Dr

Peter Dart

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Dr Peter Dart is:
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Fields of research

Environmental Sciences Environmental engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

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128 works between 1961 and 2023
All (128) Journal Article (114) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (9)

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1977

Journal Article

Electron-paramagnetic-resonance studies of leghaemoglobins from soya-bean and cowpea root nodules. Identification of nitrosyl-leghaemoglobin in crude leghaemoglobin preparations

Maskall, C. S., Gibson, J. F. and Dart, P. J. (1977). Electron-paramagnetic-resonance studies of leghaemoglobins from soya-bean and cowpea root nodules. Identification of nitrosyl-leghaemoglobin in crude leghaemoglobin preparations. Biochemical Journal, 167 (2), 435-445. doi: 10.1042/bj1670435

Electron-paramagnetic-resonance studies of leghaemoglobins from soya-bean and cowpea root nodules. Identification of nitrosyl-leghaemoglobin in crude leghaemoglobin preparations

1977

Journal Article

Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata). I. Effects of applied nitrogen and symbiotic nitrogen fixation on growth and seed yield

Summerfield, R. J., Dart, P. J., Huxley, P. A., Eaglesham, A. R.J., Minchin, F. R., Day, J. M., Huxley, P. A., Eaglesham, A. R.J. and Day, J. M. (1977). Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata). I. Effects of applied nitrogen and symbiotic nitrogen fixation on growth and seed yield. Experimental Agriculture, 13 (2), 129-142. doi: 10.1017/S0014479700007729

Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata). I. Effects of applied nitrogen and symbiotic nitrogen fixation on growth and seed yield

1977

Journal Article

Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) II. Effects of short-term applications of inorganic nitrogen on growth and yield of nodulated and non-nodulated plants

Dart, P. J., Huxley, P. A., Eaglesham, A. R.J., Minchin, F. R., Summerfield, R. J. and Day, J. M. (1977). Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) II. Effects of short-term applications of inorganic nitrogen on growth and yield of nodulated and non-nodulated plants. Experimental Agriculture, 13 (3), 241-252. doi: 10.1017/S0014479700007961

Nitrogen nutrition of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) II. Effects of short-term applications of inorganic nitrogen on growth and yield of nodulated and non-nodulated plants

1976

Journal Article

Some effects of environmental stress on seed yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp.) cv. Prima

Summerfield, R. J., Huxley, P. A., Dart, P. J. and Hughes, A. P. (1976). Some effects of environmental stress on seed yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp.) cv. Prima. Plant and Soil, 44 (3), 527-546. doi: 10.1007/BF00011373

Some effects of environmental stress on seed yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp.) cv. Prima

1976

Journal Article

The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: II. In plants grown at sub-optimal root temperatures

Roughley, R. J., Dart, P. J. and Day, J. M. (1976). The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: II. In plants grown at sub-optimal root temperatures. Journal of Experimental Botany, 27 (3), 441-450. doi: 10.1093/jxb/27.3.441

The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: II. In plants grown at sub-optimal root temperatures

1976

Journal Article

The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: I. In plants grown at optimal root temperatures

Roughley, R. J., Dart, P. J. and Day, J. M. (1976). The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: I. In plants grown at optimal root temperatures. Journal of Experimental Botany, 27 (3), 431-440. doi: 10.1093/jxb/27.3.431

The structure and development of Trifolium subterraneum L. root nodules: I. In plants grown at optimal root temperatures

1975

Conference Publication

Ethylene as a factor limiting the legume‐Rhizobium symbiosis in tube culture

Day, J., Dart, P. and Roughley, R. (1975). Ethylene as a factor limiting the legume‐Rhizobium symbiosis in tube culture. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1975.tb00523.x

Ethylene as a factor limiting the legume‐Rhizobium symbiosis in tube culture

1973

Journal Article

Rhizosphere associations between grasses and nitrogen-fixing bacteria: Effect of O2 on nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Paspalum notatum

Döbereiner, Johanna, Day, J. M. and Dart, P. J. (1973). Rhizosphere associations between grasses and nitrogen-fixing bacteria: Effect of O2 on nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Paspalum notatum. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 5 (1), 157-159. doi: 10.1016/0038-0717(73)90103-X

Rhizosphere associations between grasses and nitrogen-fixing bacteria: Effect of O2 on nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Paspalum notatum

1973

Journal Article

Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Stachys sylvatica and some other dicotyledenous plants

Harris, D. and Dart, P. J. (1973). Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Stachys sylvatica and some other dicotyledenous plants. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 5 (2), 277-279. doi: 10.1016/0038-0717(73)90013-8

Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of Stachys sylvatica and some other dicotyledenous plants

1972

Journal Article

Cuticle structure in the genus heterodera

Shepherd, Audrey M., Clark, Sybil A. and Dart, P. J. (1972). Cuticle structure in the genus heterodera. Nematologica, 18 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1163/187529272X00197

