp. 801-814. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2745.2006.01145.x

Field evaluation of in situ remediation of a heavy metal contaminated soil using lime and red-mud

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gray, C. W., Dunham, S. J., Dennis, P. G., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Field evaluation of in situ remediation of a heavy metal contaminated soil using lime and red-mud. Environmental Pollution. 142 (3), pp. 530-539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2005.10.017

Field evaluation of Cd and Zn phytoextraction potential by the hyperaccumulators Thlaspi caerulescens and Arabidopsis halleri

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Gray, C. W., Caille, N., Dunham, S. J. and Zhao, F-J. 2006. Field evaluation of Cd and Zn phytoextraction potential by the hyperaccumulators Thlaspi caerulescens and Arabidopsis halleri. Environmental Pollution. 141 (1), pp. 115-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2005.08.022

Comparison of soil solution speciation and diffusive gradients in thin-films measurement as an indicator of copper bioavailability to plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Rooney, C. P., Zhang, H. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Comparison of soil solution speciation and diffusive gradients in thin-films measurement as an indicator of copper bioavailability to plants. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 25 (3), pp. 733-742. https://doi.org/10.1897/04-603R.1

Soil factors controlling the expression of copper toxicity to plants in a wide range of European soils

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Rooney, C. P., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Soil factors controlling the expression of copper toxicity to plants in a wide range of European soils. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 25 (3), pp. 726-732. https://doi.org/10.1897/04-602R.1

Initial results from a long-term, multi-site field study of the effects on soil fertility and microbial activity of sludge cakes containing heavy metals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Aitken, M. N. 2006. Initial results from a long-term, multi-site field study of the effects on soil fertility and microbial activity of sludge cakes containing heavy metals. Soil Use and Management. 22 (1), pp. 11-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2006.00003.x

Kinetics of metal fixation in soils: measurement and modeling by isotopic dilution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Crout, N. M. J., Tye, A. M., Zhang, H., McGrath, S. P. and Young, S. D. 2006. Kinetics of metal fixation in soils: measurement and modeling by isotopic dilution. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 25 (3), pp. 659-663. https://doi.org/10.1897/05-069R.1

Biofortification of UK food crops with selenium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Broadley, M. R., White, P. J., Bryson, R. J., Meacham, M. C., Bowen, H. C., Johnson, S. E., Hawkesford, M. J., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Breward, N., Harriman, M. and Tucker, M. 2006. Biofortification of UK food crops with selenium. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 65, pp. 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1079/PNS2006490

Effect of soil characteristics on Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yanai, J., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Kosaki, T. 2006. Effect of soil characteristics on Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Environmental Pollution. 139, pp. 167-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2005.03.013

Defra research in agriculture and environmental protection between 1990 and 2005: summary and analysis

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Sherlock, J., King, J. A., Goodlass, G., Chambers, B. J., Carter, A., Jarvis, S. C., Kibblewhite, M., Goulding, K. W. T., Cottrill, B. R., Dampney, P., Hossell, J. E., Lord, E. I., Nicholson, F. A., Smith, K. A., Webb, J., Withers, P. J. A., Haygarth, P. M., Bradley, I., Clarke, M., Kirk, G., Loveland, P. J., Morgan, R. and McGrath, S. P. 2006. Defra research in agriculture and environmental protection between 1990 and 2005: summary and analysis.

Phosphorus nutrition of arable crops

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 2005. Phosphorus nutrition of arable crops. in: Sims, J. T. and Sharpley, A. N. (ed.) Phosphorus: agriculture and the environment  ACSESS.

Soil organic matter: its importance in sustainable agricultural systems (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No 565)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2005. Soil organic matter: its importance in sustainable agricultural systems (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No 565). Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 565.

Comparison of haloacetic acids in the environment of the northern and southern hemispheres

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Scott, B. F., Spencer, C., Matin, J. W., Barra, R., Bootsma, H. A., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Muir, D. C. G. 2005. Comparison of haloacetic acids in the environment of the northern and southern hemispheres. Environmental Science & Technology. 39, pp. 8664-8670.

Soil microbial response during the phytoremediation of a PAH contaminated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnson, D. L., Anderson, D. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Soil microbial response during the phytoremediation of a PAH contaminated soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 37, pp. 2334-2336.

Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing. CL:AIRE Research Project Report RP6

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gray, C., McGrath, S. P. and Sweeney, R. 2005. Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing. CL:AIRE Research Project Report RP6. CL:AIRE, London.

Tolerance and accumulation of zinc and cadmium in two ecotypes of Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ueno, D., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Ma, J. F. 2005. Tolerance and accumulation of zinc and cadmium in two ecotypes of Thlaspi caerulescens. Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 660-661

Does cadmium hyperaccumulation protect Thlaspi caerulescens and Arabidopsis halleri from leaf feeding damage by thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis P.)?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jiang, R. F., Ma, D. Y., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Does cadmium hyperaccumulation protect Thlaspi caerulescens and Arabidopsis halleri from leaf feeding damage by thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis P.)? Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 632-633

Genetic analysis of cadmium and zinc hyperaccumulation in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J., Orhant, M., McGrath, S. P., Jiang, R. F., Zha, H-G. and Schat, H. 2005. Genetic analysis of cadmium and zinc hyperaccumulation in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 632-633

Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: where is it going?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2005. Phytoextraction of metals from contaminated soils: where is it going? Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 46-47

The nutriome - a genomic scale screen of cell-type specific activation tagged plants for altered accumulation of nutrients and toxic elements

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hannink, N., Safwat, G., Skrumsager Moller, I., Plett, D., Johnson, A., Coates, J., Roy, S., Abakumova, I., Jha, D., Day, J., Gibson, S., McGrath, S. P., Hibberd, J., Guiderdoni, E., Haseloff, J., Leigh, R. and Tester, M. 2005. The nutriome - a genomic scale screen of cell-type specific activation tagged plants for altered accumulation of nutrients and toxic elements. Li, C. J. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Food Security, Human Health and Environmental Protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005 . Tsinghua University Press, Beijing. pp. 74-75

Plant nutrition for food security, human health and environmental protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005

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

Li, C. J., Zhang, F-S., Doberman, A., Hinsinger, P., Lambers, H., Li, X. L., Marschner, P., Maene, L., McGrath, S. P., Oenema, O., Peng, S. B., Rengel, Z., Shen, Q. R., Welch, R., Von Wiren, N. and Yan, X. L. Zhu, Y-G. (ed.) 2005. Plant nutrition for food security, human health and environmental protection. Proceedings 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Beijing, 14-19 September 2005. Tsinghua University Press, Beijing.

Identification of the form of Cd in the leaves of a superior Cd-accumulating ecotype of Thlaspi caerulescens using 113Cd-NMR

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ueno, D., Ma, J. F., Iwashita, T., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Identification of the form of Cd in the leaves of a superior Cd-accumulating ecotype of Thlaspi caerulescens using 113Cd-NMR. Planta. 221, pp. 928-936. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-005-1491-y

Cadmium hyperaccumulation protects Thlaspi caerulescens from leaf feeding damage by thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jiang, R. F., Ma, D. Y., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Cadmium hyperaccumulation protects Thlaspi caerulescens from leaf feeding damage by thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis). New Phytologist. 167 (3), pp. 805-814. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2005.01452.x

An inter-laboratory study to test the ability of amendments to reduce the availability of Cd, Pb and Zn in situ

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brown, S., Christensen, B., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M., McGrath, S. P., Colpaert, J. and Vangronsveld, J. 2005. An inter-laboratory study to test the ability of amendments to reduce the availability of Cd, Pb and Zn in situ. Environmental Pollution. 138, pp. 34-45.

Evaluating a 'Free Ion Activity Model' applied to metal uptake by Lolium perenne L. grown in contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hough, R. L., Tye, A. M., Crout, N. M. J., McGrath, S. P., Zhang, H. and Young, S. D. 2005. Evaluating a 'Free Ion Activity Model' applied to metal uptake by Lolium perenne L. grown in contaminated soils. Plant and Soil. 270, pp. 1-12.

Time trends of atmospheric PBDEs inferred from archived U.K. herbage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hassanin, A., Johnston, A. E., Thomas, G. O. and Jones, K. C. 2005. Time trends of atmospheric PBDEs inferred from archived U.K. herbage. Environmental Science & Technology. 39, pp. 2436-2441.

Sulphur fractionation in calcareous soils and bioavailability to plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hu, Z. Y., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Sulphur fractionation in calcareous soils and bioavailability to plants. Plant and Soil. 268, pp. 103-109.

Toxicity and bioavailability of metals to plants

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., Rooney, C., McGrath, S. P., Song, J. and Zhang, H. 2005. Toxicity and bioavailability of metals to plants. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Bioavailability of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

In-situ remediation of a heavy metal polluted soil using red mud

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Dennis, P. G., Dunham, S. J. and Gray, C. W. 2005. In-situ remediation of a heavy metal polluted soil using red mud. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Developing a TBLM: copper effect on barley root elongation

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Thakali, S., Allen, H. E., Di Toro, D. M., Ponizovsky, A. A., Rooney, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Developing a TBLM: copper effect on barley root elongation. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

The contribution of commercial fertilizer nutrients to food production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stewart, W. M., Dibb, D. W., Johnston, A. E. and Smyth, T. J. 2005. The contribution of commercial fertilizer nutrients to food production. Agronomy Journal. 97, pp. 1-6.

Predicting Zn and Cd ion activity and plant uptake using soil properties

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Song, J., Zhao, F-J., Luo, L. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Predicting Zn and Cd ion activity and plant uptake using soil properties. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Modelling of cadmium uptake by spring wheat in agricultural land amended with sewage sludge

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Morales-Scott, M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Modelling of cadmium uptake by spring wheat in agricultural land amended with sewage sludge. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Long-term sludge experiments: the effects of heavy metals on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Godley, A. R., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Aitken, M. N. 2005. Long-term sludge experiments: the effects of heavy metals on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility. Proceedings 8th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, 3-7 April 2005 .

Determinants of species richness in the Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Crawley, M. J., Johnston, A. E., Silvertown, J., Dodd, M., De Mazancourt, C., Heard, M. S., Henman, D. F. and Edwards, G. R. 2005. Determinants of species richness in the Park Grass Experiment. The American Naturalist. 165 (2), pp. 179-192. https://doi.org/10.1086/427270

Subcellular localisation of Cd and Zn in the leaves of a Cd-hyperaccumulating ecotype of Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ma, J. F., Ueno, D., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Subcellular localisation of Cd and Zn in the leaves of a Cd-hyperaccumulating ecotype of Thlaspi caerulescens. Planta. 220, pp. 731-736.

Comparison of different microbial bioassays to assess metal-contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tandy, S., Barbosa, V. L., Tye, A., Preston, S., Paton, G., Zhang, H. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Comparison of different microbial bioassays to assess metal-contaminated soils. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 24 (3), pp. 530-536. https://doi.org/10.1897/04-197R.1

Comparison of root absorption, translocation and tolerance of arsenic in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata and the nonhyperaccumulator Pteris tremula

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Caille, N., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2005. Comparison of root absorption, translocation and tolerance of arsenic in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata and the nonhyperaccumulator Pteris tremula. New Phytologist. 165 (3), pp. 755-761. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.01239.x

The ability of soil to ensure adequate phosphorus nutrition of the crop; the long-term trials at Rothamsted

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 2005. The ability of soil to ensure adequate phosphorus nutrition of the crop; the long-term trials at Rothamsted. Abstracts Plantekongres 2005, Herning, Denmark, 11-12 January 2005 . pp. 218-219

Industrial [pollution]

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 2005. Industrial [pollution].

Lawes, John Bennet and Gilbert, Joseph Henry

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 2005. Lawes, John Bennet and Gilbert, Joseph Henry.

Terrestrial Biotic Ligand Model (TBLM) to predict copper toxicity in soil systems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Thakali, S., Ponizovsky, A., Metzler, D., Allen, H., Di Toro, D. M., Rooney, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Terrestrial Biotic Ligand Model (TBLM) to predict copper toxicity in soil systems. Abstracts Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) 25th Annual Meeting, Portland, 14-18 November 2004 .

Micronutrients in soil and agrosystems: occurrence and availability.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2004. Micronutrients in soil and agrosystems: occurrence and availability. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 544, p. 32pp.

Development of the malate:sulphate ratio test for sulphur deficiency in winter wheat and oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No. 327)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Withers, P. J. A. 2004. Development of the malate:sulphate ratio test for sulphur deficiency in winter wheat and oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No. 327). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Long-term sludge experiments: soil metal bioavailability to crops and microbes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chambers, B. J., Gibbs, P., McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Godley, A., Bacon, J., Campbell, C. and Aitken, M. 2004. Long-term sludge experiments: soil metal bioavailability to crops and microbes. Abstracts Sustainable Land Application Conference, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 4-8 January 2004 . pp. 21

In-situ remediation of a heavy metal polluted soil using red mud

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Dennis, P. G. and Dunham, S. J. 2004. In-situ remediation of a heavy metal polluted soil using red mud. Abstracts Eurosoil 2004, Freiburg, 4-12 September 2004 .

Risk assessment for soil protection

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Smolders, E., Buekers, J., Lock, K., Janssen, C. and Mclaughlin, M. 2004. Risk assessment for soil protection. Abstracts Eurosoil 2004, Freiburg, 4-12 September 2004 .

Rhizoremediation of land contaminated with persistent organic pollutants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnson, D. L. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Rhizoremediation of land contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Abstracts Final Grantholders Workshop on Biological Interactions in the Root Environment, Belton Nr Grantham, 24-25 November 2004 . pp. 24

Phosphorus and crop nutrition: principles and practice

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Evans, T. D. and Johnston, A. E. 2004. Phosphorus and crop nutrition: principles and practice. in: Valsami-Jones, E. (ed.) Phosphorus in environmental technology: principles and applications IWA Publishing, London. pp. 93-119

Pollution-induced community tolerance of soil microbes in response to a zinc gradient

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, M. R. H., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Pollution-induced community tolerance of soil microbes in response to a zinc gradient. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 23 (11), pp. 2665-2672. https://doi.org/10.1897/03-645

Kinetics of Zn release in soils and prediction of Zn concentration in plants using diffusive gradients in thin films

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, H., Lombi, E., Smolders, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Kinetics of Zn release in soils and prediction of Zn concentration in plants using diffusive gradients in thin films. Environmental Science & Technology. 38, pp. 3608-3613.

Observations on historical, contemporary, and natural PCDD/Fs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Green, N. J. L., Hassanin, A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2004. Observations on historical, contemporary, and natural PCDD/Fs. Environmental Science & Technology. 38, pp. 715-723.

Speciation and solubility of Cu, Ni and Pb in contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tye, A. M., Young, S., Crout, N. M. J., Zhang, H., Preston, S., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Speciation and solubility of Cu, Ni and Pb in contaminated soils. European Journal of Soil Science. 55 (3), pp. 579-590. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.2004.00627.x

Arsenic hyperaccumulation by Pteris vittata from arsenic contaminated soils and the effect of liming and phosphate fertilisation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Caille, N., Swanwick, S., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Arsenic hyperaccumulation by Pteris vittata from arsenic contaminated soils and the effect of liming and phosphate fertilisation. Environmental Pollution. 132, pp. 113-120.

Co-segregation analysis of cadmium and zinc accumulation in Thlaspi caerulescens interecotypic crosses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zha, H-G., Jiang, R. F., Zhao, F-J., Vooijs, R., Schat, H., Barker, J. H. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Co-segregation analysis of cadmium and zinc accumulation in Thlaspi caerulescens interecotypic crosses. New Phytologist. 163 (2), pp. 299-312. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.01113.x

Factors affecting concentrations of lead in British wheat and barley grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Adams, M. L., Dumont, C., McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Nicholson, F. A., Chambers, B. J. and Sinclair, A. H. 2004. Factors affecting concentrations of lead in British wheat and barley grain. Environmental Pollution. 131, pp. 461-468.

Assessment of the use of industrial by-products to remediate a copper- and arsenic-contaminated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Hamon, R. E., Wieshammer, G., Mclaughlin, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Assessment of the use of industrial by-products to remediate a copper- and arsenic-contaminated soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33, pp. 902-910. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2004.0902

Turnover of nitrogen-15-labeled fertilizer in old grassland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Powlson, D. S. 2004. Turnover of nitrogen-15-labeled fertilizer in old grassland. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68, pp. 865-875.

Sustainable management of potassium

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Askegaard, M., Eriksen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 2004. Sustainable management of potassium. in: Christensen, B. T., Schjonning, P. and Elmholt, S. (ed.) Managing soil quality: challenges in modern agriculture CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 85-102

Soil acidity - resilience and thresholds

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 2004. Soil acidity - resilience and thresholds. in: Christensen, B. T., Schjonning, P. and Elmholt, S. (ed.) Managing soil quality: challenges in modern agriculture CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 35-46

A new method for the determination of the 34S/32S ratio of water-soluble sulphur in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fox, M. A., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. A new method for the determination of the 34S/32S ratio of water-soluble sulphur in soil. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 84, pp. 323-329. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067310410001679994

Predicting cadmium concentrations in wheat and barley grain using soil properties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Adams, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F. A. and Chambers, B. J. 2004. Predicting cadmium concentrations in wheat and barley grain using soil properties. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33, pp. 532-541.

Copper uptake by Elsholtzia splendens and Silene vulgaris and assessment of copper phytoavailablilty in contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Song, J., Zhao, F-J., Luo, Y-M., McGrath, S. P. and Zhang, H. 2004. Copper uptake by Elsholtzia splendens and Silene vulgaris and assessment of copper phytoavailablilty in contaminated soils. Environmental Pollution. 128, pp. 307-315.

Enhanced dissipation of chrysene in planted soil: the impact of rhizobial inoculum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnson, D. L., Maguire, K. L., Anderson, D. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2004. Enhanced dissipation of chrysene in planted soil: the impact of rhizobial inoculum. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 36, pp. 33-38.

Soil microbial response during the phytoremediation of PAH contaminated soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnson, D. L. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Soil microbial response during the phytoremediation of PAH contaminated soil. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 393-398

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003

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

Gobran, G. R., Lepp, N., Adriano, D. C., Bergstrom, L., Finlay, R., Iskander, A., Lombi, E., McGrath, S. P., Punshon, T., Selim, M. and Selinus, O. Wenzel, W. (ed.) 2003. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003. International Society of Trace Element Biogeochemistry, Uppsala.

The fate of 13C, 15N and 34S labelled inputs in arable soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fox, M. A., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. The fate of 13C, 15N and 34S labelled inputs in arable soils. Abstracts Annual Meeting of the Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry Users Group: SIMSUG 2003, Bristol, 14-16 April 2003 .

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils: mechanisms and feasibility

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils: mechanisms and feasibility. Abstracts Joint BSSS/SETAC Meeting on Integrating Novel Approaches to Pollution Research in Terrestrial and Marine Environments, Aberdeen, 7-10 September 2003 .

Risk assessment of metals in the terrestrial environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Smolders, E. 2003. Risk assessment of metals in the terrestrial environment. Abstracts Joint BSSS/SETAC Meeting on Integrating Novel Approaches to Pollution Research in Terrestrial and Marine Environments, Aberdeen, 7-10 September 2003 .

Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Caille, N., Lombi, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Phytoextraction of metals: investigation of hyperaccumulation and field testing. Proceedings CL:AIRE Annual Project Conference, London, 31 March 2003 .

Hazard assessment of metals and metal compounds in terrestrial systems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smolders, E., Fairbrother, A., Hale, B., Lombi, E., McGrath, S. P., Mclaughlin, M., Rutgers, M. and Van Der Vliet, L. 2003. Hazard assessment of metals and metal compounds in terrestrial systems. Abstracts SETAC 24th Annual Meeting: Science without Borders. Developing Solutions for Global Environmental Challenges, Austin, 8-13 November 2003 .

Development and use of the Rothamsted Lime Model (RothLime)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Development and use of the Rothamsted Lime Model (RothLime). Abstracts ALA Seminar on Natural Lime and the Environment, Harpenden, 27 May 2003 .

Changes in sulphur deposition and the effects on sulphur fertiliser use in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. Changes in sulphur deposition and the effects on sulphur fertiliser use in Europe. Proceedings 17th FMB European Fertilizer Conference and Exhibition, Munich, 22-24 October 2003 .

Understanding potassium and its use in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 2003. Understanding potassium and its use in agriculture.

Accumulation and distribution of aluminium and other elements in tea (Camellia sinensis ) leaves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carr, H. P., Lombi, E., Kupper, H., McGrath, S. P. and Wong, M. H. 2003. Accumulation and distribution of aluminium and other elements in tea (Camellia sinensis ) leaves. Agronomie. 23, pp. 705-710.

Soil protection and remediation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2003. Soil protection and remediation. Abstracts SEESOIL Winter Meeting on Soil Health and Quality, Harpenden, 18 December 2003 .

