Sustainable Soils and Crops
| Title | Sustainable Soils and Crops |
|---|---|
| Type | Science Department |
| Institute | Rothamsted Research |
| Head | Martin Broadley |
| Executive Assistant | Natalia Deas |
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Changes in the potato rhizosphere microbiota richness and diversity occur in a growth stage-dependent manner
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bak, G., Lee, K. K., Clark, I. M., Mauchline, T. H., Kavamura, V. N., Jee, S., Lee, J., Kim, H. and Lee, Y. 2025. Changes in the potato rhizosphere microbiota richness and diversity occur in a growth stage-dependent manner. Scientific Reports. 15, p. 2284. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86944-6
Changes in the potato rhizosphere microbiota richness and diversity occur in a growth stage-dependent manner - Author correction
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bak, G., Lee, K. K., Clark, I. M., Mauchline, T. H., Kavamura, V. N., Jee, S., Lee, J., Kim, H. and Lee, Y. 2025. Changes in the potato rhizosphere microbiota richness and diversity occur in a growth stage-dependent manner - Author correction. Scientific Reports. 15, p. 5817. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90259-x
AI-based framework for early detection and segmentation of green citrus fruits in orchards
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
El Akrouchi, M., Mhada, M., Bayad, M., Hawkesford, M. J. and Gerard, B. 2025. AI-based framework for early detection and segmentation of green citrus fruits in orchards. Smart Agricultural Technology. 10, p. 100834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.100834
Factors affecting the net ecosystem productivity of agroecosystems on mineral soils: a meta-analysis
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lloyd, I. L., Morrison, R., Grayson, R. P., Galdos, M. and Chapman, P. J. 2025. Factors affecting the net ecosystem productivity of agroecosystems on mineral soils: a meta-analysis. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2025.2456921
Building a Near-infrared (NIR) Soil Spectral Dataset and Predictive Machine Learning Models using a Handheld NIR Spectrophotometer
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Partida, C., Safanelli, J. L., Mitu, S. M., Murad, M. O. F., Ge, Y., Ferguson, R., Shepherd, K. and Sanderman, J. 2025. Building a Near-infrared (NIR) Soil Spectral Dataset and Predictive Machine Learning Models using a Handheld NIR Spectrophotometer. Data in Brief. 58 (111229). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.111229
A new conceptual model for seed germination and seedling tillering of winter wheat in the field
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Chen, J., Whalley, P. A., Li, Z., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., Hawkesford, M. J. and Whalley, W. R. 2025. A new conceptual model for seed germination and seedling tillering of winter wheat in the field. Royal Society Open Science. 12 (1), p. 240723. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.240723
An improved approach for estimating root elongation rate from penetrometer resistance and macropore porosity on a silty clay loam soil
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Qin, S, Liu, L., Whalley, W. R., Zhou, H., Ren, T. and Gao, W. 2025. An improved approach for estimating root elongation rate from penetrometer resistance and macropore porosity on a silty clay loam soil. Soil & Tillage Research. 248 (May), p. 106439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2024.106439
Ion homeostasis and coordinated salt tolerance mechanisms in a barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)doubled haploid line
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Xu, H., Chen, H., Halford, N. G., Xu, R., He, T., Yang, B., Zhou, L., Guo, H. and Liu, C. 2025. Ion homeostasis and coordinated salt tolerance mechanisms in a barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)doubled haploid line. BMC Plant Biology. 25, p. 52. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-06033-0
‘We need workable micronutrient data!’: A qualitative study assessing the need for integrated micronutrient data to support evidence-based decisions by Indian food system stakeholders.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sahota, R., Khokhar, J., Deep, A., Adams, K. P., Das, A., Ander, E. L. and Joy, E. J. M. 2025. ‘We need workable micronutrient data!’: A qualitative study assessing the need for integrated micronutrient data to support evidence-based decisions by Indian food system stakeholders. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 8, p. 1469126. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1469126
Soil organic carbon and related properties under conservation agriculture and contrasting conventional fields in Northern Malawi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kangara, G., Ligowe, I. S., Tibu, A., Gondwe, T. N., Greathead, H. M. and Galdos, M. 2025. Soil organic carbon and related properties under conservation agriculture and contrasting conventional fields in Northern Malawi. Frontiers in Soil Science. 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoil.2024.1481275
Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mutonhodza, B., Kangara, G., Bailey, E. H., Matsungo, T. M. and Chopera, P. 2024. Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 4 (7), p. e0003376. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003376
Understanding plant–soil interactions underpins enhanced sustainability of crop production
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Wang, X., Cheng, L., Xiong, C., Whalley, W. R., Miller, A. J., Rengel, Z., Zhang, F. and Shen, J. 2024. Understanding plant–soil interactions underpins enhanced sustainability of crop production. Trends in Plant Science. 29 (11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2024.05.008
Genetic analysis of grain protein content and deviation in wheat
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Richard, R., Lovegrove, A., Tosi, P., Casebow, R., Poole, M., Wingen, L. U., Griffiths, S. and Shewry, P. R. 2024. Genetic analysis of grain protein content and deviation in wheat. Journal of Cereal Science. 121 (30 December), p. 104099. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2024.104099
Genetic variation in leaf photosynthesis and associated traits in elite and landrace-derived genotypes in wheat
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kareem, S. H. S., De Silva, J., Weerasinghe, M., Hawkesford, M. J., Griffiths, S., Howell, P. and Foulkes, M. J. 2024. Genetic variation in leaf photosynthesis and associated traits in elite and landrace-derived genotypes in wheat. The Journal of Agricultural Science. pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185962400056X
A Moroccan soil spectral library use framework for improving soil property prediction: Evaluating a geostatistical approach
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Gashaw-Asrat, T., Breure, T., Sakrabani, R., Corstanje, R., Hassall, K. L., Hamma, A., Kebede, F. and Haefele, S. M. 2024. A Moroccan soil spectral library use framework for improving soil property prediction: Evaluating a geostatistical approach. Geoderma. 452 (December), p. 117116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2024.117116
Can grain P concentration be used as an indicator of fertilizer requirements in winter wheat?
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Haefele, S. M., Gregory, A. S., Poulton, P. R., Hernandez, J. M. B., White, R. P. and McGrath, S. P. 2024. Can grain P concentration be used as an indicator of fertilizer requirements in winter wheat? Field Crops Research. 322 (1 March), p. 109691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109691
Long-term effects of lime and phosphorus application on soil extractable (Olsen) phosphorus differ between two arable UK soils
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
White, R. P., Haefele, S. M., Goulding, K. W. T., McGrath, S. P. and Glendining, M. J. 2024. Long-term effects of lime and phosphorus application on soil extractable (Olsen) phosphorus differ between two arable UK soils. Soil Use and Management. 40 (4), p. e13160. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.13160
Enhancing food security amid climate change through rewilding and de novo domestication
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hawkesford, M. J. 2024. Enhancing food security amid climate change through rewilding and de novo domestication. Frontiers in Science. 2, p. 1531043. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsci.2024.1531043
Management choices in cereal production: Lessons from the Broadbalk Long-term trial
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Poulton, P. R., Powlson, D. S., Gregory, A. S., Glendining, M. J., White, R. P., Clark, S. J., Wilmer, W. S., Macdonald, A. J. and Johnston, A. E. 2024. Management choices in cereal production: Lessons from the Broadbalk Long-term trial. Proceedings of the International Fertiliser Society. 891, pp. 1-60. https://doi.org/10.23637/rothamstedlong-term-experiments-guide-2018
Trichoderma gets by with a little help from Streptomyces: fungal–bacterial symbiosis in plant growth promotion
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Reid, T. E. and Gifford, M. L. 2024. Trichoderma gets by with a little help from Streptomyces: fungal–bacterial symbiosis in plant growth promotion. Journal of Experimental Botany. 75 (22), p. 6893–6897. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erae439
Impacts of arable reforestation on soil carbon and nutrients are dependent upon interactions between soil depth and tree species
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Judson, J, Chapman, P, Holden, J. and Galdos, M. 2024. Impacts of arable reforestation on soil carbon and nutrients are dependent upon interactions between soil depth and tree species. Catena. 247 (108465). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2024.108465
Burden of selenium deficiency and cost-effectiveness of selenium agronomic biofortification of staple cereals in Ethiopia
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Oumer, A., Joy, E. J. M., Groote, H. D., Broadley, M. and Gashu, D. 2024. Burden of selenium deficiency and cost-effectiveness of selenium agronomic biofortification of staple cereals in Ethiopia. British Journal Of Nutrition. 132 (8), pp. 1110-1122. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114524001235
