Sustainable Agriculture Sciences Harpenden
| Title | Sustainable Agriculture Sciences Harpenden |
|---|---|
| Type | Science Department |
| Institute | Rothamsted Research |
| Head | Steve McGrath |
| Executive Assistant | Sally Murdoch |
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Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003
D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Fairfax, C., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003.
Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003
D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003.
The long-term persistence of seeds of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in arable fields
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lutman, P. J. W., Freeman, S. E. and Pekrun, C. 2003. The long-term persistence of seeds of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in arable fields. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 141, pp. 231-240. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859603003575
Nitrogen leaching losses under a less intensive farming and environment (LIFE) integrated system
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Webster, C. P., Conway, J. S., Crew, A. P. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Nitrogen leaching losses under a less intensive farming and environment (LIFE) integrated system. Soil Use and Management. 19 (1), pp. 36-44. https://doi.org/10.1079/SUM2002160
Des experimentations de longue duree sur la recherche en environnement. Un exemple pris en Grande Bretagne
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Goulding, K. W. T. and Poulton, P. R. 2003. Des experimentations de longue duree sur la recherche en environnement. Un exemple pris en Grande Bretagne. Etude et Gestion des Sols. 10, pp. 253-261.
The influence of parent material on topsoil geochemistry in eastern England
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Rawlins, B. G., Webster, R. and Lister, T. R. 2003. The influence of parent material on topsoil geochemistry in eastern England. Earth Surface Processes And Landforms. 28 (13), pp. 1398-1409. https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.507
Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. International Sugar Journal. 105, pp. 322-329.
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
How shocking is zinc? or: the effects of Zn contamination on soil microbial processes - elucidation of shock and adaptation effects
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P., Davis, M. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. How shocking is zinc? or: the effects of Zn contamination on soil microbial processes - elucidation of shock and adaptation effects. Proceedings 20th International Galvanizing Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, 1-6 June 2003 .
Importance of sulfur for the quality of breadmaking wheat and malting barley
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Importance of sulfur for the quality of breadmaking wheat and malting barley. in: Hawkesford, M. J., Rennenberg, H., Schnug, E., Grill, D., Stulen, I., Dekok, L. J. and Davidian, J-C. (ed.) Sulfur transport and assimilation in plants Backhuys Publishers, Leiden Netherlands. pp. 133-143
Changes in soil phosphorus fractions following positive and negative phosphorus balances for long periods
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Blake, L., Johnston, A. E., Poulton, P. R. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Changes in soil phosphorus fractions following positive and negative phosphorus balances for long periods. Plant and Soil. 254, pp. 245-261.
Geostatistical analysis of arsenic concentration in groundwater in Bangladesh using disjunctive kriging
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Gaus, I., Kinniburgh, D. G., Talbot, J. C. and Webster, R. 2003. Geostatistical analysis of arsenic concentration in groundwater in Bangladesh using disjunctive kriging. Environmental Geology. 44, pp. 939-948.
The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report)
D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Firbank, L. G., Perry, J. N., Squire, G. R., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report).
Responses of plants and invertebrate trophic groups to contrasting herbicide regimes in the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hawes, C., Haughton, A. J., Osborne, J. L., Roy, D. B., Clark, S. J., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Heard, M. S., Woiwod, I. P., Daniels, R. E., Young, M. W., Parish, A. M., Scott, R. J., Firbank, L. G. and Squire, G. R. 2003. Responses of plants and invertebrate trophic groups to contrasting herbicide regimes in the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1899-1913. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1406
Invertebrates and vegetation of field margins adjacent to crops subject to contrasting herbicide regimes in the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Roy, D. B., Bohan, D. A., Haughton, A. J., Hill, M. O., Osborne, J. L., Clark, S. J., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Scott, R. J., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S. and Firbank, L. G. 2003. Invertebrates and vegetation of field margins adjacent to crops subject to contrasting herbicide regimes in the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1879-1898. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1404
Invertebrate responses to the management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant and conventional spring crops. II. Within-field epigeal and aerial arthropods
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Haughton, A. J., Champion, G. T., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Firbank, L. G., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Woiwod, I. P., Birchall, C., Skellern, M. P., Walker, J. H., Baker, P., Browne, E. L., Dewar, A. J. G., Garner, B. H., Haylock, L. A., Horne, S. L., Mason, N. S., Sands, R. J. N. and Walker, M. J. 2003. Invertebrate responses to the management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant and conventional spring crops. II. Within-field epigeal and aerial arthropods. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1863-1877.
Invertebrate responses to the management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant and conventional spring crops. I. Soil-surface-active invertebrates
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Firbank, L. G., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Scott, R. J., Woiwod, I. P., Birchall, C., Skellern, M. P., Walker, J. H., Baker, P., Bell, D., Browne, E. L., Dewar, A. J. G., Fairfax, C. M., Garner, B. H., Haylock, L. A., Horne, S. L., Hulmes, S. E., Mason, N. S., Norton, L. R., Nuttall, P., Sands, R. J. N. and Walker, M. J. 2003. Invertebrate responses to the management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant and conventional spring crops. I. Soil-surface-active invertebrates. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1847-1862. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1407
Weeds in fields with contrasting conventional and genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. II. Effects on individual species
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Heard, M. S., Hawes, C., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Parish, A. M., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Skellern, M. P., Squire, G. R. and Hill, M. O. 2003. Weeds in fields with contrasting conventional and genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. II. Effects on individual species. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1833-1846. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1401
Weeds in fields with contrasting conventional and genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. I. Effects on abundance and diversity
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Heard, M. S., Hawes, C., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Parish, A. M., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Scott, R. J., Skellern, M. P., Squire, G. R. and Hill, M. O. 2003. Weeds in fields with contrasting conventional and genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. I. Effects on abundance and diversity. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1819-1832. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1402
Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D. R., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Perry, J. N., Randle, Z., Rossall, M. J., Rothery, P., Skellern, M. P., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R. and Thomas, M. R. 2003. Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1801-1818. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1405
On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Squire, G. R., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Daniels, R. E., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Roy, D. B., Woiwod, I. P. and Firbank, L. G. 2003. On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1779-1799.
