The Agdell experiment

Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1972. The Agdell experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 38-68.

Authors	Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A.
Year of Publication	1972
Journal	Rothamsted Experimental Station Report
Journal citation	2, pp. 38-68
Open access	Published as green open access
Publisher's version	mpdfk.pdf
ISSN	N/A
Publisher	Lawes Agricultural Trust
	Rothamsted Research

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B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1998. Food security in the WANA region: the essential need for fertilizers. in: Johnston, A. E. (ed.) Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 25-30 May 1997 International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 11-29

Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 26-30 May 1997

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

Johnston, A. E. 1998. Food security in the WANA region, the essential need for balanced fertilization. Proceedings of a Regional Workshop of the International Potash Institute, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey, 26-30 May 1997. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland.

Assessment of some spatially variable soil factors limiting crop yields (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No. 419)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Barraclough, P. B., Poulton, P. R. and Dawson, C. J. 1998. Assessment of some spatially variable soil factors limiting crop yields (Proceedings International Fertiliser Society No. 419). International Fertiliser Society, York. pp. 46pp

Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia

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

Johnston, A. E. Syers, J. K. (ed.) 1998. Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

Is exchangeable K a sufficient guide for K recommendations?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. and Krauss, A. 1998. Is exchangeable K a sufficient guide for K recommendations? Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 .

Working Group Reports and Conference Summary

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. 1998. Working Group Reports and Conference Summary. in: Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. (ed.) Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 375-383

The importance of fertilizers in plant nutrient management

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1998. The importance of fertilizers in plant nutrient management. in: Johnston, A. E. and Syers, J. K. (ed.) Nutrient management for sustainable crop production in Asia CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 35-50

Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Mclachlan, M. S., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1998. Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends. Environmental Science & Technology. 32 (11), pp. 1580-1587.

Integrated plant nutrient management for efficient crop production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1997. Integrated plant nutrient management for efficient crop production. Proceedings Dahlia Greidinger International Symposium on Fertilization and the Environment, Haifa, 24-27 March 1997 . pp. 37-48

Fertilisers and agriculture: fifty years of developments and challenges

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1997. Fertilisers and agriculture: fifty years of developments and challenges.

Peat - a valuable resource

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Hewitt, M. V., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1997. Peat - a valuable resource. Wilson, W. S. and Hayes, M. H. B. (ed.) Humic substances in soils, peats and waters: health and environmental aspects . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 368-383

Soil organic matter and soil quality: lessons learned from long term field experiments at Askov and Rothamsted

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Christensen, B. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Soil organic matter and soil quality: lessons learned from long term field experiments at Askov and Rothamsted. in: Carter, M. R. and Gregorich, E. G. (ed.) Soil quality for crop production and ecosystem health Elsevier, Amsterdam. pp. 399-430

Aspects of soil fertility in the interpretation of yield maps as an aid to precision farming

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dawson, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Aspects of soil fertility in the interpretation of yield maps as an aid to precision farming. Stafford, J. V. (ed.) Precision Agriculture 1997: Proceedings 1st European Conference on Precision Agriculture, Warwick, September 1997 . BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited. pp. 87-94

Phosphorus loss from soil to water

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

Tunney, H., Carton, O. T., Brookes, P. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1997. Phosphorus loss from soil to water. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural, ecological and environmental research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1997. The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural, ecological and environmental research. in: Sparks, D. L. (ed.) Advances in Agronomy (Vol. 59) Elsevier.

Phosphorus: essential plant nutrient, possible pollutant

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1996. Phosphorus: essential plant nutrient, possible pollutant.

The long-term effect of ley-arable cropping on soil organic matter and crop yield

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1996. The long-term effect of ley-arable cropping on soil organic matter and crop yield. Transactions 9th Nitrogen Workshop, Braunschweig, 9-12 September 1996 . pp. 437-440

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Evidence for a decline in atmospheric emissions of PCDD/Fs in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kjeller, L. O., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Rappe, C. 1996. Evidence for a decline in atmospheric emissions of PCDD/Fs in the UK. Environmental Science & Technology. 30 (4), pp. 1398-1403.

Are polychlorinated biphenyls produced naturally? Results from recent UK investigations

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Alcock, R. E., Lead, W. A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Are polychlorinated biphenyls produced naturally? Results from recent UK investigations. in: Grimvall, A. and de Leer, E. W. B. (ed.) Naturally-produced organo-halogens: Selected and edited proceedings of the First Conference on Naturally-Produced Organohalogens  Dordrecht, Netherlands, Springer Science.

Movement of water and the herbicides atrazine and isoproturon through a large structured clay soil core

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck, A. J., Lam, V., Henderson, D. E., Beven, K. J., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Movement of water and the herbicides atrazine and isoproturon through a large structured clay soil core. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. 19, pp. 237-260.

The Significance of the Retention of Atmospherically Deposited Cadmium on Plant-Surfaces to the Cadmium Content of Herbage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F. A., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. The Significance of the Retention of Atmospherically Deposited Cadmium on Plant-Surfaces to the Cadmium Content of Herbage. Chemosphere. 31 (4), pp. 3043-3049.

The significance of long-term experiments to agricultural research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1995. The significance of long-term experiments to agricultural research. Christensen, B. T. and Trentemoller, U. (ed.) The Askov Long-Term Experiments on Animal Manure and Mineral Fertilizers, 100th Anniversary Workshop, Askov Experimental Station, 8-10 September 1994 . Danish Institute of Plant and Soil Science (DIPSS). pp. 19-23

The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural and environmental research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1995. The value of long-term field experiments in agricultural and environmental research. Christensen, B. T. and Trentemoller, U. (ed.) The Askov Long-Term Experiments on Animal Manure and Mineral Fertilizers, 100th Anniverary Workshop, Askov Experimental Station, 8-10 September 1994 . Danish Institute of Plant and Soil Science (DIPSS). pp. 31-64

Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture

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

Tunney, H., Carton, O. T., Brookes, P. C., Johnston, A. E., Foy, R. H., Morgan, A. and Sharpley, A. N. Pionke, H. B. (ed.) 1995. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture.

Comparison of TEAGASC (Ireland) and MAFF (England and Wales) fertilizer P recommendations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R., Tunney, H. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. Comparison of TEAGASC (Ireland) and MAFF (England and Wales) fertilizer P recommendations. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 121-122

Factors affecting critical soil P values

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. Factors affecting critical soil P values. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 117-118

Defining critical levels of available soil P for agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. Defining critical levels of available soil P for agricultural soils. Proceedingss International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 115-116

The downward movement and retention of P in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1995. The downward movement and retention of P in agricultural soils. Proceedingss International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 22-29 September 1995 . pp. 97-98

Phosphate losses in the Woburn Erosion Reference Experiment

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Catt, J. A., Johnston, A. E. and Quinton, J. N. 1995. Phosphate losses in the Woburn Erosion Reference Experiment. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 27-29 September 1995 . pp. 51-52

The importance of long- and short-term air-soil exchanges of organic contaminants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. The importance of long- and short-term air-soil exchanges of organic contaminants. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 59, pp. 167-178.

