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

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

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Hyperspectral imaging for phenotyping plant drought stress and nitrogen interactions using multivariate modeling and machine learning techniques in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Okyere, F., Cudjoe, D., Virlet, N., Castle, M., Riche, A. B., Greche, L., Mohareb, F., Simms, D., Mhada, M. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2024. Hyperspectral imaging for phenotyping plant drought stress and nitrogen interactions using multivariate modeling and machine learning techniques in wheat. Remote Sensing. 16 (18), p. 3446. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16183446

Improving wheat grain composition for human health by constructing a QTL atlas for essential minerals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sigalas, P., Shewry, P. R., Riche, A. B., Wingen, L., Feng, C., Siluveru, A., Chayut, N., Burridge, A., Uauy, C., Castle, M., Parmar, S., Philp, C., Steele, D., Orford, S., Leverington-Waite, M., Cheng, S., Griffiths, S. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2024. Improving wheat grain composition for human health by constructing a QTL atlas for essential minerals. Communications Biology. 7, p. 101. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-06692-7

Harnessing landrace diversity empowers wheat breeding

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cheng, S., Feng, C., Wingen, L. U., Cheng, H., Riche, A. B., Jiang, M., Leverington-Waite, M., Huang, Z., Collier, S., Orford, S., Wang, X., Awal, R., Barker, G., O’Hara, T., Lister, C., Siluveru, A., Quiroz-Chávez, J., Ramírez-González, R. H., Bryant, R., Berry, S., Bansal, U., Bariana, H. S., Bennett, M. J., Bicego, B., Bilham, L., Brown, J. K. M., Burridge, A., Burt, C., Buurman, M., Castle, M., Chartrain, L., Chen, B., Denbel, W., Elkot, A. F., Fenwick, P., Feuerhelm, D., Foulkes, J., Gaju, O., Gauley, A., Gaurav, K., Hafeez, A. N., Han, R., Horler, R., Hou, J., Iqbal, M. S., Kerton, M., Kondic-Spica, A., Kowalski, A., Lage, J., Li, X., Liu, H., Liu, S., Lovegrove, A., Ma, L., Mumford, C., Parmar, S., Philp, C., Playford, D., Przewieslik-Allen, A. M., Sarfraz, Z., Schafer, D., Shewry, P. R., Shi, Y., Slafer, G., Song, B., Song, B., Steele, D., Steuernagel, B., Tailby, P., Tyrrell, S., Waheed, A., Wamalwa, M. N., Wang, X., Wei, Y., Winfield, M., Wu, S., Wu, Y., Wulff, B. B. H., Xian, W., Xu, Y., Xu, Y., Yuan, Q., Zhang, X., Edwards, K. J., Dixon, L., Nicholson, P., Chayut, N., Hawkesford, M. J., Uauy, C., Sanders, D., Huang, S. and Griffiths, S. 2024. Harnessing landrace diversity empowers wheat breeding. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07682-9

Modeling the spatial-spectral characteristics of plants for nutrient status identification using hyperspectral data and deep learning methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Okyere, F., Cudjoe, D., Sadeghi-Tehran, P., Virlet, N., Riche, A. B., Castle, M., Greche, L., Simms, D., Mhada, M., Mohareb, F. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2023. Modeling the spatial-spectral characteristics of plants for nutrient status identification using hyperspectral data and deep learning methods. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14, p. 1209500. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1209500

Soil structure has a greater effect on the rooting of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) than nitrogen fertilisation rate or genotype.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mawodza, T., Zhou, H., Atkinson, B. S., Atkinson, J. A., Sturrock, C. J., Riche, A. B., Whalley, W. R., Hawkesford, M. J., Cooper, H. V. and Mooney, S. J. 2023. Soil structure has a greater effect on the rooting of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) than nitrogen fertilisation rate or genotype. Rhizosphere. 27 (Sept), p. 100770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2023.100770

Field phenotyping for African crops: overview and perspectives

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cudjoe, D., Virlet, N., Castle, M., Riche, A. B., Mhada, M., Waine, T. W., Mohareb, F. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2023. Field phenotyping for African crops: overview and perspectives. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14, p. 1219673. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1219673

Soil structure has a greater effect on the rooting of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) than nitrogen fertilisation rate or genotype

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mawodza, T., Zhou, H., Atkinson, B. S., Atkinson, J. A., Sturrock, C. J., Riche, A. B., Whalley, W. R., Hawkesford, M. J., Cooper, H. and Mooney, S. J. 2023. Soil structure has a greater effect on the rooting of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) than nitrogen fertilisation rate or genotype. Rhizosphere. 27, p. 100770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2023.100770

