Publications

Refereed Papers And Conference Proceedings

Organic 1998-2002

  1. Berger, F. Li Hong. White, D. Fraser, R. Leifert, C. (1996) Effect of pathogen inoculum, antagonist density, and plant species on biological control of Phytophthora and Pythium damping-off by Bacillus subtilis Cot 1 in high-humidity fogging glasshouses.[Journal article] Phytopathology. 86:5, 428-433. 40 ref.
  2. Coupar, G.; Litterick, A.M.; Leifert, C. (2001) Control of sclerotinia within carrot crops in north east Scotland. p 129 In: Young, C S, Hughes, K J D (Eds.) Proceedings of Sclerotinia 2001 - The International Sclerotinia Workshop, York 8th - 12th July 2001, York, England: Central Science Laboratory, York, England.
  3. Fite, A., Dykhuizen, R., Litterick, A.M., Golden, M. & Leifert, C. (2000) Effect of ascorbic acid, glutathione, thiocyanate, iodide, citrate, lactate and tartarate on antimicrobial activity of acidified nitrate. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
  4. Foucher A.F.L. & Wilson M.J. (2002). Development of a PCR-based DGGE technique to study nematode species biodiversity using the18S rDNA gene. Molecular Ecology Notes 2, 45-48.
  5. Ghorbani, R., Seel, W., Litterick, A.M. & Leifert, C. (2000) Evaluation of Alternaria alternata for biological control of Amaranthus retroflexus. Weed Science 48, 474-480.
  6. Ghorbani, R. Seel, W. Leifert, C. (1999). Effects of environmental factors on germination and emergence of Amaranthus retroflexus. Weed Science. 1999. 47: 5, 505-510. 24 ref.
  7. Glen DM, Wilson MJ, Brain P, Stroud G (2000) Feeding activity and survival of slugs, Drocerasreticulatum, exposed to the rhabditid nematode, Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita: A model of dose response. Biological Control 17: 73-81
  8. Hooper D.J., Wilson M.J., Rowe J.A., Glen D.M. (1999) Some observations on the morphology and protein profiles of the slug-parasitic nematodes Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita and P. neopapillosa (Nematoda:Rhabditidae). Nematology 1:173-182
  9. Hovi, M., Koswsaibati, M., Bennet, R., Edwards S.A., Robertson J.F., Roderick S. (2002) The impact of organic livestock standards on animal welfare - a questionnaire survey of advisors, inspectors and veterinarians. Proceedings of the UK Organic research Conference, 2002, 26th -28th March, Aberystwyth, pp 351-354.
  10. Hovi, M. and Robertson J. F. (2002 ) Animal welfare in organic livestock production systems - a review of issues and literature
  11. Knox, O. G. G. Killham, K. Leifert, C. (2000). Effects of increased nitrate availability on the control of plant pathogenic fungi by the soil bacterium Bacillus subtilis. Applied Soil Ecology. 2000. 15: 2, 227-231. 14 ref.
  12. Leifert, C. Woodward, S. (1998) Laboratory contamination management: the requirement for microbiological quality assurance. [Conference paper. Journal article]. Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture. 1998. 52:1/2, 83-88. 35 ref.
  13. Li Hong. White, D. Lamza, K. Berger, F. Leifert, C. (1998) Biological control of Botrytis, phytophthora and Pythium by Bacillus subtilit Cot 1 and CL27 of micropropagated plants in high-humidity fogging glasshouses. [Conference paper. Journal article]. Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture. 1998. 52:1/2, 109-112. 10 ref.
  14. Litterick, A.M. & Barnard, K. (2001). Development of methods for organic carrot production. Soil Association Food and Farming Conference January 2001.
  15. Litterick, A.M., Brenman, S. & Leifert, C. (2000) Obnova i razvoj j u Bosni i Hercegovini. In: Tuzlanski seminari. Ed. C Hodge & M Grbin, Durieux., pp.97-103.
  16. Litterick, A.M., Brenman, S. & Leifert, C. (2000) Organic Agriculture - An opportunity for Bosnia? In Tuzla seminars: Re-building the Bosnian economy. Ed. C Hodge & M Grbin, Durieux.
  17. Litterick, A.M., Leifert, C., Edgell, J., Brenman, S. and Fowler, S. (2000). Organska poljoprivreda - sansa za Bosnu. Obnova I Razvoj U Bosni I Hercegovini: Tuzlanski Seminari. Ed. C Hodge & M Grbin, Durieux, Zagreb. 97-103.
  18. Litterick, A.M., Killham, K., Schmidt, C., White, D., Chidburree, S., Agostini, F., Mullins, C. & Leifert, C. (2000) Root colonisation by bacillus and pseudomonas seed treatments under variable environmental conditions: advantages and problems with the use of molecular marker technologies. Proceedings of BCBC Conference on "Seed treatments: challenges and opportunities"
  19. Litterick, A.M. and Leifert, C. (1999) Organic farming - its role in the new century. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Kyusei Nature Farming, 1999, in press.
  20. Litterick, A.M., Redpath, J. and Leifert, C. (1999). An evaluation of weed control strategies for large-scale organic potato production in the UK. - Proceedings of the Brighton Crop Protection Conference - 1999 Weeds 951-956.
  21. McElhiney, J. Lawton, L. A. Leifert, C. (2001) Investigations into inhibitory effects of microcystins on plant growth, and the toxicity of plant tissues following exposure. [Journal article] Toxicon. 2001. 39:9, 1411-1420. 37 ref.