Predicting the activity of Cd2+ and Zn2+ in soil pore water from the radio-labile metal fraction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tye, A. M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J., Zhang, H., Preston, S., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P., Paton, G. I., Kilham, K. and Resende, L. 2003. Predicting the activity of Cd2+ and Zn2+ in soil pore water from the radio-labile metal fraction. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 67 (3), pp. 375-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7037(02)01138-9

Feed the soil to feed the people: the role of potash in sustainable agriculture. Proceedings of the IPI Golden Jubilee Congress 1952-2002, Basel, 8-10 October 2002. Volume 1. Invited papers

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

Johnston, A. E. 2003. Feed the soil to feed the people: the role of potash in sustainable agriculture. Proceedings of the IPI Golden Jubilee Congress 1952-2002, Basel, 8-10 October 2002. Volume 1. Invited papers. Inpernational Potash Institute, Basel.

How shocking is zinc? or: the effects of Zn contamination on soil microbial processes - elucidation of shock and adaptation effects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Davis, M. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. How shocking is zinc? or: the effects of Zn contamination on soil microbial processes - elucidation of shock and adaptation effects. Proceedings 20th International Galvanizing Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, 1-6 June 2003 .

Importance of sulfur for the quality of breadmaking wheat and malting barley

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Importance of sulfur for the quality of breadmaking wheat and malting barley. in: Hawkesford, M. J., Rennenberg, H., Schnug, E., Grill, D., Stulen, I., Dekok, L. J. and Davidian, J-C. (ed.) Sulfur transport and assimilation in plants Backhuys Publishers, Leiden Netherlands. pp. 133-143

Changes in soil phosphorus fractions following positive and negative phosphorus balances for long periods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Changes in soil phosphorus fractions following positive and negative phosphorus balances for long periods. Plant and Soil. 254, pp. 245-261.

Comparison of toxicity of zinc for soil microbial processes between laboratory-contamined (sic) and polluted field soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smolders, E., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Karman, C. C., Bernhard, R., Cools, D., Van Den Brande, K., Van Os, B. and Walrave, N. 2003. Comparison of toxicity of zinc for soil microbial processes between laboratory-contamined (sic) and polluted field soils. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 22, pp. 2592-2598.

Effectiveness of the water-insoluble component of triple superphosphate for yield and phosphorus uptake by plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Richards, I. R. 2003. Effectiveness of the water-insoluble component of triple superphosphate for yield and phosphorus uptake by plants. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 140, pp. 267-274. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859603002971

Effectiveness of different precipitated phosphates as phosphorus sources for plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Richards, I. R. 2003. Effectiveness of different precipitated phosphates as phosphorus sources for plants. Soil Use and Management. 19 (1), pp. 45-49. https://doi.org/10.1079/SUM2002162

Soil analysis: it's interpretation and nutrient management practices

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. and Hollies, J. 2003. Soil analysis: it's interpretation and nutrient management practices. Potash News. July 2003, p. 12pp.

Lability of Cd, Cu, and Zn in polluted soils treated with lime, beringite, and red mud and identification of a non-labile colloidal fraction of metals using isotopic techniques

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Hamon, R. E., McGrath, S. P. and Mclaughlin, M. J. 2003. Lability of Cd, Cu, and Zn in polluted soils treated with lime, beringite, and red mud and identification of a non-labile colloidal fraction of metals using isotopic techniques. Environmental Science & Technology. 37, pp. 979-984.

Sulphur: a secondary? Not anymore!

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 2003. Sulphur: a secondary? Not anymore! New Ag International. March 2003, pp. 70-76.

Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 14, pp. 277-282.

The role of phytochelatins in arsenic tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Wang, J. R., Barker, J. H. A., Schat, H., Bleeker, P. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. The role of phytochelatins in arsenic tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata. New Phytologist. 159 (2), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2003.00784.x

An assessment of the shock and adaptation effects of Zn on microorganisms in soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Davis, M. R. H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. An assessment of the shock and adaptation effects of Zn on microorganisms in soils. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 256-257

Comparison of chemically-enhanced phytoextraction by arable crops and short rotation coppice with hyperaccumulator plants

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Maxted, A. P., Young, S. D., Black, C. R., West, H. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Comparison of chemically-enhanced phytoextraction by arable crops and short rotation coppice with hyperaccumulator plants. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 104-105

Assessment of plant toxicity of copper in different European soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Rooney, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessment of plant toxicity of copper in different European soils. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 274-275

Toxicity of metals to plants

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Rooney, C. and Zhang, H. 2003. Toxicity of metals to plants. Proceedings 7th International Congress on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 212-213

Effects of spatial heterogeneity of soil Cd on the growth, root distribution and Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Yanai, J., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Kosaki, T. 2003. Effects of spatial heterogeneity of soil Cd on the growth, root distribution and Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . Wiley. https://doi.org/10.2307/2403129

Assessment of the arsenic phytoextraction potential of two ferns, Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica by field and pot experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Caille, N., Swanwick, S., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessment of the arsenic phytoextraction potential of two ferns, Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica by field and pot experiments. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 40-41

Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species: mechanisms and phytoremediation potential

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J., Wang, J. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species: mechanisms and phytoremediation potential. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 216-217

Stable sulfur isotope ratio indicates long-term changes in sulfur deposition in the Broadbalk Experiment since 1845

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Knights, J. S., Hu, Z. Y. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Stable sulfur isotope ratio indicates long-term changes in sulfur deposition in the Broadbalk Experiment since 1845. Journal of Environmental Quality. 32, pp. 33-39.

Assessing the potential for zinc and cadmium phytoremediation with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Lombi, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessing the potential for zinc and cadmium phytoremediation with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant and Soil. 249, pp. 37-43.

Uptake and distribution of nickel and other metals in the hyperaccumulator Berkheya coddii

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Robinson, B. H., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Uptake and distribution of nickel and other metals in the hyperaccumulator Berkheya coddii. New Phytologist. 158 (2), pp. 279-285. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2003.00743.x

A practical evaluation of microwave and conventional wet digestion techniques for the determination of Cd, Cu and Zn in wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Adams, M. L., Chaudri, A. M., Rousseau, I. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. A practical evaluation of microwave and conventional wet digestion techniques for the determination of Cd, Cu and Zn in wheat grain. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 83, pp. 307-314. https://doi.org/10.1080/0306731031000083988

Survival and plasmid stability of rhizobia introduced into a contaminated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Survival and plasmid stability of rhizobia introduced into a contaminated soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 35, pp. 49-54.

Identification and development of a set of national indicators for soil quality - Research and Development Project Record P5-053/PR/02

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Webb, J., Chambers, B., Jordon, C., Stevens, J., Kennedy, F., Moffat, A., Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P., Paterson, E., Black, H. and Hornung, M. 2002. Identification and development of a set of national indicators for soil quality - Research and Development Project Record P5-053/PR/02. in: Loveland, P. J. and Thompson, T. R. E. (ed.) Environment Agency. pp. 1-173

Use of cyclonic ashes to remediate metal contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Vangronsveld, J., Colpaert, J. V., Ruttens, A., Lombi, E., Christensen, B., McGrath, S. P., Brown, S. and Mclaughlin, M. 2002. Use of cyclonic ashes to remediate metal contaminated soils. Abstracts SETAC North America 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, 16-20 November 2002 . pp. 7

Comparison of biological and chemical indicators to evaluate soil remediation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M., Brown, S. and Vangronsveld, J. 2002. Comparison of biological and chemical indicators to evaluate soil remediation. Abstracts SETAC North America 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, 16-20 November 2002 . pp. 7

Prediction of Cd concentrations in wheat grain using simple soil and crop data

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Zhao, F-J., Nicholson, F. J. and Chambers, B. J. 2002. Prediction of Cd concentrations in wheat grain using simple soil and crop data. Abstracts SETAC North America 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, 16-20 November 2002 . pp. 38

Importance of sorption versus fixation reactions in decreasing metal bioavailability for in situ remediation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Hamon, R. E., Mclaughlin, M., McGrath, S. P., Brown, S., Vangronsveld, J., Christensen, B., Colpaert, J. and Ferguson, V. 2002. Importance of sorption versus fixation reactions in decreasing metal bioavailability for in situ remediation. Abstracts SETAC North America 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, 16-20 November 2002 . pp. 8

Ability of soil amendments to reduce metal bioavailability on zinc and lead mine tailings

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brown, S., Christiansen, B., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M. and Vangronsveld, J. 2002. Ability of soil amendments to reduce metal bioavailability on zinc and lead mine tailings. Abstracts SETAC North America 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, 16-20 November 2002 . pp. 7

Mechanisms of zinc, cadmuim and arsenic hyperaccumulation in plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Mechanisms of zinc, cadmuim and arsenic hyperaccumulation in plants. Abstracts COST Action 837 Working Group 2 and Working Group 4 Meeting on Phytoremediation of Toxic Metals, Stockholm, 12-15 June 2003 . pp. 15

Statistical and geostatistical analysis of the National Soil Inventory of England and Wales. Technical Report to the Department of Food and Rural Affairs

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Oliver, M. A., Loveland, P. J., Frogbrook, Z. L., Webster, R. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Statistical and geostatistical analysis of the National Soil Inventory of England and Wales. Technical Report to the Department of Food and Rural Affairs. Available on CD-ROM from the National Soil Resources Institute, Cranfield University, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4DT.

Crop quality effects of sulphur and nitrogen

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Blake-Kalff, M. M. A. 2002. Crop quality effects of sulphur and nitrogen. Proceedings H-GCA R & D Conference on Agronomic Intelligence: the Basis for Profitable Production . Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London. pp. 12.1-12.12

Bioavailability of metals to soil microbes

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. 2002. Bioavailability of metals to soil microbes. in: Allen, H. E. (ed.) Bioavailabilty of metals in terrestrial ecosystems: importance of partitioning for bioavailability to invertebrates, microbes and plants Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC). pp. 69-87

Possibilities for reducing nitrate leaching from agricultural land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kirchmann, H., Johnston, A. E. and Bergstrom, L. F. 2002. Possibilities for reducing nitrate leaching from agricultural land. AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment. 31, pp. 404-408.

Evaluation of critical phases of sulphur supply for optimum yield and quality of wheat (H-GCA Project Report 272)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hawkesford, M. J., Palmer, R. V., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Evaluation of critical phases of sulphur supply for optimum yield and quality of wheat (H-GCA Project Report 272). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Nematode communities under stress: the long-term effects of heavy metals in soil treated with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Georgieva, S. S., McGrath, S. P., Hooper, D. J. and Chambers, B. S. 2002. Nematode communities under stress: the long-term effects of heavy metals in soil treated with sewage sludge. Applied Soil Ecology. 20, pp. 27-42.

The effect of soil acidity on potentially mobile phosphorus in a grassland soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcdowell, R. W., Brookes, P. C., Mahieu, N., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Sharpley, A. N. 2002. The effect of soil acidity on potentially mobile phosphorus in a grassland soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 139 (1), pp. 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859602002307

Assessing bioavailability of zinc, cadmium and copper in soils to the indicator plant Lepidium heterophyllum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Assessing bioavailability of zinc, cadmium and copper in soils to the indicator plant Lepidium heterophyllum. Abstracts COST Action 837 4th Working Group 2 Workshop - Risk Assessment and Sustainable Land Management using Plants in Trace Element-contaminated soils, Villenave d'Ornon, 25-27 April 2002 . pp. 20-21

Heavy metal and metalloid hyperaccumulating plants: physiology and potential for phytoremediation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Heavy metal and metalloid hyperaccumulating plants: physiology and potential for phytoremediation. Abstracts 9th New Phytologist Symposium: Heavy Metals and Plants from Ecosystems to Biomolecules, University of Pennsylvania, 29 September-1 October 2002 . pp. 25

Uptake of metals by plants sharing a rhizosphere with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gove, B., Hutchinson, J. J., Young, S. D., Craigon, J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Uptake of metals by plants sharing a rhizosphere with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. International Journal Of Phytoremediation. 4, pp. 267-281.

Bioavailability of heavy metals from sewage sludge and some long-term effects on soil microbes in agricultural ecosystems

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Chaudri, A. M. 2002. Bioavailability of heavy metals from sewage sludge and some long-term effects on soil microbes in agricultural ecosystems. IAEA, Vienna.

Sulphur in soils: processes, behaviour and measurement

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Blake-Kalff, M. M. A. 2002. Sulphur in soils: processes, behaviour and measurement.

Sulphur deficiency diagnosis using plant tissue analysis

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Sulphur deficiency diagnosis using plant tissue analysis.

History and outlook for sulphur fertilisers in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Blake-Kalff, M. M. A. 2002. History and outlook for sulphur fertilisers in Europe.

Crop responses to sulphur fertilisation in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Link, A. and Tucker, M. 2002. Crop responses to sulphur fertilisation in Europe.

Mechanisms of arsenic hyperaccumulation in Pteris vittata . Uptake kinetics, interactions with phosphate and arsenic speciation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, J., Zhao, F-J., Meharg, A. A., Raab, A., Feldmann, J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Mechanisms of arsenic hyperaccumulation in Pteris vittata . Uptake kinetics, interactions with phosphate and arsenic speciation. Plant Physiology. 130, pp. 1552-1561.

Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species. New Phytologist. 156 (1), pp. 27-31. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2002.00493.x

Stable sulphur isotope ratio as an indicator of atmospheric sulphur inputs to agricultural systems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Stable sulphur isotope ratio as an indicator of atmospheric sulphur inputs to agricultural systems. Abstracts 17th World Congress of Soil Science, Bangkok, 14-21 August 2002 . pp. 1836

In situ remediation of metal-contaminated soils: chemical, biological and isotopic assessments

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mclaughlin, M., Ferguson, V., Hamon, R., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Brown, S., Christiansen, B., Vangronsveld, J. and Ruttens, A. 2002. In situ remediation of metal-contaminated soils: chemical, biological and isotopic assessments. Proceedings 17th World Congress of Soil Science, Bangkok, 14-21 August 2002 . pp. 1315

Hyperaccumulation of cadmium and zinc: physiological background and phytoextraction potential

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Hyperaccumulation of cadmium and zinc: physiological background and phytoextraction potential. Proceedings 17th World Congress on Soil Science, Bangkok, 14-21 August 2002 . pp. 1335

In situ fixation of metals and metalloids using iron-rich co-products

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. In situ fixation of metals and metalloids using iron-rich co-products. Proceedings 17th World Congress of Soil Science, Bangkok, 14-21 August 2002 . pp. 756.1-756.8

Arsenic distribution and speciation in the fronds of the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Fuhrmann, M., Ma, L. Q. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Arsenic distribution and speciation in the fronds of the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata. New Phytologist. 156 (2), pp. 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2002.00512.x

Trace metal leaching through a soil-grassland system after sewage sludge application

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Keller, C., McGrath, S. P. and Dunham, S. J. 2002. Trace metal leaching through a soil-grassland system after sewage sludge application. Journal of Environmental Quality. 31, pp. 1550-1560.

Evidence of low selenium concentrations in UK bread-making wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Adams, M. L., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Evidence of low selenium concentrations in UK bread-making wheat grain. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 82 (10), pp. 1160-1165. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.1167

Leaching losses of sulphur from different forms of sulphur fertilizers: a field lysimeter study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Riley, N. G., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Leaching losses of sulphur from different forms of sulphur fertilizers: a field lysimeter study. Soil Use and Management. 18 (2), pp. 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1079/SUM2002115

Recommendations for testing toxicity to microbes in soil

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P., Checkai, R. T., Scott-Fordsmund, J. J., Glazebrook, P. W., Paton, G. I. and Visser, S. 2002. Recommendations for testing toxicity to microbes in soil. in: Fairbrother, A. (ed.) Test methods to determine hazards of sparingly soluble metal compounds in soils Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC). pp. 17-35

Influence of iron status on cadmium and zinc uptake by different ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Tearall, K. L., Howarth, J. R., Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Influence of iron status on cadmium and zinc uptake by different ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant Physiology. 128 (4), pp. 1359-1367. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.010731

Predicting arsenic solubility in contaminated soils using isotopic dilution techniques

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tye, A. M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J., Zhang, H., Preston, S., Bailey, E. H., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P., Paton, G. I. and Kilham, K. 2002. Predicting arsenic solubility in contaminated soils using isotopic dilution techniques. Environmental Science & Technology. 36, pp. 982-988.

In situ fixation of metals in soils using bauxite residue: chemical assessment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Zhang, G., Sun, B., Fitz, W., Zhang, H. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. In situ fixation of metals in soils using bauxite residue: chemical assessment. Environmental Pollution. 118, pp. 435-443.

In situ fixation of metals in soils using bauxite residue: biological effects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Wieshammer, G., Zhang, G. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. In situ fixation of metals in soils using bauxite residue: biological effects. Environmental Pollution. 118, pp. 445-452.

Characteristics of cadmium uptake in two contrasting ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Hamon, R. E., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Characteristics of cadmium uptake in two contrasting ecotypes of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Journal of Experimental Botany. 53, pp. 535-543.

Potassium and chloride in crops and soils: the role of potassium chloride fertilizer in crop nutrition (IPI Research Topics No. 22)

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

Kafkafi, U., Xu, G., Imas, P., Magen, H., Tarchitzky, J. and Johnston, A. E. 2002. Potassium and chloride in crops and soils: the role of potassium chloride fertilizer in crop nutrition (IPI Research Topics No. 22). International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland.

Understanding phosphorus and its use in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. and Steen, I. 2002. Understanding phosphorus and its use in agriculture.

Phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2002. Phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides. Advances in Agronomy. 75, pp. 1-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(02)75002-5

Soil solid-phase controls lead activity in soil solution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Badawy, S. H., Helal, M. I. D., Chaudri, A. M., Lawlor, K. and McGrath, S. P. 2002. Soil solid-phase controls lead activity in soil solution. Journal of Environmental Quality. 31, pp. 162-167.

Polychlorinated naphthalenes in UK soils: Time trends, markers of source, and equilibrium status

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Meijer, S. N., Harner, T., Helm, P. A., Halsall, C. J., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Polychlorinated naphthalenes in UK soils: Time trends, markers of source, and equilibrium status. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (21), pp. 4205-4213.

Cadmium and lead in British wheat and barley: survey results and factors affecting their concentration in grain (HGCA Project Report No. 265)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Adams, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F. A., Chalmers, A., Chambers, B. J. and Sinclair, A. H. 2001. Cadmium and lead in British wheat and barley: survey results and factors affecting their concentration in grain (HGCA Project Report No. 265). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Effects of sulphur on yield and malting quality of winter and spring barley (HGCA Project Report No. 251)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Davies, N. 2001. Effects of sulphur on yield and malting quality of winter and spring barley (HGCA Project Report No. 251). London Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

The effect of nutrients in the subsoil on crop responses to applied potassium and phosphorus

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. and Milford, G. F. J. 2001. The effect of nutrients in the subsoil on crop responses to applied potassium and phosphorus. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(2), pp. 24-29.

Identification of genes involved in cadmium hyper-accumulation in a higher plant, Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tearall, K. L., Howarth, J. R., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2001. Identification of genes involved in cadmium hyper-accumulation in a higher plant, Thlaspi caerulescens. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. c1.120

Hyperaccumulation of Zn by Thlaspi caerulescens can ameliorate Zn toxicity in the rhizosphere of cocropped Thlaspi arvense

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 2001. Hyperaccumulation of Zn by Thlaspi caerulescens can ameliorate Zn toxicity in the rhizosphere of cocropped Thlaspi arvense. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (15), pp. 3237-3241. https://doi.org/10.1021/es010644m

Factorial kriging of a soil inventory

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Webster, R., Oliver, M. A., Loveland, P. J., Frogbrook, Z. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Factorial kriging of a soil inventory. Kleingeld, W. J. and Krige, D. G. (ed.) Geostatistics 2000, Cape Town. Vol. 2 . Geostatistical Association of South Africa, Cape Town. pp. 623-632

Assessment of Zn mobilization in the rhizosphere of Thlaspi caerulescens by bioassay with non-accumulator plants and soil extraction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 2001. Assessment of Zn mobilization in the rhizosphere of Thlaspi caerulescens by bioassay with non-accumulator plants and soil extraction. Plant and Soil. 237, pp. 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013365617841

Sustainable sulphur and trace elements in soils?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 2001. Sustainable sulphur and trace elements in soils? Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 162, pp. 133-140.

Phytoremedation of heavy metal-contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically enhanced phytoextraction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Phytoremedation of heavy metal-contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically enhanced phytoextraction. Journal of Environmental Quality. 30 (6), pp. 1919-1926. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2001.1919

Inputs of nutrients and lime for the maintenance of fertility of grassland soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R., Dawson, C. J. and Crawley, M. J. 2001. Inputs of nutrients and lime for the maintenance of fertility of grassland soils. International Fertiliser Society (IFS).