Identification of Traits Underpinning Good Breadmaking Performance of Wheat Grown with Reduced Nitrogen Fertilisation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shewry, P. R., Wood, A., Hassall, K. L., Pellny, T. K., Riche, A. B., Hussain, A., Shi, Z., Mosleth, E. F., Charlton, M., Poole, M., Jones, S., Newton, K., Penson, S., Tucker, G., Griffiths, S. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2023. Identification of Traits Underpinning Good Breadmaking Performance of Wheat Grown with Reduced Nitrogen Fertilisation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 103 (15), pp. 7664-7672. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12848

Machine Learning Methods for Automatic Segmentation of Images of Field and Glasshouse Based Plants for High Throughput Phenotyping

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Okyere, F., Cudjoe, D., Sadeghi-Tehran, P., Virlet, N., Riche, A. B., Castle, M., Greche, L., Mohareb, F., Simms, D. M., Mhada, M. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2023. Machine Learning Methods for Automatic Segmentation of Images of Field and Glasshouse Based Plants for High Throughput Phenotyping. Plants - Basel. 12 (10), p. 2035. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12102035

Using proximal sensing parameters linked to the photosynthetic capacity to assess the nutritional status and yield potential in quinoa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cudjoe, D., Okyere, F., Virlet, N., Castle, M., Buchner, P. H., Parmar, S., Sadeghi-Tehran, P., Riche, A. B., Sohail, Q., Mhada, M., Ghanem, M., Waine, T. W., Mohareb, F. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2023. Using proximal sensing parameters linked to the photosynthetic capacity to assess the nutritional status and yield potential in quinoa. Acta Horticulturae. 1360, pp. 373-379. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1360.45

Environmental and cultivar variability in composition, content and biological activity of phenolic acids and alkylresorcinols of winter wheat grains from a multi-site field trial across Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kowalska, I., Moldoch, J., Pawelec, S., Podolska, G., Von Cossel, M., Derycke, V., Haesaert, G., Lana, M. A., Da Silva Lopes, M., Riche, A. B., Stutzel, H., Hackett, R. and Oleszek, W. 2022. Environmental and cultivar variability in composition, content and biological activity of phenolic acids and alkylresorcinols of winter wheat grains from a multi-site field trial across Europe. Journal of Cereal Science. 107, p. 103527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103527

Genetic diversity in nitrogen fertilizer responses and N gas emission in modern wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Oszvald, M., Hassall, K. L., Hughes, D. J., Torres-Ballesteros, A., Clark, I. M., Riche, A. B. and Heuer, S. 2022. Genetic diversity in nitrogen fertilizer responses and N gas emission in modern wheat. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, p. 816475. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.816475

Determination of wheat spike and spikelet architecture and grain traits using X-ray Computed Tomography imaging

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, H., Riche, A. B., Hawkesford, M. J., Whalley, W. R., Atkinson, B. S., Sturrock, C. J. and Mooney, S. J. 2021. Determination of wheat spike and spikelet architecture and grain traits using X-ray Computed Tomography imaging. Plant Methods. 17 (article), p. 26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-021-00726-5

Impacts of G x E x M on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat and Future Prospects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hawkesford, M. J. and Riche, A. B. 2020. Impacts of G x E x M on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat and Future Prospects. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11, p. 1157. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.01157

Genetic variation and heritability of grain protein deviation in European wheat genotypes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mosleth, E. F., Lillehammer, M., Pellny, T. K., Wood, A., Riche, A. B., Hussain, A., Griffiths, S., Hawkesford, M. J. and Shewry, P. R. 2020. Genetic variation and heritability of grain protein deviation in European wheat genotypes. Field Crops Research. 255, p. 107896. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2020.107896

Low protein wheat for bread making

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Shewry, P. R., Wood, A. J., Hassall, K. L., Pellny, T. K., Riche, A. B., Hussain, A., Hawkesford, M. J., Griffiths, S., Penson, S., Tucker, G. and Baker, C. 2020. Low protein wheat for bread making. Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

Novel sources of variation in grain Zinc (Zn) concentration in bread wheat germplasm derived from Watkins landraces

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khokhar, J. S., King, J., King, I. P., Young, S. D., Foulkes, M. J., De Silva, J., Weerasinghe, M., Mossa, A., Griffiths, S., Riche, A. B., Hawkesford, M. J., Shewry, P. R. and Broadley, M. R. 2020. Novel sources of variation in grain Zinc (Zn) concentration in bread wheat germplasm derived from Watkins landraces. PLOS ONE. 15 (2), p. e0229107. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229107