  22. Van Loenen, M.C.A., Turbett Y, Mullins C.E, Wilson, M, Fielden N, Seel, WE, Leifert C (2002) Low temperature /short duration steaming as a sustainable methods of soil disinfection. Proceedings of the UK Organic research Conference, 2002, 26th -28th March, Aberystwyth, pp 211-214.
  23. Robertson J. F. (2002) Designs for pigs - feet and food. IAgrE Annual conference, Harper Adams, 15th May 2002. (Landwards)
  24. Robertson J. F. (2002) Proactive health management - farm risk management and antibiotic usage in pigs. DEFRA workshop on Antimicrobial Resistance. Science Directorate, 15th & 16th April 2002. 3 - 8 Whitehall Place. London SW1A 2HH.
  25. Robertson J.F. (2001) An urgent need for change. Holyrood, 56, 29th October 2001 p22.
  26. Robertson, J. F. (2000). Building designs to optimise health. British Cattle Veterinary Association Spring meeting, Ormskirk, 11-13 April. (Published in Cattle Practice, 8, 2, 127 - 130).
  27. Robertson J.F. (2000) Health management. SAC Pig Forum. Higher health for lower costs. 18 October 2000, SAC Craibstone, Aberdeen.
  28. Robson, M.C.,Watson, C. A., Fowler, S.M., Leitch, M, Litterick, A.M. & Robinson, D. (2001) The agronomic and economic potential of break crops for ley/arable rotations in temperate organic agriculture. Advances in Agronomy.
  29. Robson, M.C., Litterick, A.M., Fowler, S.M., Jackson, L., Paterson, C. and Watson, C.A. (2000). Potential of nine break crops in organic arable rotations. Aspects of Applied Biology 62, 107-112. (Proceedings of the Association of Applied Biologists Conference: Farming systems for the new millennium)
  30. Shrestha, N. P., Edwards, S.A., English P.R. and Robertson J.F. (2001) An evaluation of suckling and post weaning practices in relation to the stimulation and ease of detection of oestrus in Nepalese Pakhribas pigs. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sc. 14, 6, 765-770
  31. Shrestha N.P., Robertson J., Edwards S., English P.R. (2001) An evaluation of modification of the climatic environment to improve the efficiency of pig production in the hills of Nepal. Presentation at the 2001 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Sacramento, California, USA, July 30- August1, 2001. 13pp. Paper no. 013052.
  32. Shrestha N.P., Robertson J., Edwards S., English P.R. (2000). The role of the climatic environment for improving pig production in the hills of Nepal. A technical paper prepared for the Department for International Development, Hill Agricultural Research Project, Nepal, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, and Department of Livestock Science.
  33. Simms L.C., Mullins C.E. & Wilson M.J. (2002). Seed treatment - a novel method of slug control in oilseed rape. Aspects of Applied Biology, 47, International Advances in Pesticide Application. 57-64.
  34. Stamatis, V., Mendi, E., Ghorbani, R., Litterick, A., Leifert, C. and Seel, W. (1999) The potential of Ascochyta caulina as a biological control agent for Chenopodium album in organic production. - Proceedings of the Brighton Crop Protection Conference - 1999 Weeds 978-984.
  35. Tsourgiannis C.A, Robertson J.F., Fowler V.R. (2002). Influence of salt application on biting by growing-finishing pigs. Animal Production. BSAS.
  36. Williamson, B. Cooke, D. E. L. Duncan, J.M. Leifert, C. Breese,W. A. Shattock, R.C. (1998) Fungal infections of micropropageted plants at weaning: a problem exemplified by downy mildews in Rubus and Rosa. [Conference paper. Journal article]. Plant Cell Tissue & Organ Culture. 1998. 52:1/2, 89-96. 48 ref.
  37. Weller, R. Leifert, C. (1996) Transmission of Trichophyton interdigitale via an intermediate plant host. [Correspondence]. British Journal of Dermatology. 1996 135:4, 656-657. 4 ref.
  38. Weller, R. Price, R.J. Ormerod, A. D. Benjamin, N. Leifert, C. (2001) Antimicrobial effect of acidified nitrate on dermatophyte fungi, Candida and bacterial skin pathogens. [Journal article]. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 2001. 90:4, 648-652. 26 ref.
  39. Wilson M.J., Hughes L.A., Major B.M. & Glen D.M. (2000). Integrating Chemical and Biological Control of Slugs. Proceedings of the Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases. Vol 3, pp 1007-1012.
  40. Wilson M.J., Hughes L.A., Hamacher G.M., Glen D.M. (2000) Effects of Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita on non-target molluscs. Pest Management Science 56: 711-716
  41. Wilson M.J., Nitzsche P., Shearer P.W. (1999) Entomopathogenic Nematodes to Control Black Vine Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Strawberry. Journal of Economic Entomology 92:651-657
  42. Wilson M.J., Hughes L.A., Jefferies D., Glen D.M. (1999) Slugs (Deroceras reticulatum and Arion ateragg.) avoid Soil Treated with the Rhabditid nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita. Biological Control 16:170-1
  43. Wilson MJ, Coyne C, Glen DM (1998) Low temperatures supress growth of the ciliate parasite, Tetrahymena rostrata, and pathogenicity to field slugs, Deroceras reticulatum. Biocontrol Science & Technology 8:181-184
  44. Zarb, J., Leifert, C. and Litterick, A.M. (1999) Opportunities and challenges for the use of microbial inoculants in agricultural practice. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Kyusei Nature Farming, 1999.

