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

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.

Authors	Johnston, A. E. and Brookes, P. C.
Abstract	C136b
Year of Publication	1979
Journal	Rothamsted Experimental Station Report
Journal citation	2, pp. 83-98
Open access	Published as green open access
Publisher's version	Yields P K Ca Mg.pdf
Publisher	Lawes Agricultural Trust
	Rothamsted Research
ISSN	0262-1215

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Effects of Soil Management from Fallow to Grassland on Soil Microbial and Organic Carbon Dynamics

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Wu, Y., Kemmitt, S., Xu, J. and Brookes, P. C. 2010. Effects of Soil Management from Fallow to Grassland on Soil Microbial and Organic Carbon Dynamics. in: Xu, J. and Huang, P-M. (ed.) Molecular Environmental Soil Science at the Interfaces in the Earth's Critical Zone Springer Nature. pp. 20-22

Goat manure application improves phosphate fertilizer effectiveness through enhanced biological cycling of phosophorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S. and Brookes, P. C. 2010. Goat manure application improves phosphate fertilizer effectiveness through enhanced biological cycling of phosophorus. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 56 (6), pp. 853-860. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0765.2010.00515.x

Microbial biomass and activity at various soil depths in a Brazilian oxisol after two decades of no-tillage and conventional tillage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Babujia, L. C., Hungria, M., Franchini, J. C. and Brookes, P. C. 2010. Microbial biomass and activity at various soil depths in a Brazilian oxisol after two decades of no-tillage and conventional tillage. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42 (12), pp. 2174-2181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.08.013

Impact of black carbon addition to soil on the determination of soil microbial biomass by fumigation extraction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Durenkamp, M., Luo, Y. and Brookes, P. C. 2010. Impact of black carbon addition to soil on the determination of soil microbial biomass by fumigation extraction. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 2026-2029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.07.016

Soil bacterial and fungal communities across a pH gradient in arable soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rousk, J., Baath, E., Brookes, P. C., Lauber, C. L., Lozupone, C., Caporaso, J. G., Knight, R. and Fierer, N. 2010. Soil bacterial and fungal communities across a pH gradient in arable soil. The ISME Journal. 4 (10), pp. 1340-1351. https://doi.org/10.1038/ismej.2010.58

Effects of Cd- and Zn-enriched sewage sludge on soil bacterial and fungal communities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gomes, N. C. M., Landi, L., Smalla, K., Nannipieri, P., Brookes, P. C. and Renella, G. 2010. Effects of Cd- and Zn-enriched sewage sludge on soil bacterial and fungal communities. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 73, pp. 1255-1263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.07.027

Taxon-specific responses of soil bacteria to the addition of low level C inputs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkins, S. N., Rushton, S. P., Lanyon, C. V., Whiteley, A. S., Waite, I. S., Brookes, P. C., Kemmitt, S., Evershed, R. P. and O'donnell, A. G. 2010. Taxon-specific responses of soil bacteria to the addition of low level C inputs. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 1624-1631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.06.002

Investigating the mechanisms for the opposing pH relationships of fungal and bacterial growth in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rousk, J., Brookes, P. C. and Baath, E. 2010. Investigating the mechanisms for the opposing pH relationships of fungal and bacterial growth in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 926-934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2010.02.009

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Phosphorus solubilization and potential transfer to surface waters from the soil microbial biomass following drying-rewetting and freezing-thawing

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackwell, M. S. A., Brookes, P. C., De La Fuente-Martinez, N., Gordon, H., Murray, P. J., Snars, K. E., Williams, J. K., Bol, R. and Haygarth, P. M. 2010. Phosphorus solubilization and potential transfer to surface waters from the soil microbial biomass following drying-rewetting and freezing-thawing. Advances in Agronomy. 106, pp. 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(10)06001-3

Soil phosphorus - from feast to famine

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C., Lin, Q., Ayaga, G. and Wu, J. 2010. Soil phosphorus - from feast to famine. World Agriculture. 1, pp. 29-36.

The microbial PLFA composition as affected by pH in an arable soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rousk, J., Brookes, P. C. and Baath, E. 2010. The microbial PLFA composition as affected by pH in an arable soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42, pp. 516-520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2009.11.026

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Murray, P. J., Hirsch, P. R., Gilliam, L. M., Sohi, S. P., Williams, J. K., Clark, I. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities?

Effects of different soil weights, storage times and extraction methods on soil phospholipid fatty acid analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, Y., Ding, N., Wang, G., Xu, J., Wu, J. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Effects of different soil weights, storage times and extraction methods on soil phospholipid fatty acid analyses. Geoderma. 150, pp. 171-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2009.02.003

Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Hirsch, P. R., Gilliam, L. M., Clark, I. M., Sohi, S. P., Williams, J. K. and Murray, P. J. 2009. Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities? Abstracts 2009 International Annual Meetings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA: Footprints in the Landscape: Sustainability through Plant and Soil Sciences, Pittsburgh, 1-5 November 2009 .

The mechanism of mineralisation of soil organic matter by the soil microbial biomass - introducing the 'regulatory gate'

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Kemmitt, S. and Wu, Y. 2009. The mechanism of mineralisation of soil organic matter by the soil microbial biomass - introducing the 'regulatory gate'. Abstracts 2009 International Annual Meetings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA: Footprints in the Landscape: Sustainability through Plant and Soil Sciences, Pittsburgh, 1-5 November 2009 .

Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Murray, P. J., Hirsch, P. R., Gilliam, L. M., Sohi, S. P., Williams, J. K., Clark, I. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Are long-term changes in soil organic matter reflected in the soil communities? Abstracts Forming Bridges in a Changing World: Society of Nematologists and Soil Ecology Society Conference, Burlington, 12-15 July 2009 .

Substrate inputs and pH as factors controlling microbial biomass, activity and community structure in an arable soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Aciego Pietri, J. C. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Substrate inputs and pH as factors controlling microbial biomass, activity and community structure in an arable soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, pp. 1396-1405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2009.03.017

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Effects of goat manure and inorganic phosphate addition on soil inorganic and microbial biomass phosphorus fractions under laboratory incubation conditions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gichangi, E. M., Mnkeni, P. N. S. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Effects of goat manure and inorganic phosphate addition on soil inorganic and microbial biomass phosphorus fractions under laboratory incubation conditions. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 55 (6), pp. 764-771. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0765.2009.00415.x

Effects of soil drying and rewetting on phosphorus in leachate: the role of the soil microbial biomass and other properties

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Brookes, P. C., De La Fuente-Martinez, N., Murray, P. J., Snars, K. E., Williams, J. K. and Haygarth, P. M. 2009. Effects of soil drying and rewetting on phosphorus in leachate: the role of the soil microbial biomass and other properties. Abstracts BSSS Autumn Meeting 2009 .

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Significance of root-attached soil and soil preparation for microbial biomass phosphorus measurement

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackwell, M. S. A., Williams, J. K., Snars, K. E., Brookes, P. C., De La Fuente-Martinez, N., Michallon, L., Murray, P. J. and Haygarth, P. M. 2009. Significance of root-attached soil and soil preparation for microbial biomass phosphorus measurement. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73, pp. 1861-1863. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2009.0021N

Changes in the soil microbial community structure with latitude in eastern China, based on phospholipid fatty acid analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, Y., Ma, B., Zhou, L., Wang, H., Xu, J., Kemmitt, S. J. and Brookes, P. C. 2009. Changes in the soil microbial community structure with latitude in eastern China, based on phospholipid fatty acid analysis. Applied Soil Ecology. 43, pp. 234-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2009.08.002

A new approach to assessing phosphorus use efficiency in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Effects of soil drying and rate of re-wetting on concentrations and forms of phosphorus in leachate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackwell, M. S. A., Brookes, P. C., De La Fuente-Martinez, N., Murray, P. J., Snars, K. E., Williams, J. K. and Haygarth, P. M. 2009. Effects of soil drying and rate of re-wetting on concentrations and forms of phosphorus in leachate. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 45, pp. 635-643. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-009-0375-x

Reply to Kuzyakov et al.'s comments on our paper:'Kemmitt, S., Lanyon, C. V., Waite, I. S., Wen, Q., O'Donnell, A. G., Brookes, P. C., 2008. Mineralization of native soil organic matter is not regulated by the size, activity or composition of the soil microbial biomass - a new perspective. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 40, 61-73'

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Kemmitt, S. J., Addiscott, T. M. and Bird, N. R. A. 2009. Reply to Kuzyakov et al.'s comments on our paper:'Kemmitt, S., Lanyon, C. V., Waite, I. S., Wen, Q., O'Donnell, A. G., Brookes, P. C., 2008. Mineralization of native soil organic matter is not regulated by the size, activity or composition of the soil microbial biomass - a new perspective. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 40, 61-73'. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, pp. 440-443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2008.09.002

Contrasting soil pH effects on fungal and bacterial growth suggest functional redundancy in carbon mineralization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rousk, J., Brookes, P. C. and Baath, E. 2009. Contrasting soil pH effects on fungal and bacterial growth suggest functional redundancy in carbon mineralization. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75, pp. 1589-1596. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02775-08

Evaluating soil stabilisation by biological processes using step-wise aggregate fractionation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ashman, M. R., Hellett, P. D., Brookes, P. C. and Alen, J. 2009. Evaluating soil stabilisation by biological processes using step-wise aggregate fractionation. Soil & Tillage Research. 102, pp. 209-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2008.07.005

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Resource or waste: the reality of nutrient recycling to land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Soil and fertilizer phosphorus in relation to crop nutrition

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

Impact of the rate of rewetting of a dried soil on the concentration of phosphorus in leachate

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., De La Fuente-Martinez, N., Murray, P. J., Brookes, P. C., Snars, K. E., Haygarth, P. M. and Williams, J. K. 2008. Impact of the rate of rewetting of a dried soil on the concentration of phosphorus in leachate. Abstracts 2008 Joint Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM, Houston, 5-9 October 2008 .

