The energetic and chemical signatures of persistent soil organic matter

Barre, P., Plante, A., Cecillon, L., Lutfalla, S., Baudin, F., Bernard, S., Christensen, B. T., Eglin, T., Fernandez, J. M., Houot, S., Katterer, T., Le Guillou, C., Macdonald, A. J., Van Oort, F. and Chenu, C. 2016. The energetic and chemical signatures of persistent soil organic matter. Biogeochemistry. 130 (1-2), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10533-016-0246-0

Authors	Barre, P., Plante, A., Cecillon, L., Lutfalla, S., Baudin, F., Bernard, S., Christensen, B. T., Eglin, T., Fernandez, J. M., Houot, S., Katterer, T., Le Guillou, C., Macdonald, A. J., Van Oort, F. and Chenu, C.
Year of Publication	2016
Journal	Biogeochemistry
Journal citation	130 (1-2), pp. 1-12
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10533-016-0246-0
Open access	Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
Publisher's version	Barré2016_Article_TheEnergeticAndChemicalSignatu.pdf
Publisher	Springer
ISSN	0168-2563

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Advances in the understanding of nutrient dynamics and management in UK agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dungait, J. A. J., Cardenas, L. M., Blackwell, M. S. A., Wu, L., Withers, P. J. A., Chadwick, D. R., Bol, R., Murray, P. J., Macdonald, A. J., Whitmore, A. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2012. Advances in the understanding of nutrient dynamics and management in UK agriculture. Science of the Total Environment. 434 (15 September), pp. 39-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.04.029

Nutrient supply enhanced the increase in intrinsic water-use efficiency of a temperate seminatural grassland in the last century

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kohler, I. H., Macdonald, A. J. and Schnyder, H. 2012. Nutrient supply enhanced the increase in intrinsic water-use efficiency of a temperate seminatural grassland in the last century. Global Change Biology. 18 (11), pp. 3367-3376. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2012.02781.x

The potential to increase soil carbon stocks through reduced tillage or organic material additions in England and Wales: a case study

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Bhogal, A., Chambers, B. J., Coleman, K., Macdonald, A. J., Goulding, K. W. T. and Whitmore, A. P. 2012. The potential to increase soil carbon stocks through reduced tillage or organic material additions in England and Wales: a case study. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 146, pp. 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2011.10.004

Effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici) on crop N uptake and residual mineral N in soil at harvest of winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J. and Gutteridge, R. J. 2012. Effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici) on crop N uptake and residual mineral N in soil at harvest of winter wheat. Plant and Soil. 350, pp. 253-260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-011-0900-1

Corrigendum: Increases in soil organic carbon sequestration can reduce the global warming potential of long-term liming to permanent grassland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fornara, D. A., Steinbeiss, S., Mcnamara, N. P., Gleixner, G., Oakley, S., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2011. Corrigendum: Increases in soil organic carbon sequestration can reduce the global warming potential of long-term liming to permanent grassland. Global Change Biology. 17 (8), p. 2762. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02445.x

Increases in soil organic carbon sequestration can reduce the global warming potential of long-term liming to permanent grassland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fornara, D. A., Steinbeiss, S., Mcnamara, N. P., Gleixner, G., Oakley, S., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J. and Bardgett, R. D. 2011. Increases in soil organic carbon sequestration can reduce the global warming potential of long-term liming to permanent grassland. Global Change Biology. 17 (5), pp. 1925-1934. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2010.02328.x

Effects of nutrient availability on intrinsic water-use efficiency of temperate semi-natural grassland under rising atmospheric CO2 during the last century

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kohler, I., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J., Auerswald, K. and Schnyder, H. 2010. Effects of nutrient availability on intrinsic water-use efficiency of temperate semi-natural grassland under rising atmospheric CO2 during the last century. Abstracts Grassland in a Changing World: 23rd General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation, Kiel, 29 August-2 September 2010 . pp. 15

Efficiency of soil N use by arable crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Knight, S. M., Glendining, M. J., Whitmore, A. P., Dailey, A. G., Goulding, K. W. T., Sinclair, A. H. and Rees, R. M. 2009. Efficiency of soil N use by arable crops. Abstracts 16th Nitrogen Workshop, Turin, 28 June-1 July 2009 . pp. 233-234

Soil organic carbon contents in long-term experimental grassland plots in the UK (Palace Leas and Park Grass) have not changed consistently in recent decades