Posters

  1. Barnard, K. & Litterick, A. M. (2001) Development of organic carrot production systems. Soil Association Conference 2001
  2. Donnelly, E., Robertson, J. & Robinson, D. (2002) Potential and historic uses for bracken (Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn) in organic agriculture. Proceedings of the UK Organic research Conference, 2002, 26th -28th March, Aberystwyth, p255.
  3. Litterick, A.M., Redpath, J. and Leifert, C. (1999). An evaluation of weed control strategies for large-scale organic potato production in the UK. - Proceedings of the Brighton Crop Protection Conference - 1999 Weeds 951-956.
  4. Robson, M.C., Litterick, A.M., Fowler, S.M., Jackson, L., Paterson, C. & Watson, C.A. (2001). Potential of nine break crops in organic arable rotations. Soil Association Conference 2001

Theses

  1. Espirito Santo, J.I. (2000) Investigate Extension Provision For The Organic Sector In Scotland. Aberdeen University Centre for Organic Agriculture, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA.
  2. Barracha. I. P. (2001) Certification Schemes For Extensive Meat Production For Beef, Sheep And Pigs. A Comparison Between The Portugese And British Schemes. Aberdeen University, Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Macrobert Building, King Street, AB24 5UA.
  3. Henderson R. (2000) Availability Of Strategies To Minimise Negative Financial And Nutritional Aspects Of Conversion To Organic Status For A Dairy Herd. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA
  4. Hurst, C. (2001) The incidence of mastitis, lameness and reproductive problems in organic dairy herds. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA
  5. Souter K. (2001) The use of hill type cattle for beef production. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA

Annual and Final Project Reports

  1. Litterick, A.M. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of break crops in grass/arable rotations (MAFF)
    1st annual report (1998/1999) submitted October 1999
    2nd annual report (1999/2000) submitted January 2000
  2. Redpath, J. Optimising large scale potato production systems
    Final report submitted to Teaching Company Directorate (January 2001)
    MPhil Thesis submitted to Aberdeen University in March 2001
  3. Litterick, A.M. A study to develop alternative strategies for the control of potato blight in organically grown crops (MAFF)
    1st annual report (2000/2001) submitted January 2001
  4. Petty, J., Ward, C. Production of Quality Agricultural Composts from Diverse Organic Waste Streams. Part One: The Morayshire Organic Waste Audit. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA.
  5. Petty, J., Ward, C. Production of Quality Agricultural Composts from Diverse Organic Waste Streams. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA.
  6. Project Proposal: Production of Quality Agricultural Composts from Diverse Organic Waste Streams. AUCOA, MacRobert Building, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA.

Invited Lectures

  1. Litterick, A.M. (2000) What does organic really mean? Delivered as part of the Organic Show, The Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, June 22, 23 and 24, 2000.
  2. Litterick, A.M. (1999) Organic farming - its role in the new century. Delivered at the Sixth International Conference on Kyusei Nature Farming, Pretoria, South Africa, October 28-31,1999.
  3. Litterick, A.M. (1999) Opportunites and challenges for the use of microbial inoculants in agricultural practise. Delivered at the Sixth International Conference on Kyusei Nature Farming, Pretoria, South Africa, October 28-31,1999.
  4. Robertson, J.F. (2000) Organic beef and lamb production. Organics seminar, "Organics - here to stay?". Fochabers, 27th April. Moray Badenoch & Strathspey Enterprise.
  5. Litterick, A.M. (1999) What does organic really mean? Delivered at a one day seminar entitled, "Organic Food and Farming", run by Scottish Enterprise at Baxters Ltd., Fochabers, Moray in April 1999.
  6. Robertson J. F. (2002). Environment, poultry and food safety. King Saud University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. 6th May 2002

'Organic' Research Students

Contact Details:

Ms Genevieve Davis (Secretary)
School of Biological Sciences,
Department of Agriculture & Forestry,
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Aberdeen AB24 4FA
Tel: 01224 272678/274230
Fax: 01224 272396
Email: g.davis@abdn.ac.uk

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