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Publications for 2006-09 from Grafton Primary Industries Institute

Scientific journals

Andrew RL, Wallis IR, Harwood CE, Henson M and Foley WJ (2007) Heritable variation in the foliar secondary metabolite sideroxylonal in Eucalyptus confers cross-resistance to herbivores. Oecologia 153: 891-901.

Barbour RC, Crawford AC, Henson M, Lee DJ, Potts BM and Shepherd M (2008) The risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Corymbia plantations into native Corymbia populations in Australia. Forest Ecology and Management 256: 1-19.

Hakim Y, Rowland SJ, Guy JA, Mifsud C, Uni Z and Harpaz S (2007) Effects of genetic strain and holding facility on the characteristics of brush border enzymes in silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus). Aquaculture Research 38, 361-372.

Harwood CE, Bush DJ, Butcher T, Bird R, Henson M, Lott R and Shaw S (2007) Achievements in forest tree genetic improvement in Australia and New Zealand 4: Tree improvement for low-rainfall farm forestry. Australian Forestry 70: 23-27.

Henery ML, Henson M, Wallis IR, Stone C and Foley WJ (2008) Predicting crown damage to Eucalyptus grandis by Paropsis atomaria with direct and indirect measures of leaf composition. Forest Ecology and Management 255: 3642-3651.

Henson M, Smith HJ and Boyton S (2008) Eucalyptus longirostrata: A potential species for Australia’s tougher sites? New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 38: 227-238.

Henson M and Smith HJ (2007) Achievements in forest tree genetic improvement in Australia and New Zealand 1: Eucalyptus pilularis Smith tree improvement in Australia. Australian Forestry 70: 4-10.

Johnston SG, Hirst P, Slavich PG, Bush RT, Aaso T (2009) Saturated hydraulic conductivity of sulfuric horizons in coastal floodplain acid sulfate soils: Variability and implications. Geoderma 151; 387-394.

Knight JT, Butler GL, Smith PS, & Wagner NE (2007) Reproductive biology of the endangered Oxleyan pygmy perch Nannoperca oxleyana Whitley. Journal of Fish Biology 71, 1494-1511.

Muneri A, Daido T, Henson M and Johnson I (2007) Variation in pulpwood quality of superior Eucalyptus dunnii families grown in NSW. Appita Journal 60: 74-77. 

Pelletier M-C, Henson M, Boyton S, Thomas D and Vanclay J (2008) Genetic variation in shrinkage properties of Eucalyptus pilularis assessed using increment cores and test blocks. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 38: 194-210.

Rose C, Ro H, Hirst P (2009) Productivity of water couch (Paspalum distichum) and spike rush (Eleocharis spacelata): important species in grazed coastal wetlands. Tropical Grasslands (submitted)

Rowland SJ, Allan GL, Read P, Mifsud C, Glendenning D and Ingram B (2007) Effects of diets with different plant proteins on the performance of silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus Mitchell) and water quality in earthen ponds. Aquaculture Research 38, 748 – 756.

Smith HJ and Henson M (2007) Achievements in forest tree genetic improvement in Australia and New Zealand 3: Tree improvement of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden. Australian Forestry 70: 17-22.

Thomas DS (2009) Survival and growth of drought hardened Eucalyptus pilularis Sm. seedlings and vegetative cuttings. New Forests. 

Thomas DS, Henson M, Joe B, Boyton S and Dickson R (2009) Review of growth and wood quality of plantation-grown Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden. Australian Forestry 72: 3-11.

Thomas DS (2008) Hydrogel applied to the root plug of subtropical eucalypt seedlings halves transplant death following planting. Forest Ecology and Management 255: 1305-1314.

Thomas DS, Heagney GA and Harper P (2008) Nursery transplant practices determine root quality of two subtropical eucalypts. New Forests 36: 125-134.

Vanclay J, Henson M and Palmer G (2008) Colour variation and correlations in Eucalyptus dunnii sawnwood. Journal of Wood Science 54: 431-435.