Reducing fertiliser inputs: endangering arable soil fertility?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T., Poulton, P. R. and Chalmers, A. G. 2001. Reducing fertiliser inputs: endangering arable soil fertility?

Soil management for sustainable farming

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Salter, J. L. 2001. Soil management for sustainable farming. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 162, pp. 122-132.

The relationship between topsoil and stream sediment heavy metal concentrations and acidification

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hall, J. R., Reynolds, B., Sparks, T., Colgan, A., Thornton, I. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. The relationship between topsoil and stream sediment heavy metal concentrations and acidification. Water Air And Soil Pollution. 130, pp. 1067-1072. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013986529633

A new measure of effective soil solution concentration predicts metal availability to plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhang, H., Zhao, F-J., Sun, B., Davison, W., Hooda, P. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. A new measure of effective soil solution concentration predicts metal availability to plants. Abstracts Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability in the Terrestrial Environment, Adelaide, 18-20 November 2001 . pp. 19-20

Chemical methods of assessing contaminant bioavailability in soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2001. Chemical methods of assessing contaminant bioavailability in soils. Abstracts Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability in the Terrestrial Environment, Adelaide, 18-20 November 2001 . pp. 52-53

Cellular compartmentation of nickel in the hyperaccumulators Alyssum lesbiacum , Alyssum bertolonii and Thlaspi goesingense

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kupper, H., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Wieshammer, G. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Cellular compartmentation of nickel in the hyperaccumulators Alyssum lesbiacum , Alyssum bertolonii and Thlaspi goesingense. Journal of Experimental Botany. 52 (365), pp. 2291-2300. https://doi.org/10.1093/jexbot/52.365.2291

Temporal and spatial prediction of radiocaesium transfer to food products

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gillett, A. G., Crout, N. M. J., Absalom, J. P., Wright, S. M., Young, S. D., Howard, B. J., Barnett, C. L., McGrath, S. P., Beresford, N. A. and Voigt, G. 2001. Temporal and spatial prediction of radiocaesium transfer to food products. Radiation And Environmental Biophysics. 40 (3), pp. 227-235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004110100107

Zinc accumulation by Thlaspi caerulescens from soils with different Zn availability: a pot study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 2001. Zinc accumulation by Thlaspi caerulescens from soils with different Zn availability: a pot study. Plant and Soil. 236 (1), pp. 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011950210261

Cadmium hyperaccumulation by Thlaspi caerulescens : physiology and potential for phytoremedation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Lombi, E., McGrath, S. P., Hamon, R. E. and Mclaughlin, M. J. 2001. Cadmium hyperaccumulation by Thlaspi caerulescens : physiology and potential for phytoremedation. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 210

Use of the enriched stable isotope 34S to study sulphur uptake and distribution in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Verkampen, K. C. J., Birdsey, M., Blake-Kalff, M. M. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Use of the enriched stable isotope 34S to study sulphur uptake and distribution in wheat. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 24 (10), pp. 1551-1560. https://doi.org/10.1081/PLN-100106020

Longterm trends in metals in agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 2001. Longterm trends in metals in agroecosystems. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 303

Bioavailability of metals in the terrestrial environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 2001. Bioavailability of metals in the terrestrial environment. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 29

Chemically enhanced phytoextraction of heavy metals by maize (Zea mays ) from contaminated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Maxted, A. P., Young, S. D., Black, C. R., West, H. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Chemically enhanced phytoextraction of heavy metals by maize (Zea mays ) from contaminated soil. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 134

In situ fixation of heavy metals by industrial co-products

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Zhang, G. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. In situ fixation of heavy metals by industrial co-products. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 42

Long-term effects of land use and fertiliser treatments on sulphur transformations in soils from the Broadbalk experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knights, J. S., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Magan, N. 2001. Long-term effects of land use and fertiliser treatments on sulphur transformations in soils from the Broadbalk experiment. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 33 (12/13), pp. 1797-1804. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(01)00106-7

Temporal trends in cadmium in crops and soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Adams, M. L. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Temporal trends in cadmium in crops and soils. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 308

Evaluation of the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gibbs, P. A., Chambers, B. J., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Aitken, M. N. 2001. Evaluation of the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 162

Are soil solution free ionic metal concentrations important in toxicity studies? A study of four sludge field experiments using a bioluminescence biosensor

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chaudri, A. M., Allain, C. M. G., McGrath, S. P., Preston, S., Paton, G. I. and Killham, K. 2001. Are soil solution free ionic metal concentrations important in toxicity studies? A study of four sludge field experiments using a bioluminescence biosensor. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 31

Cadmium content of wheat grain from a long-term field experiment with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Allain, C. M. G., Badawy, S. H., Adams, M. L., McGrath, S. P. and Chambers, B. J. 2001. Cadmium content of wheat grain from a long-term field experiment with sewage sludge. Journal of Environmental Quality. 30 (5), pp. 1575-1580. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2001.3051575x

Use of soil amendments to restore a vegetative cover on zinc and lead mine tailings

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brown, S., Christiansen, B., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Mclaughlin, M. and Vangronsveld, J. 2001. Use of soil amendments to restore a vegetative cover on zinc and lead mine tailings. Proceedings 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Guelph, 29 July-2 August 2001 . pp. 43

A long-term study of the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil fertility and soil microbial activity

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D., Coull, M. C., Chambers, B. J., Gibbs, P. A., Chaudri, A., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H. and Aitken, M. 2001. A long-term study of the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil fertility and soil microbial activity. Dhir, R. K., McCarthy, M. J. and Limbachiya, M. C. (ed.) Recycling and reuse of sewage sludge . Thomas Telford, London. pp. 87-96

Trends in 13C/12C ratios and C isotope discrimination of wheat since 1845

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Spiro, B. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Trends in 13C/12C ratios and C isotope discrimination of wheat since 1845. Oecologia. 128, pp. 336-342. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004420100663

Molybdenum sequestration in Brassica species. A role for anthocyanins?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hale, K. L., McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E., Stack, S. M., Terry, N., Pickering, I. J., George, G. N. and Pilon-Smits, E. A. H. 2001. Molybdenum sequestration in Brassica species. A role for anthocyanins? Plant Physiology. 126 (4), pp. 1391-1402. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.126.4.1391

Inter-laboratory comparison of sulphur and nitrogen analysis in plants and soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Crosland, A. R., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Inter-laboratory comparison of sulphur and nitrogen analysis in plants and soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32 (5/6), pp. 685-695. https://doi.org/10.1081/CSS-100103901

Trace elements in UK wheat: from selenium deficiency to heavy metal contamination by cadmium and lead

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Adams, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F. A. and Sinclair, A. H. 2001. Trace elements in UK wheat: from selenium deficiency to heavy metal contamination by cadmium and lead. Aspects of Applied Biology. 64, pp. 209-216.

A new method to measure effective soil solution concentration predicts copper availability to plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, H., Zhao, F-J., Sun, B., Davison, W. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. A new method to measure effective soil solution concentration predicts copper availability to plants. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (12), pp. 2602-2607. https://doi.org/10.1021/es000268q

Plant and rhizosphere processes involved in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2001. Plant and rhizosphere processes involved in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils. Plant and Soil. 232 (1-2), pp. 207-214. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010358708525

Organochlorine pesticide residues in archived UK soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Meijer, S. N., Halsall, C. J., Harner, T., Peters, A. J., Ockenden, W. A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Organochlorine pesticide residues in archived UK soil. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (10), pp. 1989-1995. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0000955

How organisms live with heavy metals in the environment (Fact Sheet on Environmental Risk Assessment 2)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 2001. How organisms live with heavy metals in the environment (Fact Sheet on Environmental Risk Assessment 2).

Phosphorus, potassium and sulphur cycles in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Syers, J. K. 2001. Phosphorus, potassium and sulphur cycles in agricultural soils.

Further evidence for the existence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Green, N. J. L., Jones, J. L., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Further evidence for the existence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (10), pp. 1974-1981. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0002161

Comparison of phenotypic, functional and genetic diversity of bacterial communities in soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

O'flaherty, S., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 2001. Comparison of phenotypic, functional and genetic diversity of bacterial communities in soils. in: Ball, B. C., Watson, C. A., Campbell, C. D. and Rees, R. M. (ed.) Sustainable management of soil organic matter CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 370-376

Sulphur supply and the optimisation of the yield of wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Palmer, R. V., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2001. Sulphur supply and the optimisation of the yield of wheat. Abstracts 14th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Hannover, 27 July-3 August 2001 .

Leaching of heavy metals from contaminated soils using EDTA

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, B., Zhao, F-J., Lombi, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Leaching of heavy metals from contaminated soils using EDTA. Environmental Pollution. 113 (2), pp. 111-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0269-7491(00)00176-7

Rhizosphere-microbe-pollutant interactions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Lombi, E. 2001. Rhizosphere-microbe-pollutant interactions. Abstracts 148th Ordinary Meeting of the Society for General Microbiology, Heriot-Watt University, 26-30 March 2001 . pp. 28

Element budgets on regional, catchment, farm and field scale. A useful tool toward sustainability.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 2001. Element budgets on regional, catchment, farm and field scale. A useful tool toward sustainability. Proceedings Food Chain 2001, Uppsala, Sweden, 14-16 March 2001 . pp. 219-224

Principles of crop nutrition for sustainable food production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2001. Principles of crop nutrition for sustainable food production. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 459, p. 39pp.

Using plant analysis to predict yield losses caused by sulphur deficiency

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2001. Using plant analysis to predict yield losses caused by sulphur deficiency. Annals of Applied Biology. 138 (1), pp. 123-127. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2001.tb00093.x

What's new about cadmium hyperaccumulation?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Lombi, E. and Zhao, F-J. 2001. What's new about cadmium hyperaccumulation? New Phytologist. 149 (1), pp. 2-3. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2001.00024.x

Physiological evidence for a high-affinity cadmium transporter highly expressed in a Thlaspi caerulescens ecotype

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Young, S. D. and Sacchi, G. A. 2001. Physiological evidence for a high-affinity cadmium transporter highly expressed in a Thlaspi caerulescens ecotype. New Phytologist. 149 (1), pp. 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2001.00003.x

Soil and plant phosphate

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Soil and plant phosphate.

Some aspects of nitrogen use efficiency in arable agriculture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Some aspects of nitrogen use efficiency in arable agriculture.

Organic pollutants: fate in soils and bioremediation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Johnson, D. 2000. Organic pollutants: fate in soils and bioremediation. Proceedings Remade Lands 2000, International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands, Fremantle, Western Australia, 30 November-2 December 2000 .

Bryophyte biomass and species richness on the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Virtanen, R., Johnston, A. E., Crawley, M. J. and Edwards, G. R. 2000. Bryophyte biomass and species richness on the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted, UK. Plant Ecology. 151, pp. 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026533418357

The efficiency of different sulphur fertilisers under UK conditions (HGCA Project Report No. 222)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Riley, N. G., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. The efficiency of different sulphur fertilisers under UK conditions (HGCA Project Report No. 222). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

In situ remediation of contaminated soil by plants (Phytorem)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 2000. In situ remediation of contaminated soil by plants (Phytorem). Proceedings Workshop on the Protection of European Water Resources, Contaminated Sites - Landfills - Sediments, Venice, 21-23 June 2000 . pp. 97-103

Soil contamination

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 2000. Soil contamination. Proceedings Remade Lands 2000, International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands, Fremantle, Western Australia, 30 November-2 December 2000 . pp. 2-3

Long-term changes in stable sulphur isotope ratios of vegetation and soils reflect changing anthropogenic sulphur pollution since 1850

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Knights, J. K., Spiro, S. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Long-term changes in stable sulphur isotope ratios of vegetation and soils reflect changing anthropogenic sulphur pollution since 1850. Abstracts 3rd SETAC World Congress on Global Environmental Issues in the 21st Century: Problems, Causes and Solutions, Brighton, 21-25 May 2000 . pp. 129

Copper speciation and impacts on bacterial biosensors in the pore water of copper-contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vulkan, R., Zhao, F-J., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Preston, S., Paton, G. I., Tipping, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Copper speciation and impacts on bacterial biosensors in the pore water of copper-contaminated soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 34 (24), pp. 5115-5121. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0000910

Assessment of the toxicity of Zn and Cu in soils using chemical speciation techniques and lux-based biosensors

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Vulkan, R., Killham, K., Paton, G. I. and Preston, S. 2000. Assessment of the toxicity of Zn and Cu in soils using chemical speciation techniques and lux-based biosensors. Abstracts 3rd SETAC World Congress on Global Environmental Issues in the 21st Century: Problems, Causes and Solutions, Brighton, 21-25 May 2000 . pp. 56

In situ fixation of heavy metals by industrial co-products and revegetation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Sun, B., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. In situ fixation of heavy metals by industrial co-products and revegetation. Abstracts 3rd SETAC World Congress on Global Environmental Issues in the 21st Century: Problems, Causes and Solutions, Brighton, 21-25 May 2000 . pp. 93

Cd and Zn uptake, accumulation and cellular distribution in hyperaccumulator plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Cd and Zn uptake, accumulation and cellular distribution in hyperaccumulator plants. Proceedings Remade Lands 2000, International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands, Freemantle, Western Australia, 30 November-2 December 2000 .

Nitrogen mobility - a review

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Nitrogen mobility - a review.

The role of soil microflora in the enhanced bioremediation of PAHs in the rhizosphere

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnson, D. L., Maguire, K. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. The role of soil microflora in the enhanced bioremediation of PAHs in the rhizosphere. Proceedings Remade Lands 2000, International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands, Freemantle, Western Australia, 30 November-2 December 2000 .

Enhanced bioremediation of PAHs in the rhizosphere

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnson, D. L., Leyval, C., Joner, E., Anderson, D. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Enhanced bioremediation of PAHs in the rhizosphere. Abstracts 3rd SETAC World Congress on Global Environmental Issues in the 21st Century: Problems, Causes and Solutions, Brighton, 21-25 May 2000 . pp. 54

Experiments to evaluate the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chambers, B. J., Garwood, T. W. D., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Carlton-Smith, C. H., Bacon, J. R., Campbell, C. D. and Aitken, M. N. 2000. Experiments to evaluate the effects of heavy metals in sewage sludge on soil microbial activity and long-term soil fertility. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Diagnosing sulphur deficiency in field-grown oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Diagnosing sulphur deficiency in field-grown oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Plant and Soil. 225 (1), pp. 95-107. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026503812267

Evaluation of factors affecting the cadmium and lead concentrations of British wheat and barley

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Adams, M. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Nicholson, F. A. and Sinclair, A. H. 2000. Evaluation of factors affecting the cadmium and lead concentrations of British wheat and barley. Abstracts 3rd SETAC World Congress on Global Environmental Issues in the 21st Century: Problems, Causes and Solutions, Brighton, 21-25 May 2000 . pp. 154

Proceedings International Conference of Soil Remediation SOILREM 2000, Hangzou, 15-19 October 2000

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

Luo, Y. M., McGrath, S. P., Cao, Z. H., Zhao, F-J. and Chen, Y. X. Xu, J. M. (ed.) 2000. Proceedings International Conference of Soil Remediation SOILREM 2000, Hangzou, 15-19 October 2000.

Persistent organic pollutants and metals from sewage sludges: their effects on soils, plants and the food chain

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 2000. Persistent organic pollutants and metals from sewage sludges: their effects on soils, plants and the food chain. Langenkamp, H. and Marmo, L. (ed.) Proceedings Workshop on Problems around Sludge, Stresa, Italy, 18-19 November 1999 (EUR 19657). European Commission, Luxembourg. pp. 75-94

Cellular compartmentation of cadmium and zinc in relation to other elements in the hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kupper, H., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Cellular compartmentation of cadmium and zinc in relation to other elements in the hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri. Planta. 212 (1), pp. 75-84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004250000366

Long-term effects of land use and fertilizer treatments on sulfur cycling

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knights, J. S., Zhao, F-J., Spiro, B. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Long-term effects of land use and fertilizer treatments on sulfur cycling. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (6), pp. 1867-1874. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900060020x

Efficient use of nutrients in agricultural production systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Efficient use of nutrients in agricultural production systems. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 31 (11-14), pp. 1599-1620. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103620009370527

Sulphur deficiency - advances in diagnosis

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Sulphur deficiency - advances in diagnosis. Abstracts SCI Meeting, London, October 2000 .

Sulphur uptake and utilization by crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Riley, N., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Sulphur uptake and utilization by crops. Abstracts AAB Meeting on Resource Allocation in Crop Plants, Aberystwyth, 11-13 September 2000 .

Diagnosis of sulphur deficiency in oilseed rape and wheat (HGCA Project Report No. 217)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Diagnosis of sulphur deficiency in oilseed rape and wheat (HGCA Project Report No. 217). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Predicting metal solubility in contaminated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tye, A. M., Young, S. D., Crout, N. M. J., Zhang, H., Preston, S., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Tandy, S., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P. and Paton, G. I. 2000. Predicting metal solubility in contaminated soil. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Assessment of the bioavailability of metals in soil using luminescence-based microbial biosensors. An inter- disciplinary approach

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Preston, S., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Tandy, S., Zhang, H., Tye, A., Crout, N., Young, S., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P., Killham, K. and Paton, G. I. 2000. Assessment of the bioavailability of metals in soil using luminescence-based microbial biosensors. An inter- disciplinary approach. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Phytoremediation of metal contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically-enhanced phytoextraction

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Phytoremediation of metal contaminated soils: natural hyperaccumulation versus chemically-enhanced phytoextraction. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Biodiversity of Rhizobium in a heavy metal polluted ecosystem

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. I. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Biodiversity of Rhizobium in a heavy metal polluted ecosystem. Abstracts 4th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference, Seville, 16-20 September 2000 . pp. 331

Stability of Rhizobium strains in heavy metal contaminated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Stability of Rhizobium strains in heavy metal contaminated soil. Abstracts International Workshop on Methods to Monitor Microbial Inoculants to Improve Their Success, Wageningen, 6-8 April 2000 . pp. 50

The uptake of cadmium and lead by wheat and barley from British soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Adams, M. L., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2000. The uptake of cadmium and lead by wheat and barley from British soils. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Determining uptake of 'non-labile' soil cadmium by Thlaspi caerulescens using isotopic dilution techniques

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hutchinson, J. J., Young, S. D., McGrath, S. P., West, H. M., Black, C. R. and Baker, A. J. M. 2000. Determining uptake of 'non-labile' soil cadmium by Thlaspi caerulescens using isotopic dilution techniques. New Phytologist. 146 (3), pp. 453-460. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2000.00657.x

Availability of different forms of sulphur fertilisers to wheat and oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Riley, N. G., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Availability of different forms of sulphur fertilisers to wheat and oilseed rape. Plant and Soil. 222, pp. 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004757503831

Long-term changes in the extractability and bioavailability of zinc and cadmium after sludge application

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J., Crosland, A. R. and Coleman, K. 2000. Long-term changes in the extractability and bioavailability of zinc and cadmium after sludge application. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (3), pp. 875-883. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900030025x

Comparison of methods to investigate microbial populations in soils under different agricultural management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lawlor, K., Knight, B. P., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Lane, P. W., Lilley, A. K., Paton, G. I., McGrath, S. P., O'flaherty, S. and Hirsch, P. R. 2000. Comparison of methods to investigate microbial populations in soils under different agricultural management. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 33, pp. 129-137. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-6941.2000.tb00735.x

Comparison of the performance of nine commercial laboratories for testing nitrogen and sulphur in plants and soil: a second study (HGCA Project Report No. OS44)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Crosland, A. R., Vincent, J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Comparison of the performance of nine commercial laboratories for testing nitrogen and sulphur in plants and soil: a second study (HGCA Project Report No. OS44). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

A study of the impacts of Zn and Cu on two rhizobial species in soils of a long-term field experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Allain, C. M. G., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Nicholson, F. A., Chambers, B. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. A study of the impacts of Zn and Cu on two rhizobial species in soils of a long-term field experiment. Plant and Soil. 221, pp. 167-179. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004735705492

Zinc hyperaccumulation and cellular distribution in Arabidopsis halleri

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Lombi, E., Breedon, T. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Zinc hyperaccumulation and cellular distribution in Arabidopsis halleri. Plant, Cell and Environment. 23 (5), pp. 507-514. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3040.2000.00569.x

Assessing metal bioavailability in soils using luminescence-based microbial biosensors

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Preston, S., Hall, J. M., Rattray, E. A. S., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Killham, K. and Paton, G. I. 2000. Assessing metal bioavailability in soils using luminescence-based microbial biosensors. in: Alleman, B. C. (ed.) In situ and on-site bioremediation Battelle Press, Columbus.