Radiometric calibration of ‘Commercial off the shelf’ cameras for UAV-based high-resolution temporal phenotyping of reflectance and NDVI

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holman, F. H., Riche, A. B., Castle, M., Wooster, M. J. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2019. Radiometric calibration of ‘Commercial off the shelf’ cameras for UAV-based high-resolution temporal phenotyping of reflectance and NDVI. Remote Sensing. 11 (14), p. 1657. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs11141657

WGIN Stakeholders' Newsletter [April 2019]

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hammond-Kosack, K. E., Riche, A. B., Mcmillan, V. E., Aradottir, G. I., Hammond-Kosack, M., Lister, C. and Griffiths, S. 2019. WGIN Stakeholders' Newsletter [April 2019]. WGIN Stakeholders' Newsletter.

Developing new types of wheat with good processing quality at low grain protein content.

Conference paper

Pellny, T. K., Wood, A., Shi, Z., Hussain, A., Riche, A. B., Baker, C., Griffiths, S., Penson, S., Mosleth, E., Hawkesford, M. J. and Shewry, P. R. 2018. Developing new types of wheat with good processing quality at low grain protein content. 13th International Gluten Workshop. CIMMYT, Mexico 14 Mar 2018

Dry matter losses and quality changes during short rotation coppice willow storage in chip or rod form

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whittaker, C., Yates, N. E., Powers, S. J., Misselbrook, T. H. and Shield, I. F. 2018. Dry matter losses and quality changes during short rotation coppice willow storage in chip or rod form. Biomass & Bioenergy. 112, pp. 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.02.005

Nutrient dynamics in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hawkesford, M. J., Buchner, P. H. and Riche, A. B. 2018. Nutrient dynamics in wheat. Annual Plant Reviews online. 3 (November), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119312994.apr0663

Testing the use of static chamber boxes to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from wood chip storage heaps

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whittaker, C., Yates, N. E., Powers, S. J., Donovan, N. and Misselbrook, T. H. 2016. Testing the use of static chamber boxes to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from wood chip storage heaps. BioEnergy Research. 10 (2), pp. 353-362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-016-9800-9

High throughput field phenotyping of wheat plant height and growth rate in field plot trials using UAV based remote sensing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holman, F. H., Riche, A. B., Michalski, A., Castle, M., Wooster, M. J. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2016. High throughput field phenotyping of wheat plant height and growth rate in field plot trials using UAV based remote sensing. Remote Sensing. 8 (12), p. 1031. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs8121031

Dry matter losses and methane emissions during wood chip storage: the impact on full life cycle greenhouse gas savings of short rotation coppice willow for heat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whittaker, C., Macalpine, W. J., Yates, N. E. and Shield, I. F. 2016. Dry matter losses and methane emissions during wood chip storage: the impact on full life cycle greenhouse gas savings of short rotation coppice willow for heat. BioEnergy Research. 9 (3), pp. 820-835. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-016-9728-0

Dry matter losses and greenhouse gas emissions from outside storage of short rotation coppice willow chip

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whittaker, C., Yates, N. E., Powers, S. J., Misselbrook, T. H. and Shield, I. F. 2016. Dry matter losses and greenhouse gas emissions from outside storage of short rotation coppice willow chip. BioEnergy Research. 9, pp. 288-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-015-9686-y

The yield and quality response of the energy grass Miscanthus x giganteus to fertiliser applications of nitrogen, potassium and sulphur

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shield, I. F., Barraclough, T. J. P., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2014. The yield and quality response of the energy grass Miscanthus x giganteus to fertiliser applications of nitrogen, potassium and sulphur. Biomass & Bioenergy. 68, pp. 185-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.06.007

Miscanthus combustion properties and variations with Miscanthus agronomy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Baxter, X. C., Darvell, L. I., Jones, J. M., Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E. and Shield, I. F. 2014. Miscanthus combustion properties and variations with Miscanthus agronomy. Fuel. 117 (Part A), pp. 851-869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2013.09.003

Modeling long-term yield trends of Miscanthus x giganteus using experimental data from across Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lesur, C., Jeuffroy, M-H., Makowski, D., Riche, A. B., Shield, I. F., Yates, N. E., Fritz, M., Formowitz, B., Grunert, M., Jorgensen, U., Laerke, P. E. and Loyce, C. 2013. Modeling long-term yield trends of Miscanthus x giganteus using experimental data from across Europe. Field Crops Research. 149, pp. 252-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2013.05.004

The influence of harvest and storage on the properties of and fast pyrolysis products from Miscanthus giganteus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Greenhalf, C. E., Nowakowski, D. J., Yates, N. E., Shield, I. F. and Bridgwater, A. V. 2013. The influence of harvest and storage on the properties of and fast pyrolysis products from Miscanthus giganteus. Biomass & Bioenergy. 56, pp. 247-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2013.05.007