Grant Report

Rowland SJ, Landos M, Callinan RB, Allan GL, Read P, Mifsud C, Nixon M, Boyd P and Tully, P (2007) Development of a Health Management Strategy for the Silver Perch Aquaculture Industry. Report to the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation for Project Nos 2000/267 and 2004/089. NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries Final Report Series No. 93. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Cronulla.

Departmental Technical Publications

Clay C, Andersen L and Hirst P (2008) The Floodplain Grazing Project: an innovative program. 16th NSW Coastal Conference. 

Clay C, Andersen L and Hirst P (2008) The Floodplain Grazing Project: integrating NRM and production. 16th NSW Coastal Conference.

Hirst P, Clay C and Andersen L (2007) Glenugie Wet Pasture System Study Site, Summary of findings 2006-2007. Final report.

Petroeschevsky A, Champion C (2008) Preventing further introduction and spread of aquatic weeds through the ornamental plant trade, in Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten. F.D. Panetta and J.C. Scanlan. (Queensland Weeds Society, Brisbane).

Petroeschevsky A (2007) Review of progress towards the alligator weed strategic plan 2006-2007, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Grafton

Petroeschevsky A (2007) Review of progress towards the cabomba strategic plan 2006-2007, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Grafton

Petroeschevsky A (2007) Review of progress towards the salvinia strategic plan 2006-2007, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Grafton

Petroeschevsky A (2008) National Aquatic Weeds Management Group response to key questions from external review, Deparment of Primary Industries, Grafton.

Read P, Landos M, Rowland SJ and Mifsud C (2007) Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of the Diseases of the Australian Freshwater Fish Silver Perch (Bidyanus bidyanus). NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange.

Rose C, Rose H, Hirst P. Productivity of water couch (Paspalum distichum) and spike rush (Eleocharis spacelata): important species in grazed coastal wetlands. Tropical Grasslands (submitted) http://intranet.dpi.nsw.gov.au/library/ejournalsse

Conference Abstracts

Ensbey R (2007) Successful management of Broadleaf pepper tree in northern NSW. NSW Biennial Weeds Conference, Wollongong. September 2007.

Foley D, Rowland S, Wilson G and Boulton A (2007) (Abstract). The cage culture of silver perch in cotton catchments. Aquaculture Association of Queensland Newsletter, Conference Edition 2007, www.aaq.com.au, p. 14. Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Childers.

Foley D, Rowland S, Wilson G and Boulton A (2007) (Abstract). The cage culture of silver perch on cotton farms. Cotton Catchment Communities CRC Science Forum, 8th – 9th August 2007, Narrabri. Cotton Catchment Communities Co-operative Research Centre, Narrabri.

Foley D, Rowland S, Wilson G and Boulton A (2007) (Abstract). The cage culture of silver perch in cotton catchments. Untamed Post-graduate Conference, National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour, 27th July 2007. The University of New England, Armidale. 

Gannaway D, Cherry C, Petroeschevsky A, Snell K and Freeman M (2007) WoNs and alerts: Be Alarmed, NSW Weeds Conference, Wollongong

Guy J (2007) (Abstract) Genetic improvement of farmed silver perch Bidyanus bidyanus. Aquaculture Association of Queensland Newsletter, Conference Edition 2007, www.aaq.com.au, p. 13. Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Childers.

McLeod M, Slavich P, Iskandar T, Rachman A, Hunt C, Irhas Chairunas C, Ali N and Moore N. Soil salinity assessment in tsunami affected areas of Aceh using the electromagnetic induction method (2008). Proceedings of the International Workshop on Post-tsunami Soil and Crop Management. Cisarua, Indonesia, July 1-2 2008. (ACIAR).

Ramasamy S, Pritchard G, Officer D, Preston C, Lawrie AC, McLaren DA and Bonilla J (2007) Flupropanate Resistance in Giant Parramatta Grass (Sporobolus fertilis). Proc. of Resistance 2007 [Abstract Book]. 16th-18th April Rothamsted Research, Hertfordshire, UK pp.53.