Some aspects of achieving sustainable phosphorus use in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgs, B., Johnston, A. E., Salter, J. L. and Dawson, C. J. 2000. Some aspects of achieving sustainable phosphorus use in agriculture. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (1), pp. 80-87. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900010010x

Positive responses to Zn and Cd by roots of the Zn and Cd hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 2000. Positive responses to Zn and Cd by roots of the Zn and Cd hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. New Phytologist. 145 (2), pp. 199-210. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2000.00570.x

Potential for phytoextraction of zinc and cadmium from soils using hyperaccumulator plants

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P., Dunham, S. J. and Correll, R. L. 2000. Potential for phytoextraction of zinc and cadmium from soils using hyperaccumulator plants. in: Terry, N. and Banuelos, G. (ed.) Phytoremediation of contaminated soil and water Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 109-128

Cadmium accumulation in populations of Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi goesingense

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Cadmium accumulation in populations of Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi goesingense. New Phytologist. 145 (1), pp. 11-20. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2000.00560.x

Response of a rhizobium-based luminescence biosensor to Zn and Cu in soil solutions from sewage sludge treated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Lawlor, K., Preston, S., Paton, G. I., Killham, K. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Response of a rhizobium-based luminescence biosensor to Zn and Cu in soil solutions from sewage sludge treated soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 32 (3), pp. 383-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(99)00166-2

Pentachlorophenol utilization by indigenous soil microorganisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Lawlor, K. and McGrath, S. P. 2000. Pentachlorophenol utilization by indigenous soil microorganisms. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 32 (3), pp. 429-432. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(99)00171-6

Lead and cadmium as contaminants in UK wheat and barley

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Adams, M. L., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Nicholson, F. A. and Sinclair, A. H. 2000. Lead and cadmium as contaminants in UK wheat and barley. Proceedings HGCA Conference on Crop Management into the Millennium, Cambridge, 6-7 January 2000 . pp. 10.1-10.10

Strategies for reducing pollutant flow from contaminated land

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Strategies for reducing pollutant flow from contaminated land. Costa, C. and Lopes, C. (ed.) Proceedings International Conference on Investigation Methods on Soil Contamination, Lisbon, 24-25 June 1999 . pp. 93-101

Response to comment on "Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends"

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Alcock, R. E., Jones, K. C., Mclachlan, M. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Response to comment on "Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends". Environmental Science & Technology. 33 (1), pp. 206-207. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9820137

Patterns of sulphur allocation in rape and wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Young, M. E., Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Patterns of sulphur allocation in rape and wheat. Abstracts COST Workshop, Naples, 8-9 January 1999 .

Using long-term experiments to address current agricultural and environmental issues

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Using long-term experiments to address current agricultural and environmental issues. Proceedings BRRI-IRRI Joint Workshop on Long-Term Experiments on Soil Fertility in Rice-based Cropping Systems, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, 8-11 March 1999 . pp. 1-39

Microbial diversity - an indication of soil quality?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

O'flaherty, S. M., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1999. Microbial diversity - an indication of soil quality? Proceedings British Society of Soil Science Meeting on Sustainable Management of Soil Organic Matter, Edinburgh, 15-17 September 1999 .

Metal uptake by plants from sludge-amended soils: caution is required in the plateau interpretation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamon, R. E., Holm, P. E., Lorenz, S. E., McGrath, S. P. and Christensen, T. H. 1999. Metal uptake by plants from sludge-amended soils: caution is required in the plateau interpretation. Plant and Soil. 216, pp. 53-64. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004780720809

Design, development and use of a national survey of fertiliser applications

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Chalmers, A. G., Renwick, A., Johnston, A. E. and Dawson, C. J. 1999. Design, development and use of a national survey of fertiliser applications.

Sulphur nutrition of spring peas

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., Wood, A. P. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Sulphur nutrition of spring peas. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 189-194

Microbial diversity - an indication of soil quality?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

O'flaherty, S. M., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1999. Microbial diversity - an indication of soil quality? Abstracts Society for General Microbiology 143rd Meeting, Edinburgh, 12-16 April 1999 . pp. 48

Essential Role of Potassium in Diverse Cropping Systems: Proceedings of Workshop C, 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998

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

Johnston, A. E. 1999. Essential Role of Potassium in Diverse Cropping Systems: Proceedings of Workshop C, 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland.

Determination of acute Zn toxicity in pore water from soils previously treated with sewage sludge using bioluminescence assays

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Knight, B. P., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Preston, S., Paton, G. I., Killham, K., Coad, N., Nicholson, F. A., Chambers, B. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Determination of acute Zn toxicity in pore water from soils previously treated with sewage sludge using bioluminescence assays. Environmental Science & Technology. 33, pp. 1880-1885. https://doi.org/10.1021/es980753+

Effects of sulphur nutrition on growth and nitrogen fixation of pea (Pisum sativum L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Wood, A. P. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Effects of sulphur nutrition on growth and nitrogen fixation of pea (Pisum sativum L.). Plant and Soil. 212, pp. 209-219.

Organic manures and mineral fertilizers

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1999. Organic manures and mineral fertilizers. in: Anac, D. and Martin-Prevel, P. (ed.) Improved crop quality by nutrient management Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 7-11

Assessing risks of heavy metal toxicity in agricultural soils: do microbes matter?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., Witter, E. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Assessing risks of heavy metal toxicity in agricultural soils: do microbes matter? Human And Ecological Risk Assessment. 5, pp. 683-689. https://doi.org/10.1080/10807039.1999.9657732

The retention and release of phosphorus from soil

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Blake, L. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. The retention and release of phosphorus from soil. IMPHOS Phosphate Newsletter. 8-9, p. 6.

Sulphur utilisation efficiency in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Riley, N., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Sulphur utilisation efficiency in oilseed rape. Wratten, N. and Salisbury, P. A. (ed.) Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, September 1999 . pp. 1-6

Responses of breadmaking quality to sulphur in three wheat varieties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Salmon, S. E., Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J., Monaghan, J. M., Shewry, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Responses of breadmaking quality to sulphur in three wheat varieties. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 79 (13), pp. 1865-1874. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0010(199910)79:13<1865::AID-JSFA449>3.3.CO;2-I

Changes in soil chemistry accompanying acidification over more than 100 years under woodland and grass at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Goulding, K. W. T., Mott, C. J. B. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Changes in soil chemistry accompanying acidification over more than 100 years under woodland and grass at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK. European Journal of Soil Science. 50 (3), pp. 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.1999.00253.x

Metal hyperaccumulator plants: a review of the ecology and physiology of a biological resource for phytoremediation of metal-polluted soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Reeves, R. D. and Smith, J. A. C. 1999. Metal hyperaccumulator plants: a review of the ecology and physiology of a biological resource for phytoremediation of metal-polluted soils. in: Terry, N., Vangronsveld, J. and Banuelos, G. (ed.) Phytoremediation of contaminated soils CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 85-107

Sampling to monitor soil in England and Wales

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Scholz, M., Oliver, M. A., Webster, R., Loveland, P. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Sampling to monitor soil in England and Wales. Gomez-Hernandez, J., Froidevaux, R. and Soares, A. (ed.) geoENV II: Proceedings 2nd European Conference on Geostatistics for Environmental Applications, Valencia, 18-20 November 1998 . Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 465-476

Sulphur assimilation and effects on yield and quality of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Sulphur assimilation and effects on yield and quality of wheat. Journal of Cereal Science. 30 (1), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1006/jcrs.1998.0241

Variation in the breadmaking quality and rheological properties of wheat in relation to sulphur nutrition under field conditions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Salmon, S. E., Withers, P. J. A., Monaghan, J. M., Evans, E. J., Shewry, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Variation in the breadmaking quality and rheological properties of wheat in relation to sulphur nutrition under field conditions. Journal of Cereal Science. 30, pp. 19-31. https://doi.org/10.1006/jcrs.1998.0244

Factors affecting the solubility of zinc, cadmium, copper and nickel in sewage sludge amended soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Dunham, S. J. 1999. Factors affecting the solubility of zinc, cadmium, copper and nickel in sewage sludge amended soils. Proceedings 5th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Vienna, 1999 . pp. 270-271

Quantitative evidence for active foraging for zinc by the roots of Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 1999. Quantitative evidence for active foraging for zinc by the roots of Thlaspi caerulescens. Proceedings 5th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Vienna, 1999 . pp. 928-929

Long-term effects of metal contamination on Rhizobium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Chaudri, A. M. 1999. Long-term effects of metal contamination on Rhizobium. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 31, pp. 1205-1207.

Constraints to the growth and metal uptake by hyperaccumulator plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Dunham, S. J. 1999. Constraints to the growth and metal uptake by hyperaccumulator plants. Proceedings 5th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Vienna, 1999 . pp. 10-11

Adverse effects of cadmium on soil microflora and fauna

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. 1999. Adverse effects of cadmium on soil microflora and fauna. in: Mclaughlin, M. J. and Singh, B. R. (ed.) Cadmium in soils and plants Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 199-218

Survival and adaptation of rhizobial population inoculated into industrially contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Survival and adaptation of rhizobial population inoculated into industrially contaminated soils. Proceedings 5th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Vienna, 1999 . pp. 194-195

Biological weed control via nutrient competition: potassium limitation of dandelions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tilman, E. A., Tilman, D., Crawley, M. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Biological weed control via nutrient competition: potassium limitation of dandelions. Ecological Applications. 9 (1), pp. 103-111. https://doi.org/10.2307/2641171

Assessment of the toxicity of metals in soils amended with sewage sludge using a chemical speciation technique and a lux -based biosensor

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Knight, B., Killham, K., Preston, S. and Paton, G. I. 1999. Assessment of the toxicity of metals in soils amended with sewage sludge using a chemical speciation technique and a lux -based biosensor. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 18 (4), pp. 659-663. https://doi.org/10.1897/1551-5028(1999)018<0659:AOTTOM>2.3.CO;2

Gene transfer in bacteria from soils contaminated with heavy metals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lawlor, K., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1999. Gene transfer in bacteria from soils contaminated with heavy metals. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 28 (4), pp. 317-320. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2672.1999.00520.x

Cellular compartmentation of zinc in leaves of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kupper, H., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Cellular compartmentation of zinc in leaves of the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant Physiology. 119, pp. 305-311.

Use of Sulfur Isotope Ratios To Determine Anthropogenic Sulfur Signals in a Grassland Ecosystem

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Spiro, B., Poulton, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Use of Sulfur Isotope Ratios To Determine Anthropogenic Sulfur Signals in a Grassland Ecosystem. Environmental Science & Technology. 32 (15), pp. 2288-2291. https://doi.org/10.1021/es980157f

Food security in the WANA region: the essential need for fertilizers

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1998. Food security in the WANA region: the essential need for fertilizers. in: Johnston, A. E. (ed.) Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 25-30 May 1997 International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 11-29

Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 26-30 May 1997

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

Johnston, A. E. 1998. Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 26-30 May 1997. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland.

Sulphur in soils

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Spiro, B., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Sulphur in soils. NERC News. Winter 1998, pp. 8-9.

Allocation of sulphur within oilseed rape leaves and the effect of sulphur deficiency

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Allocation of sulphur within oilseed rape leaves and the effect of sulphur deficiency. Abstracts Rank Prize Fund Conference, Grasmere, July 1998 .

Sulphur nutrition and environmental quality

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Sulphur nutrition and environmental quality. Proceedings 4th Workshop Cost Action 82g, Pulawy, Poland, 6-7 November 1998 .

Distribution of sulfur within oilseed rape leaves in response to sulfur deficiency during vegetative growth

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Harrison, K. R., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Distribution of sulfur within oilseed rape leaves in response to sulfur deficiency during vegetative growth. Plant Physiology. 118 (4), pp. 1337-1344. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.118.4.1337

Assessment of some spatially variable soil factors limiting crop yields (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No. 419)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Barraclough, P. B., Poulton, P. R. and Dawson, C. J. 1998. Assessment of some spatially variable soil factors limiting crop yields (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No. 419). International Fertiliser Society, York. pp. 46pp

An extracting science

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Dunham, S. J. and Atkin, R. K. 1998. An extracting science. Chemistry & Industry. 22 (22), pp. 915-918.

Microbial diversity in agricultural soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

O'flaherty, S., Lawlor, K., McGrath, S. P., Kerry, B. R. and Hirsch, P. R. 1998. Microbial diversity in agricultural soil. Abstracts British Society for Soil Science Down to Earth Conference, University of Reading, 31 March-2 April 1998 .

Bacterial diversity in metal contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lawlor, K., Barbosa-Jefferson, V., McGrath, S. P., O'flaherty, S. and Hirsch, P. R. 1998. Bacterial diversity in metal contaminated soils. Abstracts British Society for Soil Science Down to Earth Conference, University of Reading, 31 March-2 April 1998 .

Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia

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

Johnston, A. E. Syers, J. K. (ed.) 1998. Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

Use of sulfur isotope ratios to determine anthropogenic sulfur signals in a grassland ecosystem

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Spiro, B., Poulton, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Use of sulfur isotope ratios to determine anthropogenic sulfur signals in a grassland ecosystem. Environmental Science & Technology. 32, pp. 2288-2291. https://doi.org/10.1021/es980157f

Solubility of zinc and interactions between zinc and phosphorus in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Shen, Z. G. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Solubility of zinc and interactions between zinc and phosphorus in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant, Cell and Environment. 21 (1), pp. 108-114. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3040.1998.00270.x

Determination of chemical availability of cadmium and zinc in soils using inert soil moisture samplers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knight, B. P., Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1998. Determination of chemical availability of cadmium and zinc in soils using inert soil moisture samplers. Environmental Pollution. 99 (3), pp. 293-298. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0269-7491(98)00021-9

Is exchangeable K a sufficient guide for K recommendations?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. and Krauss, A. 1998. Is exchangeable K a sufficient guide for K recommendations? Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 .

Working Group Reports and Conference Summary

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. 1998. Working Group Reports and Conference Summary. in: Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. (ed.) Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 375-383

The importance of fertilizers in plant nutrient management

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1998. The importance of fertilizers in plant nutrient management. in: Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. (ed.) Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 35-50

Toxicity of heavy metals to microorganisms and microbial processes in agricultural soils: a review

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., Witter, E. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Toxicity of heavy metals to microorganisms and microbial processes in agricultural soils: a review. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 30 (10-11), pp. 1389-1414. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(97)00270-8

Mercury and zinc tolerance of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv trifolii isolates from heavy metal contaminated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Mercury and zinc tolerance of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv trifolii isolates from heavy metal contaminated soil. Proceedings VIII Reunion Nacional de Fijacion de Nitrogeno, Pamplona, July 1998 . pp. 187-188

Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Mclachlan, M. S., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1998. Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends. Environmental Science & Technology. 32 (11), pp. 1580-1587. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9705046

Fertilisation soufree du colza en Grande-Bretagne

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Fertilisation soufree du colza en Grande-Bretagne. Oleoscope. 43(Jan/Fev), pp. 19-20.

In situ measurements of solution concentrations and fluxes of trace metals in soils using DGT

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, H., Davison, W., Knight, B. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. In situ measurements of solution concentrations and fluxes of trace metals in soils using DGT. Environmental Science & Technology. 32 (5), pp. 704-710. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9704388

Sulphur nutrition and glutathione content of wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Young, M. E., Grundy, N. M., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Hawkesford, M. J. 1998. Sulphur nutrition and glutathione content of wheat. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Assessment of the bioavailability of soil pollutants using lux-based biosensors: an inter-disciplinary approach

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Preston, S., Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Zhang, H., Tye, A., Crout, N., Young, S., Davison, W., McGrath, S. P., Killham, K. and Paton, G. I. 1998. Assessment of the bioavailability of soil pollutants using lux-based biosensors: an inter-disciplinary approach. Proceedings 6th International FZK/TNO Conference on Contaminated Soil, Edinburgh, 17-21 May 1998 . Thomas Telford, London. pp. 123-132

Measured soil water concentrations of cadmium and zinc in plant pots and estimated leaching outflows from contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holm, P. E., Christensen, T. H., Lorenz, S. E., Hamon, R. E., Domingues, H. C., Sequeira, E. M. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. Measured soil water concentrations of cadmium and zinc in plant pots and estimated leaching outflows from contaminated soils. Water Air And Soil Pollution. 102, pp. 105-115. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004964200904

The effect of sulphur-deficiency on the concentrations and distribution of glutathione and sulphate in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Harrison, K. R., Hawkesford, M. J., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1998. The effect of sulphur-deficiency on the concentrations and distribution of glutathione and sulphate in oilseed rape. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Thiosulphate and tetrathionate oxidation in arable soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barbosa-Jefferson, V. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Magan, N. 1998. Thiosulphate and tetrathionate oxidation in arable soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 30 (5), pp. 553-559. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(97)00177-6

Phytoextraction for soil remediation

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. 1998. Phytoextraction for soil remediation. in: Brooks, R. R. (ed.) Plants that hyperaccumulate heavy metals CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 261-287

Zinc and cadmium uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens in contaminated soils and its effects on the concentration and chemical speciation of metals in soil solution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knight, B., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Shen, Z. G. 1997. Zinc and cadmium uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens in contaminated soils and its effects on the concentration and chemical speciation of metals in soil solution. Plant and Soil. 197, pp. 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004255323909

Behaviour of trace elements in terrestrial ecosystems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 1997. Behaviour of trace elements in terrestrial ecosystems. Contaminated soils (Colloques d'INRA No. 85) . Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Paris. pp. 35-54

Integrated plant nutrient management for efficient crop production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1997. Integrated plant nutrient management for efficient crop production. Proceedings Dahlia Greidinger International Symposium on Fertilization and the Environment, Haifa, 24-27 March 1997 . pp. 37-48

Sulphur nutrition: an important factor for the quality of wheat and rapeseed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J., Monaghan, J., Salmon, S. E., Shewry, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Sulphur nutrition: an important factor for the quality of wheat and rapeseed. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 43 (Supp 1), pp. 1137-1142. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380768.1997.11863731

Sulphur inputs for optimum yields of cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Withers, P. J. A., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Evans, E. J. and Sinclair, A. H. 1997. Sulphur inputs for optimum yields of cereals. Aspects of Applied Biology. 50, pp. 191-197.

Zinc and cadmium uptake by the hyper accumulator Thlaspi caerulescens in contaminated soils and its effects on the concentration and chemical speciation of metals in soil solution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knight, B., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Shen, Z. G. 1997. Zinc and cadmium uptake by the hyper accumulator Thlaspi caerulescens in contaminated soils and its effects on the concentration and chemical speciation of metals in soil solution. Plant and Soil. 197, pp. 71-78.

Optimising sulphur inputs for breadmaking quality of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Salmon, S. E., Shewry, P. R., Quayle, R., Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J. and Monaghan, J. 1997. Optimising sulphur inputs for breadmaking quality of wheat. Aspects of Applied Biology. 50, pp. 199-205.

The influence of soil organic matter (SOM) on the accumulation and transformation of inorganic and organic pollutants. Final report on INTAS project 93-1168

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Schulz, E., Klimanek, E-M., Korschens, M., Titova, N. A., Travnikova, L. S., Kogut, B. M., Bol'schakov, V. A., Kachnovic, Z. N., Sorokin, S. J., Avdeeva, T. N. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. The influence of soil organic matter (SOM) on the accumulation and transformation of inorganic and organic pollutants. Final report on INTAS project 93-1168.

The role of available metal ions in the transfer of mobile genetic elements

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lawlor, K., Barbosa-Jefferson, V., Chaudri, A., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1997. The role of available metal ions in the transfer of mobile genetic elements. Abstracts 3rd ESF Workshop on Molecular Biology and Ecology of Plasmid-Mediated Gene Transfer, Cuenca, 12-16 September 1997 .

Fertilisers and agriculture: fifty years of developments and challenges

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1997. Fertilisers and agriculture: fifty years of developments and challenges.

Peat - a valuable resource

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Hewitt, M. V., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1997. Peat - a valuable resource. Wilson, W. S. and Hayes, M. H. B. (ed.) Humic substances in soils, peats and waters: health and environmental aspects . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 368-383

Soil organic matter and soil quality: lessons learned from long term field experiments at Askov and Rothamsted

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Christensen, B. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Soil organic matter and soil quality: lessons learned from long term field experiments at Askov and Rothamsted. in: Carter, M. R. and Gregorich, E. G. (ed.) Soil quality for crop production and ecosystem health Elsevier, Amsterdam. pp. 399-430

Comparison of ecological effects of chronic exposure of soil bacteria to toxic metals and how these can be avoided

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Knight, B. and Giller, K. E. 1997. Comparison of ecological effects of chronic exposure of soil bacteria to toxic metals and how these can be avoided. Abstracts International Conference on Ecological Engineering, Beijing, 7-11 October 1996 .

An approach to critical loads of heavy metals in soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 1997. An approach to critical loads of heavy metals in soils. Abstracts UN ECE Workshop on Critical Limits and Effect-based Approaches for Heavy Metals and Persistent Organic Pollutants, Bad Harzburg, 1997 .

Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in relation to availability of heavy metals in polluted soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Vandenkoornhuyse, P., Knight, B., Leyual, C. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in relation to availability of heavy metals in polluted soil. Abstracts ISOM 96: 2nd International Symposium on the Effect of Mineral-Organic-Microorganism Interactions on Soil and Freshwater Environments, Nancy, 3-6 September 1996 .