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hopkins, D. W., Waite, I. S., Mcnichol, J. W., Poulton, P. R., Macdonald, A. J. and O'donnell, A. G. 2009. Soil organic carbon contents in long-term experimental grassland plots in the UK (Palace Leas and Park Grass) have not changed consistently in recent decades. Global Change Biology. 15 (7), pp. 1739-1754. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2008.01809.x

Factors affecting the recovery of available soil nitrogen by cereal and oilseed rape crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Knight, S. M., Macdonald, A. J., Glendining, M. J., Whitmore, A. P., Dailey, A. G., Goulding, K. W. T., Sinclair, A. H. and Rees, R. M. 2008. Factors affecting the recovery of available soil nitrogen by cereal and oilseed rape crops. Abstracts AAB Conference on Resource Capture by Crops: Integrated Resources, Nottingham, 10-12 September 2008 .

Better estimation of soil nitrogen use efficiency by cereals and oilseed rape (HGCA Research Review No. 68)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Knight, S., Macdonald, A. J., Glendining, M. J., Whitmore, A. P., Dailey, A. G., Goulding, K. W. T., Sinclair, A. and Rees, B. 2008. Better estimation of soil nitrogen use efficiency by cereals and oilseed rape (HGCA Research Review No. 68). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Dissolved organic nitrogen and mechanisms of its uptake by plants in agricultural systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Jones, D. L., Farrar, J. F., Macdonald, A. J., Kemmitt, S. J. and Murphy, D. V. 2008. Dissolved organic nitrogen and mechanisms of its uptake by plants in agricultural systems. in: Ma, L., Bruulsema, T. and Ahuja, L. R. (ed.) Quantifying and understanding plant nitrogen uptake for systems modeling CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 95-126

Long-term experiments as a unique resource for research on local and global carbon cycling

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R. and Macdonald, A. J. 2008. Long-term experiments as a unique resource for research on local and global carbon cycling. Christensen, B. T., Schacht, M. and Petersen, J. (ed.) Long-term Field Experiments - a Unique Research Platform. Proceedings of NJF Seminar 407, Askov, 16-18 June 2008. DJF Plant Science No. 137 . pp. 20-23

Soil nitrogen: how efficiently do crops use it?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Knight, S. and Macdonald, A. J. 2008. Soil nitrogen: how efficiently do crops use it? TAG Bulletin. 16, pp. 4-7.

The Rothamsted long-term experiments - past, present and future

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2007. The Rothamsted long-term experiments - past, present and future. Abstracts International Conference on Long-Term Ecological Research (ILTER), Beijing, 20-21 August 2007 .

Labile soil organic matter pools under a mixed grass/lucerne pasture and adjacent native bush in Western Australia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J., Murphy, D. V., Mahieu, N. and Fillery, I. R. P. 2007. Labile soil organic matter pools under a mixed grass/lucerne pasture and adjacent native bush in Western Australia. Australian journal of soil research. 45, pp. 333-343. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR06133

The genetics of nitrogen use in hexaploid wheat: N utilisation, development and yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Habash, D. Z., Bernard, S., Schondelmaier, J., Weyen, J. and Quarrie, S. A. 2007. The genetics of nitrogen use in hexaploid wheat: N utilisation, development and yield. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 114, pp. 403-419. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-006-0429-5

Redox regulation of peroxiredoxin and proteinases by ascorbate and thiols during pea root nodule senescence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Groten, K., Dutilleul, C., Van Heerden, P. D. R., Vanacker, H., Bernard, S., Finkemeier, I., Dietz, K-J. and Foyer, C. H. 2006. Redox regulation of peroxiredoxin and proteinases by ascorbate and thiols during pea root nodule senescence. FEBS Letters. 580 (5), pp. 1269-1276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.febslet.2006.01.043

The roles of redox processes in pea nodule development and senescence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Groten, K., Vanacker, H., Dutilleul, C., Bastian, F., Bernard, S., Carzaniga, R. and Foyer, C. H. 2005. The roles of redox processes in pea nodule development and senescence. Plant, Cell and Environment. 28 (10), pp. 1293-1304. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3040.2005.01376.x

How land use and management affects soluble organic nitrogen in British soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goulding, K. W. T., Macdonald, A. J., Francis, S., Stockdale, E., Willett, V., Jones, D., Baddeley, J., Green, J., Watson, C., Saunders, G. and Cadisch, G. 2005. How land use and management affects soluble organic nitrogen in British soils. Abstracts Global Nitrogen Enrichment (GANE) Programme Finale, London 16 February 2005 .