Relationships between soil pH and microbial properties in a UK arable soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Aciego Pietri, J. C. and Brookes, P. C. 2008. Relationships between soil pH and microbial properties in a UK arable soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, pp. 1856-1861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2008.03.020

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

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

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

Microbial response to the addition of glucose in low-fertility soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hoyle, F. C., Murphy, D. V. and Brookes, P. C. 2008. Microbial response to the addition of glucose in low-fertility soils. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 44, pp. 571-579. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-007-0237-3

Assessment of chemical and biochemical stabilization of organic C in soils from the long-term experiments at Rothamsted (UK)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Nobili, M., Contin, M., Mahieu, N., Randall, E. W. and Brookes, P. C. 2008. Assessment of chemical and biochemical stabilization of organic C in soils from the long-term experiments at Rothamsted (UK). Waste Management. 28, pp. 723-733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2007.09.025

The mineralisation of fresh and humified soil organic matter by the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Cayuela, M. L., Contin, M., De Nobili, M., Kemmitt, S. J. and Mondini, C. 2008. The mineralisation of fresh and humified soil organic matter by the soil microbial biomass. Waste Management. 28, pp. 716-722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2007.09.015

Nitrogen mineralisation along a pH gradient of a silty loam UK soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Aciego Pietri, J. C. and Brookes, P. C. 2008. Nitrogen mineralisation along a pH gradient of a silty loam UK soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, pp. 797-802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2007.10.014

Mineralization of native soil organic matter is not regulated by the size, activity or composition of the soil microbial biomass - a new perspective

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kemmitt, S. J., Lanyon, C. V., Waite, I. S., Wen, Q., Addiscott, T. M., Bird, N. R. A., O'donnell, A. G. and Brookes, P. C. 2008. Mineralization of native soil organic matter is not regulated by the size, activity or composition of the soil microbial biomass - a new perspective. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, pp. 61-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2007.06.021

Potassium and nitrogen interactions in crop production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Relating soil P concentrations at which P movement occurs to soil properties in Chinese agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, X., Zhong, X., Bao, H., Li, H., Li, G., Tuo, D., Lim, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 2007. Relating soil P concentrations at which P movement occurs to soil properties in Chinese agricultural soils. Geoderma. 142, pp. 237-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2007.07.012

Investigation of the 'Trigger Molecule Response' using 13C stable isotope probing of microbial membrane fatty acids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dungait, J. A. J., Kemmitt, S. J., Michallon, L., Lanyon, C. V., Evershed, R. P., O'donnell, A. G. and Brookes, P. C. 2007. Investigation of the 'Trigger Molecule Response' using 13C stable isotope probing of microbial membrane fatty acids.

Effects of Cd, Zn or both on soil microbial biomass and activity in a clay loam soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Renella, G., Chaudri, A. M., Falloon, C. M., Landi, L., Nannipieri, P. and Brookes, P. C. 2007. Effects of Cd, Zn or both on soil microbial biomass and activity in a clay loam soil. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 43, pp. 751-758. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-006-0159-5

Multivariate modelling of 16S and 18S DGGE fingerprints to investigate succession and community response in fumigated soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lanyon, C., Waite, I. S., Kemmitt, S. J., Brookes, P. C., Rushton, S. P. and O'donnell, A. G. 2007. Multivariate modelling of 16S and 18S DGGE fingerprints to investigate succession and community response in fumigated soils. Abstracts 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 11). The Hidden Powers: Microbial Communities in Action, Vienna, 20-25 August 2007 . pp. A480

Soil microbial biomass and activity in Chinese tea gardens of varying stand age and productivity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Han, W., Kemmitt, S. J. and Brookes, P. C. 2007. Soil microbial biomass and activity in Chinese tea gardens of varying stand age and productivity. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39, pp. 1468-1478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2006.12.029

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Regulation of soil organic matter mineralization

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kemmitt, S. J., Lanyon, C. V., Waite, I. S., Wen, Q., O'donnell, A. G. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Regulation of soil organic matter mineralization. Abstracts 11th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 11). The Hidden Powers: Microbial Communities in Action, Vienna, 20-25 August 2006 . pp. A15

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Detection and quantification of the soil microbial biomass - impacts on the management of agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stockdale, E. A. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Detection and quantification of the soil microbial biomass - impacts on the management of agricultural soils. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 144, pp. 285-302. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859606006228

Microbial biomass dynamics in recently air-dried and rewetted soils compared to others stored air-dry for up to 103 years

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Nobili, M., Contin, M. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Microbial biomass dynamics in recently air-dried and rewetted soils compared to others stored air-dry for up to 103 years. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 38, pp. 2871-2881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2006.04.044

Soil microbial biomass activation by trace amounts of readily available substrate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mondini, C., Cayuela, M. L., Sanchez-Monedero, M. A., Roig, A. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Soil microbial biomass activation by trace amounts of readily available substrate. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 42, pp. 542-549. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-005-0049-2

Reply to Young et al. (2006) on the paper of Zhao et al. (2005) "Does ergosterol concentration provide a reliable estimate of soil fungal biomass?"

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, X. R., Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Reply to Young et al. (2006) on the paper of Zhao et al. (2005) "Does ergosterol concentration provide a reliable estimate of soil fungal biomass?". Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 38, pp. 1502-1503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2005.10.022

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Relative importance of substrate type and previous soil management in synthesis of microbial biomass and substrate mineralization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Abaye, D. A. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Relative importance of substrate type and previous soil management in synthesis of microbial biomass and substrate mineralization. European Journal of Soil Science. 57 (2), pp. 179-189. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.2005.00727.x

Enhanced biological cycling of phosphorus increases its availability to crops in low-input sub-Saharan farming systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ayaga, G., Todd, A. D. and Brookes, P. C. 2006. Enhanced biological cycling of phosphorus increases its availability to crops in low-input sub-Saharan farming systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 38, pp. 81-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2005.04.019

A conceptual model describing the effects of soil wetting and drying on phosphorus biogeochemistry

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stamp, J. K., Blackwell, M. S. A., Brookes, P. C., Haygarth, P. M., Murray, P. J., Snars, K. E. and Swain, A. 2006. A conceptual model describing the effects of soil wetting and drying on phosphorus biogeochemistry. 8th British Grassland Society Research Conference, 'Grassland as a Multifunctional Resource', Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 4-6 September 2006. pp. 129-130

Modifications to fumigation extraction to permit better analysis of field soils and ease of measurement

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Snars, K. E., Swain, A., Brookes, P. C., Blackwell, M. S. A., Haygarth, P. M., Murray, P. J. and Stamp, J. K. 2006. Modifications to fumigation extraction to permit better analysis of field soils and ease of measurement. 3rd International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in the Soil-Plant Continuum, Uberlandia-Minas Gerais, Brazil, 14-19 May 2006. pp. 64-66

A conceptual model describing the effects of soil wetting and drying on phosphorus biogeochemistry

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Brookes, P. C., Haygarth, P. M., Murray, P. J., Snars, K., Stamp, J. and Swain, A. 2006. A conceptual model describing the effects of soil wetting and drying on phosphorus biogeochemistry. Third International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in the Soil-Plant Continuum, Iberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 14-19 May 2006.

Phosphorus nutrition of arable crops

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Biological and technical processes that mediate micro-aggregation of clays

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Watts, C. W., Whalley, W. R., Brookes, P. C., Devonshire, B. J. and Whitmore, A. P. 2005. Biological and technical processes that mediate micro-aggregation of clays. Soil Science. 170 (8), pp. 573-583. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ss.0000178206.74040.0c

The contribution of Rothamsted's long-term experiments to understanding losses of fertilisers to the environment and improving fertiliser use efficiency

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Brookes, P. C. and Poulton, P. R. 2005. The contribution of Rothamsted's long-term experiments to understanding losses of fertilisers to the environment and improving fertiliser use efficiency. Proceedings International Workshop on Where Do Fertilisers Go?, Belgirate, Italy, 28-29 June 2005 . pp. 3.1-3.9

Assessment of phosphorus leaching losses from arable land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fortune, S., Lu, J., Addiscott, T. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2005. Assessment of phosphorus leaching losses from arable land. Plant and Soil. 269, pp. 99-108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-004-1659-4

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The contribution of commercial fertilizer nutrients to food production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Determinants of species richness in the Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Changes in the microbial community of an arable soil caused by long-term metal contamination

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Abaye, D. A., Lawlor, K., Hirsch, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 2005. Changes in the microbial community of an arable soil caused by long-term metal contamination. European Journal of Soil Science. 56 (1), pp. 93-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.2004.00648.x

The proportional mineralisation of microbial biomass and organic matter caused by air-drying and rewetting of a grassland soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, J. and Brookes, P. C. 2005. The proportional mineralisation of microbial biomass and organic matter caused by air-drying and rewetting of a grassland soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 37, pp. 507-515.

Does soil ergosterol concentration provide a reliable estimate of soil fungal biomass?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhao, X. R., Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 2005. Does soil ergosterol concentration provide a reliable estimate of soil fungal biomass? Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 37, pp. 311-317.

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

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Lawes, John Bennet and Gilbert, Joseph Henry

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Micronutrients in soil and agrosystems: occurrence and availability.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., De Nobili, M., Contin, M., Mondini, C. and Powlson, D. S. 2004. The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass. Abstracts 49th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America: Science to Secure Food and the Environment, Seattle, 31 October-4 November 2004 .

Phosphate leaching from soil to water: 150 years of getting it wrong!

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Fortune, S., Addiscott, T. M. and Powlson, D. S. 2004. Phosphate leaching from soil to water: 150 years of getting it wrong! Abstracts 49th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America: Science to Secure Food and the Environment, Seattle, 31 October-4 November 2004 .

Soil phosphorus - from feast to famine (University of Alberta Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture, 27 October 2004)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. 2004. Soil phosphorus - from feast to famine (University of Alberta Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture, 27 October 2004).

The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

De Nobili, M., Contin, M., Mondini, C. and Brookes, P. C. 2004. The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-10).Microbial Planet: Sub-surface to Space, Cancun, Mexico, 22-27 August 2004 . pp. 121

Relative importance of soil pH and substrate availability in regulating soil microbial properties

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Aciego Pietri, J. C. and Brookes, P. C. 2004. Relative importance of soil pH and substrate availability in regulating soil microbial properties. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-10).Microbial Planet: Sub-surface to Space, Cancun, Mexico, 22-27 August 2004 . pp. 42

The paradox of soil organic matter mineralization

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kemmitt, S. J., Brookes, P. C., O'donnell, A. G. and Waite, I. S. 2004. The paradox of soil organic matter mineralization. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME-10).Microbial Planet: Sub-surface to Space, Cancun, Mexico, 22-27 August 2004 . pp. 36

The paradox of soil organic matter mineralization

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kemmitt, S. J., Brookes, P. C., O'donnell, T. and Waite, I. S. 2004. The paradox of soil organic matter mineralization. Abstracts Eurosoil 2004, Freiburg, 4-12 September 2004 . pp. 187

Quantifying phosphate leaching losses under field conditions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Fortune, S. and Addiscott, T. M. 2004. Quantifying phosphate leaching losses under field conditions. Abstracts Eurosoil 2004, Freiburg, 4-12 September 2004 . pp. 160

Phosphorus and crop nutrition: principles and practice

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

P fractions in drainage waters from the Broadbalk Continuous Wheat Experiment at Rothamsted

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lu, J. L., Fortune, S. and Brookes, P. C. 2004. P fractions in drainage waters from the Broadbalk Continuous Wheat Experiment at Rothamsted. Pedosphere. 14, pp. 235-240.

Observations on historical, contemporary, and natural PCDD/Fs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Phosphorus distribution and leaching in loessial soil profile with long-term fertilization under irrigation and rainfed condition

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yang, X-Y., Li, S-X. and Brookes, P. C. 2004. Phosphorus distribution and leaching in loessial soil profile with long-term fertilization under irrigation and rainfed condition. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. 10, pp. 250-254.

Distribution of microbial biomass down soil profiles under regenerating woodland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Castellazzi, M. S., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 2004. Distribution of microbial biomass down soil profiles under regenerating woodland. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 36 (9), pp. 1485-1489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2004.04.020

Turnover of nitrogen-15-labeled fertilizer in old grassland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Sustainable management of potassium

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

Soil acidity - resilience and thresholds

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

Measuring soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S., Brookes, P. C. and Powlson, D. S. 2004. Measuring soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 36 (1), pp. 5-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2003.10.002

Mechanisms of phosphorus solubilisation in a limed soil as a function of pH

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcdowell, R. W., Mahieu, N., Brookes, P. C. and Poulton, P. R. 2003. Mechanisms of phosphorus solubilisation in a limed soil as a function of pH. Chemosphere. 51, pp. 685-692.