Lessons to be learned about soil-plant metal transfers from the 50-year sewage sludge experiment at Woburn, UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Lessons to be learned about soil-plant metal transfers from the 50-year sewage sludge experiment at Woburn, UK. Extended Abstracts 4th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Berkeley, 23-26 June 1997 . pp. 693-694

Sulphur nutrition: an important factor for the quality of wheat and rapeseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J., Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J., Monaghan, J., Salmon, S. E., Shewry, P. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Sulphur nutrition: an important factor for the quality of wheat and rapeseed. Ando, T. (ed.) Plant Nutrition for Sustainable Food Production and Environment: Proceedings 13th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Tokyo, September 1997 . Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 917-922

Diagnosis of sulphur deficiency in wheat

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J., Warrilow, A. G. S., McGrath, S. P. and Clarkson, D. T. 1997. Diagnosis of sulphur deficiency in wheat. in: Cram, W. J. and Dekok, L. J. (ed.) Sulphur metabolism in higher plants Backhuys Publishers, Leiden Netherlands. pp. 349-351

Importance of sulphur in UK agriculture

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Importance of sulphur in UK agriculture. in: Cram, W. J. and Dekok, L. J. (ed.) Sulphur metabolism in higher plants Backhuys Publishers, Leiden Netherlands. pp. 347-348

Nitrogen to sulphur ratio in rapeseed and in rapeseed protein and its use in diagnosing sulphur deficiency

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Bilsborrow, P. E., Evans, E. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Nitrogen to sulphur ratio in rapeseed and in rapeseed protein and its use in diagnosing sulphur deficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 20 (4/5), pp. 549-558.

Changes in phytoavailability of zinc to plants sharing a rhizosphere with the zinc hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens J. & C. Presl

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Whiting, S. N., Leake, J. R., Baker, A. J. M. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Changes in phytoavailability of zinc to plants sharing a rhizosphere with the zinc hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens J. & C. Presl. Extended Abstracts 4th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Berkeley, 23-26 June 1997 . pp. 469-470

Uptake and transport of zinc in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens and the non-hyperaccumulator Thlaspi ochroleucum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shen, Z. G., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Uptake and transport of zinc in the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens and the non-hyperaccumulator Thlaspi ochroleucum. Plant, Cell and Environment. 20 (7), pp. 898-906. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3040.1997.d01-134.x

Rothamsted workshop on soil remediation - current research and future requirements

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 1997. Rothamsted workshop on soil remediation - current research and future requirements. NICOLE News. 2(1), p. 3.

Adverse effects of cadmium on soil microflora and fauna

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 1997. Adverse effects of cadmium on soil microflora and fauna. Extended Abstracts 4th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Berkeley, 23-26 June 1997 . pp. 669-670

Potential phytoextraction of zinc and cadmium of soils using hyperaccumulator plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Dunham, S. J. 1997. Potential phytoextraction of zinc and cadmium of soils using hyperaccumulator plants. Extended Abstracts 4th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Berkeley, 23-26 June 1997 . pp. 625-626

Environmental applications of soil geochemical data

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 1997. Environmental applications of soil geochemical data. Proceedings 14th Australian Symposium on Analytical Chemistry, Adelaide, 5-9 July 1997 . pp. 245-247

The use of N-fixing bacteria in revegetation of metal-contaminated land

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 1997. The use of N-fixing bacteria in revegetation of metal-contaminated land. Abstracts International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands, Hong Kong, 3-6 December 1996 .

Aspects of soil fertility in the interpretation of yield maps as an aid to precision farming

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dawson, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Aspects of soil fertility in the interpretation of yield maps as an aid to precision farming. Stafford, J. V. (ed.) Precision Agriculture 1997: Proceedings 1st European Conference on Precision Agriculture, Warwick, September 1997 . BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited. pp. 87-94

Effectiveness and genetic diversity of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv trifolii isolates in Portuguese soils polluted by industrial effluents

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Castro, I. V., Ferreira, E. M. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Effectiveness and genetic diversity of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv trifolii isolates in Portuguese soils polluted by industrial effluents. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 29 (8), pp. 1209-1213. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(97)00029-1

Phosphorus loss from soil to water

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

Tunney, H., Carton, O. T., Brookes, P. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Phosphorus loss from soil to water. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

Development of an acute and chronic ecotoxicity assay using lux -marked Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Paton, G. I., Palmer, G., Burton, M., Rattray, E. A. S., McGrath, S. P., Glover, L. A. and Killham, K. 1997. Development of an acute and chronic ecotoxicity assay using lux -marked Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 24 (4), pp. 296-300. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1472-765X.1997.00071.x

Heavy metal uptake and chemical changes in the rhizosphere of Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi ochroleucum grown in contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Shen, Z. G. and Zhao, F-J. 1997. Heavy metal uptake and chemical changes in the rhizosphere of Thlaspi caerulescens and Thlaspi ochroleucum grown in contaminated soils. Plant and Soil. 188, pp. 153-159. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004248123948

Cadmium and zinc in plants and soil solutions from contaminated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lorenz, S. E., Hamon, R. E., Holm, P. E., Domingues, H. C., Sequeira, E. M., Christensen, T. H. and McGrath, S. P. 1997. Cadmium and zinc in plants and soil solutions from contaminated soils. Plant and Soil. 189, pp. 21-31.

The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural, ecological and environmental research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1997. The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural, ecological and environmental research. in: Sparks, D. L. (ed.) Advances in Agronomy (Vol. 59) Elsevier.

Biomass carbon measurements and substrate utilization patterns of microbial populations from soils amended with cadmium, copper or zinc

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knight, B. P., McGrath, S. P. and Chaudri, A. M. 1997. Biomass carbon measurements and substrate utilization patterns of microbial populations from soils amended with cadmium, copper or zinc. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 63 (1), pp. 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.63.1.39-43.1997

Plants clean-up soils

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 1996. Plants clean-up soils. BBSRC Science Brief. 4, pp. 8-9.

FAO sulphur network trials (Technical report MTF/INT/002/FIA)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Till, A. R., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1996. FAO sulphur network trials (Technical report MTF/INT/002/FIA). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy.

Phosphorus: essential plant nutrient, possible pollutant

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1996. Phosphorus: essential plant nutrient, possible pollutant. Meststoffen.

The long-term effect of ley-arable cropping on soil organic matter and crop yield

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1996. The long-term effect of ley-arable cropping on soil organic matter and crop yield. Transactions 9th Nitrogen Workshop, Braunschweig, 9-12 September 1996 . pp. 437-440

Toxicity of organic compounds to the indigenous population of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Knight, B. P., Johnson, D. L. and Jones, K. C. 1996. Toxicity of organic compounds to the indigenous population of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28, pp. 1483-1487. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(96)00156-3

Responses of two wheat varieties to sulphur addition and diagnosis of sulphur deficiency

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J., Warrilow, A. G. S., McGrath, S. P. and Clarkson, D. T. 1996. Responses of two wheat varieties to sulphur addition and diagnosis of sulphur deficiency. Plant and Soil. 181 (2), pp. 317-327. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00012066

Method to determine elemental sulphur in soils applied to measure sulphur oxidation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., Loke, S. Y., Crosland, A. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1996. Method to determine elemental sulphur in soils applied to measure sulphur oxidation. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28 (8), pp. 1083-1087. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(96)00073-9

Development of sulphur deficiency in crops and its treatment

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Withers, P. J. A. 1996. Development of sulphur deficiency in crops and its treatment.

Disjunctive kriging for environmental management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Oliver, M. A., Webster, R. and McGrath, S. P. 1996. Disjunctive kriging for environmental management. Environmetrics. 7 (3), pp. 333-358. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-095X(199605)7:3<333::AID-ENV209>3.0.CO;2-V

Soil organic sulphur and its turnover

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zhao, F-J., Wu, J. and McGrath, S. P. 1996. Soil organic sulphur and its turnover. in: Piccolo, A. (ed.) Humic substances in terrestrial ecosystems Elsevier, Amsterdam. pp. 467-506

Growth and zinc uptake of the hyperaccumulator plants Thlaspi caerulescens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Shen, Z. G., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1996. Growth and zinc uptake of the hyperaccumulator plants Thlaspi caerulescens. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 321-322

Four years growth of hyperaccumulator plants on metal polluted soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Dunham, S. J., Sidoli, C. M. D. and Lodico, F. 1996. Four years growth of hyperaccumulator plants on metal polluted soils. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 323

Toxicity of metals to soil microorgansisms: comparison of acute and chronic exposure

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Knight, B. and Giller, K. E. 1996. Toxicity of metals to soil microorgansisms: comparison of acute and chronic exposure. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 93-95

Phytoextraction: the use of plants to remove heavy metals from soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. D. and Baker, A. J. M. 1996. Phytoextraction: the use of plants to remove heavy metals from soils. Abstracts ATV Vintermode om Grundvandsforurening, Vingsted Centret, Denmark, 5-6 March 1996 . pp. 381-386

Sulphur uptake, yield responses and interactions between nitrogen and sulphur in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1996. Sulphur uptake, yield responses and interactions between nitrogen and sulphur in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 126 (1), pp. 53-62. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600088808

Biomass carbon measurements and substrate utilization patterns of microbial populations from soils amended with Cd, Cu or Zn

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Knight, B., McGrath, S. P. and Chaudri, A. M. 1996. Biomass carbon measurements and substrate utilization patterns of microbial populations from soils amended with Cd, Cu or Zn. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 75-76

Chemical availability of Zn and Cd in metal sulphate amended soils versus naturally contaminated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Knight, B. and McGrath, S. P. 1996. Chemical availability of Zn and Cd in metal sulphate amended soils versus naturally contaminated soils. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 27-28

Evidence for a decline in atmospheric emissions of PCDD/Fs in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kjeller, L. O., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Rappe, C. 1996. Evidence for a decline in atmospheric emissions of PCDD/Fs in the UK. Environmental Science & Technology. 30 (4), pp. 1398-1403. https://doi.org/10.1021/es950708r

Cadmium in British wheat grain

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Crosland, A. R. 1996. Cadmium in British wheat grain. Extended Abstracts 1st International Conference on Contaminants and the Soil Environment, Adelaide, February 1996 . pp. 77

Are polychlorinated biphenyls produced naturally? Results from recent UK investigations

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Alcock, R. E., Lead, W. A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Are polychlorinated biphenyls produced naturally? Results from recent UK investigations. in: Grimvall, A. and de Leer, E. W. B. (ed.) Naturally-produced organo-halogens: Selected and edited proceedings of the First Conference on Naturally-Produced Organohalogens&nbsp; Dordrecht, Netherlands, Springer Science.

Movement of water and the herbicides atrazine and isoproturon through a large structured clay soil core

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck, A. J., Lam, V., Henderson, D. E., Beven, K. J., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Movement of water and the herbicides atrazine and isoproturon through a large structured clay soil core. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. 19, pp. 237-260.

The Significance of the Retention of Atmospherically Deposited Cadmium on Plant-Surfaces to the Cadmium Content of Herbage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F. A., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. The Significance of the Retention of Atmospherically Deposited Cadmium on Plant-Surfaces to the Cadmium Content of Herbage. Chemosphere. 31 (4), pp. 3043-3049.

The potential for heavy metal decontamination

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. D. and Reeves, R. D. 1995. The potential for heavy metal decontamination. Mining Environmental Management. September, pp. 12-14.

Chemical composition of wheat grain: I. Survey results; II.Effects of copper amendment on bread quality. Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 102

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Thacker, D., Salmon, S. E., Little, K., Douglas, S. and Cauvain, S. P. 1995. Chemical composition of wheat grain: I. Survey results; II.Effects of copper amendment on bread quality. Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 102. H-GCA, London.

The significance of long-term experiments to agricultural research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1995. The significance of long-term experiments to agricultural research. Christensen, B. T. and Trentemoller, U. (ed.) The Askov Long-Term Experiments on Animal Manure and Mineral Fertilizers, 100th Anniversary Workshop, Askov Experimental Station, 8-10 September 1994 . Danish Institute of Plant and Soil Science (DIPSS). pp. 19-23

The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural and environmental research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1995. The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural and environmental research. Christensen, B. T. and Trentemoller, U. (ed.) The Askov Long-Term Experiments on Animal Manure and Mineral Fertilizers, 100th Anniverary Workshop, Askov Experimental Station, 8-10 September 1994 . Danish Institute of Plant and Soil Science (DIPSS). pp. 31-64

A method to buffer the concentrations of free Zn and Cd ions using a cation exchange resin in bacterial toxicity studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Knight, B. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. A method to buffer the concentrations of free Zn and Cd ions using a cation exchange resin in bacterial toxicity studies. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 14 (12), pp. 2033-2039. https://doi.org/10.1897/1552-8618(1995)14[2033:AMTBTC]2.0.CO;2

The cadmium content of British wheat grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Crosland, A. R. 1995. The cadmium content of British wheat grain. Journal of Environmental Quality. 24, pp. 850-855. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1995.00472425002400050008x

Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture

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

Tunney, H., Carton, O. T., Brookes, P. C., Johnston, A. E., Foy, R. H., Morgan, A. and Sharpley, A. N. Pionke, H. B. (ed.) 1995. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture.

Long-term effects of metals in sewage sludge on soils, microorganisms and plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M. and Giller, K. E. 1995. Long-term effects of metals in sewage sludge on soils, microorganisms and plants. Journal of Industrial Microbiology. 14 (2), pp. 94-104. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01569890

A risk assessment of sulphur deficiency in cereals using soil and atmospheric deposition data

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1995. A risk assessment of sulphur deficiency in cereals using soil and atmospheric deposition data. Soil Use and Management. 11 (3), pp. 110-114. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1995.tb00507.x

Comparison of TEAGASC (Ireland) and MAFF (England and Wales) fertilizer P recommendations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R., Tunney, H. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. Comparison of TEAGASC (Ireland) and MAFF (England and Wales) fertilizer P recommendations. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 121-122

Sulphur nutrition of cereals in Britain: yield responses and prediction of likely deficiency.(Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 115)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Withers, P. J. A., Sinclair, A. H. and Evans, E. J. 1995. Sulphur nutrition of cereals in Britain: yield responses and prediction of likely deficiency.(Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 115). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Factors affecting critical soil P values

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. Factors affecting critical soil P values. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 117-118

Defining critical levels of available soil P for agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. Defining critical levels of available soil P for agricultural soils. Proceedingss International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 115-116

The downward movement and retention of P in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. The downward movement and retention of P in agricultural soils. Proceedingss International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 97-98

Changes in the sulphur status of British wheat grain in the last decade, and its geographical distribution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Crosland, A. R. and Salmon, S. E. 1995. Changes in the sulphur status of British wheat grain in the last decade, and its geographical distribution. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 68 (4), pp. 507-514. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740680415

Development and prediction of sulphur deficiency in winter oilseed rape. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. OS11)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J., Bilsborrow, P. E., Milford, G. F. J., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Walker, K. C. 1995. Development and prediction of sulphur deficiency in winter oilseed rape. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. OS11). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Chromium and nickel

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. 1995. Chromium and nickel. in: Alloway, B. J. (ed.) Heavy metals and soils London Blackie & Sons. pp. 153-178

Influence of EDTA complexation on plant uptake of manganese (II)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurie, S. H., Tancock, N. P., McGrath, S. P. and Sanders, J. R. 1995. Influence of EDTA complexation on plant uptake of manganese (II). Plant Science. 109 (2), pp. 231-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-9452(95)04161-M

Phosphate losses in the Woburn Erosion Reference Experiment

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Catt, J. A., Johnston, A. E. and Quinton, J. N. 1995. Phosphate losses in the Woburn Erosion Reference Experiment. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 27-29 September 1995 . pp. 51-52

Improving the prediction of sulphur deficiency in winter oilseed rape in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Withers, P. J. A., Evans, E. J., Bilsborrow, P. E., Milford, G. F. J., McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J. and Walker, K. C. 1995. Improving the prediction of sulphur deficiency in winter oilseed rape in the UK. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings of 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Long term effects on Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. Trifolii of heavy metal contamination of land from the application of sewage sludge

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Turner, A. P., Giller, K. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. Long term effects on Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. Trifolii of heavy metal contamination of land from the application of sewage sludge. Allan, R. J. and Nriagu, J. O. (ed.) Heavy Metals in the Environment: Proceedings International Conference, Toronto, September 1993 . CEP Consultants Ltd, Edinburgh. pp. 442-445

Assessing the risk of sulphur deficiency in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1995. Assessing the risk of sulphur deficiency in oilseed rape. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

The importance of long- and short-term air-soil exchanges of organic contaminants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. The importance of long- and short-term air-soil exchanges of organic contaminants. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 59 (2-4), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319508041325

The origin and fate of cadmium in soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. The origin and fate of cadmium in soil. International Fertiliser Society (IFS).

Heavy metals in the environment. Speciation of cadmium and zinc with application to soil solutions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holm, P. E., Christensen, T. H., Tjell, J. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. Heavy metals in the environment. Speciation of cadmium and zinc with application to soil solutions. Journal of Environmental Quality. 24 (1), pp. 183-190. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1995.00472425002400010025x

Changes in trace metal species and other components of the rhizosphere during growth of radish

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamon, R. E., Lorenz, S. E., Holm, P. E., Christensen, T. H. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. Changes in trace metal species and other components of the rhizosphere during growth of radish. Plant, Cell and Environment. 18 (7), pp. 749-756. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3040.1995.tb00577.x

Comparison of aqua regia digestion with sodium carbonate fusion for the determination of total phosphorus in soils by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Crosland, A. R., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Lane, P. W. 1995. Comparison of aqua regia digestion with sodium carbonate fusion for the determination of total phosphorus in soils by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP). Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 26 (9-10), pp. 1357-1368. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103629509369377

Long-term experiments and productivity indexes to evaluate the sustainability of cropping systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Cassman, K. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. Long-term experiments and productivity indexes to evaluate the sustainability of cropping systems. in: Barnett, V., Steiner, R. and Payne, R. W. (ed.) Agricultural sustainability: economic, environmental and statistical considerations John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 231-244

Effect of crop residue management and drainage on the persistence and movement of Isoproturon in a structured clay soil over the growing season of a winter barley crop

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck, A. J., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Effect of crop residue management and drainage on the persistence and movement of Isoproturon in a structured clay soil over the growing season of a winter barley crop. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 43 (5), pp. 1368-1376. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf00053a045

Sustainability - the Rothamsted experience

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E., Landau, S., Payne, R. W., Welham, S. J. and Rayner, A. I. 1995. Sustainability - the Rothamsted experience. in: Barnett, V., Steiner, R. and Payne, R. W. (ed.) Agricultural sustainability: economic, environmental and statistical considerations John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 171-206

Chlorobenzenes in field soil with a history of multiple sewage sludge applications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, M-J., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Chlorobenzenes in field soil with a history of multiple sewage sludge applications. Environmental Science & Technology. 29, pp. 356-362.

The influence of multiple sewage sludge amendments on the PCB content of an agricultural soil over time

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1995. The influence of multiple sewage sludge amendments on the PCB content of an agricultural soil over time. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 14 (4), pp. 553-560. https://doi.org/10.1897/1552-8618(1995)14[553:TIOMSS]2.0.CO;2

PCDD/Fs and Non-o -PCBs in digested UK sewage sludges

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sewart, A., Harrad, S. J., Mclachlan, M. S., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1995. PCDD/Fs and Non-o -PCBs in digested UK sewage sludges. Chemosphere. 30, pp. 51-67.

Defining aspects of soil fertility to insure continued productivity

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Defining aspects of soil fertility to insure continued productivity. in: Nutrient management on highly productive soils Potash and Phosphate Institute, Manhattan. pp. 5-17

The Rothamsted Classical Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Rothamsted Classical Experiments. Agrokemia es talajtan. 43, pp. 249-263.

The role of nitrogen in crop production and losses of nitrate by leaching from agricultural soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1994. The role of nitrogen in crop production and losses of nitrate by leaching from agricultural soil. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 29 (6-12), pp. 414-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-326X(94)90664-5

Differences between soil solutions obtained from rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils by water displacement and soil centrifugation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lorenz, S. E., Hamon, R. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Differences between soil solutions obtained from rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils by water displacement and soil centrifugation. European Journal of Soil Science. 45 (4), pp. 431-438. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1994.tb00528.x

Modelling the effect of cultivation on the dispersion of pollutants in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lane, P. W. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Modelling the effect of cultivation on the dispersion of pollutants in soil. The Statistician. 43 (4), pp. 537-549. https://doi.org/10.2307/2348138

Nitrophosphates and their use in agriculture - a historical review

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Nitrophosphates and their use in agriculture - a historical review. Lee, R. G. (ed.) Nitric acid-based fertilizers and the environment . International Fertilizer Development Centre, Muscle Shoals. pp. 37-48

Nitrogen: a changing perspective of its role in food production and environmental concerns

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Nitrogen: a changing perspective of its role in food production and environmental concerns. Lee, R. G. (ed.) Nitric acid-based fertilizers and the environment . International Fertilizer Development Centre, Muscle Shoals. pp. 67-76

Effects of pH and heavy metal concentrations in solution culture on the proton release, growth and elemental composition of Alyssum murale and Raphanus sativus L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bernal, M. P. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Effects of pH and heavy metal concentrations in solution culture on the proton release, growth and elemental composition of Alyssum murale and Raphanus sativus L. Plant and Soil. 166, pp. 83-92.