The origin and fate of cadmium in soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. The origin and fate of cadmium in soil.

Long-term experiments and productivity indexes to evaluate the sustainability of cropping systems

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Cassman, K. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1995. Long-term experiments and productivity indexes to evaluate the sustainability of cropping systems. in: Barnett, V., Steiner, R. and Payne, R. W. (ed.) Agricultural sustainability: economic, environmental and statistical considerations John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 231-244

Effect of crop residue management and drainage on the persistence and movement of Isoproturon in a structured clay soil over the growing season of a winter barley crop

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck, A. J., Harris, G. L., Howse, K. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. Effect of crop residue management and drainage on the persistence and movement of Isoproturon in a structured clay soil over the growing season of a winter barley crop. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 43, pp. 1368-1376.

Sustainability - the Rothamsted experience

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E., Landau, S., Payne, R. W., Welham, S. J. and Rayner, A. I. 1995. Sustainability - the Rothamsted experience. in: Barnett, V., Steiner, R. and Payne, R. W. (ed.) Agricultural sustainability: economic, environmental and statistical considerations John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 171-206

Defining aspects of soil fertility to insure continued productivity

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Defining aspects of soil fertility to insure continued productivity. in: Nutrient management on highly productive soils Potash and Phosphate Institute, Manhattan. pp. 5-17

The Rothamsted Classical Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Rothamsted Classical Experiments. Agrokemia es talajtan. 43, pp. 249-263.

The role of nitrogen in crop production and losses of nitrate by leaching from agricultural soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1994. The role of nitrogen in crop production and losses of nitrate by leaching from agricultural soil. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 29, pp. 414-419.

Nitrophosphates and their use in agriculture - a historical review

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Nitrophosphates and their use in agriculture - a historical review. Lee, R. G. (ed.) Nitric acid-based fertilizers and the environment . International Fertilizer Development Centre, Muscle Shoals. pp. 37-48

Nitrogen: a changing perspective of its role in food production and environmental concerns

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1994. Nitrogen: a changing perspective of its role in food production and environmental concerns. Lee, R. G. (ed.) Nitric acid-based fertilizers and the environment . International Fertilizer Development Centre, Muscle Shoals. pp. 67-76

Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Halsall, C. J., Harris, C. A., Johnston, A. E., Lead, W. A., Sanders, G. and Jones, K. C. 1994. Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (11), pp. 1838-1842.

Effect of phosphate fertilisers and atmospheric deposition on long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F. A., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Effect of phosphate fertilisers and atmospheric deposition on long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and crops. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (12), pp. 2170-2175.

Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences

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

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences. CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

The Park Grass Experiment: insights from the most long-term ecological study

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Tilman, D., Dodd, M. E., Silvertown, J., Poulton, P. R., Crawley, M. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Park Grass Experiment: insights from the most long-term ecological study. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 287-303

The Management of long-term agricultural field experiments: procedures and policies evolved from the Rothamsted Classical Experiments

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Leigh, R. A., Prew, R. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Management of long-term agricultural field experiments: procedures and policies evolved from the Rothamsted Classical Experiments. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 253-268

Historical monitoring of organic contaminants in soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1994. Historical monitoring of organic contaminants in soils. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 147-163

The Rothamsted Classical Experiments

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1994. The Rothamsted Classical Experiments. in: Johnston, A. E. and Leigh, R. A. (ed.) Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences Wallingford, Oxon CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 9-37

Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use. Proceedings International Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture and the Conservation of Agro-ecosystems, Tsukuba, Japan, 2-4 March 1994 . National Institute of Agro-Environmental Science. pp. 124-151

Mobilization of aluminium in soil by acid deposition and its uptake by grass cut for hay-a Chemical Time Bomb

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1994. Mobilization of aluminium in soil by acid deposition and its uptake by grass cut for hay-a Chemical Time Bomb. Soil Use and Management. 10 (2), pp. 51-55.

Effects of one to six year old ryegrass-clover leys on soil nitrogen and on the subsequent yields and fertilizer nitrogen requirements of the arable sequence winter wheat, potatoes, winter wheat, winter beans (Vicia faba ) grown on a sandy loam soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., McEwen, J., Lane, P. W., Hewitt, M. V., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1994. Effects of one to six year old ryegrass-clover leys on soil nitrogen and on the subsequent yields and fertilizer nitrogen requirements of the arable sequence winter wheat, potatoes, winter wheat, winter beans (Vicia faba ) grown on a sandy loam soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (1), pp. 73-89.

Trends in herbage yields over the last century on the Rothamsted long-term continuous hay experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S., Potts, J. M., Perry, J. N., Barnett, V., Coleman, K. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Trends in herbage yields over the last century on the Rothamsted long-term continuous hay experiment. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (3), pp. 365-374.

Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Long-term field experiments: their importance in understanding sustainable land use. in: Greenland, D. J. and Szabolcs, I. (ed.) Soil Resilience and Sustainable Land Use CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 367-394

The setting-up, conduct and applicability of long-term, continuing field experiments in agricultural research

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. and Powlson, D. S. 1994. The setting-up, conduct and applicability of long-term, continuing field experiments in agricultural research. in: Greenland, D. J. and Szabolcs, I. (ed.) Soil Resilience and Sustainable Land Use CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 395-421

SCI Agriculture and Environment Group symposium: use and value of organic materials in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Hall, J. E., Lopez-Real, J. M., Lee, H., Chambers, B. J., Smith, K., Stevens, R. J., Hadley, P., Smith, S., Pickering, J., Kendle, T., Allison, M. F., Johnston, A. E. and Prew, B. D. 1993. SCI Agriculture and Environment Group symposium: use and value of organic materials in agriculture. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 63 (1), pp. 97-102.

Potassium leaching from a sandy loam soil

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T. and Mercer, E. 1993. Potassium leaching from a sandy loam soil.

The availability of the nitrogen in the crop residues of winter wheat to subsequent crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hart, P. B. S., Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1993. The availability of the nitrogen in the crop residues of winter wheat to subsequent crops. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 121 (3), pp. 355-362.

Significance of organic matter in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1993. Significance of organic matter in agricultural soils. Jones, K. C., Mingelgrin, U., Hayes, M. H. B. and Beck, A. J. (ed.) Organic substances in soil and water: natural constituents and their influences on contaminant behaviour . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 3-18

Movement of nonionic organic chemicals in agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Beck. A. J., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1993. Movement of nonionic organic chemicals in agricultural soils. Critical Reviews In Environmental Science And Technology. 23, pp. 219-248.

Potassium concentrations in surface and groundwaters and the loss of potassium in relation to land use

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1993. Potassium concentrations in surface and groundwaters and the loss of potassium in relation to land use. Potassium in Ecosystems: Proceedings 23rd Colloquium of the International Potash Institute, Prague, October 1992 . International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 135-158

Long-term changes in the polychlorinated biphenyl content of United Kingdom soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Berrow, M. L. and Jones, K. C. 1993. Long-term changes in the polychlorinated biphenyl content of United Kingdom soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 27, pp. 1918-1923.