Understanding potassium and its use in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Impact of microorganisms on chemical transformations in soil

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Stockdale, E. A., Brookes, P. C. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Impact of microorganisms on chemical transformations in soil. in: Murphy, D. V. and Abbott, L. K. (ed.) Soil biology and fertility - a key to sustainable land use in agriculture Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 37-59

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

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

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Effectiveness of different precipitated phosphates as phosphorus sources for plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Soil analysis: it's interpretation and nutrient management practices

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Are the links between soil aggregate size class, soil organic matter and respiration rate artefacts of the fractionation procedure?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ashman, M. R., Hallett, P. D. and Brookes, P. C. 2003. Are the links between soil aggregate size class, soil organic matter and respiration rate artefacts of the fractionation procedure? Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 35, pp. 435-444.

Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals on the soil ecosystem

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Brookes, P. C. 2003. Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals on the soil ecosystem. in: Adriano, D. C., Kookana, R. S., Bolan, N. S., Rogers, S., Naidu, R. and Gupta, V. V. S. R. (ed.) Bioavailability, toxicity and risk relationships in ecosystems Science Publishers, Plymouth. pp. 85-108

Hyphenated techniques of thermal analysis for characterisation of soil humic substances

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dell'abate, M. T., Benedetti, A. and Brookes, P. C. 2003. Hyphenated techniques of thermal analysis for characterisation of soil humic substances. Journal Of Separation Science. 26 (5), pp. 433-440. https://doi.org/10.1002/jssc.200390057

Evaluating soil microbial biomass carbon as an indicator of long-term environmental change

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hargreaves, P. R., Brookes, P. C., Ross, G. J. S. and Poulton, P. R. 2003. Evaluating soil microbial biomass carbon as an indicator of long-term environmental change. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 35, pp. 401-407.

Enhanced biological cycling of phosphorus increases its availability to crops in low-input sub-Saharan farming systems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ayaga, G. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Enhanced biological cycling of phosphorus increases its availability to crops in low-input sub-Saharan farming systems. Abstracts 17th World Congress of Soil Science, Bangkok, 14-21 August 2002 . pp. 1708

Turnover of biomass C and P in soil following incorporation of glucose or ryegrass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kouno, K., Wu, J. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Turnover of biomass C and P in soil following incorporation of glucose or ryegrass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 34, pp. 617-622.

Possibilities for reducing nitrate leaching from agricultural land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Measurement of ATP in soil: correcting for incomplete recovery

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Contin, M., Jenkinson, D. S. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Measurement of ATP in soil: correcting for incomplete recovery. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 34, pp. 1381-1383. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(02)00063-9

Assessing phosphorus 'Change-Points' and leaching potential by isotopic exchange and sequential fractionation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Hesketh, N., Fortune, S. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Assessing phosphorus 'Change-Points' and leaching potential by isotopic exchange and sequential fractionation. Soil Use and Management. 18 (3), pp. 199-207. https://doi.org/10.1079/SUM2002126

Patterns of loss of bromide, phosphate, triallate and chlordane from sandy soil in lysimeters

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Addiscott, T. M., Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Patterns of loss of bromide, phosphate, triallate and chlordane from sandy soil in lysimeters. Proceedings Workshop on Colloids and Colloid-facilitated Transport of Contaminants in Soils and Sediments, Tjele, Denmark, 19-20 September 2002. DIAS Report on Plant Production No. 80 . pp. 193-197

Patterns of loss of bromide, phosphate, triallate and chlordane from sandy soil in lysimeters

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Addiscott, T. M., Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Patterns of loss of bromide, phosphate, triallate and chlordane from sandy soil in lysimeters. Abstracts International Workshop on Rhizosphere, Preferential Flow and Bio-availability: a Holsitic View of Soil-to-Plant Transfer, Monte Verita Ascona, 21-26 September 2002 .

Cadmium and zinc toxicity to soil microbial biomass and activity

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Renella, G., Brookes, P. C. and Nannipieri, P. 2002. Cadmium and zinc toxicity to soil microbial biomass and activity. Violante, A., Gianfreda, L., Bollag, J-M. and Huang, P. M. (ed.) Soil mineral-organic matter-microorganism interactions and ecosystem health (Developments in Soil Science 28B) . Elsevier, Amsterdam. pp. 267-273

What governs nitrogen loss from forest soils?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Addiscott, T. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. What governs nitrogen loss from forest soils? Nature. 418 (6898), p. 604. https://doi.org/10.1038/418604a

Analysis of potentially mobile phosphorus in arable soils using solid state nuclear magnetic resonance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcdowell, R. W., Condron, L. M., Mahieu, N., Brookes, P. C., Poulton, P. R. and Sharpley, A. N. 2002. Analysis of potentially mobile phosphorus in arable soils using solid state nuclear magnetic resonance. Journal of Environmental Quality. 31, pp. 450-456.

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

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

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

Understanding phosphorus and its use in agriculture

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Fresh additions of heavy metals do not model long-term effects on microbial biomass and activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Renella, G., Chaudri, A. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2002. Fresh additions of heavy metals do not model long-term effects on microbial biomass and activity. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 34, pp. 121-124.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

The role of soil microorganisms in soil organic matter conservation in the tropics

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Hirsch, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. The role of soil microorganisms in soil organic matter conservation in the tropics. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 61 (1), pp. 41-51. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013338028454

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Reducing fertiliser inputs: endangering arable soil fertility?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Soil management for sustainable farming

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Aggregation of a soil with different cropping histories following the addition of organic materials

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Watts, C. W., Whalley, W. R., Longstaff, D. J., White, Robin P., Brookes, P. C. and Whitmore, A. P. 2001. Aggregation of a soil with different cropping histories following the addition of organic materials. Soil Use and Management. 17 (4), pp. 263-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.2001.tb00036.x

The value of microbial parameters as indicators of soil pollution by heavy metals

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. 2001. The value of microbial parameters as indicators of soil pollution by heavy metals. COST Action 831 - Joint Meeting of Working Groups Biotechnology of Soil Monitoring, Conservation and Remediation Round Table: Defining Soil Quality, Rome, 10-11 December 1998 . pp. 258-259

Longterm trends in metals in agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Temporal trends in cadmium in crops and soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

The soil microbial biomass: concept, measurement and applications in soil ecosystem research

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 2001. The soil microbial biomass: concept, measurement and applications in soil ecosystem research. Microbes And Environments. 16 (3), pp. 131-140. https://doi.org/10.1264/jsme2.2001.131

Soil microbial fatty acids as indicators of heavy metal pollution and soil quality

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Abaye, D., Lawlor, K., Hirsch, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. Soil microbial fatty acids as indicators of heavy metal pollution and soil quality. Abstracts 9th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 9): Interactions in the Microbial World, Amsterdam, 26-31 August 2001 . pp. 204

Soil microbial biomass is triggered into activity by trace amounts of substrate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Nobili, M., Contin, M., Mondini, C. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. Soil microbial biomass is triggered into activity by trace amounts of substrate. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 33 (9), pp. 1163-1170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(01)00020-7

Organochlorine pesticide residues in archived UK soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Meijer, S. N., Halsall, C. J., Harner, T., Peters, A. J., Ockenden, W. A., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Organochlorine pesticide residues in archived UK soil. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (10), pp. 1989-1995. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0000955

Phosphorus, potassium and sulphur cycles in agricultural soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Syers, J. K. 2001. Phosphorus, potassium and sulphur cycles in agricultural soils.

Effect of suspended soil material and pig slurry on the facilitated transport of pesticides, phosphate and bromide in sandy soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hesketh, N., Brookes, P. C. and Addiscott, T. M. 2001. Effect of suspended soil material and pig slurry on the facilitated transport of pesticides, phosphate and bromide in sandy soil. European Journal of Soil Science. 52 (2), pp. 287-296. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.2001.00378.x

Further evidence for the existence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Green, N. J. L., Jones, J. L., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 2001. Further evidence for the existence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900. Environmental Science & Technology. 35 (10), pp. 1974-1981. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0002161

Microbial diversity in heavy metal-contaminated soils - microbial indicators of soil quality

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Abaye, D., Lawlor, K., Hirsch, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. Microbial diversity in heavy metal-contaminated soils - microbial indicators of soil quality. Proceedings Chiba University International Symposium on Microbial Diversity and Environmental Remediation in Biosphere, Nishi-Chiba, Japan, 6 July 2001 .

Lipid fractions and derivatives as measures of microbial identification, classification and community structure

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Abaye, D. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. Lipid fractions and derivatives as measures of microbial identification, classification and community structure. Proceedings Chiba University International Symposium on Microbial Diversity and Environmental Remediation in Biosphere, Nishi-Chiba, Japan, 6 July 2001 . pp. 4-31

Relationship between soil test phosphorus and phosphorus release to solution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcdowell, R. W., Sharpley, A. N., Brookes, P. C. and Poulton, P. R. 2001. Relationship between soil test phosphorus and phosphorus release to solution. Soil Science. 166 (2), pp. 137-149. https://doi.org/10.1097/00010694-200102000-00007

Principles of crop nutrition for sustainable food production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2001. Principles of crop nutrition for sustainable food production. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 459, p. 39pp.

The ATP concentration in the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Contin, M., Todd, A. D. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. The ATP concentration in the soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 33 (4-5), pp. 701-704. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(00)00204-2

Through the eye of the needle (Professorial Inaugural Lecture, University of Coventry, 24 January 2001)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. 2001. Through the eye of the needle (Professorial Inaugural Lecture, University of Coventry, 24 January 2001).

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

Processes controlling soil phosphorus release to runoff and implications for agricultural management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mcdowell, R. W., Sharpley, A. N., Condron, L. M., Haygarth, P. M. and Brookes, P. C. 2001. Processes controlling soil phosphorus release to runoff and implications for agricultural management. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 59 (3), pp. 269-284. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014419206761

Development of an Indicator for Risk of Phosphorus Leaching

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. Development of an Indicator for Risk of Phosphorus Leaching. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (1), pp. 105-110. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900010013x

Soil and plant phosphate

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Soil and plant phosphate.

Some aspects of nitrogen use efficiency in arable agriculture

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Some aspects of nitrogen use efficiency in arable agriculture.

Changes in soil microbial properties as indicators of adverse effects of heavy metals

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. 2000. Changes in soil microbial properties as indicators of adverse effects of heavy metals.

Bryophyte biomass and species richness on the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Virtanen, R., Johnston, A. E., Crawley, M. J. and Edwards, G. R. 2000. Bryophyte biomass and species richness on the Park Grass Experiment, Rothamsted, UK. Plant Ecology. 151, pp. 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026533418357

Nitrogen mobility - a review

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Nitrogen mobility - a review.

