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Assessing the effect of fibre extraction processes on the strength of flax fibre reinforcement (2014)
Journal Article
Zeng, X., Mooney, S., & Sturrock, C. J. (2015). Assessing the effect of fibre extraction processes on the strength of flax fibre reinforcement. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 70, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.12.004

A number of factors impede the direct translation of fibre properties from plant crop species to natural fibre composites. Commercially available fibre extraction processes introduce defects and degrade the mechanical properties of fibres. This study... Read More about Assessing the effect of fibre extraction processes on the strength of flax fibre reinforcement.

On the evaluation of methods for the recovery of plant root systems from X-ray computed tomography images (2014)
Journal Article
Mairhofer, S., Sturrock, C., Wells, D. M., Bennett, M. J., Mooney, S. J., & Pridmore, T. P. (2014). On the evaluation of methods for the recovery of plant root systems from X-ray computed tomography images. Functional Plant Biology, 42(5), 460-470. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP14071

© CSIRO 2015. X-ray microcomputed tomography (μCT) allows nondestructive visualisation of plant root systems within their soil environment and thus offers an alternative to the commonly used destructive methodologies for the examination of plant root... Read More about On the evaluation of methods for the recovery of plant root systems from X-ray computed tomography images.

Branching out in roots: uncovering form, function, and regulation (2014)
Journal Article
Atkinson, J. A., Rasmussen, A., Traini, R., Voss, U., Sturrock, C., Mooney, S. J., …Bennett, M. J. (2014). Branching out in roots: uncovering form, function, and regulation. Plant Physiology, 166(2), 538-550. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.114.245423

Root branching is critical for plants to secure anchorage and ensure the supply of water, minerals, and nutrients. To date, research on root branching has focused on lateral root development in young seedlings. However, many other programs of postemb... Read More about Branching out in roots: uncovering form, function, and regulation.

Plant roots use a patterning mechanism to position lateral root branches toward available water (2014)
Journal Article
Bao, Y., Aggarwal, P., Robbins II, N. E., Sturrock, C., Thompson, M. C., Qi Tan, H., …Dinneny, J. R. (2014). Plant roots use a patterning mechanism to position lateral root branches toward available water. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(25), 9319-9324. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1400966111

The architecture of the branched root system of plants is a major determinant of vigor. Water availability is known to impact root physiology and growth; however, the spatial scale at which this stimulus influences root architecture is poorly underst... Read More about Plant roots use a patterning mechanism to position lateral root branches toward available water.

To what extent can zero tillage lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from temperate soils? (2014)
Journal Article
Mangalassery, S., Sjögersten, S., Sparkes, D. L., Sturrock, C., Craigon, J., & Mooney, S. J. (2015). To what extent can zero tillage lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from temperate soils?. Scientific Reports, 4(1), Article 4586. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep04586

Soil tillage practices have a profound influence on the physical properties of soil and the greenhouse gas (GHG) balance. However there have been very few integrated studies on the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2... Read More about To what extent can zero tillage lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from temperate soils?.