Effects of previous crop, sowing date, and winter and spring applications of nitrogen on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Milford, G. F. J., Penny, A., Prew, R. D., Darby, R. J. and Todd, A. D. 1993. Effects of previous crop, sowing date, and winter and spring applications of nitrogen on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 121, pp. 1-12.

The Rothamsted long-term experiments - their relevance to modern agriculture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. The Rothamsted long-term experiments - their relevance to modern agriculture. Proceedings International Symposium on Long-term Static Fertilizer Experiments, Warsaw and Krakow, June 1993 . pp. 5-30

Managing and maintaining long-term agricultural field experiments: the do's and the don'ts

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Leigh, R. A., Prew, R. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Managing and maintaining long-term agricultural field experiments: the do's and the don'ts. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

Long-term monitoring of pollutants in soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1993. Long-term monitoring of pollutants in soils. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

The role of phosphorus in crop production and soil fertility: 150 years of field experiments at Rothamsted, United Kingdom

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1993. The role of phosphorus in crop production and soil fertility: 150 years of field experiments at Rothamsted, United Kingdom. Schultz, J. J. (ed.) Phosphate Fertilizers and the Environment . International Fertilizer Development Center, Muscle Shoals. pp. 45-63

The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1993. The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them. Schultz, J. J. (ed.) Phosphate Fertilizers and the Environment . International Fertilizer Development Center, Muscle Shoals. pp. 255-269

The Rothamsted "Classical" Experiments

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1993. The Rothamsted "Classical" Experiments. Insight from Foresight. Abstracts Rothamsted 150th Anniversary Conference, Harpenden, July 1993 .

Long-term change in the biogeochemical cycling of atmospheric selenium: deposition to plants and soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haygarth, P. M., Cooke, A. I., Jones, K. C., Harrison, A. F. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Long-term change in the biogeochemical cycling of atmospheric selenium: deposition to plants and soil. Journal of Geophysical Research. 98 (D9), pp. 769-776.

Atmospheric deposition of selenium to herbage from archived samples at Rothamsted, SE England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Haygarth, P. M., Jones, K. C., Cooke, A. C., Harrison, A. F. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Atmospheric deposition of selenium to herbage from archived samples at Rothamsted, SE England. Allan, R. J. and Nriagu, J. O. (ed.) Heavy Metals in the Environment. CEP Consultants Ltd, Edinburgh.

The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them", International Workshop on phosphate fertilizers and the environment. Mar 23-27, 1992 Tampa, Florida, USA

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1992. The cadmium issue - long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and the crops grown on them", International Workshop on phosphate fertilizers and the environment. Mar 23-27, 1992 Tampa, Florida, USA.

The release of toxic heavy metals from acidifying derelict (abandoned) farmland

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goulding, K. W. T., Blake, L. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. The release of toxic heavy metals from acidifying derelict (abandoned) farmland. Konsten, C. J. M. (ed.) Report International Workshop on Delayed Environmental Effects of Chemical Pollution with Focus on the Nordic Countries, Uppsala, September 1991. Chemical Time Bomb Project, Leidschendam. pp. 46

Evidence for an increase in the cadmium content of herbage since the 1860s

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Jackson, A. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for an increase in the cadmium content of herbage since the 1860s. Environmental Science & Technology. 26 (4), pp. 834-836.

Evidence for a decline of PCBs and PAHs in rural vegetation and air in the United Kingdom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Sanders, G., Wild, S. R., Burnett, V. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for a decline of PCBs and PAHs in rural vegetation and air in the United Kingdom. Nature. 356 (6365), pp. 137-140.

The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of herbage from a long-term grassland experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of herbage from a long-term grassland experiment. Atmospheric Environment. 26A, pp. 1299-1307.

Influence of soil type, crop management and weather on the recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to winter wheat in spring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Hart, P. B. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. Influence of soil type, crop management and weather on the recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to winter wheat in spring. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 118 (1), pp. 83-100.

Organic matter/mineral matter in the context of clean technology

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Organic matter/mineral matter in the context of clean technology. Seminar on Agriculture and Aquaculture: Environment Northern Seas Conference Report.

Increases in the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and -furan content of soils and vegetation since the 1840s

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kjeller, L-O., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Rappe, C. 1991. Increases in the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and -furan content of soils and vegetation since the 1840s. Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (9), pp. 1619-1627.

Benefits from long-term ecosystem research: some examples from Rothamsted

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Benefits from long-term ecosystem research: some examples from Rothamsted. in: Risser, P. G. (ed.) Long-term ecological research John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 89-113

Transport and fate of isoproturon in a mole drained Denchworth clay soil at Brimstone Farm

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Beck, A. J., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Transport and fate of isoproturon in a mole drained Denchworth clay soil at Brimstone Farm. Catt, J. A. (ed.) The Brimstone Experiment: Proceedings of a Conference on Collaborative Work by ADAS Field Drainage Experimental Unit and Rothamsted Experimental Station, 15-16 October, 1991. Lawes Agricultural Trust, (LAT) Harpenden. pp. 75-76

The long-term (100 years) accumulation and release of toxic metals in acidified soils under grassland and naturally-regenerating woodland

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blake, L., Goulding, K. W. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. The long-term (100 years) accumulation and release of toxic metals in acidified soils under grassland and naturally-regenerating woodland. Selinus, O. (ed.) Abstracts 2nd International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry. Sveriges Geologiska Undersokning, Uppsala.

Potential changes in soil fertility from arable farming including organic systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Potential changes in soil fertility from arable farming including organic systems.

Soil fertility and soil organic matter

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1991. Soil fertility and soil organic matter. in: Wilson, W. S. (ed.) Advances in soil organic matter research: the impact on agriculture and the environment Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 299-314

Significance of atmospheric inputs of lead to grassland at one site in the United Kingdom since 1860

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Significance of atmospheric inputs of lead to grassland at one site in the United Kingdom since 1860. Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (6), pp. 1174-1178.

Evidence for a decline in rural herbage lead levels in the U.K.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C., Taylor, P. J. L., Walsh, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Evidence for a decline in rural herbage lead levels in the U.K. Atmospheric Environment. 25 (2), pp. 361-369.

Liebig and the Rothamsted experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Liebig and the Rothamsted experiments. Berichte der Justus Liebig-Gesellschaft zu Giessen: Vortrage des Symposiums 150 Jahre Agrikulturchemie, 27 Oktober 1990. Justus Liebig-Gesellschaft, Giessen. pp. 37-64

Soil fertility-how can we define it in intensive agricultural systems?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Soil fertility-how can we define it in intensive agricultural systems? International Scientific Conference on Agrochemical Criteria of Soil Fertility, 11th, Wrotslav, September 1989. Polish Academy of Science, Pulawy. pp. 212-230

The use of plant and soil analyses to predict the potassium supplying capacity of the soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1990. The use of plant and soil analyses to predict the potassium supplying capacity of the soil. Proceedings of the 22nd Colloquium of the International Potash Institute., Soligorek, USSR, 1990. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland. pp. 177-204

North European outlook of plant nutrition guidelines - experience in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. North European outlook of plant nutrition guidelines - experience in the UK. Seminar 191, Nordiska Jordbruksforskares Forening, Sigtuna, Sweden, 1990.