Efficient use of nutrients in agricultural production systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 2000. Efficient use of nutrients in agricultural production systems. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 31 (11-14), pp. 1599-1620. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103620009370527

Temperature changes and the ATP concentration of the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Contin, M., Corcimaru, S., De Nobili, M. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. Temperature changes and the ATP concentration of the soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 32 (8-9), pp. 1219-1225. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(00)00038-9

The leaching of soil phosphorus from soil to water - 150 years of getting it wrong

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. The leaching of soil phosphorus from soil to water - 150 years of getting it wrong. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

De Nobili, M., Contin, M., Mondini, C. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. The survival strategy of the soil microbial biomass. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

The role of soil microbial biomass measurements in understanding microbial diversity: function relationships

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. 2000. The role of soil microbial biomass measurements in understanding microbial diversity: function relationships. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Soil microbial fatty acids as indicators of soil quality

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Abaye, D., Lawlor, K., Hirsch, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. Soil microbial fatty acids as indicators of soil quality. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Conference Eurosoil 2000, Reading, 4-6 September 2000 .

Some aspects of achieving sustainable phosphorus use in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgs, B., Johnston, A. E., Salter, J. L. and Dawson, C. J. 2000. Some aspects of achieving sustainable phosphorus use in agriculture. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29 (1), pp. 80-87. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2000.00472425002900010010x

Towards development of an indicator of risk of phosphorus loss from soil to water

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 2000. Towards development of an indicator of risk of phosphorus loss from soil to water. Journal of Environmental Quality. 29, pp. 105-110.

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

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Alcock, R. E., Jones, K. C., Mclachlan, M. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Response to comment on "Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends". Environmental Science & Technology. 33 (1), pp. 206-207. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9820137

Sustainable dryland smallholder farming in sub-Saharan Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Twomlow, S., Riches, C., O'Neill, D., Brookes, P. C. and Ellis-Jones, J. 1999. Sustainable dryland smallholder farming in sub-Saharan Africa. Annals of Arid Zone. 38 (2), pp. 93-135.

Using long-term experiments to address current agricultural and environmental issues

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Using long-term experiments to address current agricultural and environmental issues. Proceedings BRRI-IRRI Joint Workshop on Long-Term Experiments on Soil Fertility in Rice-based Cropping Systems, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, 8-11 March 1999 . pp. 1-39

Design, development and use of a national survey of fertiliser applications

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Chalmers, A. G., Renwick, A., Johnston, A. E. and Dawson, C. J. 1999. Design, development and use of a national survey of fertiliser applications.

An evaluation of the substrate-induced respiration method

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1999. An evaluation of the substrate-induced respiration method. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 31, pp. 1969-1983.

Comparison of substrate induced respiration, selective inhibition and biovolume measurements of microbial biomass and its community structure in unamended, ryegrass-amended, fumigated and pesticide-treated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1999. Comparison of substrate induced respiration, selective inhibition and biovolume measurements of microbial biomass and its community structure in unamended, ryegrass-amended, fumigated and pesticide-treated soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 31, pp. 1999-2014.

Arginine ammonification as a method to estimate soil microbial biomass and microbial community structure

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1999. Arginine ammonification as a method to estimate soil microbial biomass and microbial community structure. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 31, pp. 1985-1997.

Essential Role of Potassium in Diverse Cropping Systems: Proceedings of Workshop C, 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998

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

Johnston, A. E. 1999. Essential Role of Potassium in Diverse Cropping Systems: Proceedings of Workshop C, 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998. International Potash Institute (IPI), Berne, Switzerland.

Organic manures and mineral fertilizers

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Johnston, A. E. 1999. Organic manures and mineral fertilizers. in: Anac, D. and Martin-Prevel, P. (ed.) Improved crop quality by nutrient management Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 7-11

Qualitative and quantitative changes in free and mineral bound humic and fulvic acids in the Broadbalk classical experiment at Rothamsted

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Nobili, M., Brookes, P. C., Contin, M., Mahieu, N. and Randall, E. W. 1999. Qualitative and quantitative changes in free and mineral bound humic and fulvic acids in the Broadbalk classical experiment at Rothamsted. Humic Substances in the Environment. 1, pp. 17-21.

The retention and release of phosphorus from soil

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Blake, L. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. The retention and release of phosphorus from soil. IMPHOS Phosphate Newsletter. 8-9, p. 6.

Phosphorus balances and P losses by preferential flow in the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Heckrath, G., Brookes, P. C. and Blume, H-P. 1999. Phosphorus balances and P losses by preferential flow in the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted. Proceedings International Symposium Dauerdungungsversuche als Grundlage fur nachhaltige Landnutzung und Quantifizierung von Stoffkreislaufen, Halle, 3-6 June 1999 (UFZ-Bericht no. 24). pp. 99-102

Changes in soil chemistry accompanying acidification over more than 100 years under woodland and grass at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Goulding, K. W. T., Mott, C. J. B. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Changes in soil chemistry accompanying acidification over more than 100 years under woodland and grass at Rothamsted Experimental Station, UK. European Journal of Soil Science. 50 (3), pp. 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.1999.00253.x

Biological weed control via nutrient competition: potassium limitation of dandelions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tilman, E. A., Tilman, D., Crawley, M. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1999. Biological weed control via nutrient competition: potassium limitation of dandelions. Ecological Applications. 9 (1), pp. 103-111. https://doi.org/10.2307/2641171

Soil microbial biomass and organic C in a gradient of zinc concentrations in soils around a mine spoil tip

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barajas Aceves, M., Grace, C., Ansorena, J., Dendooven, L. and Brookes, P. C. 1999. Soil microbial biomass and organic C in a gradient of zinc concentrations in soils around a mine spoil tip. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 31 (6), pp. 867-876. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(98)00187-4

Towards developing an index of phosphorus mobility in agricultural soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hesketh, N., Heckrath, G. and Brookes, P. C. 1998. Towards developing an index of phosphorus mobility in agricultural soils. Petchey, A. M., Frost, C. A. and D'Arcy, B. J. (ed.) Diffuse Pollution and Agriculture II: Proceedings of a Conference held in Edinburgh, 9-11 April 1997 . Scottish Agricultural College (SAC), Aberdeen . pp. 203-206

Food security in the WANA region: the essential need for fertilizers

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

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

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

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

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

Developing an indicator to predict the risk of soil phosphorus movement in drainage water

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. and Hesketh, N. 1998. Developing an indicator to predict the risk of soil phosphorus movement in drainage water. Abstracts OECD Sponsored Workshop on Practical and Innovative Measures for the Control of Agricultural Phosphorus Losses to Water, Antrim, 16-19 June 1998 . pp. 16

Chlordane transport in a sandy soil: effects of suspended soil material and pig slurry

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hesketh, N., Brookes, P. C. and Addiscott, T. M. 1998. Chlordane transport in a sandy soil: effects of suspended soil material and pig slurry. European Journal of Soil Science. 49 (4), pp. 709-716. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2389.1998.4940709.x

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

The leaching of soil phosphorus: a hundred years of getting it wrong

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hesketh, N. and Brookes, P. C. 1998. The leaching of soil phosphorus: a hundred years of getting it wrong. Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 . pp. 163

Microbial biomass and soil organic matter dynamics in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations, West Malaysia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haron, K., Brookes, P. C., Anderson, J. M. and Zakaria, Z. Z. 1998. Microbial biomass and soil organic matter dynamics in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations, West Malaysia. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 30 (5), pp. 547-552. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(97)00217-4

Temperature effects on organic matter and microbial biomass dynamics in temperate and tropical soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Grisi, B., Grace, C., Brookes, P. C., Benedetti, A. and Dell'abate, M. T. 1998. Temperature effects on organic matter and microbial biomass dynamics in temperate and tropical soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 30 (10/11), pp. 1309-1315. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(98)00016-9

Phosphorus movement in drainage water from the Broadbalk Experiment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Heckrath, G., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1998. Phosphorus movement in drainage water from the Broadbalk Experiment. Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 . pp. 263

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Mclachlan, M. S., Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1998. Evidence for the presence of PCDD/Fs in the environment prior to 1900 and further studies on their temporal trends. Environmental Science & Technology. 32 (11), pp. 1580-1587. https://doi.org/10.1021/es9705046

Modelling microbial biomass dynamics following straw incorporation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Agostini, F., Bradbury, N. J., Smith, J. U. and Brookes, P. C. 1998. Modelling microbial biomass dynamics following straw incorporation. Proceedings 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier, 20-26 August 1998 . pp. 279

Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals on the soil ecosystem

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. 1997. Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals on the soil ecosystem. Science Publishers, Plymouth.

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

The role of microbial parameters in monitoring soil pollution by chromium

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C., Tiwari, B. K. and Grace, C. A. 1997. The role of microbial parameters in monitoring soil pollution by chromium. Canali, S., Sequi, P. and Tittarelli, F. (ed.) Proceedings Chromium Environmental Issues Workshop, Rome, April 1996 . pp. 40-59

Twenty years of soil science at Rothamsted

F - Theses

Brookes, P. C. 1997. Twenty years of soil science at Rothamsted. F - Theses

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

Evidence of phosphorus movement from Broadbalk soils by preferential flow

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Thomas, D., Heckrath, G. and Brookes, P. C. 1997. Evidence of phosphorus movement from Broadbalk soils by preferential flow. in: Brookes, P. C., Johnston, A. E., Tunney, H. and Carton, O. T. (ed.) Phosphorus loss from soil to water CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 369-370

Phosphorus losses to water

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goulding, K. W. T. and Brookes, P. C. 1997. Phosphorus losses to water. BBSRC Business. July 1997, pp. 12-13.

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

Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals in the soil ecosystem

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. 1997. Microbial parameters as indicators of toxic effects of heavy metals in the soil ecosystem. Extended Abstracts 4th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Berkeley, 23-26 June 1997 . pp. 763-764

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.

Towards developing an index of phosphorus mobility in agricultural soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hesketh, N., Heckrath, G. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Towards developing an index of phosphorus mobility in agricultural soils. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Meeting, Dundee, 23-25 September 1996 . pp. 67

Soil microbial biomass and mineralisation of soil organic matter after 19 years of cumulative field applications of pesticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hart, M. R. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Soil microbial biomass and mineralisation of soil organic matter after 19 years of cumulative field applications of pesticides. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28 (12), pp. 1641-1649. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0038-0717(96)00249-0

Phosphorus: essential plant nutrient, possible pollutant

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Il ruolo della sostanza organica del terreno per la sopravivenza della biomassa microbica: modificazioni qualitative durante l'incubazione di terreni a diverso contenuto di carbonio organico

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

De Nobili, M., Contin, M. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Il ruolo della sostanza organica del terreno per la sopravivenza della biomassa microbica: modificazioni qualitative durante l'incubazione di terreni a diverso contenuto di carbonio organico. Proceedings Humic Substances Meeting, Udine, December 1996 .

The movement of phosphate from soil to water

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Catt, J. A., Farina, R., Heckrath, G., Howse, K. R. and Thomas, D. 1996. The movement of phosphate from soil to water. British Society of Soil Science (BSSS).

