Overview
Availability
- Dr Brigid McKenna is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2011
Journal Article
In situ distribution and speciation of toxic copper, nickel, and zinc in hydrated roots of cowpea
Kopittke, Peter M., Menzies, Neal W., de Jonge, Martin D., McKenna, Brigid A., Donner, Erica, Webb, Richard I., Paterson, David J., Howard, Daryl L., Ryan, Chris G., Glover, Chris J., Schenkel, Kirk G. and Lombi, Enzo (2011). In situ distribution and speciation of toxic copper, nickel, and zinc in hydrated roots of cowpea. Plant Physiology, 156 (2), 663-673. doi: 10.1104/pp.111.173716
2011
Conference Publication
Use of XRF microtomography to assess distribution of arsenic in fresh plant roots
Kopittke, Peter M., de Jonge, Martin D., Menzies, Neal W., McKenna, Brigid A., Donner, Erica, Wang, Peng, Paterson, David J., Howard, Daryl L. and Lombi, Enzo (2011). Use of XRF microtomography to assess distribution of arsenic in fresh plant roots. Australian Synchrotron User Meeting, Clayton, VIC, Australia, 8-9 December 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Effects of Ca, Cu, Al and La on pectin gel strength: Implications for plant cell walls
McKenna, Brigid A., Nicholson, Timothy M., Wehr, J. Bernhard and Menzies, Neal W. (2010). Effects of Ca, Cu, Al and La on pectin gel strength: Implications for plant cell walls. Carbohydrate Research, 345 (9), 1174-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.carres.2010.03.044
2010
Journal Article
Metal ion effects on hydraulic conductivity of bacterial cellulose-pectin composites used as plant cell wall analogs
McKenna, BA, Kopittke, PM, Wehr, JB, Blamey, FPC and Menzies, NW (2010). Metal ion effects on hydraulic conductivity of bacterial cellulose-pectin composites used as plant cell wall analogs. Physiologia Plantarum, 138 (2), 205-214. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2009.01306.x
2010
Conference Publication
Novel methods to investigate metal interactions with plant cell walls
McKenna, Brigid A., Wehr, J. Bernhard, Kopittke, Peter M., Blamey, F. Pax C. and Menzies, Neal W. (2010). Novel methods to investigate metal interactions with plant cell walls. 19th World Congress of Soil Science, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1-6 August 2010. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: International Union of Soil Sciences.
2009
Journal Article
Mechanical and structural properties of native and alkali-treated bacterial cellulose produced by Gluconacetobacter xylinus strain ATCC53524
McKenna, Brigid A., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Wehr, J. Bernhard, Gidley, Michael J. and Menzies, Neal W. (2009). Mechanical and structural properties of native and alkali-treated bacterial cellulose produced by Gluconacetobacter xylinus strain ATCC53524. Cellulose, 16 (6) 1047, 1047-1055. doi: 10.1007/s10570-009-9340-y
2009
Journal Article
Metal-induced cell rupture in elongating roots is associated with metal ion binding strengths
Kopittke, P. M., McKenna, B. A., Blamey, F. P. C., Wehr, J. B. and Menzies, N. W. (2009). Metal-induced cell rupture in elongating roots is associated with metal ion binding strengths. Plant and Soil, 322 (1), 303-315. doi: 10.1007/s11104-009-9917-0
2008
Conference Publication
Using Gluconacetobacter xylinus as a tool to investigate aluminium interactions with plant cell walls
McKenna, B. A., Wehr, J. B. and Menzies, N. W. (2008). Using Gluconacetobacter xylinus as a tool to investigate aluminium interactions with plant cell walls. Joint Conference of the Australia and New Zealand Societies of Soil Science: ‘SOIL – the living skin of Planet Earth’, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1-5 December 2008. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Massey University.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Mechanisms driving the persistence of soil organic matter
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Ram Dalal AM, Dr Seweryn Bialasiewicz, Professor Peter Kopittke
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding fertiliser interactions with soil
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leslie Huang, Professor Peter Kopittke
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the influence of long-term land use change on the chemical speciation of C, S and P in SOM fractions isolated using density and physical fractionation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Ram Dalal AM, Honorary Professor Paul Bertsch, Professor Peter Kopittke
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Doctor Philosophy
Using recycled phosphorus fertilisers to increasefarming profitability, resilience, P use efficiency, and sustainability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mauricio Leite, Professor Peter Kopittke
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Doctor Philosophy
Phosphorus in soils: Understanding changes in speciation and availability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leslie Huang, Professor Peter Kopittke
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