Losses of nitrate from arable land by leaching and their effect on nitrates in drainage and groundwater

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E., Webster, C. P. and Howe, M. T. 1990. Losses of nitrate from arable land by leaching and their effect on nitrates in drainage and groundwater. Merckx, R., Vlassak, K. and Vereecken, H. (ed.) Fertilization and the environment. University Press, Leuven. pp. 26-34

Straw incorporation - its effects on soil fertility.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Straw incorporation - its effects on soil fertility. Straw disposal and soil management after 1992. Proceedings Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, November, 1990. pp. 1-10.

Low input agriculture - is it sustainable?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. Low input agriculture - is it sustainable? Journal of the Fertilizer Society of South Africa .

An overview of the nitrogen cycle.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1990. An overview of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrates and irrigation. UK Irrigation Association Technical Monograph 3 . Eds P.J.C. Hamer & P.B. Leeds-Harrison. Cranfield Press and UK Irrigation Association, Silsoe.. pp. 1-14

Atmospheric inputs of heavy metals and organic contaminants to agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jones, K. C., Haygarth, P. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1990. Atmospheric inputs of heavy metals and organic contaminants to agroecosystems. Agriculture Group Symposium, Agriculture and the Atmosphere.

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1989. Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems. Potash Review. 12 (2), pp. 1-7.

The value of long-term experiments - a personal view

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The value of long-term experiments - a personal view. in: Likens, G. E. (ed.) In Long-term studies in ecology : approaches and alternatives Springer-Verlag, New York. pp. 175-179

The value of long-term experiments in agricultural research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The value of long-term experiments in agricultural research. In Proceedings of the Sanborn Field Centenniel, University of Missouri, 1989. University of Missouri, Columbia. pp. 1-20

The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture.

The role of nitrogen in agriculture.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. 1989. The role of nitrogen in agriculture. Living with nitrates. Conference Proceedings of the Licolnshire Agricultural Society, 1989. pp. 1-11

Accumulation and loss of nitrogen from manure, sludge and compost: long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1989. Accumulation and loss of nitrogen from manure, sludge and compost: long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. Nitrogen in organic wastes applied to soils , J.A. Hansen & K. Henriksen eds. Academic Press, London. pp. 126-139

Ways of overcoming constraints to reduced tillage; effect of changing straw disposal on soil nitrogen.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Ways of overcoming constraints to reduced tillage; effect of changing straw disposal on soil nitrogen. Agriculture. Energy saving by reduced soil tillage. Proceedings of a workshop, Gottingen, 1987. K. Baumer & W. Ehlers eds. Commission of the European Communities (CEC) Brussels, Belgium. pp. 133-143

Benefits from long-term ecological research; some examples from Rothamsted.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Benefits from long-term ecological research; some examples from Rothamsted. Final Report of the International Workshop "Long-term ecological research - a global perspective", Man and the Biosphere Program, Berchtesgaden, 1989 . UNESCO, MAB, Bonn. pp. 288-312

Predicting the lime requirement of soils under permanent grassland and arable crops.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Predicting the lime requirement of soils under permanent grassland and arable crops. Soil Use and Management. 5 (2), pp. 54-57.

Uptake of foliar-applied urea by winter-wheat (Triticum aestivum ): the influence of application time and the use of a new 15N technique.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Moller, N. E., Hewitt, M. V., Penny, A. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. Uptake of foliar-applied urea by winter-wheat (Triticum aestivum ): the influence of application time and the use of a new 15N technique. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 48 (4), pp. 429-440.

Cadmium in cereal grain and herbage from long-term experimental plots at Rothamsted, UK.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Cadmium in cereal grain and herbage from long-term experimental plots at Rothamsted, UK. Environmental Pollution. 57 (3), pp. 199-216.

Long-term atmospheric deposition and soil acidification at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goulding, K. W. T. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Long-term atmospheric deposition and soil acidification at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England. in: Acid deposition, sources, effects and controls . J.W.S. Longhurst, ed. British Library (BL). pp. 213-228

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in an agricultural soil: long term changes in profile distribution.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Tidridge, P., Waterhouse, K. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in an agricultural soil: long term changes in profile distribution. Environmental Pollution. 56, pp. 337-351.

Phosphorus cycling in intensive arable agriculture.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1989. Phosphorus cycling in intensive arable agriculture. Phosphorus cycles in terrestial and aquatic ecosystems. Proceedings of a Workshop arranged by SCOPE, Czerniejewo, Poland, 1988, . H. Tiesse ed. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.. pp. 123-136

Changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of wheat grain and pasture grassland over the last century from one site in the UK.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Grimmer, G., Jacob, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of wheat grain and pasture grassland over the last century from one site in the UK. Science of the Total Environment. 78, pp. 117-130.

Increases in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of an agricultural soil over the last century

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Waterhouse, K. S., Furlong, E. T., Giger, W., Hites, R. A., Schaffner, C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Increases in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of an agricultural soil over the last century. Environmental Science & Technology. 23, pp. 95-101.

Rothamsted and the nitrogen story.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Rothamsted and the nitrogen story.

A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management.

Optimization of lime applications to soils under permanent grassland and arable crops.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Optimization of lime applications to soils under permanent grassland and arable crops. Proceedings 7th Colloquium International Association for the Optimization of Plant Nutrition, Nyborg, Denmark, 1988. Paper 402. 6pp..

Potassium fertilisation to maintain a K-balance under various farming systems.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Potassium fertilisation to maintain a K-balance under various farming systems. Nutrient balances and the need for potassium. Proceedings 13th IPI Congress, Rheims, 1986. Worblaufen-Bern : IPI. pp. 199-226

Atmospheric inputs of cadmium to an arable agricultural system.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Atmospheric inputs of cadmium to an arable agricultural system. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 548-553

The value of long-term experiments - a personal view.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1988. The value of long-term experiments - a personal view. in: Long-term studies in ecology : approaches and alternatives. Ed. G.E. Likens.

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1988. Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 46 (1), pp. 1-11.

Rational K manuring. Agriculture Group Symposium : sodium and potassium in plant nutrition.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1988. Rational K manuring. Agriculture Group Symposium : sodium and potassium in plant nutrition. Wiley.

Contrast between sandy and clay soils in the effects of various factors on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat in three years.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thorne, G. N., Welbank, P. J., Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Todd, A. D. 1988. Contrast between sandy and clay soils in the effects of various factors on the growth, nitrogen uptake and yield of winter wheat in three years. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 110, pp. 119-140.