Field trial guidelines for evaluating enhanced efficiency fertilizers
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lyons, S. E., Arnall, D. B., Ashford-Kornburger, D., Brouder, S. M., Christian, E., Dobermann, A., Haefele, S. M., Haegele, J., Helmers, M. J., Jin, V. L., Margenot, A. J., McGrath, J. M., Morgan, K. T., Murrell, T. S., Osmond, D. L., Pelster, D. E., Slaton, N. A., Vadas, P. A., Venterea, R. T., Volenec, J. J. and Wagner-Riddle, C. 2024. Field trial guidelines for evaluating enhanced efficiency fertilizers. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 89 (1), p. e20787. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20787
An open science framework and tools to create reproducible food composition data for use in nutrition
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Segovia de la Revilla, L, Codd, T., Joy, E.J.M., Mlambo, L., Grande, F., Rittenschober, D., Moltedo, A., Holmes, B.A. and Ander, E.L. 2024. An open science framework and tools to create reproducible food composition data for use in nutrition. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis - JFCA. 137, p. 106894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2024.106894
Do expectations that gluten makes you sick lead to gastrointestinal distress?
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Brouns, F., Shewry, P. R. and Jonkers, D. 2024. Do expectations that gluten makes you sick lead to gastrointestinal distress? Milling and Grain. 135 (11), pp. 46-53.
Comparing samples of grains and breads: Nutritional Benefits of Ancient Grains and Sourdough
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Brouns, F., Shewry, P. R. and Jonkers, D. 2024. Comparing samples of grains and breads: Nutritional Benefits of Ancient Grains and Sourdough. Milling and Grain. 135 (10), pp. 54-56.
Exploring the plant and soil mechanisms by which crop rotations benefit farming systems
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Malik, A. I., Bell, R., Zang, H., Boitt, G. and Whalley, W. R. 2024. Exploring the plant and soil mechanisms by which crop rotations benefit farming systems. Plant and Soil. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-024-06994-z
Gluten and wheat sensitivity; Does the bread type matter?
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Brouns, F., Shewry, P. R. and Jonkers, D. 2024. Gluten and wheat sensitivity; Does the bread type matter? Milling and Grain. 135 (10), pp. 48-52.
Phenotyping the nutritional status of crops using proximal and remote sensing techniques
F - Theses
Cudjoe, D. 2024. Phenotyping the nutritional status of crops using proximal and remote sensing techniques. F - Theses Rothamsted Research Sustainable Crops and Soils
Caatinga Microbiome Initiative: disentangling the soil microbiome across areas under desertification and restoration in the Brazilian drylands
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Araujo, A. S. F., Medeiros, E. V. D., Costa, D. P. D., Mendes, L. W., Cherubin, M. R., Neto, F. D. A., Beirigo, R. M., Lambais, G. R., Melo, V. M. M., Nobrega, G. G., Barbosa, H. A., Mota, J. C. A., Santana, R. M., Kavamura, V. N., Borges, W. L. and Pereira, A. P. A. 2024. Caatinga Microbiome Initiative: disentangling the soil microbiome across areas under desertification and restoration in the Brazilian drylands. Restoration Ecology. p. e14298. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.14298
Hyperspectral imaging for phenotyping plant drought stress and nitrogen interactions using multivariate modeling and machine learning techniques in wheat
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Okyere, F., Cudjoe, D., Virlet, N., Castle, M., Riche, A. B., Greche, L., Mohareb, F., Simms, D., Mhada, M. and Hawkesford, M. J. 2024. Hyperspectral imaging for phenotyping plant drought stress and nitrogen interactions using multivariate modeling and machine learning techniques in wheat. Remote Sensing. 16 (18), p. 3446. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16183446
Structuring white rice with gellan gum reduces the glycemic response in healthy humans
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Alshammari, N. A., Riches, K., Muttakin, S., Hoad, C. L., Strkalj, L., Gouset, O., Bakalis, S., Lovegrove, A., Spiller, R. C., Gowland, P. A., Aithal, G. P., Yakubov, G. E., Taylor, M. A. and Marciani, L. 2024. Structuring white rice with gellan gum reduces the glycemic response in healthy humans. Food Research International. 196 (November), p. 115090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115090
Soil zinc surveillance frameworks can inform human nutrition studies: opportunities in India
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Khokhar, J. S., Broadley, M. and Ander, E. L. 2024. Soil zinc surveillance frameworks can inform human nutrition studies: opportunities in India. Frontiers in Soil Science. 4, p. 1421652. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoil.2024.1421652
‘Well on wheat?’ Project: Fewer abdominal complaints due to ancient grains?