Ramasamy S, Officer D, Lawrie AC, and McLaren DA (2007) Nigrospora oryzae, a potential bio-control agent for Giant Parramatta Grass (Sporobolus fertilis) in Australia. Proc. XII Int. Symp. Biol. Cont Weeds [Abstract Book]. 22nd-27th April La Grande Motte, France pp.130.

Ramasamy S, McLaren DA, Pritchard G, Officer D, Bonilla J, Preston C and Lawrie AC (2008) 2, 2 DPA resistance in Giant Parramatta Grass (Sporobolus fertilis). Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds van Klinken RD, Osten VA, Panetta FD and Scanlan JC. (Queensland Weeds Society, Brisbane) pp. 71-73.

Rose C, Rose H and Hirst P. Growth rates of water couch (Paspalum distichum) and spike rush(Eleocharis sphacelata) in two wetland grazing systems on the North Coast. Feed quality of water couch(Paspalum distichum) and spike rush(Eleocharis sphacelata) on the North Coast of NSW. 

Rowland SJ (2007) (Abstract) Silver perch aquaculture R&D. Aquaculture Association of Queensland Newsletter, Conference Edition 2007, www.aaq.com.au, pp. 4 – 5. Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Childers. 
 
Rowland SJ (2007) (Abstract) Diseases and health management of silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus). Aquaculture Association of Queensland Newsletter, Conference Edition 2007, www.aaq.com.au, pp. 2 – 4. Childers, August 2007. Aquaculture Association of Queensland, Childers.

Conference Proceedings

BoHai L, Henson M and Smith H (2007) Stability of Eucalyptus dunnii open pollinated progeny across four trials in Australia and China.  Proceedings of the IUFRO Working Group 2.08.03.  Eucalypts and Diversity: Balancing Productivity and Sustainability, 22-26 October, Durban, South Africa. p 117.

Dang D, Henson M, Thomas DS, Raymond C, Boyton S, Smith H and Nichols D (2009) Genetic and site effect on growth and wood quality of two red mahoganies (E. pellita, E. resinifera) in NSW, Australia. Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.    

Henson M, Boyton S and Smith H (2009) Tree improvement for climate change.  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Conference Proceedings on CD.
  
Henson M, Thomas DS, Raymond CA and Smith HJ (2009) The influence of site, age and genetics on pulp yield and wood chemistry of Eucalyptus dunnii. Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Conference Proceedings on CD.

Henson M (2008) Results from In-Forest Testing of Sonic Tools in Forestry for Measuring Wood Stiffness & Related Wood Properties.  Proceedings of ForestTECH 2008: Tools & Technologies to Improve Forest Planning and Operations, 21-23 April 2008, Albury, Australia. pp 299-313.

Henson M, Harding K, Simpson J, Boyton S, Xiang D, Zhang Z, Chen S and Washusen R (2007) Impact of spacing, stocking and fertilisation on the growth and wood properties of a single clone of E. urophylla x grandis in Dongmen, Guangxi, P.R. China.  Proceedings ANZIF Conference, Growing Forests Values, 3-7 June 2007, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. Conference Proceedings on CD.

Henson M, Pelletier M-C, Joe B and Thomas D (2007) Plantation hardwoods, what do we know about wood properties and how to improve them?  Proceedings ANZIF Conference, Growing Forests Values, 3-7 June 2007, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Henson M, Smith HJ and Boyton S (2007) Eucalyptus longirostrata: A potential species for Australia’s tougher sites? Proceedings of the inaugural Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Breeding for Wood Quality, 10-14 April 2007, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Available online at www.proceedings.com.au/afgc

Lan J, Henson M, Raymond CA, Thomas DS, Smith HJ and Nichols D (2009) Genetic and site effects on growth and non-destructive wood quality of spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata).  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Lan J, Henson M, Raymond CA, Thomas DS, Smith HJ, Wu B, Tang Z and Nichols D (2009)  Comparison of genetic control of growth and wood quality in first vs second generation of Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake.  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Le S, Nock C, Henson M, and Shepherd M (2009) Genetics relationship of three red mahoganies (Series Annulares), Eucalyptus pellita, E. resinifera and E. scias (Myrtaceae).  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Conference Proceedings on CD.