The use of cover crops in cereal-based cropping systems to control nitrate leaching in SE England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Howe, M., Goulding, K. W. T. and Powlson, D. S. 2005. The use of cover crops in cereal-based cropping systems to control nitrate leaching in SE England. Plant and Soil. 273, pp. 355-373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-005-0193-3

Too much of a good thing? How land use and management affects soluble organic nitrogen in British soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goulding, K. W. T., Macdonald, A. J., Francis, S. M. J., Stockdale, E. A., Willett, V., Jones, D., Baddeley, J., Green, J., Watson, C., Saunders, G. and Cadisch, G. 2005. Too much of a good thing? How land use and management affects soluble organic nitrogen in British soils. Abstracts NERC Global Nitrogen Enrichment (GANE) Programme Finale, London 16 February 2005 .

Drought controls on H2O2 accumulation, catalase (CAT) activity and CAT gene expression in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Luna, C. M., Pastori, G. M., Driscoll, S. P., Groten, K., Bernard, S. and Foyer, C. H. 2005. Drought controls on H2O2 accumulation, catalase (CAT) activity and CAT gene expression in wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany. 56 (411), pp. 417-423. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eri039

Impact of land use on soluble organic nitrogen in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Willett, V. B., Green, J. J., Macdonald, A. J., Baddeley, J. A., Cadisch, G., Francis, S. M. J., Goulding, K. W. T., Saunders, G., Stockdale, E. A., Watson, C. A. and Jones, D. L. 2004. Impact of land use on soluble organic nitrogen in soil. Water Air And Soil Pollution : Focus. 4, pp. 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11267-005-3013-0

Effects of nitrogen deposition and land use on soluble organic nitrogen in British soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Baddeley, J. A., Willett, V. B., Macdonald, A. J., Francis, S. M. J., Goulding, K. W. T., Stockdale, E. A., Cadisch, G., Green, J. J., Watson, C. A. and Jones, D. L. 2004. Effects of nitrogen deposition and land use on soluble organic nitrogen in British soils. Abstracts British Ecological Society Annual Meeting, Lancaster, 7-9 September 2004 .

Missing N: is the solution in dissolved N?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Macdonald, A. J. and Jones, D. L. 2004. Missing N: is the solution in dissolved N? Jarvis, S. C., Roker, J. A., Hatch, D. J. and Chadwick, D. R. (ed.) Controlling nitrogen flows and losses . Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, Netherlands. pp. 600-605

Effects of land use and management on soluble organic N in UK soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Francis, S. M. J., Stockdale, E. A., Goulding, K. W. T., Willett, V. B., Jones, D. L., Baddeley, J. A., Green, J. J., Watson, C. A., Saunders, G. and Cadisch, G. 2003. Effects of land use and management on soluble organic N in UK soils. Abstracts 12th Nitrogen Workshop, Exeter, 21-24 September 2003 .

Vitamin C contents modulate genes involved in plant defense and development

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kiddle, G., Pastori, G. M., Antoniw, J. F., Bernard, S., Veljovic-Jovanovic, S., Verrier, P. J., Noctor, G. and Foyer, C. H. 2003. Vitamin C contents modulate genes involved in plant defense and development.

Integrating nitrogen and water use efficiency in wheat, the role of glutamine synthetase

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Habash, D. Z., Bernard, S., Weyen, J., Schondelmaier, J. and Quarrie, S. 2003. Integrating nitrogen and water use efficiency in wheat, the role of glutamine synthetase. Abstracts AAB Meeting on Optimisation of Water Use by Plants in the Mediterranean, Cala Bona, Majorca, 24-27 March 2003 .

Vitamin C contents modulate genes involved in plant defense and development

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kiddle, G., Pastori, G. M., Antoniw, J. F., Bernard, S., Veljovic-Jovanovic, S., Verrier, P. J., Noctor, G. and Foyer, C. H. 2003. Vitamin C contents modulate genes involved in plant defense and development. Abstracts Keystone Meeting on Plant Biology: Functions and Control of Cell Death, Snowbird, Utah, 10-15 April 2003 .