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Brouns, F., Shewry, P. R. and Jonkers, D. 2024. ‘Well on wheat?’ Project: Fewer abdominal complaints due to ancient grains? Milling and Grain. 135 (7), pp. 56-58.
Gluten & Weight
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Brouns, F., Shewry, P. R. and Jonkers, D. 2024. Gluten & Weight. Milling and Grain. 135 (9), pp. 58-62.
Gibberellin function in root growth and development
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Hedden, P. 2024. Gibberellin function in root growth and development. in: Beekcman, T. and Ashel, A. (ed.) Plant Roots – The Hidden Half Taylor & Francis.
Effects of Selenate Application on Growth, Nutrient Bioaccumulation, and Bioactive Compounds in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Poblaciones, M. J., Garcia-Latorre, C., Velazquez, R. and Broadley, M. 2024. Effects of Selenate Application on Growth, Nutrient Bioaccumulation, and Bioactive Compounds in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.). Horticulturae. 10 (8), p. 808. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10080808
Soil Mechanical Resistance and Root Growth and Function
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Whalley, W. R., Bengough, A. G., Hawkesford, M. J., Mooney, S. J., Bennett, M. J. and Pandey, B. K. 2024. Soil Mechanical Resistance and Root Growth and Function. in: Beeckman, T. and Eshel, A. (ed.) Plant Roots – The Hidden Half Taylor & Francis. pp. 415-432
Wheat genetic resources have avoided disease pandemics, improved food security, and reduced environmental footprints: A review of historical impacts and future opportunities
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
King, J., Dreisigacker, S., Reynolds, M., Bandyopadhyay, A., Braun, H., Crespo-Herrera, L., Crossa, J., Govindan, V., Huerta, J., Ibba, M. I., Robles-Zazueta, C. A., Pierre, C. S., Singh, P. K., Singh, R. P., Achary, V. M. M., Bhavani, S., Blasch, G., Cheng, S., Dempewolf, H., Flavell, R. B., Gerard, G., Grewal, S., Griffiths, S., Hawkesford, M. J., He, X., Hearne, S., Hodson, D., Howell, P., Kamali, M. R. J., Karwat, H., Kilian, B., King, I. P., Kishii, M., Kommerell, V. M., Lagudah, E., Lan, C., Montesinos-Lopez, O. A., Nicholson, P., Perez-Rodriguez, P., Pinto, F., Pixley, K., Rebetzke, G., Rivera-Amado, C., Sansaloni, C., Schulthess, U., Sharma, S., Shewry, P. R., Subbarao, G., Tiwari, T. P., Trethowan, R. and Uauy, C. 2024. Wheat genetic resources have avoided disease pandemics, improved food security, and reduced environmental footprints: A review of historical impacts and future opportunities. Global Change Biology. 30 (8), p. e17440. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17440
Generic workflow of a highly effective and easy anther culture method for both japonica and indica rice
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Guo, G., Liu, S., Zhang, S., Yang, L., Zong, Y., Halford, N. G., He, T., Gao, R., Guo, Z., Zhou, L., Liu, C., Wu, S. and Chen, Z. 2024. Generic workflow of a highly effective and easy anther culture method for both japonica and indica rice. Plants - Basel. 13 (17), p. 2531. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13172531
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