Nutrient requirements of Miscanthus x giganteus: conclusions from a review of published studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cadoux, S., Riche, A. B., Yates, N. E. and Machet, J-M. 2012. Nutrient requirements of Miscanthus x giganteus: conclusions from a review of published studies. Biomass & Bioenergy. 38, pp. 14-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2011.01.015

The yield response of the energy crops switchgrass and reed canary grass to fertiliser applications when grown on a low productivity sandy soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shield, I. F., Barraclough, T. J. P., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2012. The yield response of the energy crops switchgrass and reed canary grass to fertiliser applications when grown on a low productivity sandy soil. Biomass & Bioenergy. 42, pp. 86-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.03.017

Thermochemical characterisation of straws and high yielding perennial grasses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Greenhalf, C. E., Nowakowski, D. J., Bridgwater, A. V., Titiloye, J., Yates, N. E., Riche, A. B. and Shield, I. F. 2012. Thermochemical characterisation of straws and high yielding perennial grasses. Industrial Crops and Products. 36, pp. 449-459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2011.10.025

Effect of nitrogen fertiliser application on cell wall composition in switchgrass and reed canary grass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Allison, G. G., Morris, C., Lister, S. J., Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E., Shield, I. F. and Donnison, I. S. 2012. Effect of nitrogen fertiliser application on cell wall composition in switchgrass and reed canary grass. Biomass & Bioenergy. 40, pp. 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.01.034

Study of Miscanthus x giganteus ash composition - variation with agronomy and assessment method

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Baxter, X. C., Darvell, L. I., Jones, J. M., Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E. and Shield, I. F. 2012. Study of Miscanthus x giganteus ash composition - variation with agronomy and assessment method. Fuel. 95, pp. 50-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2011.12.025

The overwinter changes in the above and below ground biomass of miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E. and Shield, I. F. 2011. The overwinter changes in the above and below ground biomass of miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus), switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea). Bridgwater, A. V. (ed.) Proceedings Bioten Conference on Biomass, Bioenergy and Biofuels, Birmingham, 21-23 September 2010 . CPL Press, Newbury.

Learning how to deal with values, frames and governance in sustainability appraisal

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bond, A. J., Dockerty, T., Lovett, A., Riche, A. B., Haughton, A. J., Bohan, D. A., Sage, R. B., Shield, I. F., Finch, J. W., Turner, M. M. and Karp, A. 2011. Learning how to deal with values, frames and governance in sustainability appraisal. Regional studies. 45, pp. 1157-1170. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2010.485181

Variation in Miscanthus chemical composition and implications for conversion by pyrolysis and thermo-chemical bio-refining for fuels and chemicals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, E. M., Nowakowski, D. J., Shield, I. F., Riche, A. B., Bridgwater, A. V., Clifton-Brown, J. C. and Donnison, I. S. 2011. Variation in Miscanthus chemical composition and implications for conversion by pyrolysis and thermo-chemical bio-refining for fuels and chemicals. Bioresource Technology. 102, pp. 3411-3418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.10.017

Nitrogen requirements of biomass crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Identifying key process parameters in a sink-source interaction model for energy crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Richter, G. M., Dailey, A. G. and Riche, A. B. 2010. Identifying key process parameters in a sink-source interaction model for energy crops. Abstracts Agro 2010: the 11th ESA Congress, Montpellier, 29 August-3 September 2010 . pp. 97-98

Miscanthus as a feedstock for fast-pyrolysis: does agronomic treatment affect quality?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hodgson, E. M., Fahmi, R., Yates, N. E., Barraclough, T. J. P., Shield, I. F., Allison, G., Bridgwater, A. V. and Donnison, I. S. 2010. Miscanthus as a feedstock for fast-pyrolysis: does agronomic treatment affect quality? Bioresource Technology. 101 (15), pp. 6185-6191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.03.024

The environmental impacts of biomass crops: use by birds of miscanthus in summer and winter in southwestern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sage, R., Cunningham, M., Haughton, A. J., Mallott, M. D., Bohan, D. A., Riche, A. B. and Karp, A. 2010. The environmental impacts of biomass crops: use by birds of miscanthus in summer and winter in southwestern England. Ibis. 152 (3), pp. 487-499. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2010.01027.x

Interception losses from Miscanthus at a site in south-east England - an application of the Gash model