Evidence for the use of a control in the fumigation-incubation method for measuring microbial biomass carbon in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, J., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1996. Evidence for the use of a control in the fumigation-incubation method for measuring microbial biomass carbon in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28 (4/5), pp. 511-518. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(95)00193-X

Comparison of methods to measure microbial biomass in unamended, ryegrass-amended and fumigated soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Comparison of methods to measure microbial biomass in unamended, ryegrass-amended and fumigated soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28 (7), pp. 933-939. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(96)00058-2

Effects of two ergosterol-inhibiting fungicides on soil ergosterol and microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hart, M. R. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Effects of two ergosterol-inhibiting fungicides on soil ergosterol and microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28 (7), pp. 885-892. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(96)00071-5

Nitrogen and phosphorus flows from agricultural hillslopes

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulding, K. W. T., Matchett, L. S., Heckrath, G., Webster, C. P., Brookes, P. C. and Burt, T. P. 1996. Nitrogen and phosphorus flows from agricultural hillslopes. Anderson, M. G. and Brooks, S. M. (ed.) Advances in Hillslope Processes. Proceedings British Geomorphological Research Group Conference, September 1996. Vol. 1 . John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 213-227

Adenosine 5'-triphosphate measurements in soils containing recently added glucose

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Nobili, M., Diaz-Ravina, M., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1996. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate measurements in soils containing recently added glucose. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 28, pp. 1099-1104. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(96)00074-0

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 (8), pp. 2511-2518. https://doi.org/10.1021/es950839s

Ecophysiological, ecological and soil processes in terrestrial ecosystems: a primer on general concepts and relationships

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Kirschbaum, M. V. F., Bullock, P., Evans, J. R., Goulding, K. W. T., Jarvis, P. G., Noble, I. R., Rounsevell, M., Sharkey, T. D., Austin, M. P. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Ecophysiological, ecological and soil processes in terrestrial ecosystems: a primer on general concepts and relationships. in: Watson, R. T., Moss, R. H. and Zinyowera, M. C. (ed.) Climate change 1995. Impacts, adaptations and mitigation of climate change: scientific and technical analyses Cambridge University Press (CUP) Cambridge. pp. 59-74

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kjeller, L. O., Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and Rappe, C. 1996. Evidence for a decline in atmospheric emissions of PCDD/Fs in the UK. Environmental Science & Technology. 30 (4), pp. 1398-1403. https://doi.org/10.1021/es950708r

Phosphorus losses to water

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Goulding, K. W. T. and Brookes, P. C. 1996. Phosphorus losses to water. ARIA newsletter. 1996, pp. 16-18.

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.

Le proprieta microbiologiche come potenziali indicatori nel monitoraggio dell'inquinamento del suolo

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 1995. Le proprieta microbiologiche come potenziali indicatori nel monitoraggio dell'inquinamento del suolo. Bollettino della Societa Italiana della Scienza del Suolo. 6, pp. 89-122.

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

Short- and long-term effects of straw incorporation on soil N dynamics

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Glendining, M. J., Bradbury, N. J., Grace, G. A. and Brookes, P. C. 1995. Short- and long-term effects of straw incorporation on soil N dynamics. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Annual Meeting Soils '95, Reading, 11-14 September 1995 .

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

Measurement of ergosterol as an indicator of fungal biomass in soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Higashida, S. and Brookes, P. C. 1995. Measurement of ergosterol as an indicator of fungal biomass in soil. Proceedings Japanese Soil Microbiological Society, May 1995 .

Phosphorus leaching from soils containing different phosphorus concentrations in the Broadbalk Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Heckrath, G., Brookes, P. C., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1995. Phosphorus leaching from soils containing different phosphorus concentrations in the Broadbalk Experiment. Journal of Environmental Quality. 24 (5), pp. 904-910. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1995.00472425002400050018x

Evidence of P movement from Broadbalk soils by preferential flow

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Thomas, D., Heckrath, G. and Brookes, P. C. 1995. Evidence of P movement from Broadbalk soils by preferential flow. Abstracts International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 27-29 September 1995 . pp. 43-44

Phosphorus losses in drainage waters from an arable clay loam soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Heckrath, G., Brookes, P. C., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1995. Phosphorus losses in drainage waters from an arable clay loam soil. Proceedings International Workshop on Phosphorus Loss to Water from Agriculture, Wexford, 27-29 September 1995 . pp. 41-42

Comparison of two methods for extraction of ATP from soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Contin, M., De Nobili, M. and Brookes, P. C. 1995. Comparison of two methods for extraction of ATP from soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 27 (11), pp. 1371-1376. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(95)00081-O

Microbial biomass dynamics following addition of metal-enriched sewage sludges to a sandy loam

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K., Brookes, P. C. and Harding, S. A. 1995. Microbial biomass dynamics following addition of metal-enriched sewage sludges to a sandy loam. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 27 (11), pp. 1409-1421. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(95)00074-O

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 measurement, properties and role of the soil microbial biomass in organic matter dynamics and maintainance of soil fertility

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Brookes, P. C. 1995. The measurement, properties and role of the soil microbial biomass in organic matter dynamics and maintainance of soil fertility.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Johnston, A. E. and McGrath, S. P. 1995. The importance of long- and short-term air-soil exchanges of organic contaminants. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 59 (2-4), pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319508041325

The origin and fate of cadmium in soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Johnston, A. E. and Jones, K. C. 1995. The origin and fate of cadmium in soil. International Fertiliser Society (IFS).

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

Estimation of the adenylate energy charge in soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Brookes, P. C. 1995. Estimation of the adenylate energy charge in soils. in: Nannipieri, P. and Alef, K. (ed.) Methods in applied soil microbiology and biochemistry Academic Press, London. pp. 204-211

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 - JAFC. 43 (5), pp. 1368-1376. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf00053a045

Sustainability - the Rothamsted experience

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

The use of microbial parameters in monitoring soil pollution by heavy metals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 1995. The use of microbial parameters in monitoring soil pollution by heavy metals. Biology And Fertility Of Soils. 19 (4), pp. 269-279. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00336094

The short- and long-term effects of straw incorporation on soil microbial biomass and soil N dynamics

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Glendining, M. J., Bradbury, N. J., Shen, R., Grace, C. A. and Brookes, P. C. 1994. The short- and long-term effects of straw incorporation on soil microbial biomass and soil N dynamics. Abstracts 8th Nitrogen Workshop, University of Ghent, 5-8 September 1994 .

Defining aspects of soil fertility to insure continued productivity

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

The Rothamsted Classical Experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1994. The role of nitrogen in crop production and losses of nitrate by leaching from agricultural soil. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 29 (6-12), pp. 414-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-326X(94)90664-5

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

Effect of manuring practices and increased copper concentrations on soil microbial populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huysman, F., Verstraete, W. and Brookes, P. C. 1994. Effect of manuring practices and increased copper concentrations on soil microbial populations. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 26 (1), pp. 103-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(94)90201-1

Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Halsall, C. J., Harris, C. A., Johnston, A. E., Lead, W. A., Sanders, G. and Jones, K. C. 1994. Contamination of environmental samples prepared for PCB analysis. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (11), pp. 1838-1842. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00060a013

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nicholson, F. A., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Effect of phosphate fertilisers and atmospheric deposition on long-term changes in the cadmium content of soils and crops. Environmental Science & Technology. 28 (12), pp. 2170-2175. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00061a027

Long-term experiments in agricultural and ecological sciences

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

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

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

Measuring the community structure of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1994. Measuring the community structure of the soil microbial biomass. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

Microbial biomass P dynamics in soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kuono, K., Lukito, H. P., Ando, T. and Brookes, P. C. 1994. Microbial biomass P dynamics in soil. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

Effects of heavy metals at around current permitted EC limits on the synthesis and turnover of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. and Chander, K. 1994. Effects of heavy metals at around current permitted EC limits on the synthesis and turnover of the soil microbial biomass. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 1994 .

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blake, L., Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1994. Mobilization of aluminium in soil by acid deposition and its uptake by grass cut for hay-a Chemical Time Bomb. Soil Use and Management. 10 (2), pp. 51-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1994.tb00458.x

Effects of heavy metals from a mine in Gipuzkoa, Spain on soil microbial biomass and organic matter dynamics

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Barajas Aceves, M. and Brookes, P. C. 1994. Effects of heavy metals from a mine in Gipuzkoa, Spain on soil microbial biomass and organic matter dynamics. Proceedings 15th World Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, July 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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., McEwen, J., Lane, P. W., Hewitt, M. V., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1994. Effects of one to six year old ryegrass-clover leys on soil nitrogen and on the subsequent yields and fertilizer nitrogen requirements of the arable sequence winter wheat, potatoes, winter wheat, winter beans (Vicia faba ) grown on a sandy loam soil. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (1), pp. 73-89. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600065825

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jenkinson, D. S., Potts, J. M., Perry, J. N., Barnett, V., Coleman, K. and Johnston, A. E. 1994. Trends in herbage yields over the last century on the Rothamsted long-term continuous hay experiment. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (3), pp. 365-374. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600067290

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. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740630117

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. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600085555

Problems with ATP measurements as an index of biomass in glucose amended soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

De Nobili, M., Diaz-Ravina, M., Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1993. Problems with ATP measurements as an index of biomass in glucose amended soils. Abstracts. Beyond the Biomass - Compositional and Functional Analysis of Soil Microbial Communities, Wye College, March 1993 . pp. 5

Measurement of the community structure of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1993. Measurement of the community structure of the soil microbial biomass. Abstracts. Beyond the Biomass - Compositional and Functional Analysis of Soil Microbial Communities, Wye College, March 1993 . pp. 18

The potential of microbial properties as indicators in soil pollution monitoring

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. 1993. The potential of microbial properties as indicators in soil pollution monitoring. Schulin, R. (ed.) Soil monitoring: early detection and surveying of soil contamination and degradation . Birkhauser Verlag, Basel. pp. 229-254

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 (3), pp. 219-248. https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389309388452

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

Growth and survival of Verticillium chlamydosporium Goddard, a parasite of nematodes, in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kerry, B. R., Kirkwood, I. A., De Leij, F. A. A. M., Barba, J., Leijdens, M. B. and Brookes, P. C. 1993. Growth and survival of Verticillium chlamydosporium Goddard, a parasite of nematodes, in soil. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 3 (3), pp. 355-365. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583159309355290

Formation and destruction of microbial biomass during the decomposition of glucose and ryegrass in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, J., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1993. Formation and destruction of microbial biomass during the decomposition of glucose and ryegrass in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25, pp. 1435-1441. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90058-J

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alcock, R. E., Johnston, A. E., McGrath, S. P., Berrow, M. L. and Jones, K. C. 1993. Long-term changes in the polychlorinated biphenyl content of United Kingdom soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 27, pp. 1918-1923. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00046a022

Residual effects of zinc, copper, and nickel in sewage sludge on microbial biomass in a sandy loam

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1993. Residual effects of zinc, copper, and nickel in sewage sludge on microbial biomass in a sandy loam. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 25, pp. 1231-1239. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(93)90219-2

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 .

A problem with straw?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. and Powlson, D. S. 1993. A problem with straw? Agriculture and Equipment International. 45(1/2), pp. 10-11.