Kaliumdungung zur Aufrechterhaltung eines ausgeglichenen K-Versorgungsgrades unter verschiedenen Anbausystemen.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Kaliumdungung zur Aufrechterhaltung eines ausgeglichenen K-Versorgungsgrades unter verschiedenen Anbausystemen.

Long-term changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of agricultural soils.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Waterhouse, K. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1988. Long-term changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of agricultural soils. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 792-797

The effect of atmospheric deposition, especially of nitrogen, on grassland and woodland at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England, measured over more than 100 years.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1988. The effect of atmospheric deposition, especially of nitrogen, on grassland and woodland at Rothamsted Experimental Station, England, measured over more than 100 years. Air pollution and ecosystems. Proceedings International Symposium, Grenoble, 1987. Ed. P. Mathy. Dordrecht : Reidel. pp. 841-846

Saxmundham Experimental Station 1899-1986 A review of the achievements during 1965-1986

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Saxmundham Experimental Station 1899-1986 A review of the achievements during 1965-1986. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report.

Effects of soil organic matter on yields of crops in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Effects of soil organic matter on yields of crops in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn.

Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. I. Metals.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. I. Metals. Science of the Total Environment. 61, pp. 131-144.

Amounts of NO3-N and NH4-N in soil, from autumn to spring, under winter wheat and their relationship to soil type, sowing date, previous crop and N uptake at Rothamsted, Woburn and Saxmundham, 1979-85.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A., Darby, R. J., Bird, E. and Hewitt, M. V. 1987. Amounts of NO3-N and NH4-N in soil, from autumn to spring, under winter wheat and their relationship to soil type, sowing date, previous crop and N uptake at Rothamsted, Woburn and Saxmundham, 1979-85. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108, pp. 73-95.

Tests of nitrification and of urease inhibitors, when applied with either solid or aqueous urea, on grass grown on a light sandy soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodgers, G. A., Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Hewitt, M. V. 1987. Tests of nitrification and of urease inhibitors, when applied with either solid or aqueous urea, on grass grown on a light sandy soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108, pp. 109-117.

Recovery of 15N-labelled urea applied to the foliage of winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Poulton, P. R., Penny, A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1987. Recovery of 15N-labelled urea applied to the foliage of winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 41 (3), pp. 195-203.

The usefulness of expressing nitrogen concentrations in crops on the basis of tissue water.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. The usefulness of expressing nitrogen concentrations in crops on the basis of tissue water. Wiley.

Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. II. Cadmium.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. II. Cadmium. Science of the Total Environment. 67, pp. 75-89.

Will Europe return to fallowing?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Will Europe return to fallowing?

Reducing nitrate pollution.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Reducing nitrate pollution.

Straw incorporation and its implications for crop protection and wildlife.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E., Smith, B. and Patterson, D. 1987. Straw incorporation and its implications for crop protection and wildlife.

Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne.

Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems. Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), Stoneleigh.

Cadmium : temporal trends in archived soils from a semi-rural location in the UK In: Chemicals in the environment ed. J.M. Lester, R. Perry and, R.M. Sterritt, 553-559

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Cadmium : temporal trends in archived soils from a semi-rural location in the UK In: Chemicals in the environment ed. J.M. Lester, R. Perry and, R.M. Sterritt, 553-559.

Some factors affecting the growth and yield of winter wheat grown as a third cereal with much or negligible take-all

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Beane, J., Carter, N., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N. and Todd, A. D. 1986. Some factors affecting the growth and yield of winter wheat grown as a third cereal with much or negligible take-all. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (3), pp. 639-671.

The nitrogen cycle in the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment : recovery and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied in spring and inputs of nitrogen from the atmosphere

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Pruden, G., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1986. The nitrogen cycle in the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment : recovery and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied in spring and inputs of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (3), pp. 591-609.

The nitrogen cycle under continuous wheat.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Jenkinson, D. S., Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. The nitrogen cycle under continuous wheat.

AFRC Research on straw disposal.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1986. AFRC Research on straw disposal.

Accumulation and subcellular distribution of cations in relation to the growth of potassium-deficient barley.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A., Chater, M., Storey, R. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Accumulation and subcellular distribution of cations in relation to the growth of potassium-deficient barley. Plant, Cell & Environment. 9 (7), pp. 595-604.

An investigation of the usefulness of phosphorus concentrations in tissue water as indicators of the phosphorus status of field-grown spring barley.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. An investigation of the usefulness of phosphorus concentrations in tissue water as indicators of the phosphorus status of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (2), pp. 329-333.

Phosphate fertilisers - is water solubility important?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Copestake, K. G., Johnston, A. E., Paulson, G. A. and Richards, I. R. 1986. Phosphate fertilisers - is water solubility important? Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), pp. 18-19.

Modelling the long-term residual effects of phosphorus residues in soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. 1986. Modelling the long-term residual effects of phosphorus residues in soil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), p. 8.

Cadmium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., Goguel, R. L., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1986. Cadmium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 37 (1), pp. 99-107.

Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1986. Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops. Soil Use and Management. 2 (3), pp. 97-105.

Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide.

A comparison of the effects of prilled urea, used alone or with a nitrification or urease inhibitor, with those of 'Nitro-Chalk' on winter oil-seed rape.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodgers, G. A., Penny, A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1986. A comparison of the effects of prilled urea, used alone or with a nitrification or urease inhibitor, with those of 'Nitro-Chalk' on winter oil-seed rape. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106, pp. 515-526.

Results from experiments on winter barley measuring the effects of amount and timing of nitrogen and some other factors on the yield and nitrogen content of the grain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1986. Results from experiments on winter barley measuring the effects of amount and timing of nitrogen and some other factors on the yield and nitrogen content of the grain. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106, pp. 537-549.

Soil acidification during more than 100 years under permanent grassland and woodland at Rothamsted

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T. and Poulton, P. R. 1986. Soil acidification during more than 100 years under permanent grassland and woodland at Rothamsted. Soil Use and Management. 2 (1), pp. 3-10.

Effects of soil and fertilizer P on yields of potatoes, sugar beet, barley and winter wheat on a sandy clay loam soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Lane, P. W., Mattingly, G. E. G., Poulton, P. R. and Hewitt, M. V. 1986. Effects of soil and fertilizer P on yields of potatoes, sugar beet, barley and winter wheat on a sandy clay loam soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106 (1), pp. 155-167.

Nitrogen concentrations in field-grown spring barley: an examination of the usefulness of expressing concentrations on the basis of tissue water

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Nitrogen concentrations in field-grown spring barley: an examination of the usefulness of expressing concentrations on the basis of tissue water. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 397-406.

Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba. Field Crops Research. 12 (2), pp. 187-188.

Some factors limiting the growth and yield of winter-wheat and their variation in 2 seasons

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Magan, N., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N., Todd, A. D. and Williams, T. D. 1985. Some factors limiting the growth and yield of winter-wheat and their variation in 2 seasons. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 104 (1), pp. 135-162.