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Finch, J. W. and Riche, A. B. 2010. Interception losses from Miscanthus at a site in south-east England - an application of the Gash model. Hydrological Processes. 24, pp. 2594-2600. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.7673

Perennial energy crops: implications and potential

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Karp, A., Haughton, A. J., Bohan, D. A., Lovett, A. A., Bond, A. J., Dockerty, T., Sunnenberg, G., Finch, J. W., Sage, R. B., Appleton, K. J., Riche, A. B., Mallott, M. D., Mallott, V. E,., Cunningham, M. D., Clark, S. J. and Turner, M. M. 2009. Perennial energy crops: implications and potential. in: Winter, M. and Lobley, M. (ed.) What is land for? The food, fuel and climate change debate Earthscan Publications Ltd. pp. 47-72

Greenhouse gas emissions from four bioenergy crops in England and Wales: integrating spatial estimates of yield and soil carbon balance in life cycle analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hillier, J., Whittaker, C., Dailey, A. G., Aylott, M., Casella, E., Richter, G. M., Riche, A. B., Murphy, R., Taylor, G. and Smith, P. 2009. Greenhouse gas emissions from four bioenergy crops in England and Wales: integrating spatial estimates of yield and soil carbon balance in life cycle analyses. Global Change Biology. Bioenergy. 1 (4), pp. 267-281. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1757-1707.2009.01021.x

Measurement of key compositional parameters in two species of energy grass by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Allison, G. G., Morris, C., Hodgson, E., Jones, J., Kubacki, M., Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E., Shield, I. F., Bridgwater, A. V. and Donnison, I. S. 2009. Measurement of key compositional parameters in two species of energy grass by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Bioresource Technology. 100, pp. 6428-6433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2009.07.015

Modelling the interaction between rhizome and aboveground growth dynamics of Miscanthus x giganteus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Richter, G. M., Murphy, R. J., Riche, A. B., Umer, M. B. and Castle, M. 2009. Modelling the interaction between rhizome and aboveground growth dynamics of Miscanthus x giganteus. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.636

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2009. Estimation of ramet production from Miscanthus x giganteus rhizome of different ages. Industrial Crops and Products. 30, pp. 176-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2009.02.007

New modelling approaches to estimate regional biomass supply and to simulate the growth of perennial biomass crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Richter, G. M., Dailey, A. G., Riche, A. B. and Sunneberg, G. 2009. New modelling approaches to estimate regional biomass supply and to simulate the growth of perennial biomass crops. Kersebaum, K. C., Muller, T. and Kage, H. (ed.) Modellierung des Systems Nutzpflanze-Boden - Herausforderungen des 21. Jahrhunderts (Berichte der Gesellschaft fur Pflanzenbauwissenschaften, Band 4) . Kiel University, Kiel. pp. 85-89

Land use implications of increased biomass production identified by GIS-based suitability and yield mapping for miscanthus in England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lovett, A. A., Sunnenberg, G. M., Richter, G. M., Dailey, A. G., Riche, A. B. and Karp, A. 2009. Land use implications of increased biomass production identified by GIS-based suitability and yield mapping for miscanthus in England. BioEnergy Research. 2 (1-2), pp. 17-28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-008-9030-x

A novel, integrated approach to assessing social, economic and environmental implications of changing rural land-use: a case study of perennial biomass crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haughton, A. J., Bond, A. J., Lovett, A. A., Dockerty, T., Sunnenberg, G., Clark, S. J., Bohan, D. A., Sage, R. B., Mallott, M. D., Mallott, V. E., Cunningham, M. D., Riche, A. B., Shield, I. F., Finch, J. W., Turner, M. M. and Karp, A. 2009. A novel, integrated approach to assessing social, economic and environmental implications of changing rural land-use: a case study of perennial biomass crops. Journal of Applied Ecology. 46 (2), pp. 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2009.01623.x

Quantification of hydroxycinnamic acids and lignin in perennial forage and energy grasses by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and partial least squares regression

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Allison, G. G., Thain, S. C., Morris, P., Morris, C., Hawkins, S., Hauck, B., Barraclough, T. J. P., Yates, N. E., Shield, I. F., Bridgwater, A. V. and Donnison, I. S. 2009. Quantification of hydroxycinnamic acids and lignin in perennial forage and energy grasses by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and partial least squares regression. Bioresource Technology. 100, pp. 1252-1261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.07.043

The evaluation of UK seed production and quality of reed canary grass and switchgrass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Yates, N. E. and Barrow, A. 2008. The evaluation of UK seed production and quality of reed canary grass and switchgrass. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 247-254

Performance of 15 different Miscanthus species and genotypes over 11 years

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

An empirical model for switchgrass to predict yield from site and climatic variables