The turnover of biomass C and P in soil following the incorporation of glucose and cellulose

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kouno, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1993. The turnover of biomass C and P in soil following the incorporation of glucose and cellulose. Abstracts 1993 Meeting of the Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Okinawa, Japan . pp. 33

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haygarth, P. M., Cooke, A. I., Jones, K. C., Harrison, A. F. and Johnston, A. E. 1993. Long-term change in the biogeochemical cycling of atmospheric selenium: deposition to plants and soil. Journal of Geophysical Research. 98 (D9), pp. 769-776. https://doi.org/10.1029/93JD01023

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

The enhancer lies in the soil

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. The enhancer lies in the soil. Guardian. 3 April 1992.

Effects of pesticides on the soil microbial biomass and microbial activity

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hart, M. R. and Brookes, P. C. 1992. Effects of pesticides on the soil microbial biomass and microbial activity. Proceedings International Symposium on Environmental Aspects of Pesticide Microbiology. pp. 166

El enterrado de la paja de cereal como practica para reducir la contaminacion de las aguas por nitratos

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ocio, J. A., Brookes, P. C., Poulton, P. R. and Corcuera, P. 1992. El enterrado de la paja de cereal como practica para reducir la contaminacion de las aguas por nitratos. Proceedings Zaragoza Workshop, Spain, 1992.

Towards a measurement of the community structure of the soil microbial biomass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lin, Q. and Brookes, P. C. 1992. Towards a measurement of the community structure of the soil microbial biomass. Abstracts Sixth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Barcelona, September 1992. pp. 129

Microbial biomass C and P dynamics during decomposition of glucose and plant material in soil

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wu, J., Kouno, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. Microbial biomass C and P dynamics during decomposition of glucose and plant material in soil. Abstracts Sixth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Barcelona, September 1992. pp. 165

Microbial transformations of N following field incorporation of straw at cereal harvest

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ocio, J. A., Poulton, P. R. and Brookes, P. C. 1992. Microbial transformations of N following field incorporation of straw at cereal harvest. Abstracts Sixth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Barcelona, September 1992. pp. 265

Synthesis of microbial biomass from added glucose in metal-contaminated and non-contaminated soils following repeated fumigation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1992. Synthesis of microbial biomass from added glucose in metal-contaminated and non-contaminated soils following repeated fumigation. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 24, pp. 613-614.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Jackson, A. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for an increase in the cadmium content of herbage since the 1860s. Environmental Science & Technology. 26 (4), pp. 834-836. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00028a026

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Sanders, G., Wild, S. R., Burnett, V. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. Evidence for a decline of PCBs and PAHs in rural vegetation and air in the United Kingdom. Nature. 356 (6365), pp. 137-140. https://doi.org/10.1038/356137a0

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wild, S. R., Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1992. The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content of herbage from a long-term grassland experiment. Atmospheric Environment. 26A (7), pp. 1299-1307. https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(92)90390-7

Current research into the soil microbial biomass

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. 1992. Current research into the soil microbial biomass. Proceedings of Choseki Seminar, Yamagchi, Japan. pp. 23-29

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Hart, P. B. S., Poulton, P. R., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1992. Influence of soil type, crop management and weather on the recovery of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied to winter wheat in spring. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 118 (1), pp. 83-100. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600068040

Field incorporation of straw and its effects on soil microbial biomass and soil inorganic N

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ocio, J. A., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. 1991. Field incorporation of straw and its effects on soil microbial biomass and soil inorganic N. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23 (2), pp. 171-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(91)90131-3

Properties of the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Inubushi, K., Wu, J. and Patra, D. D. 1991. Properties of the soil microbial biomass. Japanese journal of soil science and plant nutrition. 62, pp. 79-84.

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.

Estudio sobre el enterrado de la paja de cereal (2)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Ocio, J. A., Brookes, P. C. and Corcuera, P. 1991. Estudio sobre el enterrado de la paja de cereal (2). Sustrai. 23, pp. 21-23.

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

Plant inputs of carbon to metal-contaminated soil and effects on the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1991. Plant inputs of carbon to metal-contaminated soil and effects on the soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 1169-1177.

Effects of heavy metals from past applications of sewage sludge on microbial biomass and organic matter accumulation in a sandy loam and silty loam U.K. soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1991. Effects of heavy metals from past applications of sewage sludge on microbial biomass and organic matter accumulation in a sandy loam and silty loam U.K. soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 927-932.

Microbial biomass dynamics during the decomposition of glucose and maize in metal-contaminated and non-contaminated soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1991. Microbial biomass dynamics during the decomposition of glucose and maize in metal-contaminated and non-contaminated soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 917-925.

Is the dehydrogenase assay invalid as a method to estimate microbial activity in copper-contaminated soils?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chander, K. and Brookes, P. C. 1991. Is the dehydrogenase assay invalid as a method to estimate microbial activity in copper-contaminated soils? Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 909-915.

Soil microbial biomass dynamics following the addition of cereal straw and other substrates to soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Brookes, P. C., Wu, J. and Ocio, J. A. 1991. Soil microbial biomass dynamics following the addition of cereal straw and other substrates to soils. in: Carter, N., Potts, G. R., Darbyshire, J. F. and Firbank, L. G. (ed.) The Ecology of Temperate Cereal Fields: 32nd Symposium of the British Ecological Society with the Association of Applied Biologists, University of Cambridge, 1990 Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford. pp. 95-111

Estudia sobre el enterrado de la paja de cereal (1)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Ocio, J. A., Brookes, P. C. and Corcuera, P. 1991. Estudia sobre el enterrado de la paja de cereal (1). Sustrai. 22, pp. 38-41.

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

Soil microbial biomass C, N and ninhydrin-N in aerobic and anaerobic soils measured by the fumigation-extraction method

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inubushi, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1991. Soil microbial biomass C, N and ninhydrin-N in aerobic and anaerobic soils measured by the fumigation-extraction method. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 737-741.

Contribution of straw-derived N to total microbial biomass N following incorporation of cereal straw to soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ocio, J. A., Martinez, J. and Brookes, P. C. 1991. Contribution of straw-derived N to total microbial biomass N following incorporation of cereal straw to soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 23, pp. 655-659.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Significance of atmospheric inputs of lead to grassland at one site in the United Kingdom since 1860. Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (6), pp. 1174-1178. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00018a025

Properties of soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Inubushi, K., Wu, J. and Patra, D. D. 1991. Properties of soil microbial biomass. Japanese Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 62, pp. 79-84.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C., Taylor, P. J. L., Walsh, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1991. Evidence for a decline in rural herbage lead levels in the U.K. Atmospheric Environment. 25 (2), pp. 361-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(91)90307-S

Liebig and the Rothamsted experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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. 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.

Survival of the soil microbial biomass at elevated temperatures.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Joergensen, R. G., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1990. Survival of the soil microbial biomass at elevated temperatures. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (8), pp. 1129-1136.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90039-3

Ninhydrin-reactive nitrogen measurements of microbial biomass in 0.5M K2SO4 soil extracts.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Joergensen, R. G. and Brookes, P. C. 1990. Ninhydrin-reactive nitrogen measurements of microbial biomass in 0.5M K2SO4 soil extracts. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (8), pp. 1023-1027. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90027-W

Measurement of soil microbial biomass C by fumigation-extraction - an automated procedure.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, J., Pommerening, B., Chaussod, R. and Brookes, P. C. 1990. Measurement of soil microbial biomass C by fumigation-extraction - an automated procedure. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (8), pp. 1167-1169.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90046-3

Some relationships between microbial ATP and soil microbial biomass, measured by the fumigation-extraction procedure and soil organic matter.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Joergensen, R. G., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1990. Some relationships between microbial ATP and soil microbial biomass, measured by the fumigation-extraction procedure and soil organic matter. Verlag Chemie.

Soil microbial biomass measurements in sieved and unsieved soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ocio, J. A. and Brookes, P. C. 1990. Soil microbial biomass measurements in sieved and unsieved soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22, pp. 999-1000. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90144-O

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 .

Seasonal changes of soil microbial biomass in an arable and a grassland soil which have been under uniform management for many years.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Patra, D. D., Brookes, P. C., Coleman, K. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1990. Seasonal changes of soil microbial biomass in an arable and a grassland soil which have been under uniform management for many years. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (6), pp. 739-742. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90151-O

The ATP content and adenylate charge of the soil microbial biomass and the effects of temperature on microbial survival and the mineralization of soil organic matter.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C., Jorgensen, R. G. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1990. The ATP content and adenylate charge of the soil microbial biomass and the effects of temperature on microbial survival and the mineralization of soil organic matter.  Transactions of the 14th Congress of the International Society of Soil Science , pp III.239. ISSS, Kyoto..

An evaluation of methods for measuring the microbial biomass in soils following recent additions of wheat straw and the characterisation of the biomass that develops.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ocio, J. A. and Brookes, P. C. 1990. An evaluation of methods for measuring the microbial biomass in soils following recent additions of wheat straw and the characterisation of the biomass that develops. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 22 (5), pp. 685-694. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(90)90016-S

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

The soil microbial biomass : its measurement, properties and role in soil nitrogen and carbon dynamics following substrate incorporation.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Ocio, J. A. and Wu, J. 1990. The soil microbial biomass : its measurement, properties and role in soil nitrogen and carbon dynamics following substrate incorporation. Soil Microorganisms. 35 (1), pp. 39-51.

Atmospheric inputs of heavy metals and organic contaminants to agroecosystems

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

Effects of irrigation, N fertilizer, cutting frequency and pesticides on ryegrass, ryegrass–clover mixtures, clover and lucerne grown on heavy and light land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Day, W., Henderson, I. F., Johnston, A. E., Plumb, R. T., Poulton, P. R., Spaull, A. M., Stribley, D. P., Todd, A. D. and Yeoman, D. P. 1989. Effects of irrigation, N fertilizer, cutting frequency and pesticides on ryegrass, ryegrass–clover mixtures, clover and lucerne grown on heavy and light land. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 112 (2), pp. 227-247. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600085130

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The value of long-term experiments - a personal view

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

The value of long-term experiments in agricultural research

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. The nitrogen cycle in UK arable agriculture. Proceedings - Fertiliser Society, London. 286, pp. 1-24.

The role of nitrogen in agriculture.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

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

ATP and adenylate energy charge levels in the soil microbial biomass.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. ATP and adenylate energy charge levels in the soil microbial biomass. ATP luminescence. Rapid methods in microbiology. The Society for Applied Bacteriology, Technical Series 26. P.E. Stanley, B.J. McCarthy & R. Smither, eds. pp. 119-127

The use of ATP measurements in soil microbial biomass studies.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. and Ocio, J. A. 1989. The use of ATP measurements in soil microbial biomass studies. ATP luminescence. Rapid methods in microbiology. The Society for Applied Bacteriology, Technical Series 26. P.E. Stanley, B.J. McCarthy & R. Smither, eds. pp. 129-136

Influence of sorghum residues and tillage on soil organic matter and soil microbial biomass in an Australian vertisol.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Saffigna, P. G., Powlson, D. S., Brookes, P. C. and Thomas, G. A. 1989. Influence of sorghum residues and tillage on soil organic matter and soil microbial biomass in an Australian vertisol. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 21 (6), pp. 759-765. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(89)90167-3

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

The role of the soil microbial biomass in substrate decomposition and in the turnover of soil organic matter.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C., Ocio, J. A. and Wu, J. 1989. The role of the soil microbial biomass in substrate decomposition and in the turnover of soil organic matter. Congresso Interdivisionale della Societa Chimica Italiana - CISCI 89, Perugia, 1989, p. 153..

