Sustainable Soils and Crops

TitleSustainable Soils and Crops
TypeScience Department
InstituteRothamsted Research
HeadMartin Broadley
Executive AssistantNatalia Deas

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Genetic Analysis of Gibberellin Biosynthesis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hedden, P. and Proebsting, W. M. 1999. Genetic Analysis of Gibberellin Biosynthesis. Plant Physiology. 119 (2), pp. 365-370. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.119.2.365

Regulation of spinach SNF1‐related (SnRK1) kinases by protein kinases and phosphatases is associated with phosphorylation of the T loop and is regulated by 5′‐AMP

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sugden, C., Crawford, R. M., Halford, N. G. and Hardie, D. G. 1999. Regulation of spinach SNF1‐related (SnRK1) kinases by protein kinases and phosphatases is associated with phosphorylation of the T loop and is regulated by 5′‐AMP. The Plant Journal. 19 (4), pp. 433-439. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313X.1999.00532.x

Modification of gibberellin production and plant development in Arabidopsis by sense and antisense expression of gibberellin 20‐oxidase genes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Coles, J. P., Phillips, A. L., Croker, S. J., García‐Lepe, R., Lewis , M. J. and Hedden, P. 1999. Modification of gibberellin production and plant development in Arabidopsis by sense and antisense expression of gibberellin 20‐oxidase genes. The Plant Journal. 17 (5), pp. 547-556. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313X.1999.00410.x

Molecular cloning and functional expression of gibberellin 2-oxidases, multifunctional enzymes involved in gibberellin deactivation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Thomas, S. G., Phillips, A. L. and Hedden, P. 1999. Molecular cloning and functional expression of gibberellin 2-oxidases, multifunctional enzymes involved in gibberellin deactivation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 96 (8), pp. 4698-4703. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.96.8.4698

The localization and expression of the class II starch synthases of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Li, Z. Y., Chu, X. S., Mouille, G., Yan, L. L., Kosar-Hashemi, B., Hey, S., Napier, J. A., Shewry, P. R., Clarke, B., Appels, R., Morell, M. K. and Rahman, S. 1999. The localization and expression of the class II starch synthases of wheat. Plant Physiology. 120 (4), pp. 1147-1155. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.120.4.1147

The accumulation of triacylglycerols within the endoplasmic reticulum of developing seeds of Helianthus annuus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lacey, D. J., Beaudoin, F., Dempsey, C. E., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. The accumulation of triacylglycerols within the endoplasmic reticulum of developing seeds of Helianthus annuus. The Plant Journal. 17 (4), pp. 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313X.1999.00387.x

Histidine-41 of the cytochrome b(5) domain of the borage Delta(6) fatty acid desaturase is essential for enzyme activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sayanova, O. V., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Histidine-41 of the cytochrome b(5) domain of the borage Delta(6) fatty acid desaturase is essential for enzyme activity. Plant Physiology. 121 (2), pp. 641-646. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.121.2.641

Delta(6)-Unsaturated fatty acids in species and tissues of the Primulaceae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sayanova, O. V., Napier, J. A. and Shewry, P. R. 1999. Delta(6)-Unsaturated fatty acids in species and tissues of the Primulaceae. Phytochemistry. 52 (3), pp. 419-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9422(99)00256-3

Characterization and expression of a fatty acid desaturase from Borago officinalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sayanova, O. V., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Characterization and expression of a fatty acid desaturase from Borago officinalis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 50 (332), pp. 411-412. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/50.332.411

Accumulation of Delta(6)-unsaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco plants expressing a Delta(6)-desaturase from Borago officinalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sayanova, O. V., Davies, G. M., Smith, M. A., Griffiths, G., Stobart, A. K., Shewry, P. R. and Napier, J. A. 1999. Accumulation of Delta(6)-unsaturated fatty acids in transgenic tobacco plants expressing a Delta(6)-desaturase from Borago officinalis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 50 (340), pp. 1647-1652. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/50.340.1647

Modelling C and N loss and decline of N mineralisation after grassland ploughing at catchment scale

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Richter, G. M., Smith, P. and Smith, J. U. 1999. Modelling C and N loss and decline of N mineralisation after grassland ploughing at catchment scale. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Meeting on Sustainable Management of Soil Organic Matter, Edinburgh, 15-17 September 1999 .

Strategies for reducing pollutant flow from contaminated land

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Strategies for reducing pollutant flow from contaminated land. Costa, C. and Lopes, C. (ed.) Proceedings International Conference on Investigation Methods on Soil Contamination, Lisbon, 24-25 June 1999 . pp. 93-101

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

Patterns of sulphur allocation in rape and wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Blake-Kalff, M. M. A., Young, M. E., Zhao, F-J., Hawkesford, M. J. and McGrath, S. P. 1999. Patterns of sulphur allocation in rape and wheat. Abstracts COST Workshop, Naples, 8-9 January 1999 .