Comparison of the chemical changes in the rhizosphere of the nickel hyperaccumulator Alyssum murale with the non-accumulator Raphanus sativus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bernal, M. P., McGrath, S. P., Miller, A. J. and Baker, A. J. M. 1994. Comparison of the chemical changes in the rhizosphere of the nickel hyperaccumulator Alyssum murale with the non-accumulator Raphanus sativus. Plant and Soil. 164 (2), pp. 251-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00010077

Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Halsall, C. J., Harris, C. A., Johnston, A. E., Lead, W. A., Sanders, G. and Jones, K. C. 1994. Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (11), pp. 1838-1842. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00060a013

Effect of phosphate fertilisers and atmospheric deposition on long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F. A., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Effect of phosphate fertilisers and atmospheric deposition on long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and crops. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (12), pp. 2170-2175. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00061a027

Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences

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

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

Extractable sulphate and organic sulphur in soils and their availability to plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Extractable sulphate and organic sulphur in soils and their availability to plants. Plant and Soil. 164, pp. 243-250.

The Park Grass Experiment: insights from the most long-term ecological study

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tilman, D., Dodd, M. E., Silvertown, J., Poulton, P. R., Crawley, M. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Park Grass Experiment: insights from the most long-term ecological study. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 287-303

The Management of long-term agricultural field experiments: procedures and policies evolved from the Rothamsted Classical Experiments

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Leigh, R. A., Prew, R. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Management of long-term agricultural field experiments: procedures and policies evolved from the Rothamsted Classical Experiments. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 253-268

Historical monitoring of organic contaminants in soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Historical monitoring of organic contaminants in soils. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 147-163

The Rothamsted Classical Experiments

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Rothamsted Classical Experiments. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences Wallingford, Oxon CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 9-37

Applications of fertiliser cations affect cadmium and zinc concentrations in soil solutions and uptake by plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lorenz, S. E., Hamon, R. E., McGrath, S. P., Holm, P. E. and Christensen, T. H. 1994. Applications of fertiliser cations affect cadmium and zinc concentrations in soil solutions and uptake by plants. European Journal of Soil Science. 45 (2), pp. 159-165. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1994.tb00497.x

Using plants to clean up heavy metals in soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M., Baker, A. J. M. and Reeves, R. D. 1994. Using plants to clean up heavy metals in soils. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

Investigating increased sulphur deficiency in the United Kingdom

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Investigating increased sulphur deficiency in the United Kingdom. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

Comparison of sulphur uptake by oilseed rape and the soil sulphur status of two adjacent fields with different soil series

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Comparison of sulphur uptake by oilseed rape and the soil sulphur status of two adjacent fields with different soil series. Soil Use and Management. 10 (1), pp. 47-50. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1994.tb00457.x

Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use. Proceedings International Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture and the Conservation of Agro-ecosystems, Tsukuba, Japan, 2-4 March 1994 . National Institute of Agro-Environmental Science. pp. 124-151

Risk assessment of sulphur deficiency in cereals using computer-based techniques

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1994. Risk assessment of sulphur deficiency in cereals using computer-based techniques. Abstracts Enabling Technologies for Land Use and Resource Management. 5th International Congress for Computer Technology in Agriculture, Stoneleigh, June-July 1994 . pp. 153

Land application of sewage sludge: scientific perspectives of heavy metal loading limits in Europe and the United States

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Chang, A. C., Page, A. L. and Witter, E. 1994. Land application of sewage sludge: scientific perspectives of heavy metal loading limits in Europe and the United States. Environmental Reviews. 2, pp. 108-118.

Recent considerations of grassland "soil quality" in temperate regions

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Jarvis, S. C. 1994. Recent considerations of grassland "soil quality" in temperate regions. Proceedings 17th International Grassland Congress, Palmerston North, February 1993 . pp. 1409-1418

Mobilization of aluminium in soil by acid deposition and its uptake by grass cut for hay-a Chemical Time Bomb

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1994. Mobilization of aluminium in soil by acid deposition and its uptake by grass cut for hay-a Chemical Time Bomb. Soil Use and Management. 10 (2), pp. 51-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1994.tb00458.x

The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. D. and Reeves, R. D. 1994. The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 11, pp. 41-49.

Effects of heavy metals from sewage sludge on soil microbes in agricultural ecosystems.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. 1994. Effects of heavy metals from sewage sludge on soil microbes in agricultural ecosystems. in: Ross, S. M. (ed.) Toxic metals in soil-plant systems John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 247-274

Effects of one to six year old ryegrass-clover leys on soil nitrogen and on the subsequent yields and fertilizer nitrogen requirements of the arable sequence winter wheat, potatoes, winter wheat, winter beans (Vicia faba ) grown on a sandy loam soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., McEwen, J., Lane, P. W., Hewitt, M. V., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1994. Effects of one to six year old ryegrass-clover leys on soil nitrogen and on the subsequent yields and fertilizer nitrogen requirements of the arable sequence winter wheat, potatoes, winter wheat, winter beans (Vicia faba ) grown on a sandy loam soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (1), pp. 73-89. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600065825

Trends in herbage yields over the last century on the Rothamsted long-term continuous hay experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S., Potts, J. M., Perry, J. N., Barnett, V., Coleman, K. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Trends in herbage yields over the last century on the Rothamsted long-term continuous hay experiment. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (3), pp. 365-374. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600067290

Comparison of three wet digestion methods for the determination of plant sulphur by inductively coupled plasma atomic spectroscopy (ICP-AES)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Crosland, A. R. 1994. Comparison of three wet digestion methods for the determination of plant sulphur by inductively coupled plasma atomic spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 25 (3-4), pp. 407-418. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103629409369047

Long-term effects of metal contamination on soil microorganisms

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Witter, E., Giller, K. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Long-term effects of metal contamination on soil microorganisms. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 26, pp. 421-422.

Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use. in: Greenland, D. J. and Szabolcs, I. (ed.) Soil Resilience and Sustainable Land Use CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 367-394

Long-term effects of land application of sewage sludge in soils, microorganisms and plants

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M. and Giller, K. E. 1994. Long-term effects of land application of sewage sludge in soils, microorganisms and plants. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

Sulphur, phosphorus, potassium and copper - measuring crop needs, impacts on quality and options for management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Barraclough, P. B., Chambers, B., Withers, P. and Sinclair, A. 1994. Sulphur, phosphorus, potassium and copper - measuring crop needs, impacts on quality and options for management. Proceedings Cereals R & D Conference, 1994 . Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London. pp. 6.1-6.28

The setting-up, conduct and applicability of long-term, continuing field experiments in agricultural research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. and Powlson, D. S. 1994. The setting-up, conduct and applicability of long-term, continuing field experiments in agricultural research. in: Greenland, D. J. and Szabolcs, I. (ed.) Soil Resilience and Sustainable Land Use CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 395-421

In situ remediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. D. and Reeves, R. D. 1994. In situ remediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects. Avril, C. and Impens, R. (ed.) Proceedings Workshop on Soil Remediation, Paris, 1992 . pp. 88-94

SCI Agriculture and Environment Group symposium: use and value of organic materials in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Hall, J. E., Lopez-Real, J. M., Lee, H., Chambers, B. J., Smith, K., Stevens, R. J., Hadley, P., Smith, S., Pickering, J., Kendle, T., Allison, M. F., Johnston, A. E. and Prew, B. D. 1993. SCI Agriculture and Environment Group symposium: use and value of organic materials in agriculture. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 63 (1), pp. 97-102. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740630117

SCI Agriculture and Environment Group Symposium: novel aspects of crop nutrition

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barraclough, P. B., Grindlay, D. J. C., Sylvester, B. R., Scott, R. K., Dampney, P. M. R., Wallace, P. A., Withers, P. J. A., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Luong, H., Booth, E. J., Walker, K. C., Till, A. R., Sexton, J., Bennett, J., Reynolds, S. B., Hocking, T. J., Gooding, M. J., Smith, S. P., Davies, W. P, Spalding, P. C. J., Kettlewell, P. S., Warden, M. R., Johnson, P. A., Vaidyanathan, L. V., Lewis, D. J., Dawson, K. P., Cook, J. W., Parry, D. W., Whapham, C. A., Blunden, G., Jenkins, T., Hankins, S. D., Cogram, K. J., Steveni, C. M., Norrington-Davies, J., Chambers, B. J., Richardson, S. J., Dawson, C. J., Tye, A. M., Fullen, M. A., Daly, M., Seymour, G. B., Edwards, R. and Hobson, G. E. 1993. SCI Agriculture and Environment Group Symposium: novel aspects of crop nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 63 (1), pp. 115-132.

In situ phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils: potentials and future prospects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P. and Reeves, R. D. 1993. In situ phytoremediation of metal-contaminated soils: potentials and future prospects. Abstracts International Conference of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health, New Orleans, 25-27 July 1993 . pp. 9

The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. and Reeves, R. D. 1993. The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants. Abstracts International Conference on Environmental Biotechnology in Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hong Kong, 12-14 January 1993 . pp. 26

Screening of isolates and strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii for heavy metal resistance using buffered media

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Giller, K. E., Angle, J. S. and Chaney, R. L. 1993. Screening of isolates and strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii for heavy metal resistance using buffered media. Environmental Toxicology And Chemistry. 12 (9), pp. 1643-1651. https://doi.org/10.1897/1552-8618(1993)12[1643:SOIASO]2.0.CO;2

Criteria for judging the use and value of organic materials in agriculture

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 1993. Criteria for judging the use and value of organic materials in agriculture.

Mineral status of British wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Crosland, A. R. and Zhao, F-J. 1993. Mineral status of British wheat. Aspects of Applied Biology. 36, pp. 347-353.

Potassium leaching from a sandy loam soil

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T. and Mercer, E. 1993. Potassium leaching from a sandy loam soil.

Sulphur status of British wheat grain and its relationship with quality parameters

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Crosland, A. R. and Salmon, S. E. 1993. Sulphur status of British wheat grain and its relationship with quality parameters. Aspects of Applied Biology. 36, pp. 317-326.

The availability of the nitrogen in the crop residues of winter wheat to subsequent crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hart, P. B. S., Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1993. The availability of the nitrogen in the crop residues of winter wheat to subsequent crops. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 121 (3), pp. 355-362. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600085555

Variation in grain sulphur concentrations in wheat and barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Withers, P. J. A., Hodgson, I. H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 1993. Variation in grain sulphur concentrations in wheat and barley. Aspects of Applied Biology. 36, pp. 327-335.

Significance of organic matter in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1993. Significance of organic matter in agricultural soils. Jones, K. C., Mingelgrin, U., Hayes, M. H. B. and Beck, A. J. (ed.) Organic substances in soil and water: natural constituents and their influences on contaminant behaviour . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 3-18

Inoculation effects on legumes grown in soil previously treated with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Angle, J. S., McGrath, S. P., Chaudri, A. M., Chaney, R. L. and Giller, K. E. 1993. Inoculation effects on legumes grown in soil previously treated with sewage sludge. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25 (5), pp. 575-580. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90196-I

An interlaboratory comparison of a standardised EDTA extraction procedure for the analysis of available trace elements in two quality control soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Lane, P. W. and Crosland, A. R. 1993. An interlaboratory comparison of a standardised EDTA extraction procedure for the analysis of available trace elements in two quality control soils. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 51 (1-4), pp. 153-160. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319308027620

Movement of nonionic organic chemicals in agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck. A. J., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1993. Movement of nonionic organic chemicals in agricultural soils. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 23 (3), pp. 219-248. https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389309388452

Sulphur uptake following foliar applications of elemental sulphur

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Till, A. R. 1993. Sulphur uptake following foliar applications of elemental sulphur. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 63 (1), p. 120. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740630117

Assessing the risk of sulphur deficiency in cereals

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1993. Assessing the risk of sulphur deficiency in cereals.

Criteria used to judge the use and value of organic materials in agriculture

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P. 1993. Criteria used to judge the use and value of organic materials in agriculture.

In situ bioremediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects for a developing technology

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P. and Reeves, R. D. 1993. In situ bioremediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects for a developing technology. Abstracts International Conference on Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology: Biodiagnosis, Biocontrols and Bioprocesses, Torino, September 1993 . Edizione MAF Servizi, Torino. pp. 168

In situ bioremediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects for a developing technology

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P. and Reeves, R. D. 1993. In situ bioremediation of metal-contaminated soils using crops of hyperaccumulator plants: potentials and future prospects for a developing technology. Abstracts Second International Conference on the Biochemistry of Trace Elements, Taipei, September 1993 . pp. 28

Potassium concentrations in surface and groundwaters and the loss of potassium in relation to land use

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1993. Potassium concentrations in surface and groundwaters and the loss of potassium in relation to land use. Potassium in Ecosystems: Proceedings 23rd Colloquium of the International Potash Institute, Prague, October 1992 . International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 135-158

Heavy metals from past applications of sewage sludge decrease the genetic diversity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hirsch, P. R., Jones, M. J., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1993. Heavy metals from past applications of sewage sludge decrease the genetic diversity of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii populations. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25 (11), pp. 1485-1490. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90003-T

Long-term changes in the polychlorinated biphenyl content of United Kingdom soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Berrow, M. L. and Jones, K. C. 1993. Long-term changes in the polychlorinated biphenyl content of United Kingdom soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 27, pp. 1918-1923. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00046a022

Long-term changes of soil sulphur status and plant sulphur uptake in the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Poulton, P. R. 1993. Long-term changes of soil sulphur status and plant sulphur uptake in the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

The Rothamsted long-term experiments - their relevance to modern agriculture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. The Rothamsted long-term experiments - their relevance to modern agriculture. Proceedings International Symposium on Long-term Static Fertilizer Experiments, Warsaw and Krakow, June 1993 . pp. 5-30

Population sizes of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soils previously treated with metal-contaminated sewage sludge

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Chaudri, A., McGrath, S. P., Giller, K. E., Rietz, E. and Sauerbeck, D. 1993. Population sizes of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soils previously treated with metal-contaminated sewage sludge. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

The potential for the use of metal accumulating plants for the in situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. M. D., Baker, A. J. M. and Reeves, R. D. 1993. The potential for the use of metal accumulating plants for the in situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils. in: Eijackers, H. J. P. and Hamers, T. (ed.) Integrated soil and sediment research: a basis for proper protection Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 673-676

Managing and maintaining long-term agricultural field experiments: the do's and the don'ts

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Leigh, R. A., Prew, R. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Managing and maintaining long-term agricultural field experiments: the do's and the don'ts. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

Long-term monitoring of pollutants in soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1993. Long-term monitoring of pollutants in soils. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

The role of phosphorus in crop production and soil fertility: 150 years of field experiments at Rothamsted, United Kingdom

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1993. The role of phosphorus in crop production and soil fertility: 150 years of field experiments at Rothamsted, United Kingdom. Schultz, J. J. (ed.) Phosphate Fertilizers and the Environment . International Fertilizer Development Center, Muscle Shoals. pp. 45-63

The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1993. The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them. Schultz, J. J. (ed.) Phosphate Fertilizers and the Environment . International Fertilizer Development Center, Muscle Shoals. pp. 255-269

The Rothamsted "Classical" Experiments

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1993. The Rothamsted "Classical" Experiments. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

Enumeration of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soils previously treated with metal-contaminated sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P., Giller, K. E., Rietz, E. and Sauerbeck, D. 1993. Enumeration of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii in soils previously treated with metal-contaminated sewage sludge. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25 (3), pp. 301-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90128-X

Rhizobium meliloti, is less sensitive to heavy metal contamination in soil than R. leguminosarum bv trifolii or R. loti

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., Nussbaum, R., Chaudri, A. M. and McGrath, S. P. 1993. Rhizobium meliloti, is less sensitive to heavy metal contamination in soil than R. leguminosarum bv trifolii or R. loti. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25 (2), pp. 273-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90039-E

Soil quality in relation to agricultural uses

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 1993. Soil quality in relation to agricultural uses. Eijackers, H. J. P. and Hamers, T. (ed.) Integrated soil and sediment research: a basis for proper protection . Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 187-200

Recent consideration of grassland "soil quality" in temperate regions

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Jarvis, S. C. 1993. Recent consideration of grassland "soil quality" in temperate regions. Proceedings of XVIIth International Grassland Congress, Palmerston North, New Zealand, February 1993.

Long-term change in the biogeochemical cycling of atmospheric selenium: deposition to plants and soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haygarth, P. M., Cooke, A. I., Jones, K. C., Harrison, A. F. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Long-term change in the biogeochemical cycling of atmospheric selenium: deposition to plants and soil. Journal of Geophysical Research. 98 (D9), pp. 769-776. https://doi.org/10.1029/93JD01023

Atmospheric deposition of selenium to herbage from archived samples at Rothamsted, SE England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Haygarth, P. M., Jones, K. C., Cooke, A. C., Harrison, A. F. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Atmospheric deposition of selenium to herbage from archived samples at Rothamsted, SE England. Allan, R. J. and Nriagu, J. O. (ed.) Heavy Metals in the Environment. CEP Consultants Ltd, Edinburgh.

The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them", International Workshop on phosphate fertilizers and the environment. Mar 23-27, 1992 Tampa, Florida, USA

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1992. The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them", International Workshop on phosphate fertilizers and the environment. Mar 23-27, 1992 Tampa, Florida, USA.

In situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils by means of metal-accumulator plants. Final report to DGXI of ACE contract 89/UK/15/C/23

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Sidoli, C. M. D., McGrath, S. P. and Baker, A. J. M. 1992. In situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils by means of metal-accumulator plants. Final report to DGXI of ACE contract 89/UK/15/C/23.

The potential for the use of metal-accumulating plants for the in situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P., Sidoli, C. and Reeves, R. D. 1992. The potential for the use of metal-accumulating plants for the in situ decontamination of metal-polluted soils. Preprints International Symposium on Soil Decontamination Using Biological Processes, Karlsruhe, December 1992 . Dechema, Frankfurt am Main. pp. 205-209

Soil geochemical atlas of England and Wales

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

McGrath, S. P. and Loveland, P. J. 1992. Soil geochemical atlas of England and Wales. Blackie & Sons, London.

The release of toxic heavy metals from acidifying derelict (abandoned) farmland

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goulding, K. W. T., Blake, L. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. The release of toxic heavy metals from acidifying derelict (abandoned) farmland. Konsten, C. J. M. (ed.) Report International Workshop on Delayed Environmental Effects of Chemical Pollution with Focus on the Nordic Countries, Uppsala, September 1991. Chemical Time Bomb Project, Leidschendam. pp. 46

Effects of media components on toxicity of Cd to Rhizobia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Angle, J. S., McGrath, S. P. and Chaudri, A. M. 1992. Effects of media components on toxicity of Cd to Rhizobia. Water Air And Soil Pollution. 64, pp. 627-633. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00483371

Toxic concentrations of iron and manganese in leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris L. growing on freely-drained soils of pH 6.5 in northern Tanzania

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., Amijee, F., Brodrick, S. J., McGrath, S. P., Mushi, C., Edje, O. T. and Smithson, J. B. 1992. Toxic concentrations of iron and manganese in leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris L. growing on freely-drained soils of pH 6.5 in northern Tanzania. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 23, pp. 1663-1669.

Chemical extractability of heavy metals during and after long-term applications of sewage sludge to soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Cegarra, J. 1992. Chemical extractability of heavy metals during and after long-term applications of sewage sludge to soil. Journal of Soil Science. 43 (2), pp. 313-321.

The chlorobenzene content of archived sewage sludges

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, M-J., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1992. The chlorobenzene content of archived sewage sludges. Science of the Total Environment. 121, pp. 159-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(92)90313-H

Assessment of free-living nitrogen fixation activity as a biological indicator of heavy metal toxicity in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lorenz, S. E., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1992. Assessment of free-living nitrogen fixation activity as a biological indicator of heavy metal toxicity in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 24, pp. 601-606.

What to do with sewage sludge?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. F. 1992. What to do with sewage sludge? Biologist. 38(3), p. 75.

Survival of the indigenous population of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii in soil spiked with Cd, Zn, Cu and Ni salts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1992. Survival of the indigenous population of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii in soil spiked with Cd, Zn, Cu and Ni salts. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 24, pp. 625-632.