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Riche, A. B., Gezan, S. A. and Yates, N. E. 2008. An empirical model for switchgrass to predict yield from site and climatic variables. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 213-218

Over-winter yield decline in Switchgrass and Miscanthus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gezan, S. A. and Riche, A. B. 2008. Over-winter yield decline in Switchgrass and Miscanthus. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 219-223

Soil water deficits and evaporation rates associated with Miscanthus in England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Finch, J. W. and Riche, A. B. 2008. Soil water deficits and evaporation rates associated with Miscanthus in England. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 295-302

The influence of agronomic treatment on the combustion characteristics of some energy crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Darvell, L. I., Jones, J. M., Shield, I. F., Riche, A. B., Yates, N. E. and Barraclough, T. J. P. 2008. The influence of agronomic treatment on the combustion characteristics of some energy crops. Biomass and Energy Crops III. Aspects of Applied Biology 90 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 269-276

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2008. Growth, yield and mineral content of Miscanthus x giganteus grown as a biofuel for 14 successive harvests. Industrial Crops and Products. 28, pp. 320-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2008.02.009

Is UK biofuel supply from Miscanthus water-limited?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Richter, G. M., Riche, A. B., Dailey, A. G., Gezan, S. A. and Powlson, D. S. 2008. Is UK biofuel supply from Miscanthus water-limited? Soil Use and Management. 24 (3), pp. 235-245. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2008.00156.x

The effect of lignin and inorganic species in biomass on pyrolysis oil yields, quality and stability

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fahmi, R., Bridgwater, A. V., Donnison, I., Yates, N. E. and Jones, J. M. 2008. The effect of lignin and inorganic species in biomass on pyrolysis oil yields, quality and stability. Fuel. 87, pp. 1230-1240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2007.07.026

Carbon sequestration in European soils through straw incorporation: limitations and alternatives

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Riche, A. B., Coleman, K., Glendining, M. J. and Whitmore, A. P. 2008. Carbon sequestration in European soils through straw incorporation: limitations and alternatives. Waste Management. 28, pp. 741-746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2007.09.024

RELU-Biomass: social, economic and environmental implications of increasing rural land use under energy crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Karp, A., Riche, A. B., Shield, I. F., Haughton, A. J., Bohan, D. A., Lovett, A., Sunnenberg, G., Bond, A., Finch, J., Rosier, P., Turner, M., Farrar, J., Martin, G., Sage, R. and Cunningham, M. 2007. RELU-Biomass: social, economic and environmental implications of increasing rural land use under energy crops. Abstracts 16th International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC), Glasgow, 15-18 October 2007 .

Integration of crop models and constraint mapping for the projection of bioenergy production

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Richter, G. M., Lovett, A., Sunnenberg, G., Dailey, A. G., Riche, A. B. and Karp, A. 2007. Integration of crop models and constraint mapping for the projection of bioenergy production. Abstracts Farming Systems Design 2007: International Symposium on Methodologies for Integrated Analysis of Farm Production Systems, Catania, Sicily, 10-12 September 2007 .

Biomass supply for the UK energy market - modelling grass productivity

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Richter, G. M., Riche, A. B., Dailey, A. G. and Powlson, D. S. 2007. Biomass supply for the UK energy market - modelling grass productivity. Abstracts 2nd International Energy Farming Congress, Papenburg, 13-15 March 2007 .

The effect of alkali metals on combustion and pyrolysis of Lolium and Festuca grasses, switchgrass and willow

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fahmi, R., Bridgwater, A. V., Darvell, L. I., Jones, J. M., Yates, N. E., Thain, S. and Donnison, I. S. 2007. The effect of alkali metals on combustion and pyrolysis of Lolium and Festuca grasses, switchgrass and willow. Fuel. 86, pp. 1560-1569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2006.11.030

Prediction of Klason lignin and ligin thermal degradation products by Py-GC/MS in a collection of Lolium and Festuca grasses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fahmi, R., Bridgwater, A. V., Thain, S. C., Donnison, I. S., Morris, P. M. and Yates, N. E. 2007. Prediction of Klason lignin and ligin thermal degradation products by Py-GC/MS in a collection of Lolium and Festuca grasses. Journal Of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis. 80, pp. 16-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2006.12.018

Influence of particle size on the analytical and chemical properties of two energy crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bridgeman, T. G., Darvell, L. I., Jones, J. M., Williams, P. T., Fahmi, R., Bridgwater, A. V., Barraclough, T. J. P., Shield, I. F., Yates, N. E., Thain, S. C. and Donnison, I. S. 2007. Influence of particle size on the analytical and chemical properties of two energy crops. Fuel. 86, pp. 60-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2006.06.022