Vitamin C contents modulate defense processes and plant development

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foyer, C. H., Kiddle, G., Pastori, G. M., Antoniw, J. F., Bernard, S., Veljovic-Jovanovic, S., Verrier, P. J. and Noctor, G. 2002. Vitamin C contents modulate defense processes and plant development. Abstracts 13th Congress of the Federation of European Societies of Plant Physiology, Heraklion, 1-6 September 2002 . pp. 196

When is a measured soil organic matter fraction equivalent to a model pool?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, J. U., Smith, P., Monaghan, R. and Macdonald, A. J. 2002. When is a measured soil organic matter fraction equivalent to a model pool? European Journal of Soil Science. 53 (3), pp. 405-416. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.2002.00458.x

Using dynamic simulation models and the 'Dot-to-Dot' method to determine the optimum sampling times in field trials

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smith, J. U., Smith, P., Coleman, K., Hargreaves, P. R. and Macdonald, A. J. 2002. Using dynamic simulation models and the 'Dot-to-Dot' method to determine the optimum sampling times in field trials. Soil Use and Management. 18, pp. 370-375.

The fate of residual 15N-labelled fertilizer in arable soils: its availability to subsequent crops and retention in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Stockdale, E. A., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 2002. The fate of residual 15N-labelled fertilizer in arable soils: its availability to subsequent crops and retention in soil. Plant and Soil. 246, pp. 123-137. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021580701267

Vitamin C contents modulate defence and plant development via transcriptional regulation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foyer, C. H., Pastori, G. M., Kiddle, G., Antoniw, J. F., Bernard, S., Veljovic-Jovanovic, S., Noctor, G. and Verrier, P. J. 2002. Vitamin C contents modulate defence and plant development via transcriptional regulation.

Losses of dissolved organic N (DON) from soils of contrasting organic matter content on the Broadbalk Continuous Wheat Experiment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Webster, C. P., Poulton, P. R., Wilmer, W. S. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2001. Losses of dissolved organic N (DON) from soils of contrasting organic matter content on the Broadbalk Continuous Wheat Experiment. Abstracts 11th Nitrogen Workshop, Reims, 9-12 September 2001 .

Regulation of photosynthesis and antioxidant gene expression during drought

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bernard, S., Pastori, G. M., Luna, C. M., Driscoll, S. P., Pignocchi, C. and Foyer, C. H. 2001. Regulation of photosynthesis and antioxidant gene expression during drought. Abstracts 5th Meeting on Oxygen Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress in Plants, Nice, 19-21 November 2001 . pp. P-137

Parameterisation of a soil organic matter model based on measurable fractions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Sohi, S. P., Arah, J. R. M., Yates, H. C., Macdonald, A. J. and Gaunt, J. L. 2001. Parameterisation of a soil organic matter model based on measurable fractions. Abstracts 11th Nitrogen Workshop, Reims, 9-13 September 2001 .

Availability of the residual nitrogen from a single application of 15N-labelled fertilizer to subsequent crops in a long-term continuous barley experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glendining, M. J., Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S., Macdonald, A. J. and Jenkinson, D. S. 2001. Availability of the residual nitrogen from a single application of 15N-labelled fertilizer to subsequent crops in a long-term continuous barley experiment. Plant and Soil. 233, pp. 231-239. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010508914895

The role of soil organic matter and manures in sustainable nutrient cycling

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goulding, K. W. T., Murphy, D. V., Macdonald, A. J., Stockdale, E. A., Gaunt, J. L., Blake, L., Ayaga, G. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. The role of soil organic matter and manures in sustainable nutrient cycling. in: Ball, B. C., Watson, C. A., Campbell, C. D. and Rees, R. M. (ed.) Sustainable management of osil organic matter Oxford CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 221-232

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

F - Theses

Macdonald, A. J. 2000. The effects of cover crops on soil N transformations and losses from arable land. F - Theses

Soluble organic nitrogen in agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Murphy, D. V., Macdonald, A. J., Stockdale, E. A., Goulding, K. W. T., Fortune, S., Gaunt, J. L., Poulton, P. R., Wakefield, J. A., Webster, C. P. and Wilmer, W. S. 2000. Soluble organic nitrogen in agricultural soils. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 30, pp. 374-387. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003740050018

Physical fractionation and stable isotopes to model SOM dynamics

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Sohi, S. P., Arah, J. R. M., Yates, H. C., Macdonald, A. J. and Gaunt, J. L. 1999. Physical fractionation and stable isotopes to model SOM dynamics. Abstracts Stable Isotope and Mass Spectrometer Users Group (SIMSUG) Annual Meeting, Exeter, 19-20 January 1999 .