A comparison of the fumigation-extraction, fumigation-incubation and ATP methods for measuring microbial biomass in waterlogged soils.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Inubushi, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. A comparison of the fumigation-extraction, fumigation-incubation and ATP methods for measuring microbial biomass in waterlogged soils. Fifth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 5), Kyoto, 1989. Abstracts O-8-3..

The microbial biomass in soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. 1989. The microbial biomass in soil. Fifth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 5), Kyoto, 1989. Abstracts O-8-1..

Measuring the dynamics of the turnover of biomass carbon in soil.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wu, J., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. Measuring the dynamics of the turnover of biomass carbon in soil. Fifth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 5), Kyoto, 1989. Abstracts P-9-1..

The fumigation-extraction method: a breakthrough in measuring microbial biomass in soils following straw incorporation.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ocio, J. A. and Brookes, P. C. 1989. The fumigation-extraction method: a breakthrough in measuring microbial biomass in soils following straw incorporation. Fifth International Symposium on Microbial Ecology (ISME 5), Kyoto, 1989. Abstracts P-8-3..

Microbial biomass measurements in soils containing large amounts of inorganic nitrogen.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widmer, P., Brookes, P. C. and Parry, L. C. 1989. Microbial biomass measurements in soils containing large amounts of inorganic nitrogen. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 21 (6), pp. 865-867. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(89)90183-1

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Predicting the lime requirement of soils under permanent grassland and arable crops. Soil Use and Management. 5 (2), pp. 54-57. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1989.tb00760.x

Influence of paraquat on the extraction of adenosine triphosphate from soil by trichloracetic acid.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inubushi, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. Influence of paraquat on the extraction of adenosine triphosphate from soil by trichloracetic acid. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 21 (5), pp. 741-742. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(89)90073-4

Adenosine 5'-triphosphate and adenylate energy charge in waterlogged soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inubushi, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1989. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate and adenylate energy charge in waterlogged soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 21 (5), pp. 733-739. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(89)90072-2

Investigations of the mobility, availability and effects of heavy metal contamination in soil.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1989. Investigations of the mobility, availability and effects of heavy metal contamination in soil. Beurteilung von Schwermetallkontaminationen im Boden. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in Soils. D. Behrens & J. Wiesner eds. Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Chemisches Apparatewesen, Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie, Frankfurt am Main.. pp. 341-343

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Cadmium in cereal grain and herbage from long-term experimental plots at Rothamsted, UK. Environmental Pollution. 57 (3), pp. 199-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(89)90012-2

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

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Tidridge, P., Waterhouse, K. S. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in an agricultural soil: long term changes in profile distribution. Environmental Pollution. 56 (4), pp. 337-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(89)90079-1

The functioning of soil as an ecosystem.

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Brookes, P. C. and Verstraete, W. 1989. The functioning of soil as an ecosystem. Agricultural University, Wageningen..

Phosphorus cycling in intensive arable agriculture.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Grimmer, G., Jacob, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Changes in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of wheat grain and pasture grassland over the last century from one site in the UK. Science of the Total Environment. 78 (1), pp. 117-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(89)90026-0

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Stratford, J. A., Waterhouse, K. S., Furlong, E. T., Giger, W., Hites, R. A., Schaffner, C. and Johnston, A. E. 1989. Increases in the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon content of an agricultural soil over the last century. Environmental Science & Technology. 23, pp. 95-101. https://doi.org/10.1021/es00178a012

Rothamsted and the nitrogen story.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. Rothamsted and the nitrogen story. Property News. Autumn/Winter, p. 6.

A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1988. A Rothamsted view of nitrogen management. The Agronomist. No.3, pp. 10-12.

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Atmospheric inputs of cadmium to an arable agricultural system.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Effects of potentially toxic metals in soil derived from past applications of sewage sludge on nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1988. Effects of potentially toxic metals in soil derived from past applications of sewage sludge on nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens L. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 20 (4), pp. 415-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(88)90052-1

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

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

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

Cambios en la biomasa microbiana y la materia organica del suelo tras el enterrado de paja de cereal.

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Brookes, P. C. and Ocio, J. A. 1988. Cambios en la biomasa microbiana y la materia organica del suelo tras el enterrado de paja de cereal. Proceedings II Congreso Nacional de la Ciencia del suelo, Seville, 1988. . pp. 139-146

Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Goulding, K. W. T. 1988. Rational potassium manuring for arable cropping systems. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 46 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740460102

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.

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

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

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

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

Rothamsted Soils and Crop Production Division and publications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Rothamsted Soils and Crop Production Division and publications. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1987 (part 1), pp. 93-131;133-159.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Saxmundham Experimental Station 1899-1986 A review of the achievements during 1965-1986. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1986 (part 2), pp. 265-279.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Effects of soil organic matter on yields of crops in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. INTECOL Bulletin. 15, pp. 9-16.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K. C., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. I. Metals. Science of the Total Environment. 61, pp. 131-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(87)90363-9

Measurement of microbial biomass in soil.RESP-09819

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Vance, E. D. and Brookes, P. C. 1987. Measurement of microbial biomass in soil.RESP-09819.

Soil respiration and the measurement of microbial biomass C by the fumigation technique in fresh and in air-dried soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shen, S-M., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. Soil respiration and the measurement of microbial biomass C by the fumigation technique in fresh and in air-dried soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (2), pp. 153-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90075-7

Adenylate energy charge in metal-contaminated soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1987. Adenylate energy charge in metal-contaminated soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (2), pp. 219-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90085-X

Adenylate energy charge measurements in soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Newcombe, A. D. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. Adenylate energy charge measurements in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (2), pp. 211-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90084-8

Measurement of soil microbial biomass provides an early indication of changes in total soil organic matter due to straw incorporation.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Brookes, P. C. and Christensen, B. T. 1987. Measurement of soil microbial biomass provides an early indication of changes in total soil organic matter due to straw incorporation. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (2), pp. 159-164. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90076-9

Suppression of nitrogen fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Giller, K. E., McGrath, S. P. and Brookes, P. C. 1987. Suppression of nitrogen fixation in clover on soil contaminated with heavy metals.

Effects of waterlogging on microbial biomass in soil. Part I. Changes in ATP contents and AEC.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Inubushi, K., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. Effects of waterlogging on microbial biomass in soil. Part I. Changes in ATP contents and AEC.

ATP and adenylate energy charge measurements in soil.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 1987. ATP and adenylate energy charge measurements in soil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 40 (2), pp. 129-130. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740400204

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

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. The usefulness of expressing nitrogen concentrations in crops on the basis of tissue water. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 38 (4), pp. 317-318.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, K., Symon, C. J. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Retrospective analysis of an archived soil collection. II. Cadmium. Science of the Total Environment. 67 (1), pp. 75-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(87)90067-2.

Will Europe return to fallowing?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Will Europe return to fallowing? SPAN. 30, pp. 53-54.

Reducing nitrate pollution.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Straw incorporation and its implications for crop protection and wildlife.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

Long-term biological effects of metals after applications of sewage sludge.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1987. Long-term biological effects of metals after applications of sewage sludge. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 40 (4), pp. 320-322.

Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1987. Le soufre en Grande-Bretagne. Perspectives Agricoles. 111, pp. 45-47.

Long-term biological effects of applying metal-contaminated sewage sludge to soil.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P., Brookes, P. C. and Giller, K. E. 1987. Long-term biological effects of applying metal-contaminated sewage sludge to soil.

Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Johnston, A. E. 1987. Nitrogen - maximising benefits and minimising problems.

Microbial biomass measurements in forest soils : determination of kc values and tests of hypotheses to explain the failure of the chloroform fumigation-incubation method in acid soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vance, E. D., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. Microbial biomass measurements in forest soils : determination of kc values and tests of hypotheses to explain the failure of the chloroform fumigation-incubation method in acid soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (6), pp. 689-696. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90050-2

An extraction method for measuring soil microbial biomass C

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vance, E. D., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. An extraction method for measuring soil microbial biomass C. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (6), pp. 703-707. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90052-6

Microbial biomass measurements in forest soils : the use of the chloroform-incubation method in strongly acid soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vance, E. D., Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1987. Microbial biomass measurements in forest soils : the use of the chloroform-incubation method in strongly acid soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 19 (6), pp. 697-702. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(87)90051-4

Rothamsted Soils Division

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1986. Rothamsted Soils Division. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1986 (part 1), pp. 137-166;186-191.

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

The adenylate energy charge ratio and ATP concentration of the soil microbial biomass.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brookes, P. C. 1986. The adenylate energy charge ratio and ATP concentration of the soil microbial biomass. Proceedings IV International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 673-678..

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Pruden, G., Johnston, A. E. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1986. The nitrogen cycle in the Broadbalk Wheat Experiment : recovery and losses of 15N-labelled fertilizer applied in spring and inputs of nitrogen from the atmosphere. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (3), pp. 591-609. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600069768

Adenylate energy charge measurements in soil.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1986. Adenylate energy charge measurements in soil.

Effects of metal residues from past applications of sewage-sludge on soil microbial biomass and N2-fixation.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1986. Effects of metal residues from past applications of sewage-sludge on soil microbial biomass and N2-fixation.

Soil microbial biomass estimates in soils contaminated with metals.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Heijnen, C. E., McGrath, S. P. and Vance, E. D. 1986. Soil microbial biomass estimates in soils contaminated with metals. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 18, pp. 383-388.

The nitrogen cycle under continuous winter wheat

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

AFRC Research on straw disposal.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A., Chater, M., Storey, R. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Accumulation and subcellular distribution of cations in relation to the growth of potassium-deficient barley. Plant, Cell and Environment. 9 (7), pp. 595-604. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-3040.ep11616346

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. An investigation of the usefulness of phosphorus concentrations in tissue water as indicators of the phosphorus status of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 107 (2), pp. 329-333. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600087128

Metal residues in soils previously treated with sewage- sludge and their effects on growth and nitrogen fixation by blue-green algae.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., McGrath, S. P. and Heijnen, C. 1986. Metal residues in soils previously treated with sewage- sludge and their effects on growth and nitrogen fixation by blue-green algae. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 18 (4), pp. 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(86)90037-4

Microbial phosphorus in soils.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1986. Microbial phosphorus in soils. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), pp. 18-19.