Beet crop growth in 2002
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Jaggard, K. W. and Qi, A. 2003. Beet crop growth in 2002. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(1), pp. 2-4.
Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. Phytoextraction of metals and metalloids from contaminated soils. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 14, pp. 277-282.
The role of phytochelatins in arsenic tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J., Wang, J. R., Barker, J. H. A., Schat, H., Bleeker, P. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. The role of phytochelatins in arsenic tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata. New Phytologist. 159 (2), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1469-8137.2003.00784.x
A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Dewar, A. M., May, M. J., Woiwod, I. P., Haylock, L. A., Champion, G. T., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2003. A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 270, pp. 335-340.
Using a crop/soil model and GIS technique to forecast sugar yield in the UK
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Qi, A., Jaggard, K. W., Clark, C. J. A. and Jarvis, P. 2003. Using a crop/soil model and GIS technique to forecast sugar yield in the UK. Proceedings 1st Joint IIRB-ASSBT Congress, San Antonio, 26 February-1 March 2003 . pp. 567-571
Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. Proceedings 1st Joint IIRB-ASSBT Congress, San Antonio, 26 February-1 March 2003 . pp. 77-89
Environmental aspects of sulfur nutrition in plants: a critical evaluation
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Zhao, F-J. 2003. Environmental aspects of sulfur nutrition in plants: a critical evaluation. Abstracts Final COST Action 829 Meeting on Progress in Plant Sulfur Research 1997-2003, Braunschweig, 15-18 May 2003 . pp. 49
An assessment of the shock and adaptation effects of Zn on microorganisms in soils
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Davis, M. R. H., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2003. An assessment of the shock and adaptation effects of Zn on microorganisms in soils. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 256-257
Assessment of plant toxicity of copper in different European soils
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Rooney, C., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessment of plant toxicity of copper in different European soils. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 274-275
Toxicity of metals to plants
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
McGrath, S. P., Zhao, F-J., Rooney, C. and Zhang, H. 2003. Toxicity of metals to plants. Proceedings 7th International Congress on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 212-213
Let's re-write the scientific paper
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Webster, R. 2003. Let's re-write the scientific paper. European Journal of Soil Science. 54, pp. 215-218.
Mapping infestations of potato cyst nematodes and the potential for spatially varying application of nematicides
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Evans, K., Webster, R., Barker, A. D. P., Halford, P. D., Russell, M. D., Stafford, J. and Griffin, S. 2003. Mapping infestations of potato cyst nematodes and the potential for spatially varying application of nematicides. Precision Agriculture. 4, pp. 149-162.
Effects of spatial heterogeneity of soil Cd on the growth, root distribution and Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Yanai, J., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P. and Kosaki, T. 2003. Effects of spatial heterogeneity of soil Cd on the growth, root distribution and Cd uptake by the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . Wiley. https://doi.org/10.2307/2403129
Assessment of the arsenic phytoextraction potential of two ferns, Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica by field and pot experiments
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Caille, N., Swanwick, S., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessment of the arsenic phytoextraction potential of two ferns, Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica by field and pot experiments. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 40-41
Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species: mechanisms and phytoremediation potential
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Zhao, F-J., Dunham, S. J., Wang, J. R. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Arsenic hyperaccumulation by different fern species: mechanisms and phytoremediation potential. Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Uppsala, 15-19 June 2003 . pp. 216-217
Temporal changes in chemical properties of air-dried soils and their interpretation for long-term experiments (in Russian)
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Blake, L., Goulding, K. W. T., Mott, C. J. B. and Poulton, P. R. 2003. Temporal changes in chemical properties of air-dried soils and their interpretation for long-term experiments (in Russian). in: Shevtsova, L. K., Romanenkov, V. A. and Semenov, V. A. (ed.) Progress in the long-term trials methodology and the mathematical methods of experimental data processing Agroconsult, Moscow. pp. 135-155
Gross nitrogen fluxes in soil: theory, measurement and application of 15N pool dilution techniques
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Murphy, D. V., Recous, S., Stockdale, E. A., Fillery, I. R. P., Jensen, L. S., Hatch, D. J. and Goulding, K. W. T. 2003. Gross nitrogen fluxes in soil: theory, measurement and application of 15N pool dilution techniques. Advances in Agronomy. 79, pp. 69-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(02)79002-0
Stable sulfur isotope ratio indicates long-term changes in sulfur deposition in the Broadbalk Experiment since 1845
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J., Knights, J. S., Hu, Z. Y. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Stable sulfur isotope ratio indicates long-term changes in sulfur deposition in the Broadbalk Experiment since 1845. Journal of Environmental Quality. 32, pp. 33-39.
Assessing the potential for zinc and cadmium phytoremediation with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J., Lombi, E. and McGrath, S. P. 2003. Assessing the potential for zinc and cadmium phytoremediation with the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens. Plant and Soil. 249, pp. 37-43.