Tests of amounts and times of application of nitrogen and of sequential sprays of aphicide and fungicides on winter wheat, following either beans or wheat, and the effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici ) on two varieties at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1980-3

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A., Gutteridge, R. J., Darby, R. J. and Hewitt, M. V. 1985. Tests of amounts and times of application of nitrogen and of sequential sprays of aphicide and fungicides on winter wheat, following either beans or wheat, and the effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici ) on two varieties at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1980-3. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105, pp. 97-122.

Tests of amounts and times of application of nitrogen and of sequential sprays of aphicide and fungicides on winter wheat, following either beans or wheat, and the effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici ), on two varieties at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1980-3

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A., Gutteridge, R. J., Darby, R, J. and Hewitt, M. V. 1985. Tests of amounts and times of application of nitrogen and of sequential sprays of aphicide and fungicides on winter wheat, following either beans or wheat, and the effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici ), on two varieties at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1980-3. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105, pp. 97-122.

Effects of nitrification inhibitors on uptakes of mineralised nitrogen and on yields of winter cereals grown on sandy soil after ploughing old grassland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rogers, G. A., Penny, A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1985. Effects of nitrification inhibitors on uptakes of mineralised nitrogen and on yields of winter cereals grown on sandy soil after ploughing old grassland. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (10), pp. 915-924.

The effect of straw incorporation on the uptake of nitrogen by winter wheat.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Jenkinson, D. S., Pruden, G. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. The effect of straw incorporation on the uptake of nitrogen by winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (1), pp. 26-30.

Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1984. Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 225-237.

Comparison of the effects of aqueous and of prilled urea, used alone or with urease or nitrification inhibitors, with those of ''Nitro-Chalk'' on ryegrass leys

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodgers, G. A., Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1984. Comparison of the effects of aqueous and of prilled urea, used alone or with urease or nitrification inhibitors, with those of ''Nitro-Chalk'' on ryegrass leys. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 103, pp. 671-685.

Assessing the need of maincrop potatoes for late nitrogen by using isobutylidene di-urea by injecting nitrification inhibitors with aqueous N fertilizers and by dividing dressings of "Nitro-chalk"

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Addiscott, T. M. and Widdowson, F. V. 1984. Assessing the need of maincrop potatoes for late nitrogen by using isobutylidene di-urea by injecting nitrification inhibitors with aqueous N fertilizers and by dividing dressings of "Nitro-chalk". The Journal of Agricultural Science. 103, pp. 577-585.

Rothamsted garden clover - red clover grown continuously since 1854

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1983. Rothamsted garden clover - red clover grown continuously since 1854. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 225-237.

The Broadbalk wheat experiment 1968-78 : yields and plant nutrients in crops grown continuously and in rotation

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Dyke, G. V., George, B. J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Todd, A. D. 1983. The Broadbalk wheat experiment 1968-78 : yields and plant nutrients in crops grown continuously and in rotation. Lawes Agricultural Trust. doi:10.23637/ERADOC-1-34179

Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 34 (3), pp. 265-266.

Experiments with solid and liquid N-fertilizers and fungicides on winter wheat at Saxmundham, Suffolk, 1976–9

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1983. Experiments with solid and liquid N-fertilizers and fungicides on winter wheat at Saxmundham, Suffolk, 1976–9. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 100 (1), pp. 163-173.

Effects of several nitrification inhibitors, when injected with aqueous urea, on yields and nitrogen recoveries of ryegrass leys

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodgers, G. A., Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1983. Effects of several nitrification inhibitors, when injected with aqueous urea, on yields and nitrogen recoveries of ryegrass leys. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 637-656.

The effects of fertilizers and drought on the concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. The effects of fertilizers and drought on the concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 741-748.

Concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley and their relationships to grain-yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley and their relationships to grain-yield. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 675-685.

Effects of eight factors on the growth and nutrient-uptake of winter-wheat and on the incidence of pests and diseases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prew, R. D., Church, B. M., Dewar, A. M., Lacey, J., Penny, A., Plumb, R. T., Thorne, G. N., Todd, A. D. and Williams, T. D. 1983. Effects of eight factors on the growth and nutrient-uptake of winter-wheat and on the incidence of pests and diseases. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 100 (2), pp. 363-382.

Results from factorial experiments testing amounts and times of granular N-fertilizer, late sprays of liquid N-fertilizer and fungicides to control mildew and brown rust on two varieties of spring barley at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1975–8

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Jenkyn, J. F. and Penny, A. 1982. Results from factorial experiments testing amounts and times of granular N-fertilizer, late sprays of liquid N-fertilizer and fungicides to control mildew and brown rust on two varieties of spring barley at Saxmundham, Suffolk 1975–8. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 99 (2), pp. 377-390.

Results from an experiment on permanent grass evaluating the cumulative effects of aqueous urea, injected alone or with a nitrification inhibitor, with those of nitro-chalk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ashworth, J., Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A., Gibbs, A. J., Hodgkinson, R. A. and Hewitt, M. V. 1982. Results from an experiment on permanent grass evaluating the cumulative effects of aqueous urea, injected alone or with a nitrification inhibitor, with those of nitro-chalk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 98 (FEB), pp. 141-154.

Growth of spring barley under drought - crop development, photosynthesis, dry-matter accumulation and nutrient content

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lawlor, D. W., Day, W., Johnston, A. E., Legg, B. J. and Parkinson, K. J. 1981. Growth of spring barley under drought - crop development, photosynthesis, dry-matter accumulation and nutrient content. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 96 (FEB), pp. 167-186.

Agricultural use of lime

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1981. Agricultural use of lime. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 32 (10), pp. 991-992.

The use of lime on agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Whinham, W. N. 1980. The use of lime on agricultural soils. Proceedings of the Fertiliser Society. 189, pp. 3-31.

Soils of rothamsted farm. The carbon and nitrogen content of the soils and the effect of changes in crop rotation and manuring on soil Ph, P, K and Mg

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and McEwen, J. 1980. Soils of rothamsted farm. The carbon and nitrogen content of the soils and the effect of changes in crop rotation and manuring on soil Ph, P, K and Mg. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 5-20.

Release of potassium as measured in field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1980. Release of potassium as measured in field experiments. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 31 (10), pp. 1078-1078.

Multifactorial experimentation on continuous winter-wheat grown in sandy clay soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1980. Multifactorial experimentation on continuous winter-wheat grown in sandy clay soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 94 (FEB), pp. 155-170.

An experiment begun in 1958 measuring effects of n, p and k fertilizers on yield and n, p and k contents of grass .2. Residual effects on arable crops, 1968-76

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A. and Widdowson, F. V. 1980. An experiment begun in 1958 measuring effects of n, p and k fertilizers on yield and n, p and k contents of grass .2. Residual effects on arable crops, 1968-76. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 95 (DEC), pp. 583-595.