Evaluation of some herbaceous grasses as biomass crops in southern England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1999. Evaluation of some herbaceous grasses as biomass crops in southern England. Kontturi, M., Pithan, K., Topi-Hulmi, M., Sankari, H., Sahramaa, M., Partala, A., Pahkala, K., Christiansen, J. and Mela, T. (ed.) Proceedings Alternative Crops for Sustainable Agriculture: Research Progress COST 814, Turku, Finland, 13-15 June 1999 . European Commission, Luxembourg. pp. 58-69

Enhancing the carbon sink in agricultural soils

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Smith, P., Goulding, K. W. T., Powlson, D. S., Smith, J. U., Falloon, P. D. and Coleman, K. 1999. Enhancing the carbon sink in agricultural soils. Abstracts International Conference on Biogenic Emissions of Greenhouse Gases caused by Arable and Animal Agriculture, Stuttgart, 13-15 October 1999 .

Carbon sequestration in soils: improving our regional estimates

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Smith, P., Falloon, P. D. and Powlson, D. S. 1999. Carbon sequestration in soils: improving our regional estimates. Abstracts British Society of Soil Science Meeting on Sustainable Management of Soil Organic Matter, Edinburgh, 15-17 September 1999 .

How should plant breeders screen for rice root growth through strong soil?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Clark, L. J., Whalley, W. R., Price, A. H., Wade, L. J. and Barraclough, P. B. 1999. How should plant breeders screen for rice root growth through strong soil?

Screening rice root growth under mechanical impedance. Final Technical Report of DFID Project No. R6373

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Clark, L. J., Whalley, W. R., Dexter, A. R. and Barraclough, P. B. 1999. Screening rice root growth under mechanical impedance. Final Technical Report of DFID Project No. R6373.

Atomic force microscopy of A-gliadin fibrils and in situ degradation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mcmaster, T. J., Miles, M. J., Kasarda, D. D., Shewry, P. R. and Tatham, A. S. 1999. Atomic force microscopy of A-gliadin fibrils and in situ degradation. Journal of Cereal Science. 31, pp. 281-286.

Genetic manipulation of seed composition in barley

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Zhang, Y., Darlington, H., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D., Davey, M. R., Shewry, P. R., Halford, N. G. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1999. Genetic manipulation of seed composition in barley. Abstracts 16th Long Ashton International Symposium on Biotechnology of Cereals: Tools, Targets and Triumphs, Long Ashton, 13-15 September 1999 .

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.

The field release and monitoring of GUS-marked rhizobial strain CT0370

B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Hirsch, P. R., Mendum, T. A., Puhler, A. and Selbitschka, W. 1999. The field release and monitoring of GUS-marked rhizobial strain CT0370. in: Bailey, M. J., Jansson, J. K. and Vanelsas, J. D. (ed.) Tracking genetically-engineered microorganisms Landes Bioscience, Georgetown. pp. 145-151

Is there scope for improving adaptation of photosynthesis of crop plants to elevated CO2?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mitchell, R. A. C. 1999. Is there scope for improving adaptation of photosynthesis of crop plants to elevated CO2? Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Manipulating Rubisco to improve photosynthesis

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Madgwick, P. J., Colliver, S. J., Banks, F. M., Habash, D., Paul, M. J. and Parry, M. A. J. 1999. Manipulating Rubisco to improve photosynthesis. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Interspecific variation in source/sink balance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
De La Vina, G., Driscoll, S. P., Crawford, P. and Paul, M. J. 1999. Interspecific variation in source/sink balance. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Monitoring the growth and yield of crops grown as biofuels (ETSU B/W2/00548/11/REP)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Christian, D. G., Riche, A. B. and Yates, N. E. 1999. Monitoring the growth and yield of crops grown as biofuels (ETSU B/W2/00548/11/REP). DTI, London.