Second generation transport biofuels: a mission to the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. DTI Global Watch Mission Report

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Hogan, G., Barton, I., Yates, N. E., Bridgwater, T., Smoker, N., Zimmermann, A., Saunders, R., Jamieson, C., Bown, D. and Smith, W. 2006. Second generation transport biofuels: a mission to the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. DTI Global Watch Mission Report.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2006. The effect of harvest date on the yield and mineral content of Phalaris arundinacea L. (reed canary grass) genotypes screened for their potential as energy crops in southern England. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 86 (8), pp. 1181-1188. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2437

Effect of fuel properties on biomass combustion: Part I. Experiments - fuel type, equivalence ratio and particle size

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ryo, C., Yang, Y. B., Khor, A., Yates, N. E., Sharifi, V. N. and Swithenbank, J. 2006. Effect of fuel properties on biomass combustion: Part I. Experiments - fuel type, equivalence ratio and particle size. Fuel. 85, pp. 1039-1046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2005.09.019

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Poulton, P. R., Riche, A. B., Yates, N. E. and Todd, A. D. 2006. The recovery over several seasons of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus ranging from 1 to 3 years old. Biomass & Bioenergy. 30, pp. 125-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.11.002

Effect of fuel properties on biomass combustion. Part II. Modelling approach - identification of the controlling factors

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yang, Y. B., Ryu, C., Khor, A., Yates, N. E., Sharifi, V. N. and Swithenbank, J. 2005. Effect of fuel properties on biomass combustion. Part II. Modelling approach - identification of the controlling factors. Fuel. 84, pp. 2116-2130.

Biofuels and other approaches for decreasing fossil fuel emissions from agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Riche, A. B. and Shield, I. F. 2005. Biofuels and other approaches for decreasing fossil fuel emissions from agriculture. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 146 (2), pp. 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2005.040056.x

Establishing Miscanthus sinensis from seed using conventional sowing methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Yates, N. E. and Riche, A. B. 2005. Establishing Miscanthus sinensis from seed using conventional sowing methods. Industrial Crops and Products. 21, pp. 109-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2004.01.004

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

Climate change and soil functions: consequences of inaction and possible mitigations through land management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S., Falloon, P., Coleman, K., Cox, P., Gaunt, J. L., Shield, I. F., Riche, A. B. and Whitmore, A. P. 2003. Climate change and soil functions: consequences of inaction and possible mitigations through land management. Abstracts ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Changing Sciences for a Changing World: Building a Broader Vision, Denver, 2-6 November 2003 .

Environment and harvest time affects the combustion qualities of Miscanthus genotypes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 2002. The yield and composition of switchgrass and coastal panic grass grown as a biofuel in Southern England. Bioresource Technology. 83 (2), pp. 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-8524(01)00201-2

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Switchgrass variety choice in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Performance of 15 Miscanthus genotypes at five sites in Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Clifton-Brown, J. C., Lewandowski, I., Andersson, B., Basch, G., Christian, D. G., Kjeldsen, J. B., Jorgensen, U., Mortensen, J. V., Riche, A. B., Schwarz, K-U., Tayebi, K. and Teixeira, F. 2001. Performance of 15 Miscanthus genotypes at five sites in Europe. Agronomy Journal. 93 (5), pp. 1013-1019. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2001.9351013x

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Etheridge, J. V., Davey, L. and Christian, D. G. 2001. First report of Rhizoctonia cerealis causing sharp eyespot in Panicum virgatum in the UK. Plant Pathology. 50 (6), p. 807. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00630.x

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Rainfall interception by mature Miscanthus grass in SE England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkyn, J. F., Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Gutteridge, R. J. and Todd, A. D. 2001. Effects of incorporating different amounts of straw on growth, diseases and yield of consecutive crops of winter wheat grown on contrasting soil types. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 136, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600008558

Switch-on to grass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Evaluating grasses for their potential as biomass energy crops

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 2000. Assessment of tillage strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK. Soil & Tillage Research. 53 (3-4), pp. 185-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-1987(99)00105-1

Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M., Brockie, D., Catt, J. A., Christian, D. G., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Mirza, N. A. and Pepper, T. J. 2000. Phosphate losses through field drains in a heavy cultivated soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (2), pp. 522-532. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900020021x

Evaluation of some herbaceous grasses as biomass crops in southern England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) varieties in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Bacon, E. T. G., Brockie, D., Glen, D., Gutteridge, R. J. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1999. Interactions of straw disposal methods and direct drilling or cultivations on winter wheat (Triticum aestivum ) grown on a clay soil. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research. 73 (3), pp. 297-309. https://doi.org/10.1006/jaer.1999.0423

