A selection of publications by staff based at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute includes:

Scientific Journals

Arthur, P.F. and Herd, R.M. (2006) Selection for growth and feed efficiency – The Australian experience. Journal of Integrated Field Science. 3:59-66.

Berg, T., Tesoriero, L and Hailstones, D.L. (2006) A multiplex real-time PCR assay for detection of Xanthomonas campestris from brassicas. Letters in Applied Microbiology 42: 624-630.

Mohler, V.L., Heitoff, D.M., Mahan, M.J., Walker, K.H., Hornitzky, M., McConnell, C.S, Shum, L.W.C.. and House, J.K. (2006) Cross-protective immunity in calves conferred by a DNA adenine methylase deficient Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium vaccine. Vaccine 24(9): 1339-1345. 

Hornitzky, M and Ghalayini, A (2006) Honey produced from genetically modified (GM) canola (Brassica napus) nectar will not need to be labelled as a GM food under current Australian guidelines. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46: 1101-1104.

Berg, T., Morrice, G., Suddes, H. and Hornitzky, M (2006) Comparison of PCR, culture and microscopy of blood smears for the diagnosis of anthrax in sheep and cattle. Letters in Applied Microbiology

Donovan, N.J., Backhouse, D., Burgess, L.W. (2006) Enhanced suppression of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici by retention of residues in a cereal cropping system. Australasian Plant Pathology 35(1): 43-48

Levot, G.W. and Haque, N.M.M. (2006). Insecticidal control of adult Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in laboratory trials. General and Applied Entomology 35, 1-5.

Levot, G.W. and Haque, N.M.M. (2006). Insecticides applied to soil for the control of Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) larvae. General and Applied Entomology 35, 23-27.

Levot, G.W. and Haque, N.M.M. (2006). Scientific note: Disinfestation of Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) infested stored honey comb by phosphine fumigation. General and Applied Entomology 35, 13-14.

Batterham, P., Hill-William, A., Levot, G., Sales, N. and McKenzie, J. (2006). The genetic bases of high-level resistance to diflubenzuron and low-level resistance to cyromazine in a field strain of the Australian sheep blowfly, Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann)(Diptera: Calliphoridae). Australian Journal of Entomology 45, 87-90.

Jenkins, C., Wilton, Minion, F.C., Falconer, L., Walker, M.J. and Djordjevic, S.P..  Two domains within the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae cilium adhesin bind heparin".  Infection and Immunity, Jan 2006.

Burnett, T.A., Dinkla, K., Rhode, M., Chhatwal, G.S., Uphoff, C., Srivastava, M., Cordwell, S.J., Geary, S., Liao, X., Minion, F.C., Walker, M.J. and Djordjevic, S.P.  "P159 is a proteolytically processed, surface adhesin of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: defined domains of P159 bind heparin and promote adherence to eukaryote cells". Molecular Microbiology, 2006.

Levings, R.S., Lightfoot, D., Hall, R.M. and Djordjevic, S.P.  "Aquariums as reservoirs for multi-drug resistant Salmonella Paratyphi B". Emerging Infectious Diseases, March 2006.

Levings, R.S., Lightfoot, D., Elbourne, L.D.H., Djordjevic, S.P. and Hall, R.M..  "New Integron associated gene cassette encoding a trimethoprim resistant DfrB-type dihydrofolate reductase".  Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, August 2006.

Marsh, I.B., Bannantine, J.P., Paustian, M.L., Tizard, M.L. Kapur, V. and Whittington, R.J. 2006. Genomic comparison of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis sheep and cattle strains by microarray hybridization. Journal of Bacteriology 188:2290-3.

Marsh, I.B. and Whittington, R.J.. 2006. Genomic diversity in Mycobacterium avium: single nucleotide polymorphisms between the S and C strains of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis and with M. a. avium. Molecular and Cellular Probes. Accepted.

Non-Referred Conference Papers - Conference Abstracts

Tesoriero, L. (2005). The cost of wrong disease diagnosis. In handbook for: Svensson 2005 National Conference of the Australain Hydroponic & Greenhouse Industry, Bundaberg 17-20 July (Eds K.Kimlin & S. Korevaar), 119-21.