An experiment begun in 1958 measuring effects of n, p and k fertilizers on yield and n, p and k contents of grass .1. Effects during 1964-7

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Williams, R. J. B. 1980. An experiment begun in 1958 measuring effects of n, p and k fertilizers on yield and n, p and k contents of grass .1. Effects during 1964-7. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 95 (DEC), pp. 575-582.

The effects of injecting nitrapyrin (n-serve), carbon-disulfide or trithiocarbonates, with aqueous ammonia, on yield and percent-n of grass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ashworth, J., Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Briggs, G. G. 1980. The effects of injecting nitrapyrin (n-serve), carbon-disulfide or trithiocarbonates, with aqueous ammonia, on yield and percent-n of grass. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 31 (3), pp. 229-237.

Yields of and P, K ,Ca, Mg uptakes by crops grown in an experiment testing the effects of adding peat to a sandy loam soil at Woburn 1963-1977

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Brookes, P. C. 1979. Yields of and P, K ,Ca, Mg uptakes by crops grown in an experiment testing the effects of adding peat to a sandy loam soil at Woburn 1963-1977. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 83-98.

Results from an experiment on all-grass and grass-clover leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and changes in soil pH nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium due to cropping and manuring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Williams, R. J. B. 1979. Results from an experiment on all-grass and grass-clover leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and changes in soil pH nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium due to cropping and manuring. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 99-117.

Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of super-phosphate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., McGaveston, D. A., Wall, T., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1979. Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of super-phosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 30 (1), pp. 147-153.

Effects of subsoiling and deep incorporation of p-fertilizers and k-fertilizers on the yield and nutrient-uptake of barley, potatoes, wheat and sugar-beet grown in rotation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of subsoiling and deep incorporation of p-fertilizers and k-fertilizers on the yield and nutrient-uptake of barley, potatoes, wheat and sugar-beet grown in rotation. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (JUN), pp. 695-702.

Effects of different watering methods, soil weights, soil diluents and soil coverings on the yield and nutrient uptake by ryegrass grown in a controlled environment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Gildon, A., Lane, P. W. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of different watering methods, soil weights, soil diluents and soil coverings on the yield and nutrient uptake by ryegrass grown in a controlled environment. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 30 (5), pp. 528-531.

Effect of soil improvers on seedling emergence, early growth and final yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effect of soil improvers on seedling emergence, early growth and final yield. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 30 (3), pp. 338-338.

Spring top-dressings of ‘Nitro-Chalk’ and late sprays of a liquid N-fertilizer and a broad spectrum fungicide for consecutive crops of winter wheat at Saxmundham, Suffolk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1978. Spring top-dressings of ‘Nitro-Chalk’ and late sprays of a liquid N-fertilizer and a broad spectrum fungicide for consecutive crops of winter wheat at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 90 (3), pp. 509-516.

Longevity of sodium, potassium and magnesium fertilizer residual effects on yield and composition of ryegrass grown on a sandy soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bolton, J. and Penny, A. 1978. Longevity of sodium, potassium and magnesium fertilizer residual effects on yield and composition of ryegrass grown on a sandy soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (DEC), pp. 693-699.

Drought experiment using mobile shelters - effect of drought on barley yield, water-use and nutrient-uptake

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Day, W., Legg, B. J., French, B. K., Johnston, A. E., Lawlor, D. W. and Jeffers, W. D. C. 1978. Drought experiment using mobile shelters - effect of drought on barley yield, water-use and nutrient-uptake. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (DEC), pp. 599-623.

Soil organic matter in the Hoosfield continuous barley experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1977. Soil organic matter in the Hoosfield continuous barley experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 87-101.

Yields on the Exhaustion Land and changes in NPK content of the soils due to cropping and manuring, 1852-1975

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Poulton, P. R. 1977. Yields on the Exhaustion Land and changes in NPK content of the soils due to cropping and manuring, 1852-1975. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 53-85.

Results from an experiment on permanent grass evaluating aqueous ammonia and aqueous urea, injected in bands either 30 or 60 cm apart

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A., Widdowson, F. V. and Ashworth, J. 1977. Results from an experiment on permanent grass evaluating aqueous ammonia and aqueous urea, injected in bands either 30 or 60 cm apart. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 88 (APR), pp. 319-331.

Results from 2 sets of experiments with spring barley, 1st comparing injected with broadcast nitrogen granules, 2nd comparing injected and combine-drilled npk solutions with broadcast npk granules

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V. and Penny, A. 1977. Results from 2 sets of experiments with spring barley, 1st comparing injected with broadcast nitrogen granules, 2nd comparing injected and combine-drilled npk solutions with broadcast npk granules. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 88 (FEB), pp. 35-45.

Experiments evaluating aqueous ammonia, aqueous urea and a solution of ammonium-nitrate and urea as nitrogenous fertilizers for winter-wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V. and Penny, A. 1977. Experiments evaluating aqueous ammonia, aqueous urea and a solution of ammonium-nitrate and urea as nitrogenous fertilizers for winter-wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 89 (OCT), pp. 415-424.

Effect of phosphate residues on soil phosphorus values and crop yields. I. Experiments on barley, potatoes and sugar beet on sandy loam soils at Woburn England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Mattingly, G. E. G. and Poulton, P. R. 1976. Effect of phosphate residues on soil phosphorus values and crop yields. I. Experiments on barley, potatoes and sugar beet on sandy loam soils at Woburn England. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1975 (2), pp. 5-35.

Additions and removals of nitrogen and phosphorus in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and the effect of the residues on total soil nitrogen and phosphorus [wheat, barley, England]

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1976. Additions and removals of nitrogen and phosphorus in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and the effect of the residues on total soil nitrogen and phosphorus [wheat, barley, England]. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.

Some factors affecting crop response to soil-phosphorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1976. Some factors affecting crop response to soil-phosphorus. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 27 (6), pp. 590-590.

Results from two barley experiments at Saxmundham, Suffolk, measuring effects of the fungicide benodanil on three varieties, given three amounts of nitrogen at two times 1973–4

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Jenkyn, J. F. and Penny, A. 1976. Results from two barley experiments at Saxmundham, Suffolk, measuring effects of the fungicide benodanil on three varieties, given three amounts of nitrogen at two times 1973–4. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 86 (2), pp. 271-280.

Modern developments in an experiment on permanent grassland started in 1856 - effects of fertilizers and lime on botanical composition and crop and soil analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thurston, J. M., Williams, E. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1976. Modern developments in an experiment on permanent grassland started in 1856 - effects of fertilizers and lime on botanical composition and crop and soil analyses. Annales agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 1043-1082.

Long-term rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Saxmundham-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1976. Long-term rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Saxmundham-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design. Annales agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 743-769.

Experiments on continuous growth of arable crops at Rothamsted and Woburn-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1976. Experiments on continuous growth of arable crops at Rothamsted and Woburn-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design. Annales agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 927-956.

Woburn Experimental Farm: a hundred years of agricultural research

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. Woburn Experimental Farm: a hundred years of agricultural research. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 138, pp. 18-26.