Pelletier M-C, Henson M, Boyton S, Thomas D and Vanclay J (2007) Genetic variation in shrinkage properties of Eucalyptus pilularis (Smith) assessed using increment cores: preliminary results. Proceedings of the inaugural Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Breeding for Wood Quality, 10-14 April 2007, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Available online at www.proceedings.com.au/afgc

Raymond CA, Henson M, Shepherd M and Sexton T (2009) Quantitative and molecular genetic control of wood properties and chemistry in Eucalyptus pilularis. In Apiolaza, L.A., Chauhan, S. and Walker, J.C.F.(eds) Proceedings of the Revisiting Eucalypts Workshop 2009, 12 February 2009, Christchurch, New Zealand. pp 13-28. 

Sexton TR, Henry RJ, McManus LJ, Henson M, Thomas D and Shepherd M (2009) A first glimpse at wood property associations in Eucalyptus pilularis (blackbutt).  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Shepherd M, Thomas D and Henson M (2009) Genetic structuring of Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis).  Proceedings of the Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Taking Care of Business, 20-22 April 2009, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.  

Smith HJ, Boyton S and Henson M (2007) Developing elite trees for economically viable forest plantations in low rainfall sites. Proceedings ANZIF Conference, Growing Forests Values, 3-7 June 2007, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Smith H and Henson M (2007) Elite trees for high value timber production.  Forests NSW’ hardwood tree improvement program.  Poster.  Plantation Eucalypts for High Value Timber Conference, 9-12 October 2007, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.  

Smith HJ, Henson M and Boyton S (2007) Forests NSW’ spotted gum (Corymbia spp.) tree improvement and deployment strategy. Proceeding of the inaugural Australasian Forest Genetics Conference, Breeding for Wood Quality, 10-14 April 2007, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Available online at www.proceedings.com.au/afgc

Thomas DS and Heagney GA (2007) Hydrogels reduce transplant shock of newly planted seedlings.  Proceedings of the 2007 NSW Wildflower Conference, 24-25 February 2007, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

Thomas DS, Heagney G and Harper P (2007) Nursery practices to improve quality of Eucalyptus dunnii seedlings. Proceedings ANZIF Conference, Growing Forests Values, 3-7 June 2007, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.  Conference Proceedings on CD.

Thomas D, Henson M, Joe B, Boyton S and Dickson R (2007) Growth and wood quality of plantation grown Eucalyptus dunnii.  Proceedings ANZIF Conference, Growing Forests Values, 3-7 June 2007, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. Conference Proceedings on CD.

Extension Publications

Bray S and Officer D (2007) Weedy Sporobolus grasses: Best practice manual pp38

Ensbey R. Lantana Primefact 

Freeman M and van Oosterhout E (2007) Alligator weed – don’t let it drag you under. An earlydetection guide for farmers, Brochure, NSW, DPI, Orange.

Moore N and Clarke B (2008) Barley: North Coast NSW Planting Guide. 10pp, NSW Dpeartment of Primary Industries.

Moore N (2008) Silverleaf whitefly flares on the North Coast. "SoyNews" Autumn 2008, Australian Oilseeds Federation.

Moore N (2008) Soybean field day North Coast NSW. "SoyNews" Autumn 2008, Australian Oilseeds Federation.

Moore N and Aitken R (2007) Spray technology workshop North Coast NSW November 2007. "SoyNews" Summer 2007, Australian Oilseeds Federation.

Read P, Landos M, Rowland SJ and Mifsud C (2007) Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of the Diseases of the Australian Freshwater Fish Silver Perch (Bidyanus bidyanus). NSW Department of Primary Industries, Sydney.

Van Oosterhout E (2007) Alligator weed control manual: Eradication and suppression of alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) in Australia, NSW DPI, Orange.

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