Tesoriero, L., Scanes, M., Terras, M., & Gorrie, B. (2005). Surveys for Asian vegetable diseases in the Sydney Basin. Poster and expanded abstract in: The 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference Handbook, Geelong 26-29 September, 340.

Alhussaen, K., Tarran, J., Summerell, B., & Tesoriero, L. (2005). Temperature effects on root rot disease of hydroponic lettuce. Poster and expanded abstract in: The 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference Handbook, Geelong 26-29 September, 345.

Hall, B., Tesoriero, L., Cother, E., Noble, D., & Whattam, M. (2005). Bacterial diseases of olives in Australia. Poster and expanded abstract in: The 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference Handbook, Geelong 26-29 September, 98.

Tesoriero, L. (2005). Effective management of root diseases in hydroponic lettuce. Abstract in: 3rd Australian Lettuce Industry Conference Handbook Werribee 3-5 May, Section Two, 13.

Dorahy, C.G, and Chan, K.Y. (2006) Closing the loop - Developing agricultural markets for recycled organics in NSW through targeted scientific research, Proceedings of Enviro ’06, 9-11 May 2006, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australian Water Association/ Waste Management Association of Australia. 

Dorahy, C.G., Chan, K.Y., McMaster, I., Muirhead, L.M., Pirie, A.D. (2006). Evaluating the characteristics and agronomic performance of municipal solid waste (MSW) compost. Proceedings of Biosolids Specialty Conference III, 7-8 June 2006, Eden on the Park, Melbourne, VIC. Australia Water Association.

Jackson, M., Wong, P., and Dorahy, C. (2006) Repairing Degraded Land in Water Catchments – The Untapped Potential. Proceedings of Enviro ’06, 9-11 May 2006, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australian Water Association/ Waste Management Association of Australia. 

Levot, G.W. (2006). Insecticidal control of Small Hive Beetle. 8th Asian Australasian Apicultural Conference, Perth 20-24th March 2006.

Levot, G.W. (2006). Recent progress towards a refuge trap for Small Hive Beetle. NSW Apiarists' Association Conference, Forster 25-27th May 2006.

Levot, G.W. (2006). Recent progress towards a refuge trap for Small Hive Beetle. Victorian Apiarists' Association Conference, Bairnsdale 1-3rd June 2006.

Levot, G.W. (2006). Life after diazinon - what happened? NSW DPI Sheep and Wool Conference, Orange 20-21st June 2006.

Herron, G.A. and Broughton, S.M. (2006) HG03003: Insecticide resistance in WFT and chemical efficacy. In: Tomato 2006, Processing Tomato R & D Conference, Thursday 25th May 2006, Quality Inn Port of Echuca, Echuca NSW. Australian processing Tomato Research Council Inc.

Herron, G. (2006) Pesticide resistance - spinosad in the spotlight In: Hydroponic Lettuce; Pest & Disease Management Conference, The Sebel Resort, Windsor, 21st June 2006. NSW DPI.

Jenkins, C., Geary, S., Gladd, M. and Djordjevic, S.P.  2006 IOM (International Organisation of Mycoplasmology) Conference (Cambridge, UK) (July) "The Mycoplasma gallisepticum OsmC-like Protein MG1142 Resides on the Cell Surface and Binds Heparin".

Bazun, A.T., Burnett, T.A., Jenkins, C., Walker, M.J., Minion, F.C. and Djordjevic, S.P. 2006 IOM (International Organisation of Mycoplasmology) Conference (Cambridge, UK) (July)  "P109 (Mhp384) is a Heparin-Binding P102 Paralog of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae".

Jenkins, C.  Australian Society of Microbiology, Qld, June 2006.  Invited guest speaker – “Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Mycoplasma gallisepticum – parasites that interact with components of the host extracellular matrix”.

Miller, Y., Holyoake, P.K., Collins, A. and Smits, R. 2006. Improving the performance of gilt progeny. Proceedings of the Australian Pig Veterinarians (in press).