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems, 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems, 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 84, pp. 513-524.

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. I. History of the Field, Details of the Cropping and Manuring and the Yields in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. I. History of the Field, Details of the Cropping and Manuring and the Yields in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 29-44.

The Woburn Market Garden experiment, 1942-1969. II: The effect of the treatments on soil pH, soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment, 1942-1969. II: The effect of the treatments on soil pH, soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 102-132.

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. II. Effects of treatments on soil pH, P and K in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Chater, M. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. II. Effects of treatments on soil pH, P and K in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 45-60.

The Woburn Market Garden experiment 1942-1969 I. A history of the experiment, details of the treatments and yields of the crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Wedderburn, R. W. M. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment 1942-1969 I. A history of the experiment, details of the treatments and yields of the crops. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 79-101.

Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. III. Effects of NPK Fertilisers and Farmyard Manure on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen and Organic Phosphorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Chater, M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. III. Effects of NPK Fertilisers and Farmyard Manure on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen and Organic Phosphorus. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1974 (2), pp. 61-77.

Results from experiments measuring effects of large amounts of an npk fertilizer on yield, tuber size and n, p and k contents of 3 potato varieties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V. and Penny, A. 1975. Results from experiments measuring effects of large amounts of an npk fertilizer on yield, tuber size and n, p and k contents of 3 potato varieties. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 85 (DEC), pp. 515-525.

Results from two experiments with winter wheat, comparing top-dressings of a liquid N-fertilizer either alone or with added herbicide or mildew fungicide or both, and of 'Nitro-Chalk' without or with herbicide or fungicide or both

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A. and Jenkyn, J. F. 1975. Results from two experiments with winter wheat, comparing top-dressings of a liquid N-fertilizer either alone or with added herbicide or mildew fungicide or both, and of 'Nitro-Chalk' without or with herbicide or fungicide or both. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 85 (3), pp. 533-539.

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 3. Non-exchangeable potassium in soils from long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 84, pp. 513-524.

The behaviour of K remaining in soils from the Agdell experiment at Rothamsted, the results of intensive cropping in pot experiments and their relation to soil analysis and the results of field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mitchell, J. D. 1974. The behaviour of K remaining in soils from the Agdell experiment at Rothamsted, the results of intensive cropping in pot experiments and their relation to soil analysis and the results of field experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 74-94.

Results from experiments with winter-wheat, spring barley and grass, comparing a liquid N-fertilizer either alone or with added herbicide and top-dressings of nitro-chalk without or with herbicide sprayed alone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Penny, A. and Freeman, S. C. R. 1974. Results from experiments with winter-wheat, spring barley and grass, comparing a liquid N-fertilizer either alone or with added herbicide and top-dressings of nitro-chalk without or with herbicide sprayed alone. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 83 (DEC), pp. 511-529.

Results from experiments measuring effects of large amounts of fertilizer and of farmyard manure on main-crop potatoes grown in sandy soil at Woburn, Bedfordshire

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Flint, R. C. 1974. Results from experiments measuring effects of large amounts of fertilizer and of farmyard manure on main-crop potatoes grown in sandy soil at Woburn, Bedfordshire. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 82 (FEB), pp. 117-127.

Th effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves - Report from potassium systems of grassland farming

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Johnston, A. E. 1973. Th effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves - Report from potassium systems of grassland farming. Lawes Agricultural Trust, (LAT) Harpenden. doi:10.23637/ERADOC-1-34692

Results from experiments comparing aqueous and anhydrous ammonia with nitrochalk for grass cut for silage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Flint, R. C. 1973. Results from experiments comparing aqueous and anhydrous ammonia with nitrochalk for grass cut for silage. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 81 (DEC), pp. 465-480.

Changes in soil properties caused by the new liming scheme on Park Grass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1972. Changes in soil properties caused by the new liming scheme on Park Grass. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 177-180.

The effects of ley and arable cropping systems on the amounts of soil organic matter in the Rothamsted and Woburn ley-arable experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1972. The effects of ley and arable cropping systems on the amounts of soil organic matter in the Rothamsted and Woburn ley-arable experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 131-159.

Results from barley experiments comparing aqueous ammonia and aqueous urea with ammonium nitrate, and also liquid with granular NPK fertilizers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Penny, A. and Flint, R. C. 1972. Results from barley experiments comparing aqueous ammonia and aqueous urea with ammonium nitrate, and also liquid with granular NPK fertilizers. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 79 (2), pp. 349-361.

Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1971. Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. 20.

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems:1. Behaviour of K remaining in soils from classical and rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and evaluation of methods of measuring soil potassium

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Addiscott, T. M. 1971. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems:1. Behaviour of K remaining in soils from classical and rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and evaluation of methods of measuring soil potassium. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 76 (3), pp. 539-552.

Potassium in soils under different cropping systems. 2. The effects of cropping systems on the retention by the soils of added K not used by crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Addiscott, T. M. and Johnston, A. E. 1971. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems. 2. The effects of cropping systems on the retention by the soils of added K not used by crops. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 76, pp. 553-561.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 5-6.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn II A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn II A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 7-21.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn III The experiments made from 1957 to 1962, the soils and histories of the sites on which they were made

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Warren, R. G. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn III The experiments made from 1957 to 1962, the soils and histories of the sites on which they were made. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2 (2), pp. 22-38.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn IV The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from superphosphate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn IV The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from superphosphate. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 39-68.

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn V The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from potassium fertilizers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn V The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from potassium fertilizers. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 69-90.

The residual value of farmyard manure and superphosphate in the Saxmundham Rotation II Experiment, 1899-1968

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Johnston, A. E. and Chater, M. 1970. The residual value of farmyard manure and superphosphate in the Saxmundham Rotation II Experiment, 1899-1968. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 91-112.

The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1969. The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 93-115.

The soils of Broadbalk : Plant nutrients in Broadbalk soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1969. The soils of Broadbalk : Plant nutrients in Broadbalk soils. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 93-115.

Broadbalk: Historical Introduction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Garner, H. V. 1968. Broadbalk: Historical Introduction. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 12-25.

Hoosfield Continuous Barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1967. Hoosfield Continuous Barley. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report.

Changes in the Park Grass experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G., Johnston, A. E. and Cooke, G. W. 1965. Changes in the Park Grass experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report.

Notes on the use of soil analysis for estimating available P in Rothamsted soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1965. Notes on the use of soil analysis for estimating available P in Rothamsted soils. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. 13, pp. 30-37.

The Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1964. The Park Grass Experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report.

The accumulation and loss of soil potassium in long-term experiments, Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G., Johnston, A. E. and Arnold, P. W. 1962. The accumulation and loss of soil potassium in long-term experiments, Rothamsted and Woburn. Proceedings of the Fertiliser Society. 72, pp. 5-24.

Barnfield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1961. Barnfield. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. pp. 227-247.

The Exhaustion Land site

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1959. The Exhaustion Land site. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report.