Phosphate fertilisers - is water solubility important?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Lane, P. W. 1986. Modelling the long-term residual effects of phosphorus residues in soil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37 (1), pp. 8-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740370103

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., Goguel, R. L., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1986. Cadmium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 37 (1), pp. 99-107. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1986.tb00011.x

Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1986. Soil organic matter, effects on soils and crops. Soil Use and Management. 2 (3), pp. 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1986.tb00690.x

Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McGrath, S. P. and Johnston, A. E. 1986. Sulphur - crop nutrient and fungicide. SPAN. 29, pp. 57-59.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Goulding, K. W. T. and Poulton, P. R. 1986. Soil acidification during more than 100 years under permanent grassland and woodland at Rothamsted. Soil Use and Management. 2 (1), pp. 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1986.tb00669.x

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Lane, P. W., Mattingly, G. E. G., Poulton, P. R. and Hewitt, M. V. 1986. Effects of soil and fertilizer P on yields of potatoes, sugar beet, barley and winter wheat on a sandy clay loam soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106 (1), pp. 155-167. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600061864

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Nitrogen concentrations in field-grown spring barley: an examination of the usefulness of expressing concentrations on the basis of tissue water. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 397-406. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600056458

Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. Yield and nitrogen-fixation of melilotus-alba. Field Crops Research. 12 (2), pp. 187-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-4290(85)90065-6

Microbial biomass and activity measurements in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 1985. Microbial biomass and activity measurements in soil. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (4), pp. 269-270.

Chloroform fumigation and the release of soil nitrogen: the effects of fumigation time and temperature

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Kragt, J. F., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1985. Chloroform fumigation and the release of soil nitrogen: the effects of fumigation time and temperature. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 17 (6), pp. 831-835. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(85)90143-9

Chloroform fumigation and the release of soil nitrogen: a rapid direct extraction method to measure microbial biomass nitrogen in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Landman, A., Pruden, G. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1985. Chloroform fumigation and the release of soil nitrogen: a rapid direct extraction method to measure microbial biomass nitrogen in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 17 (6), pp. 837-842. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(85)90144-0

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powlson, D. S., Jenkinson, D. S., Pruden, G. and Johnston, A. E. 1985. The effect of straw incorporation on the uptake of nitrogen by winter wheat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 36 (1), pp. 26-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740360105

Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses 1956-82

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Yeoman, D. P. 1984. Rothamsted Garden Clover - Red clover grown continuously since 1854 Yields, crop and soil analyses 1956-82. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1983 (part 2), pp. 225-237.

Phosphorus in the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1984. Phosphorus in the soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 16 (2), pp. 169-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(84)90108-1

Effects of metal toxicity on the size of the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. and McGrath, S. P. 1984. Effects of metal toxicity on the size of the soil microbial biomass. Journal of Soil Science. 35 (2), pp. 341-346. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1984.tb00288.x

Rothamsted garden clover - red clover grown continuously since 1854

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dyke, G. V., George, B. J., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Todd, A. D. 1983. The Broadbalk wheat experiment 1968-78 : yields and plant nutrients in crops grown continuously and in rotation. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. (2), pp. 5-44. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34179

Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Towards a better understanding of critical nutrient concentrations in crops. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 34 (3), pp. 265-266. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740340310

Relationships between labile‐P, NAHCO3‐soluble P, and mobilisation of non‐labile P in soils treated with inorganic phosphate fertilisers and organic manures

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Mattingly, G. E. G., White, R. P. and Mitchell, J. D. 1983. Relationships between labile‐P, NAHCO3‐soluble P, and mobilisation of non‐labile P in soils treated with inorganic phosphate fertilisers and organic manures. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 34 (4), pp. 335-344. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740340404

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. The effects of fertilizers and drought on the concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 741-748. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038788

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leigh, R. A. and Johnston, A. E. 1983. Concentrations of potassium in the dry-matter and tissue water of field-grown spring barley and their relationships to grain-yield. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 675-685. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038703

The adenylate energy-charge of the soil microbial biomass

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Tate, K. R. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1983. The adenylate energy-charge of the soil microbial biomass. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 15 (1), pp. 9-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(83)90112-8

Correction for seed‐phosphorus effects in L‐value determinations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. 1982. Correction for seed‐phosphorus effects in L‐value determinations. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 33 (4), pp. 329-335. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740330405

Measurement of microbial biomass phosphorus in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1982. Measurement of microbial biomass phosphorus in soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 14 (4), pp. 319-329. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(82)90001-3

Preventing phosphorus losses during perchloric acid digestion of sodium bicarbonate soil extracts

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C. and Powlson, D. S. 1981. Preventing phosphorus losses during perchloric acid digestion of sodium bicarbonate soil extracts. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 32 (7), pp. 671-674. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740320707

Microbially bound phosphates in soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Powlson, D. S. and Jenkinson, D. S. 1981. Microbially bound phosphates in soils. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 32 (6), pp. 632-632.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lawlor, D. W., Day, W., Johnston, A. E., Legg, B. J. and Parkinson, K. J. 1981. Growth of spring barley under drought - crop development, photosynthesis, dry-matter accumulation and nutrient content. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 96 (FEB), pp. 167-186. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960003197x

Agricultural use of lime

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The use of lime on agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Soils of Rothamsted Farm. The carbon and nitrogen content of the soils and the effect of changes in crop rotation and manuring on soil pH, P, K and Mg

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Release of potassium as measured in field experiments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Widdowson, F. V., Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1980. Multifactorial experimentation on continuous winter-wheat grown in sandy clay soil at Saxmundham, Suffolk. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 94 (FEB), pp. 155-170. https://doi.org/10.1017/s002185960002801x

Results from an Experiment on All-grass and Grass-clover Leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and Changes in Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium due to Cropping and Manuring

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Williams, R. J. B. 1979. Results from an Experiment on All-grass and Grass-clover Leys at Saxmundham, 1969-76, and Changes in Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium due to Cropping and Manuring. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1978 (2), pp. 99-117.

Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rothbaum, H. P., McGaveston, D. A., Wall, T., Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1979. Uranium accumulation in soils from long-continued applications of superphosphate. Journal of Soil Science. 30 (1), pp. 147-153. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.1979.tb00972.x

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McEwen, J. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of subsoiling and deep incorporation of p-fertilizers and k-fertilizers on the yield and nutrient-uptake of barley, potatoes, wheat and sugar-beet grown in rotation. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (JUN), pp. 695-702. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600053946

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brookes, P. C., Gildon, A., Lane, P. W. and Johnston, A. E. 1979. Effects of different watering methods, soil weights, soil diluents and soil coverings on the yield and nutrient uptake by ryegrass grown in a controlled environment. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 30 (5), pp. 528-531. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740300514

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Day, W., Legg, B. J., French, B. K., Johnston, A. E., Lawlor, D. W. and Jeffers, W. D. C. 1978. Drought experiment using mobile shelters - effect of drought on barley yield, water-use and nutrient-uptake. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (DEC), pp. 599-623. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600059992

Soil organic matter in the Hoosfield continuous barley experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Mattingly, G. E. G. and Poulton, P. R. 1976. Effect of phosphate residues on soil phosphorus values and crop yields. I. Experiments on barley, potatoes and sugar beet on sandy loam soils at Woburn England. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1975 (2), pp. 5-35. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-10

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1976. Additions and removals of nitrogen and phosphorus in long-term experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and the effect of the residues on total soil nitrogen and phosphorus [wheat, barley, England]. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. pp. 111-144.

Some factors affecting crop response to soil-phosphorus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thurston, J. M., Williams, E. D. and Johnston, A. E. 1976. Modern developments in an experiment on permanent grassland started in 1856 - effects of fertilizers and lime on botanical composition and crop and soil analyses. Annales Agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 1043-1082. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8vwq8

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mattingly, G. E. G. 1976. Experiments on the continuous growth of arable crops at Rothamsted and Woburn-Experimental-Stations - effects of treatments on crop yields and soil analyses and recent modifications in purpose and design. Annales Agronomiques. 27 (5-6), pp. 927-956. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamsted.8vq51

Woburn Experimental Farm: a hundred years of agricultural research

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. I. History of the Field, Details of the Cropping and Manuring and the Yields in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 29-44. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33158

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment, 1942-1969. II: The effect of the treatments on soil pH, soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 102-132. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33161

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Chater, M. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. II. Effects of treatments on soil pH, P and K in the Continuous Wheat and Barley Experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 45-60. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33159

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Wedderburn, R. W. M. 1975. The Woburn Market Garden experiment 1942-1969 I. A history of the experiment, details of the treatments and yields of the crops. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 79-101. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33161

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Chater, M. and Johnston, A. E. 1975. Experiments made on Stackyard Field, Woburn, 1876-1974. III. Effects of NPK Fertilisers and Farmyard Manure on Soil Carbon, Nitrogen and Organic Phosphorus. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1974 (2), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-33160

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Mitchell, J. D. D. 1974. The behaviour of K remaining in soils from the Agdell experiment at Rothamsted, the results of intensive cropping in pot experiments and their relation to soil analysis and the results of field experiments. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1973 (2), pp. 74-94.

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

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1972. Changes in soil properties caused by the new liming scheme on Park Grass. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1971 (2), pp. 177-180.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1971. The effects of ley arable systems of farming on soil potassium reserves . Report from potassium systems of grassland farming. pp. 1-5.

Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1971. Potassium residues in soils from experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn. Technical Bulletin Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. 20, pp. 220-236.

The Agdell experiment - Estimates of the P and K accumulated from fertiliser dressings given between 1848-1951 their recovery by grass between 1958 and 1970 and their effect on the response by grass to new dressings of P and K

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Penny, A. 1971. The Agdell experiment - Estimates of the P and K accumulated from fertiliser dressings given between 1848-1951 their recovery by grass between 1958 and 1970 and their effect on the response by grass to new dressings of P and K. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1970 (2), pp. 38-68.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Addiscott, T. M. 1971. Potassium in soils under different cropping systems 1. Behaviour of K remaining in soils from classical and rotation experiments at Rothamsted and Woburn and evaluation of methods of measuring soil potassium. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 76 (3), pp. 539-552. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600069549

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I Introduction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn I Introduction. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 5-6. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34860

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn II A summary of the results of experiments started by Lawes and Gilbert. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 7-21. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34861

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. and Warren, R. G. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn III The experiments made from 1957 to 1962, the soils and histories of the sites on which they were made. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 22-38. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34862

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn IV The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from superphosphate. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 39-68. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34863

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E., Warren, R. G. and Penny, A. 1970. The value of residues from long-period manuring at Rothamsted and Woburn V The value to arable crops of residues accumulated from potassium fertilizers. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 69-90. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-34864

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mattingly, G. E. G., Johnston, A. E. and Margaret Chater 1970. The residual value of farmyard manure and superphosphate in the Saxmundham Rotation II Experiment, 1899-1968. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1969 (Part 2), pp. 91-112. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-4

The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Johnston, A. E. 1969. The plant nutrients in crops grown on Broadbalk. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 2, pp. 93-115. https://doi.org/10,23637/ERADOC-1-34923

The soils of Broadbalk : Plant nutrients in Broadbalk soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Broadbalk: Historical Introduction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Hoosfield Continuous Barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1967. Hoosfield Continuous Barley. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1966, pp. 320-338.

Changes in the Park Grass experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G., Johnston, A. E. and Cooke, G. W. 1965. Changes in the Park Grass experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1964, pp. 224-228.

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The Park Grass Experiment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1964. The Park Grass Experiment. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1963, pp. 240-262.

Barnfield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1962. Barnfield. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1961, pp. 227-247. https://doi.org/10.23637/ERADOC-1-37013

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The Exhaustion Land site

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Warren, R. G. and Johnston, A. E. 1960. The Exhaustion Land site. Rothamsted Experimental Station Report. 1959, pp. 230-239.