Contact uptake of metal compounds and their molluscicidal effect on the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum(Muller) (Pulmonata: Limacidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bullock, J. I., Coward, N. P., Dawson, G. W., Henderson, I. F., Larkworthy, L. F., Martin, A. P. and McGrath, S. P. 1992. Contact uptake of metal compounds and their molluscicidal effect on the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum(Muller) (Pulmonata: Limacidae). Crop Protection. 11 (4), pp. 329-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(92)90058-D

The geochemical survey of topsoils in England and Wales

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Loveland, P. J. 1992. The geochemical survey of topsoils in England and Wales. Beck, B. D. (ed.) Trace Substances in Environmental Health XXV, Proceedings of a Conference held in Columbia, Missouri, 20-23 May 1991.

Evidence for an increase in the cadmium content of herbage since the 1860s

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Jackson, A. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for an increase in the cadmium content of herbage since the 1860s. Environmental Science & Technology. 26 (4), pp. 834-836. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00028a026

Evidence for a decline of PCBs and PAHs in rural vegetation and air in the United Kingdom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Sanders, G., Wild, S. R., Burnett, V. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for a decline of PCBs and PAHs in rural vegetation and air in the United Kingdom. Nature. 356 (6365), pp. 137-140. https://doi.org/10.1038/356137a0

The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of herbage from a long-term grassland experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of herbage from a long-term grassland experiment. Atmospheric Environment. 26A (7), pp. 1299-1307. https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(92)90390-7

Metal tolerance of isolates of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii from soil contaminated by past applications of sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chaudri, A. M., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1992. Metal tolerance of isolates of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar Trifolii from soil contaminated by past applications of sewage sludge. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 24, pp. 83-88.

Influence of soil type, crop management and weather on the recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to winter wheat in spring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Hart, P. B. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. Influence of soil type, crop management and weather on the recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to winter wheat in spring. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 118 (1), pp. 83-100. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600068040

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in crops from long-term field experiments amended with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., Berrow, M. L., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1992. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in crops from long-term field experiments amended with sewage sludge. Environmental Pollution. 76 (1), pp. 25-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(92)90113-O

In situ decontamination of heavy metal polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants: a feasibility study

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P. and Reeves, R. D. 1991. In situ decontamination of heavy metal polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants: a feasibility study. Abstracts International Symposium on In Situ and On Site Bioreclamation, San Diego, March 1991 .

The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

McGrath, S. P., Baker, A. J. M. and Reeves, R. D. 1991. The possibility of in situ heavy metal decontamination of polluted soils using crops of metal-accumulating plants. pp. 10-11

Studies of the distribution and bioavailability of soil zinc fractions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Banjoko, V. A. and McGrath, S. P. 1991. Studies of the distribution and bioavailability of soil zinc fractions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 57 (3), pp. 325-334. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740570304

Controversy over sewage sludge

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 1991. Controversy over sewage sludge. Farmers Weekly. 115(24), p. 8.

Organic matter/mineral matter in the context of clean technology

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Organic matter/mineral matter in the context of clean technology. Seminar on Agriculture and Aquaculture: Environment Northern Seas Conference Report.

Increases in the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and -furan content of soils and vegetation since the 1840s

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kjeller, L-O., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Rappe, C. 1991. Increases in the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and -furan content of soils and vegetation since the 1840s. Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (9), pp. 1619-1627.

Using a diffusion model to explain the dispersal of pollutants in soil due to cultivation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lane, P. W. and McGrath, S. P. 1991. Using a diffusion model to explain the dispersal of pollutants in soil due to cultivation. Cambridge University Press (CUP).

New culture medium containing ionic concentrations of nutrients similar to concentrations found in soil solution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Angle, J. S., McGrath, S. P. and Chaney, R. L. 1991. New culture medium containing ionic concentrations of nutrients similar to concentrations found in soil solution. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 57, pp. 3674-3676.

Benefits from long-term ecosystem research: some examples from Rothamsted

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Benefits from long-term ecosystem research: some examples from Rothamsted. in: Risser, P. G. (ed.) Long-term ecological research John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 89-113

Transport and fate of isoproturon in a mole drained Denchworth clay soil at Brimstone Farm

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Beck, A. J., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Transport and fate of isoproturon in a mole drained Denchworth clay soil at Brimstone Farm. 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. 75-76

Effects of pH, phosphate and manganese on spring-sown Vicia faba L.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McEwen, J., Yeoman, D. P. and McGrath, S. P. 1991. Effects of pH, phosphate and manganese on spring-sown Vicia faba L. Fabis Newsletter. 27, pp. 18-20.

The long-term (100 years) accumulation and release of toxic metals in acidified soils under grassland and naturally-regenerating woodland

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake, L., Goulding, K. W. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. The long-term (100 years) accumulation and release of toxic metals in acidified soils under grassland and naturally-regenerating woodland. Selinus, O. (ed.) Abstracts 2nd International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry. Sveriges Geologiska Undersokning, Uppsala.

Potential changes in soil fertility from arable farming including organic systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Potential changes in soil fertility from arable farming including organic systems.

Soil fertility and soil organic matter

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Soil fertility and soil organic matter. in: Wilson, W. S. (ed.) Advances in soil organic matter research: the impact on agriculture and the environment Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 299-314

Significance of atmospheric inputs of lead to grassland at one site in the United Kingdom since 1860

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Significance of atmospheric inputs of lead to grassland at one site in the United Kingdom since 1860. Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (6), pp. 1174-1178. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00018a025

Influence of complexation on the uptake by plants of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. II. Effect of DTPA in a multi-metal and computer simulation study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurie, S. H., Tancock, N. P., McGrath, S. P. and Sanders, J. R. 1991. Influence of complexation on the uptake by plants of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. II. Effect of DTPA in a multi-metal and computer simulation study. Journal of Experimental Botany. 42 (237), pp. 515-519. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/42.4.515

Influence of complexation on the uptake by plants of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. I. Effect of EDTA in a multi-metal and computer simulation study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurie, S. H., Tancock, N. P., McGrath, S. P. and Sanders, J. R. 1991. Influence of complexation on the uptake by plants of iron, manganese, copper and zinc. I. Effect of EDTA in a multi-metal and computer simulation study. Journal of Experimental Botany. 42 (237), pp. 509-513. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/42.4.509

Evidence for a decline in rural herbage lead levels in the U.K.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C., Taylor, P. J. L., Walsh, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Evidence for a decline in rural herbage lead levels in the U.K. Atmospheric Environment. 25 (2), pp. 361-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(91)90307-S

Liebig and the Rothamsted experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Liebig and the Rothamsted experiments. Berichte der Justus Liebig-Gesellschaft zu Giessen: Vortrage des Symposiums 150 Jahre Agrikulturchemie, 27 Oktober 1990. Justus Liebig-Gesellschaft, Giessen. pp. 37-64

Soil fertility-how can we define it in intensive agricultural systems?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Soil fertility-how can we define it in intensive agricultural systems? International Scientific Conference on Agrochemical Criteria of Soil Fertility, 11th, Wrotslav, September 1989. Polish Academy of Science, Pulawy. pp. 212-230

Organic contaminants in an agricultural soil with a known history of sewage sludge amendments: polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., Waterhouse, K. S., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1990. Organic contaminants in an agricultural soil with a known history of sewage sludge amendments: polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. Environmental Science & Technology. 24 (11), pp. 1706-1711. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00081a013

The use of plant and soil analyses to predict the potassium supplying capacity of the soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1990. The use of plant and soil analyses to predict the potassium supplying capacity of the soil. Proceedings of the 22nd Colloquium of the International Potash Institute., Soligorek, USSR, 1990. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 177-204

North European outlook of plant nutrition guidelines - experience in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. North European outlook of plant nutrition guidelines - experience in the UK. Seminar 191, Nordiska Jordbruksforskares Forening, Sigtuna, Sweden, 1990.

The potential for use of metal-accumulating plants in the decontamination of soils polluted by heavy metals

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baker, A. J. M., McGrath, S. P. and Reeves, R. D. 1990. The potential for use of metal-accumulating plants in the decontamination of soils polluted by heavy metals. International Conference on Metals in Soils, Waters, Plants and Animals, Orlando, Florida, 1990. Tenth Symposium Abstracts. pp. 188

Deposition of sulphur and nitrogen from the atmosphere

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1990. Deposition of sulphur and nitrogen from the atmosphere. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 53, pp. 426-427.

Losses of nitrate from arable land by leaching and their effect on nitrates in drainage and groundwater

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E., Webster, C. P. and Howe, M. 1990. Losses of nitrate from arable land by leaching and their effect on nitrates in drainage and groundwater. Merckx, R., Vlassak, K. and Vereecken, H. (ed.) Fertilization and the environment. University Press, Leuven. pp. 26-34

Straw incorporation - its effects on soil fertility.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Straw incorporation - its effects on soil fertility. Straw disposal and soil management after 1992. Proceedings Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, November, 1990. pp. 1-10.

Low input agriculture - is it sustainable?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Low input agriculture - is it sustainable? Journal of the Fertilizer Society of South Africa .

Mycorrhizal infection of clover is delayed in soils contaminated with heavy metals from past sewage sludge applications.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Koomen, I., McGrath, S. P. and Giller, K. E. 1990. Mycorrhizal infection of clover is delayed in soils contaminated with heavy metals from past sewage sludge applications. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (6), pp. 871-873. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90170-5

The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of archived sewage sludges.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., McGrath, S. P. and Jones, K. C. 1990. The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of archived sewage sludges. Chemosphere. 20 (6), pp. 703-716. https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-6535(90)90161-L

Chromium and nickel.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McGrath, S. P. and Smith, S. 1990. Chromium and nickel. in: Heavy metals in soils. Ed. B.J. Alloway Blackie & Sons, Glasgow. pp. 125-150

An overview of the nitrogen cycle.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. An overview of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrates and irrigation. UK Irrigation Association Technical Monograph 3 . Eds P.J.C. Hamer & P.B. Leeds-Harrison. Cranfield Press and UK Irrigation Association, Silsoe.. pp. 1-14

Atmospheric inputs of heavy metals and organic contaminants to agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jones, K. C., Haygarth, P. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1990. Atmospheric inputs of heavy metals and organic contaminants to agroecosystems. Agriculture Group Symposium, Agriculture and the Atmosphere.

Effects of irrigation, N fertilizer, cutting frequency and pesticides on ryegrass, ryegrass–clover mixtures, clover and lucerne grown on heavy and light land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Day, W., Henderson, I. F., Johnston, A. E., Plumb, R. T., Poulton, P. R., Spaull, A. M., Stribley, D. P., Todd, A. D. and Yeoman, D. P. 1989. Effects of irrigation, N fertilizer, cutting frequency and pesticides on ryegrass, ryegrass–clover mixtures, clover and lucerne grown on heavy and light land. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 112 (2), pp. 227-247. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600085130

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1989. Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems. Potash Review. 12 (2), pp. 1-7.

The value of long-term experiments - a personal view

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The value of long-term experiments - a personal view. in: Likens, G. E. (ed.) In Long-term studies in ecology : approaches and alternatives Springer-Verlag, New York. pp. 175-179

The value of long-term experiments in agricultural research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The value of long-term experiments in agricultural research. In Proceedings of the Sanborn Field Centenniel, University of Missouri, 1989. University of Missouri, Columbia. pp. 1-20

The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture. Proceedings - Fertiliser Society, London. 286, pp. 1-24.

The role of nitrogen in agriculture.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The role of nitrogen in agriculture. Living with nitrates. Conference Proceedings of the Licolnshire Agricultural Society, 1989. pp. 1-11

Accumulation and loss of nitrogen from manure, sludge and compost: long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1989. Accumulation and loss of nitrogen from manure, sludge and compost: long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. Nitrogen in organic wastes applied to soils , J.A. Hansen & K. Henriksen eds. Academic Press, London. pp. 126-139

Ways of overcoming constraints to reduced tillage; effect of changing straw disposal on soil nitrogen.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Ways of overcoming constraints to reduced tillage; effect of changing straw disposal on soil nitrogen. Agriculture. Energy saving by reduced soil tillage. Proceedings of a workshop, Gottingen, 1987. K. Baumer & W. Ehlers eds. Commission of the European Communities (CEC) Brussels, Belgium. pp. 133-143

Absence of nitrogen fixation in clover grown on soil subject to long-term contamination with heavy metals is due to survival of only ineffective Rhizobium.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1989. Absence of nitrogen fixation in clover grown on soil subject to long-term contamination with heavy metals is due to survival of only ineffective Rhizobium. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 21 (6), pp. 841-848. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(89)90179-X

An explanation for the apparent losses of metals in a long-term field experiment with sewage sludge

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Lane, P. W. 1989. An explanation for the apparent losses of metals in a long-term field experiment with sewage sludge. Environmental Pollution. 60 (3-4), pp. 235-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(89)90107-3

Muck, metals and microbes.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Giller, K. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1989. Muck, metals and microbes. New Scientist. 124 (1689), pp. 31-32.

Benefits from long-term ecological research; some examples from Rothamsted.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Benefits from long-term ecological research; some examples from Rothamsted. Final Report of the International Workshop "Long-term ecological research - a global perspective", Man and the Biosphere Program, Berchtesgaden, 1989 . UNESCO, MAB, Bonn. pp. 288-312

Predicting the lime requirement of soils under permanent grassland and arable crops.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Predicting the lime requirement of soils under permanent grassland and arable crops. Soil Use and Management. 5 (2), pp. 54-57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1989.tb00760.x

Existing soil protection guidelines which limit concentrations of heavy metals in British soils.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. 1989. Existing soil protection guidelines which limit concentrations of heavy metals in British soils. Beurteilung von Schwermetallkontaminationen im Boden. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in Soils. D. Behrens & J. Wiesner eds. Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Chemisches Apparatewesen, Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie, Frankfurt am Main.. pp. 107-111

Investigations of the mobility, availability and effects of heavy metal contamination in soil.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1989. Investigations of the mobility, availability and effects of heavy metal contamination in soil. Beurteilung von Schwermetallkontaminationen im Boden. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in Soils. D. Behrens & J. Wiesner eds. Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Chemisches Apparatewesen, Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie, Frankfurt am Main.. pp. 341-343

Cadmium in cereal grain and herbage from long-term experimental plots at Rothamsted, UK.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Cadmium in cereal grain and herbage from long-term experimental plots at Rothamsted, UK. Environmental Pollution. 57 (3), pp. 199-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(89)90012-2

Long-term atmospheric deposition and soil acidification at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goulding, K. W. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Long-term atmospheric deposition and soil acidification at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England. in: Longhurst, J. W. S. (ed.) Acid deposition, sources, effects and controls . J.W.S. Longhurst, ed. British Library (BL). pp. 213-228

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in an agricultural soil: long term changes in profile distribution.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Tidridge, P., Waterhouse, K. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in an agricultural soil: long term changes in profile distribution. Environmental Pollution. 56 (4), pp. 337-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(89)90079-1

Phosphorus cycling in intensive arable agriculture.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Phosphorus cycling in intensive arable agriculture. Phosphorus cycles in terrestial and aquatic ecosystems. Proceedings of a Workshop arranged by SCOPE, Czerniejewo, Poland, 1988, . H. Tiesse ed. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.. pp. 123-136

Changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of wheat grain and pasture grassland over the last century from one site in the UK.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Grimmer, G., Jacob, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of wheat grain and pasture grassland over the last century from one site in the UK. Science of the Total Environment. 78 (1), pp. 117-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(89)90026-0

Increases in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of an agricultural soil over the last century

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Waterhouse, K. S., Furlong, E. T., Giger, W., Hites, R. A., Schaffner, C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Increases in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of an agricultural soil over the last century. Environmental Science & Technology. 23, pp. 95-101. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00178a012

Rothamsted and the nitrogen story.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Rothamsted and the nitrogen story. Property News. Autumn/Winter, p. 6.

A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management. The Agronomist. No.3, pp. 10-12.

Optimization of lime applications to soils under permanent grassland and arable crops.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Optimization of lime applications to soils under permanent grassland and arable crops. Proceedings 7th Colloquium International Association for the Optimization of Plant Nutrition, Nyborg, Denmark, 1988. Paper 402. 6pp..

Potassium fertilisation to maintain a K-balance under various farming systems.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Potassium fertilisation to maintain a K-balance under various farming systems. Nutrient balances and the need for potassium. Proceedings 13th IPI Congress, Rheims, 1986. Worblaufen-Bern : IPI. pp. 199-226

Pollution by toxic metals on agricultural soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Giller, K. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1988. Pollution by toxic metals on agricultural soils. Nature. 335 (6192), p. 676. https://doi.org/10.1038/335676a0

The effects of soil organic matter levels on soil solution concentrations and extractabilities of manganese, zinc and copper.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Sanders, J. R. and Shalaby, M. H. 1988. The effects of soil organic matter levels on soil solution concentrations and extractabilities of manganese, zinc and copper. Geoderma. 42 (2), pp. 177-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-7061(88)90033-X

Suppression of N2-fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Giller, K. E., McGrath, S. P. and Hirsch, P. R. 1988. Suppression of N2-fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals. Nitrogen fixation: hundred years after. Proceedings 7th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation. Eds. H. Bothe, F.J. de Bruijn & W.E. Newton. Stuttgart : Gustav Fischer, p. 813..

Rhizobia isolated from root nodules of clover grown on soils with heavy metal contamination.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hirsch, P. R., Giller, K. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1988. Rhizobia isolated from root nodules of clover grown on soils with heavy metal contamination. Nitrogen fixation: hundred years after. Proceedings 7th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation. Eds. H. Bothe, F.J. de Bruijn & W.E. Newton. Stuttgart : Gustav Fischer, p. 816..

Atmospheric inputs of cadmium to an arable agricultural system.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Atmospheric inputs of cadmium to an arable agricultural system. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 548-553

Effects of potentially toxic metals in soil derived from past applications of sewage sludge on nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1988. Effects of potentially toxic metals in soil derived from past applications of sewage sludge on nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens L. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 20 (4), pp. 415-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(88)90052-1

The value of long-term experiments - a personal view.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1988. The value of long-term experiments - a personal view. in: Long-term studies in ecology : approaches and alternatives. Ed. G.E. Likens.

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1988. Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 46 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740460102

Effect of heavy metal contamination on the genetics of nitrogen-fixing populations of Rhizobium leguminosarum nodulating white clover.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Hirsch, P. R. and Giller, K. E. 1988. Effect of heavy metal contamination on the genetics of nitrogen-fixing populations of Rhizobium leguminosarum nodulating white clover. Environmental contamination. Ed. A.A. Orio. Edinburgh : CEP. pp. 164-166

Rational K manuring. Agriculture Group Symposium : sodium and potassium in plant nutrition.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1988. Rational K manuring. Agriculture Group Symposium : sodium and potassium in plant nutrition. Wiley.

Experimental measurements and computer predictions of copper complex formation by soluble soil organic matter.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sanders, J. R. and McGrath, S. P. 1988. Experimental measurements and computer predictions of copper complex formation by soluble soil organic matter. Environmental Pollution. 49 (1), pp. 63-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(88)90014-0.

Kaliumdungung zur Aufrechterhaltung eines ausgeglichenen K-Versorgungsgrades unter verschiedenen Anbausystemen.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Kaliumdungung zur Aufrechterhaltung eines ausgeglichenen K-Versorgungsgrades unter verschiedenen Anbausystemen.

Long-term changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of agricultural soils.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Waterhouse, K. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Long-term changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of agricultural soils. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 792-797

The effect of atmospheric deposition, especially of nitrogen, on grassland and woodland at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England, measured over more than 100 years.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1988. The effect of atmospheric deposition, especially of nitrogen, on grassland and woodland at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England, measured over more than 100 years. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 841-846

Rothamsted Soils and Crop Production Division and publications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Rothamsted Soils and Crop Production Division and publications. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1987 (part 1), pp. 93-131;133-159.

Saxmundham Experimental Station 1899-1986 A review of the achievements during 1965-1986

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Saxmundham Experimental Station 1899-1986 A review of the achievements during 1965-1986. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1986 (part 2), pp. 265-279.

Effects of soil organic matter on yields of crops in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Effects of soil organic matter on yields of crops in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. INTECOL Bulletin. 15, pp. 9-16.

Zinc, copper and nickel concentrations in soil extracts and crops grown on four soils treated with metal-loaded sewage sludges.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sanders, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Adams, T. Mcm. 1987. Zinc, copper and nickel concentrations in soil extracts and crops grown on four soils treated with metal-loaded sewage sludges. Environmental Pollution. 44 (3), pp. 193-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(87)90003-0

Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. I. Metals.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. I. Metals. Science of the Total Environment. 61, pp. 131-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(87)90363-9

A survey of the sulphur content of wheat grown in Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Byers, M., McGrath, S. P. and Webster, R. 1987. A survey of the sulphur content of wheat grown in Britain. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 38 (2), pp. 151-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740380207

Adenylate energy charge in metal-contaminated soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1987. Adenylate energy charge in metal-contaminated soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (2), pp. 219-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90085-X

Computerized quality control, statistics and regional mapping of the concentrations of trace and major elements in the soil of England and Wales.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 1987. Computerized quality control, statistics and regional mapping of the concentrations of trace and major elements in the soil of England and Wales. Soil Use and Management. 3 (1), pp. 31-38. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1987.tb00706.x

Lead, zinc, cadmium, copper and nickel concentrations in the topsoils of England and Wales.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Cunliffe, C. H. and Pope, A. J. 1987. Lead, zinc, cadmium, copper and nickel concentrations in the topsoils of England and Wales.