Nitrate leaching: modifying the loss from mineralized organic matter

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goss, M. J., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Catt, J. A. and Pepper, T. J. 1998. Nitrate leaching: modifying the loss from mineralized organic matter. European Journal of Soil Science. 49 (4), pp. 649-659. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.1998.4940649.x

Growing switchgrass for energy and fibre in Europe

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Nutrient requirement and cycling in energy crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1998. Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-1993: the effect of winter cover crops and unfertilised grass leys. Plant and Soil. 203 (1), pp. 57-69. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004389426718

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Catt, J. A., Howse, K. R., Christian, D. G., Lane, P. W., Harris, G. L. and Goss, M. J. 1998. Strategies to decrease nitrate leaching in the Brimstone Farm Experiment, Oxfordshire, UK, 1988-93: the effect of straw incorporation. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 131, pp. 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859698005905

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

Cordgrass (Spartina spp.)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Uptake of nitrogen by Miscanthus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Nitrate leaching under Miscanthus grass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

A study of grain dormancy and viability in spring barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G., Poulton, P. R., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1997. The recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to Miscanthus x giganteus. Biomass & Bioenergy. 12 (1), pp. 21-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0961-9534(96)00060-8

Nutrient demand and translocation processes of Miscanthus x giganteus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Strategies to control volunteer cereals in cereal rotations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Ashby, J. E., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G., Gutteridge, R. J., Jenkyn, J. F., Powell, W. and Todd, A. D. 1995. Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124 (2), pp. 173-194. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600072853

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Reduced cultivation and direct drilling for cereals in Great Britain

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1993. The effect of the previous crop on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter barley intended for malting. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 62 (2), pp. 137-145. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740620206

New uses for old crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Miscanthus - fuel crop for the future?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Nitrogen uptake by cover crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

The effectiveness of winter cover crops in minimising nitrogen leaching loss

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

N uptake by barley related to malting quality

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1992. N uptake by barley related to malting quality. Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1991. The effects of straw disposal and depth of cultivation on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat on a clay and a silt soil. Soil Use and Management. 7 (4), pp. 217-222. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1991.tb00877.x

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1991. Studies on the patterns of nitrogen uptake and translocation to the grain of winter barley intended for malting. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 119 (3), pp. 549-559. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1991.tb04894.x

Crop yield and uptake of nitrogen

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bacon, E. T. G. and Christian, D. G. 1991. Some effects of straw residues and cultivation system on tillering in winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 54 (1), pp. 61-69. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740540108

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1990. A long-term comparison of ploughing, tine cultivation and direct drilling on the growth and yield of winter cereals and oilseed rape on clayey and silty soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 18 (4), pp. 311-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-1987(90)90117-V

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

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Growing barley for malting - a review.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Carreck, N. L. and Christian, D. G. 1989. Growing barley for malting - a review. in: Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

Establishment and early growth.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

The cultivation of clay soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Cultivation systems for clay soils.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Christian, D. G. and Bacon, E. T. G. 1988. A comparison of tine cultivation and ploughing with two methods of straw disposal on the growth, nutrient uptake and yield of winter wheat grown on a clay soil. Soil Use and Management. 4 (2), pp. 51-57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1988.tb00736.x

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ayling, S. M., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G. and Goss, M. J. 1987. The growth and yield of winter wheat following ten years of continuous ploughing, shallow-tine cultivation or direct drilling on a non-calcareous clay soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108 (2), pp. 335-340. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960007934X

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Graham, J. P., Blackwell, P. S., Armstrong, J. V., Christian, D. G., Howse, K. R., Dawson, C. J. and Butler, A. R. 1986. Compaction of a silt loam by wheeled agricultural vehicles. II. Effects on growth and yield of direct- drilled winter wheat. Soil & Tillage Research. 7 (3), pp. 189-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-1987(86)90463-0

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cannell, R. Q., Christian, D. G. and Henderson, F. K. G. 1986. A Study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil. 4. A comparison of direct drilling and mouldboard ploughing on drained and undrained land on root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake and yield. Soil & Tillage Research. 7 (3), pp. 251-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-1987(86)90468-X

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ellis, F. B., Christian, D. G., Bragg, P. L., Henderson, F. K. G., Prew, R. D. and Cannell, R. Q. 1984. A study of mole drainage with simplified cultivation for autumn-sown crops on a clay soil 3 Agronomy, root and shoot growth of winter-wheat 1978-80. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 102 (3), pp. 583-594. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960004212x