A new soil nitrogen and carbon cycle

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Barraclough, D., Gibbs, P. and Macdonald, A. J. 1998. A new soil nitrogen and carbon cycle. Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 . pp. 243

Nitrogen and carbon mineralization in arable soils following incorporation of cover crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J. and Barraclough, D. 1998. Nitrogen and carbon mineralization in arable soils following incorporation of cover crops. Abstracts British Society for Soil Science Down to Earth Conference, University of Reading, 31 March-2 April 1998 .

The use of isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the study of gaseous emissions from soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dunn, R. B., Macdonald, A. J., Willison, T. W., Murphy, D. V. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1998. The use of isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the study of gaseous emissions from soils. Abstracts British Society for Soil Science Down to Earth Conference, University of Reading, 31 March-2 April 1998 .

The effect of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var tritici ) disease of wheat on residual mineral N in arable soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Gutteridge, R. J. and Bradbury, N. J. 1997. The effect of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var tritici ) disease of wheat on residual mineral N in arable soils. Abstracts 1st European Conference on Precision Agriculture, Warwick, 8-10 September 1997 .

Effects of season, soil type and cropping on recoveries, residues and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to arable crops in spring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1997. Effects of season, soil type and cropping on recoveries, residues and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to arable crops in spring. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 129 (2), pp. 125-154. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859697004619

Effects of crop residue incorporation on gross nitrogen mineralisation rates in an arable soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Barraclough, D., Gibbs, P. and Ayaga, G. O. 1996. Effects of crop residue incorporation on gross nitrogen mineralisation rates in an arable soil. Transactions 9th Nitrogen Workshop, Braunschweig, 9-12 September 1996 .

Measuring nitrogen mineralization using 15N isotopic dilution

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Murphy, D. V., Gaunt, J. L., Macdonald, A. J. and Sohi, S. P. 1996. Measuring nitrogen mineralization using 15N isotopic dilution. Abstracts Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry Users Group 2nd Annual Conference (SIMSUG '96), Llandudno, 10-12 January 1996 .

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 .

Measuring nitrogen mineralisation using 15N isotopic dilution

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Murphy, D. V., Gaunt, J. L., Macdonald, A. J. and Sohi, S. P. 1996. Measuring nitrogen mineralisation using 15N isotopic dilution. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Meeting, Dundee, 23-25 September 1996 . pp. 73

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 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 .

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 .

Environmental consequences of changes in arable agriculture

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S., Goulding, K. W. T., Macdonald, A. J. and Poulton, P. R. 1992. Environmental consequences of changes in arable agriculture. Land Use Change - the Cause and Consequences: Proceedings 27th ITE Symposium, 1992. HMSO, London. pp. 193

The fate of residual fertilizer N in arable soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R. and Powlson, D. S. 1992. The fate of residual fertilizer N in arable soils. Scaife, A. (ed.) Proceedings 2nd Congress of the European Society for Agronomy, Warwick University, 1992. European Society for Agronomy, Wellesbourne. pp. 416-417

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

Leaching of nitrate from arable land: final report to MAFF on contract CSA 1058

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. Leaching of nitrate from arable land: final report to MAFF on contract CSA 1058.

Arable crops and farming practices: effects on nitrate in arable soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R. and Powlson, D. S. 1991. Arable crops and farming practices: effects on nitrate in arable soils. Proceedings, 1st Congress of the European Society of Agronomy, Paris, 5-7 December, 1990. pp. Session 5 P 28

Sources of nitrate leaching from arable soil to aquifers

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Macdonald, A. J., Poulton, P. R. and Powlson, D. S. 1990. Sources of nitrate leaching from arable soil to aquifers. Merckx, R., Vlassak, K. and Vereecken, H. (ed.) Fertilization and the environment. University Press, Leuven. pp. 281-288

Implications to N losses of a switch from inorganic towards organic manures and from continuous arable cropping to ley-arable rotations. Agriculture Group Symposium : future use of nitrogen fertilisers.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulding, K. W. T., Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Webster, C. P., Macdonald, A. J. and Glendining, M. J. 1989. Implications to N losses of a switch from inorganic towards organic manures and from continuous arable cropping to ley-arable rotations. Agriculture Group Symposium : future use of nitrogen fertilisers. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 48 (1), pp. 115-129. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740480113