Transformation of durum wheat to alter dough functional properties and explore the trafficking and deposition of gluten proteins

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
He, G., Lamacchia, C., Rooke, L., Tatham, A. S., Fido, R., Bekes, F., Gras, P., Harris, N., Di Fonzo, N., Deambrogio, E., Barcelo, P., Shewry, P. R., Napier, J. A. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1999. Transformation of durum wheat to alter dough functional properties and explore the trafficking and deposition of gluten proteins. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Decrease in phosphoribulokinase activity by antisense RNA in transgenic tobacco: relationship between photosynthesis, growth, and allocation at contrasting nitrogen supplies

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Banks, F. M., Driscoll, S. P., Parry, M. A. J., Lawlor, D. W., Knight, J. S., Gray, J. C. and Paul, M. J. 1999. Decrease in phosphoribulokinase activity by antisense RNA in transgenic tobacco: relationship between photosynthesis, growth, and allocation at contrasting nitrogen supplies. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Acclimation of Arabidopsis ecotypes to elevated CO2

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Signora, L., Paul, M. J. and Foyer, C. H. 1999. Acclimation of Arabidopsis ecotypes to elevated CO2. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Distinguishing between source and sink limitations of photosynthesis in phosphate-limited tobacco

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Pieters, A., Paul, M. J. and Lawlor, D. W. 1999. Distinguishing between source and sink limitations of photosynthesis in phosphate-limited tobacco. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Cloning and expression of sulfate transporters in wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Buchner, P. H., Prosser, I. M. and Hawkesford, M. J. 1999. Cloning and expression of sulfate transporters in wheat. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Southampton, 8-10 September 1999 .

The plant sulfate transporter family

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hawkesford, M. J. and Prosser, I. M. 1999. The plant sulfate transporter family. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Southampton, 8-10 September 1999 .

Role of ABC transporters in herbicide metabolism

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Theodoulou, F. L., Clark, I. M., Mitchell, V. J., Moss, S. R. and Pallett, K. E. 1999. Role of ABC transporters in herbicide metabolism. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Southampton, 8-10 September 1999 .

Rubisco: attempts to reform a promiscuous enzyme

B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Parry, M. A. J., Keys, A. J., Bainbridge, G., Colliver, S. P., Andralojc, P. J., Paul, M. J., Banks, F. M. and Madgwick, P. J. 1999. Rubisco: attempts to reform a promiscuous enzyme. in: Kruger, N. J. (ed.) Regulation of primary metabolic pathways in plants Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 1-16

Transformation of pasta wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum ) with high-molecular-weight glutenin subunit genes and modification of dough functionality

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
He, G. Y., Rooke, L., Steele, S., Bekes, F., Gras, P., Tatham, A. S., Fido, R., Barcelo, P., Shewry, P. R. and Lazzeri, P. A. 1999. Transformation of pasta wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum ) with high-molecular-weight glutenin subunit genes and modification of dough functionality. Molecular Breeding. 5, pp. 377-386.

Photosynthetic responses in spring wheat grown under elevated CO2 concentrations and stress conditions in the European, multiple-site experiment 'ESPACE-wheat'

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mitchell, R. A. C., Black, C. R., Burkart, S., Burke, J. I., Donnelly, A., De Temmerman, L., Fangmeier, A., Mulholland, B. J., Theobald, J. C. and Van Oijen, M. 1999. Photosynthetic responses in spring wheat grown under elevated CO2 concentrations and stress conditions in the European, multiple-site experiment 'ESPACE-wheat'. European Journal of Agronomy. 10, pp. 205-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1161-0301(99)00010-6

Effects on nutrients and on grain quality in spring wheat crops grown under elevated CO2 concentrations and stress conditions in the European, multiple-site experiment 'ESPACE-wheat'

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Fangmeier, A., De Temmerman, L., Mortensen, L., Kemp, K., Burke, J., Mitchell, R. A. C., Van Oijen, M. and Weigel, H-J. 1999. Effects on nutrients and on grain quality in spring wheat crops grown under elevated CO2 concentrations and stress conditions in the European, multiple-site experiment 'ESPACE-wheat'. European Journal of Agronomy. 10, pp. 215-229. https://doi.org/0.1016/S1161-0301(99)00012-X

Decrease in phosphoribulokinase activity by antisense RNA in transgenic tobacco. Relationship between photosynthesis, growth and allocation at different nitrogen levels

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Banks, F. M., Driscoll, S. P., Parry, M. A. J., Lawlor, D. W., Knight, J. S., Gray, J. C. and Paul, M. J. 1999. Decrease in phosphoribulokinase activity by antisense RNA in transgenic tobacco. Relationship between photosynthesis, growth and allocation at different nitrogen levels. Plant Physiology. 119, pp. 1125-1136. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.119.3.1125

Nucleotide sequence of Cla 30 (Accession No. Y17386), a xenobiotic- inducible member of the GST superfamily from Triticum aestivum L. (PGR99-049)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database
Theodoulou, F. L., Clark, I. M., Pallett, K. E. and Hallahan, D. L. 1999. Nucleotide sequence of Cla 30 (Accession No. Y17386), a xenobiotic- inducible member of the GST superfamily from Triticum aestivum L. (PGR99-049).