Extension & Other Publications

Hornitzky, M. (2006) Literature review and survey of Nosema apis on honeybees in Australia. The Australasian Beekeeper 107(7): 295.

Donovan, N.J. (2006) Sudden death: how to avoid the worst. Australian Citrus News 82 (Apr-May): 28-29

Donovan, N.J. (2006) Mycorrhizal fungi: funky fungi for citrus. Australian Citrus News 82 (Feb-Mar): 22-23

Donovan, N.J. (2006) Advanced training in recognition and detection of mal secco of citrus. Final report submitted to DAFF / OCPPO Jan 06

Dorahy, C.G. (editor) Recycled Organic Matters 2 (1). June 2006. Official newsletter of the Centre for Recycled Organics in Agriculture, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Menangle, NSW. 

Hailstones, D.L., Donovan, N.J. (2006)  Milestone report to Horticulture Australia Ltd on project CT03002 "Mild strain cross protection against orange stem pitting strains of Citrus tristeza virus" (February)

O’Rourke, B.A., Dennis, J.A., McKiernan, W.A., Greenwood, P.L., Café, L.M., Perry, D., Arthur, P.F., Parnell, P.F. & Walker, K.H.  Project report on ‘Myostatin alleles as production markers’– part funding by Meat & Livestock Australia.

O’Rourke, B.A., Dennis, J.A., Healy, P.J., Wall, G.P., Arthur, P.F. & Walker, K.H.  Project report on ‘Clinical investigation of Fawn Calf Syndrome in Angus Cattle’ – part funding by Angus Society of Australia.

Collins, A. 2006. Eradication of proliferative enteropathy - Current limitations in knowledge. Proceedings of the Australian Pig Veterinarians (in press).

Gollnow, B. Report on the 2006 NSW wildflower conference, DPI website 3 pp.

Gollnow, B. Introducing Wildflowers NSW. DPI website

Gollnow, B. (editor). WIN newsletter. Issue 16, 6pp.

Gollnow, B. (editor):  Proceedings of the 2006 NSW Wildflower conference.

Worrall, R., Gollnow, B. and Taylor, G.  Management of psyllids in NSW Christmas bush plantations. Primefact 17, NSW DPI, December 2005, 7 pp.

Gollnow, B.: Growers go wild in Wauchope. North Coast Town and Country, December 19-30, 2005, p. 3

Gollnow, B.: Collaborative effort boosts local industry. North Coast Town and Country, December 19-30, 2005, p. 4

Gollnow, B.: Wildflower conference; how profitable is your flower farm? North Coast Town and Country, December 19-30, 2005, p. 5

Gollnow, B.:  Mark the calendar for Chysal postharvest seminar.  Australian Flower Industry Vol. 3(2), December 2005, p.5

Gollnow, B.: International speakers to join local experts at 2006 NSW wildflower conference. Australian Flower Industry Vol. 3(2), December 2005, p. 6

Gollnow, B.: Wildflower promotion in NSW a great success. Australian Flower Industry Vol. 3(2), December 2005, p. 25

Gollnow, B.:  Wildflowers in spotlight. Australian Horticulture Vol. 104, no. 1, pp 7-8, January 2006

Gollnow, B.: International speakers join local experts at NSW wildflower conference in Port. North Coast Town and Country, January 30-February 10, 2006, p.11

Gollnow, B.  NSW Flower News issue 6, Summer 2006

Marsh, I.B. (2006). Genomic and proteomic comparative study of the sheep and cattle strains of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science.  Accepted subject to typographical corrections 23rd June 2006.

Marsh, I.B. (March 2006) Preliminary assessment of methods for DNA extraction and removal of inhibitors for PCR completed.  Milestone report - Meat and Livestock Australia Project AHW.079. Possibilities for improving the D-PCR test for M. a. paratuberculosis from faeces.

Marsh, I.B. (June 2006) Assessment of methods for DNA extraction and removal of inhibitors for PCR, and development of practical PCR test complete.  (Go/No Go point as determined by MLA, based on success in development of a practical PCR test).  Milestone report - Meat and Livestock Australia Project AHW.079. Possibilities for improving the D-PCR test for M. a. paratuberculosis from faeces.