Suppression of nitrogen fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Giller, K. E., McGrath, S. P. and Brookes, P. C. 1987. Suppression of nitrogen fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals.

The usefulness of expressing nitrogen concentrations in crops on the basis of tissue water.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. The usefulness of expressing nitrogen concentrations in crops on the basis of tissue water. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 38 (4), pp. 317-318.

Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. II. Cadmium.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. II. Cadmium. Science of the Total Environment. 67 (1), pp. 75-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(87)90067-2.

Will Europe return to fallowing?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Will Europe return to fallowing? SPAN. 30, pp. 53-54.

Reducing nitrate pollution.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Reducing nitrate pollution.

Straw incorporation and its implications for crop protection and wildlife.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E., Smith, B. and Patterson, D. 1987. Straw incorporation and its implications for crop protection and wildlife.

Long-term effects of contaminants in soils.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 1987. Long-term effects of contaminants in soils.

Long-term studies of metal transfers following application of sewage sludge.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. 1987. Long-term studies of metal transfers following application of sewage sludge.

Long-term biological effects of metals after applications of sewage sludge.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1987. Long-term biological effects of metals after applications of sewage sludge. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 40 (4), pp. 320-322.

Uptake of sulphur following foliar applications of elemental sulphur.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P. and Till, A. R. 1987. Uptake of sulphur following foliar applications of elemental sulphur. pp. 369-370

Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne. Perspectives Agricoles. 111, pp. 45-47.

Long-term biological effects of applying metal-contaminated sewage sludge to soil.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1987. Long-term biological effects of applying metal-contaminated sewage sludge to soil.

Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems.

Rothamsted Soils Division

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1986. Rothamsted Soils Division. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1986 (part 1), pp. 137-166;186-191.

Cadmium : temporal trends in archived soils from a semi-rural location in the UK In: Chemicals in the environment ed. J.M. Lester, R. Perry and, R.M. Sterritt, 553-559

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Cadmium : temporal trends in archived soils from a semi-rural location in the UK In: Chemicals in the environment ed. J.M. Lester, R. Perry and, R.M. Sterritt, 553-559.

The nitrogen cycle in the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment : recovery and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied in spring and inputs of nitrogen from the atmosphere

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Pruden, G., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1986. The nitrogen cycle in the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment : recovery and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied in spring and inputs of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (3), pp. 591-609. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600069768

Zinc, copper and nickel concentrations in ryegrass grown on sewage sludge-contaminated soils of different pH.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sanders, J. R., McGrath, S. P. and Adams, T. Mcm. 1986. Zinc, copper and nickel concentrations in ryegrass grown on sewage sludge-contaminated soils of different pH. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (10), pp. 961-968. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740371003

Effects of metal residues from past applications of sewage-sludge on soil microbial biomass and N2-fixation.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1986. Effects of metal residues from past applications of sewage-sludge on soil microbial biomass and N2-fixation.

Soil microbial biomass estimates in soils contaminated with metals.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Heijnen, C. E., McGrath, S. P. and Vance, E. D. 1986. Soil microbial biomass estimates in soils contaminated with metals. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 18, pp. 383-388.

The nitrogen cycle under continuous winter wheat

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Jenkinson, D. S., Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. The nitrogen cycle under continuous winter wheat.

AFRC Research on straw disposal.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1986. AFRC Research on straw disposal.

Accumulation and subcellular distribution of cations in relation to the growth of potassium-deficient barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A., Chater, M., Storey, R. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Accumulation and subcellular distribution of cations in relation to the growth of potassium-deficient barley. Plant, Cell and Environment. 9 (7), pp. 595-604. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-3040.ep11616346

An investigation of the usefulness of phosphorus concentrations in tissue water as indicators of the phosphorus status of field-grown spring barley.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. An investigation of the usefulness of phosphorus concentrations in tissue water as indicators of the phosphorus status of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (2), pp. 329-333. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600087128

Metal residues in soils previously treated with sewage- sludge and their effects on growth and nitrogen fixation by blue-green algae.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., McGrath, S. P. and Heijnen, C. 1986. Metal residues in soils previously treated with sewage- sludge and their effects on growth and nitrogen fixation by blue-green algae. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 18 (4), pp. 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(86)90037-4

Phosphate fertilisers - is water solubility important?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Copestake, K. G., Johnston, A. E., Paulson, G. A. and Richards, I. R. 1986. Phosphate fertilisers - is water solubility important? Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), pp. 18-19.

Modelling the long-term residual effects of phosphorus residues in soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1986. Modelling the long-term residual effects of phosphorus residues in soil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), pp. 8-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740370103

Cadmium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., Goguel, R. L., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1986. Cadmium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 37 (1), pp. 99-107. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1986.tb00011.x

Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1986. Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops. Soil Use and Management. 2 (3), pp. 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1986.tb00690.x

Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide. SPAN. 29, pp. 57-59.

Experimental determinations and computer predictions of trace metal ion concentrations in dilute complex solutions.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Sanders, J. R., Laurie, S. H. and Tancock, N. P. 1986. Experimental determinations and computer predictions of trace metal ion concentrations in dilute complex solutions. Analyst. 111 (4), pp. 459-465. https://doi.org/10.1039/AN9861100459

Soil acidification during more than 100 years under permanent grassland and woodland at Rothamsted

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T. and Poulton, P. R. 1986. Soil acidification during more than 100 years under permanent grassland and woodland at Rothamsted. Soil Use and Management. 2 (1), pp. 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1986.tb00669.x

Effects of soil and fertilizer P on yields of potatoes, sugar beet, barley and winter wheat on a sandy clay loam soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Lane, P. W., Mattingly, G. E. G., Poulton, P. R. and Hewitt, M. V. 1986. Effects of soil and fertilizer P on yields of potatoes, sugar beet, barley and winter wheat on a sandy clay loam soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106 (1), pp. 155-167. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600061864

The use of acid insoluble residue to correct for the presence of soil-derived metals in the gut of earthworms used as bio-indicator organisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stafford, E. A. and McGrath, S. P. 1986. The use of acid insoluble residue to correct for the presence of soil-derived metals in the gut of earthworms used as bio-indicator organisms. Environmental Pollution. 42 (3), pp. 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/0143-1471(86)90034-6

Nitrogen concentrations in field-grown spring barley: an examination of the usefulness of expressing concentrations on the basis of tissue water

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Nitrogen concentrations in field-grown spring barley: an examination of the usefulness of expressing concentrations on the basis of tissue water. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 397-406. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600056458

Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba. Field Crops Research. 12 (2), pp. 187-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-4290(85)90065-6

The influence of complex-formation on trace-element uptake by plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurie, S. H., Tancock, N. P., McGrath, S. P. and Sanders, J. R. 1985. The influence of complex-formation on trace-element uptake by plants. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (7), pp. 541-542.

Comparison of soil solution and chemical extractants to estimate metal availability to plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Sanders, J. R. and Adams, T. M. 1985. Comparison of soil solution and chemical extractants to estimate metal availability to plants. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (7), pp. 532-533.

A simplified method for the extraction of the metals Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd, Pb, Cr, Co and Mn from soils and sewage sludges

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. and Cunliffe, C. H. 1985. A simplified method for the extraction of the metals Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd, Pb, Cr, Co and Mn from soils and sewage sludges. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (9), pp. 794-798. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740360906

The effects of increasing yields on the macro- and microelement concentrations and offtakes in the grain of winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 1985. The effects of increasing yields on the macro- and microelement concentrations and offtakes in the grain of winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (11), pp. 1073-1083. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740361108

The effect of straw incorporation on the uptake of nitrogen by winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Jenkinson, D. S., Pruden, G. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. The effect of straw incorporation on the uptake of nitrogen by winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (1), pp. 26-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740360105

Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses 1956-82

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1984. Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses 1956-82. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1983 (part 2), pp. 225-237.

Metal concentrations in sludges and soil from a long-term field trial

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 1984. Metal concentrations in sludges and soil from a long-term field trial. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 103 (AUG), pp. 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960004329x

Effects of metal toxicity on the size of the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1984. Effects of metal toxicity on the size of the soil microbial biomass. Journal of Soil Science. 35 (2), pp. 341-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1984.tb00288.x

Rothamsted garden clover - red clover grown continuously since 1854

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1983. Rothamsted garden clover - red clover grown continuously since 1854. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 225-237.

The Broadbalk wheat experiment 1968-78 : yields and plant nutrients in crops grown continuously and in rotation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dyke, G. V., George, B. J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Todd, A. D. 1983. The Broadbalk wheat experiment 1968-78 : yields and plant nutrients in crops grown continuously and in rotation. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. (2), pp. 5-44. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34179

Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 34 (3), pp. 265-266. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740340310

The effects of fertilizers and drought on the concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. The effects of fertilizers and drought on the concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 741-748. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038788

Concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley and their relationships to grain-yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley and their relationships to grain-yield. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 675-685. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038703

The uptake and translocation of tri-valent and hexa-valent chromium and effects on the growth of oat in flowing nutrient solution and in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 1982. The uptake and translocation of tri-valent and hexa-valent chromium and effects on the growth of oat in flowing nutrient solution and in soil. New Phytologist. 92 (3), pp. 381-390. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.1982.tb03395.x

The effects of concentration and valency of cr around the root in nutrient solutions and in soil cr uptake and toxicity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P. 1982. The effects of concentration and valency of cr around the root in nutrient solutions and in soil cr uptake and toxicity. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 33 (10), pp. 966-967.

A comparison of the extractabilities of zn, cu, ni and cr from sewage sludges prepared by treating raw sewage with the metal-salts before or after anaerobic-digestion

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bloomfield, C. and McGrath, S. P. 1982. A comparison of the extractabilities of zn, cu, ni and cr from sewage sludges prepared by treating raw sewage with the metal-salts before or after anaerobic-digestion. Environmental Pollution Series B-Chemical and Physical. 3 (3), pp. 193-198. https://doi.org/10.1016/0143-148x(82)90060-x

Growth of spring barley under drought - crop development, photosynthesis, dry-matter accumulation and nutrient content

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lawlor, D. W., Day, W., Johnston, A. E., Legg, B. J. and Parkinson, K. J. 1981. Growth of spring barley under drought - crop development, photosynthesis, dry-matter accumulation and nutrient content. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 96 (FEB), pp. 167-186. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960003197x

Agricultural use of lime

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1981. Agricultural use of lime. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 32 (10), pp. 991-992.

The use of lime on agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Whinham, W. N. 1980. The use of lime on agricultural soils. Proceedings of the Fertiliser Society. 189, pp. 3-31.

Soils of Rothamsted Farm. The carbon and nitrogen content of the soils and the effect of changes in crop rotation and manuring on soil pH, P, K and Mg

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and McEwen, J. 1980. Soils of Rothamsted Farm. The carbon and nitrogen content of the soils and the effect of changes in crop rotation and manuring on soil pH, P, K and Mg. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1980 (part 2), pp. 5-20.

Release of potassium as measured in field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1980. Release of potassium as measured in field experiments. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 31 (10), pp. 1078-1078.

Multifactorial experimentation on continuous winter-wheat grown in sandy clay soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1980. Multifactorial experimentation on continuous winter-wheat grown in sandy clay soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 94 (FEB), pp. 155-170. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960002801x

Results from an Experiment on All-grass and Grass-clover Leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and Changes in Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium due to Cropping and Manuring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Williams, R. J. B. 1979. Results from an Experiment on All-grass and Grass-clover Leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and Changes in Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium due to Cropping and Manuring. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1978 (2), pp. 99-117.

Yields of and P, K ,Ca, Mg uptakes by crops grown in an experiment testing the effects of adding peat to a sandy loam soil at Woburn 1963-1977

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Brookes, P. C. 1979. Yields of and P, K ,Ca, Mg uptakes by crops grown in an experiment testing the effects of adding peat to a sandy loam soil at Woburn 1963-1977. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 83-98.

Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., McGaveston, D. A., Wall, T., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1979. Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 30 (1), pp. 147-153. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1979.tb00972.x

Effects of subsoiling and deep incorporation of p-fertilizers and k-fertilizers on the yield and nutrient-uptake of barley, potatoes, wheat and sugar-beet grown in rotation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of subsoiling and deep incorporation of p-fertilizers and k-fertilizers on the yield and nutrient-uptake of barley, potatoes, wheat and sugar-beet grown in rotation. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (JUN), pp. 695-702. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600053946

Effects of different watering methods, soil weights, soil diluents and soil coverings on the yield and nutrient uptake by ryegrass grown in a controlled environment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Gildon, A., Lane, P. W. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of different watering methods, soil weights, soil diluents and soil coverings on the yield and nutrient uptake by ryegrass grown in a controlled environment. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 30 (5), pp. 528-531. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740300514

Effect of soil improvers on seedling emergence, early growth and final yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effect of soil improvers on seedling emergence, early growth and final yield. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 30 (3), pp. 338-338.

Drought experiment using mobile shelters - effect of drought on barley yield, water-use and nutrient-uptake

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Day, W., Legg, B. J., French, B. K., Johnston, A. E., Lawlor, D. W. and Jeffers, W. D. C. 1978. Drought experiment using mobile shelters - effect of drought on barley yield, water-use and nutrient-uptake. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (DEC), pp. 599-623. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600059992

Soil organic matter in the Hoosfield continuous barley experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1977. Soil organic matter in the Hoosfield continuous barley experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 87-101.

Yields on the Exhaustion Land and changes in NPK content of the soils due to cropping and manuring, 1852-1975

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1977. Yields on the Exhaustion Land and changes in NPK content of the soils due to cropping and manuring, 1852-1975. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 53-85.

Effect of phosphate residues on soil phosphorus values and crop yields. I. Experiments on barley, potatoes and sugar beet on sandy loam soils at Woburn England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Mattingly, G. E. G. and Poulton, P. R. 1976. Effect of phosphate residues on soil phosphorus values and crop yields. I. Experiments on barley, potatoes and sugar beet on sandy loam soils at Woburn England. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1975 (2), pp. 5-35. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-10

Additions and removals of nitrogen and phosphorus in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and the effect of the residues on total soil nitrogen and phosphorus [wheat, barley, England]

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1976. Additions and removals of nitrogen and phosphorus in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and the effect of the residues on total soil nitrogen and phosphorus [wheat, barley, England]. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. pp. 111-144.

Some factors affecting crop response to soil-phosphorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1976. Some factors affecting crop response to soil-phosphorus. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 27 (6), pp. 590-590.

Modern developments in an experiment on permanent grassland started in 1856 - effects of fertilizers and lime on botanical composition and crop and soil analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thurston, J. M., Williams, E. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1976. Modern developments in an experiment on permanent grassland started in 1856 - effects of fertilizers and lime on botanical composition and crop and soil analyses. Annales Agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 1043-1082. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8vwq8

Long-term rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Saxmundham-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1976. Long-term rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Saxmundham-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design. Annales Agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 743-769.

Experiments on the continuous growth of arable crops at Rothamsted and Woburn-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1976. Experiments on the continuous growth of arable crops at Rothamsted and Woburn-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design. Annales Agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 927-956. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8vq51

Woburn Experimental Farm: a hundred years of agricultural research

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. Woburn Experimental Farm: a hundred years of agricultural research. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 138, pp. 18-26.

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. I. History of the Field, Details of the Cropping and Manuring and the Yields in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. I. History of the Field, Details of the Cropping and Manuring and the Yields in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 29-44. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33158

The Woburn Market Garden experiment, 1942-1969. II: The effect of the treatments on soil pH, soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment, 1942-1969. II: The effect of the treatments on soil pH, soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 102-132. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33161

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. II. Effects of treatments on soil pH, P and K in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Chater, M. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. II. Effects of treatments on soil pH, P and K in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 45-60. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33159

The Woburn Market Garden experiment 1942-1969 I. A history of the experiment, details of the treatments and yields of the crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Wedderburn, R. W. M. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment 1942-1969 I. A history of the experiment, details of the treatments and yields of the crops. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 79-101. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33161

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. III. Effects of NPK Fertilisers and Farmyard Manure on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen and Organic Phosphorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Chater, M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. III. Effects of NPK Fertilisers and Farmyard Manure on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen and Organic Phosphorus. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1974 (2), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33160

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 84, pp. 513-524.

The behaviour of K remaining in soils from the Agdell experiment at Rothamsted, the results of intensive cropping in pot experiments and their relation to soil analysis and the results of field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mitchell, J. D. D. 1974. The behaviour of K remaining in soils from the Agdell experiment at Rothamsted, the results of intensive cropping in pot experiments and their relation to soil analysis and the results of field experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1973 (2), pp. 74-94.

The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves - Report from potassium systems of grassland farming

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. 1973. The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves - Report from potassium systems of grassland farming. Lawes Agricultural Trust, (LAT) Harpenden. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34692

Changes in soil properties caused by the new liming scheme on Park Grass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1972. Changes in soil properties caused by the new liming scheme on Park Grass. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1971 (2), pp. 177-180.

The effects of ley and arable cropping systems on the amounts of soil organic matter in the Rothamsted and Woburn ley-arable experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1972. The effects of ley and arable cropping systems on the amounts of soil organic matter in the Rothamsted and Woburn ley-arable experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1972 (2), pp. 131-159.

The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1971. The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves . Report from potassium systems of grassland farming. pp. 1-5.

Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1971. Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. 20, pp. 220-236.

The Agdell experiment - Estimates of the P and K accumulated from fertiliser dressings given between 1848-1951 their recovery by grass between 1958 and 1970 and their effect on the response by grass to new dressings of P and K

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1971. The Agdell experiment - Estimates of the P and K accumulated from fertiliser dressings given between 1848-1951 their recovery by grass between 1958 and 1970 and their effect on the response by grass to new dressings of P and K. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1970 (2), pp. 38-68.

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 1. Behaviour of K remaining in soils from classical and rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and evaluation of methods of measuring soil potassium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Addiscott, T. M. 1971. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 1. Behaviour of K remaining in soils from classical and rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and evaluation of methods of measuring soil potassium. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 76 (3), pp. 539-552. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600069549

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems. 2. The effects of cropping systems on the retention by the soils of added K not used by crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1971. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems. 2. The effects of cropping systems on the retention by the soils of added K not used by crops. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 76, pp. 553-561.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I Introduction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I Introduction. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 5-6. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34860

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn II A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn II A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 7-21. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34861

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn III The experiments made from 1957 to 1962, the soils and histories of the sites on which they were made

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Warren, R. G. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn III The experiments made from 1957 to 1962, the soils and histories of the sites on which they were made. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 22-38. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34862

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn IV The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from superphosphate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn IV The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from superphosphate. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 39-68. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34863

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn V The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from potassium fertilizers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn V The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from potassium fertilizers. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 69-90. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34864

The residual value of farmyard manure and superphosphate in the Saxmundham Rotation II Experiment, 1899-1968

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Johnston, A. E. and Margaret Chater 1970. The residual value of farmyard manure and superphosphate in the Saxmundham Rotation II Experiment, 1899-1968. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 91-112. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-4

The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1969. The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 93-115. https://doi.org/10,23637/ERADOC-1-34923

The soils of Broadbalk : Plant nutrients in Broadbalk soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1969. The soils of Broadbalk : Plant nutrients in Broadbalk soils. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 93-115.

Broadbalk: Historical Introduction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Garner, H. V. 1968. Broadbalk: Historical Introduction. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 12-25.

Hoosfield Continuous Barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1967. Hoosfield Continuous Barley. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1966, pp. 320-338.

Changes in the Park Grass experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G., Johnston, A. E. and Cooke, G. W. 1965. Changes in the Park Grass experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1964, pp. 224-228.

Notes on the use of soil analysis for estimating available P in Rothamsted soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1965. Notes on the use of soil analysis for estimating available P in Rothamsted soils. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. 13, pp. 30-37.

The Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1964. The Park Grass Experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1963, pp. 240-262.

Barnfield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1962. Barnfield. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1961, pp. 227-247. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-37013

The accumulation and loss of soil potassium in long-term experiments, Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G., Johnston, A. E. and Arnold, P. W. 1962. The accumulation and loss of soil potassium in long-term experiments, Rothamsted and Woburn. Proceedings of the Fertiliser Society. 72, pp. 5-24.

The Exhaustion Land site

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1960. The Exhaustion Land site. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1959, pp. 230-239.