Cuticle structure in the genus heterodera

1972

Journal Article

Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of sugar cane and some other tropical grasses

Döbereiner, Johanna, Day, J. M. and Dart, P. J. (1972). Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of sugar cane and some other tropical grasses. Plant and Soil, 37 (1), 191-196. doi: 10.1007/BF01578494

Nitrogenase activity in the rhizosphere of sugar cane and some other tropical grasses

1971

Journal Article

Effects of incubation temperature and oxygen tension on nitrogenase activity of legume root nodules

Dart, P. J. and Day, J. M. (1971). Effects of incubation temperature and oxygen tension on nitrogenase activity of legume root nodules. Plant and Soil, 35 (1), 167-184. doi: 10.1007/BF02661849

Effects of incubation temperature and oxygen tension on nitrogenase activity of legume root nodules

1971

Journal Article

Scanning electron microscopy of plant roots

Dart, P. J. (1971). Scanning electron microscopy of plant roots. Journal of Experimental Botany, 22 (1), 163-168. doi: 10.1093/jxb/22.1.163

Scanning electron microscopy of plant roots

1970

Journal Article

Effect of low temperature pre-treatment on infection of clover root hairs by Rhizobium

Nutman, P. S., Roughley, R. J., Dart, P. J. and Subba-Rao, N. S. (1970). Effect of low temperature pre-treatment on infection of clover root hairs by Rhizobium. Plant and Soil, 33 (1), 257-259. doi: 10.1007/BF01378217

Effect of low temperature pre-treatment on infection of clover root hairs by Rhizobium

1970

Journal Article

Growth of Trifolium subterraneum L. Selected for sparse and abundant nodulation as affected by root temperature and Rhizobium strain

Roughley, R. J. and Dart, P. J. (1970). Growth of Trifolium subterraneum L. Selected for sparse and abundant nodulation as affected by root temperature and Rhizobium strain. Journal of Experimental Botany, 21 (3), 776-786. doi: 10.1093/jxb/21.3.776

Growth of Trifolium subterraneum L. Selected for sparse and abundant nodulation as affected by root temperature and Rhizobium strain

1970

Journal Article

The infection of Trifolium subterraneum root hairs by Rhizobium trifolii

Roughley, R. J., Dart, P. J., Nutman, P. S. and Clarke, P. A. (1970). The infection of Trifolium subterraneum root hairs by Rhizobium trifolii. Journal of Experimental Botany, 21 (1), 186-194. doi: 10.1093/jxb/21.1.186

The infection of Trifolium subterraneum root hairs by Rhizobium trifolii

1970

Journal Article

Root temperature and root-hair infection of Trifolium subterraneum L. cv. Cranmore

Roughley, R. J. and Dart, P. J. (1970). Root temperature and root-hair infection of Trifolium subterraneum L. cv. Cranmore. Plant and Soil, 32 (1), 518-520. doi: 10.1007/BF01372887

Root temperature and root-hair infection of Trifolium subterraneum L. cv. Cranmore

1970

Journal Article

Nodulation and nitrogen fixation by vigna sinensis and Vicia atropurpurea: The influence of concentration, form, and site of application of combined nitrogen

Dart, P. J. and Wildon, D. C. (1970). Nodulation and nitrogen fixation by vigna sinensis and Vicia atropurpurea: The influence of concentration, form, and site of application of combined nitrogen. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 21 (1), 45-56. doi: 10.1071/AR9700045

Nodulation and nitrogen fixation by vigna sinensis and Vicia atropurpurea: The influence of concentration, form, and site of application of combined nitrogen

1969

Journal Article

Reduction of acetylene by nodules of Trifolium subterraneum as affected by root temperature, Rhizobium strain and host cultivar

Roughley, R. J. and Dart, P. J. (1969). Reduction of acetylene by nodules of Trifolium subterraneum as affected by root temperature, Rhizobium strain and host cultivar. Archiv für Mikrobiologie, 69 (2), 171-179. doi: 10.1007/BF00409761

Reduction of acetylene by nodules of Trifolium subterraneum as affected by root temperature, Rhizobium strain and host cultivar

1969

Journal Article

Peat Culture of Rhizobium trifolii: an Examination by Electron Microscopy

Dart, P. J., Roughley, R. J. and Chandler, Muriel R. (1969). Peat Culture of Rhizobium trifolii: an Examination by Electron Microscopy. Journal of Applied Bacteriology, 32 (3), 352-357. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1969.tb00983.x

Peat Culture of Rhizobium trifolii: an Examination by Electron Microscopy

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2020
    Biomanufacturing advanced animal feed supplements (AQIP 2016 project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2018
    Evaluation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H57 as a probiotic in livestock using animal nutrition studies and metagenomics
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Farm forestry for poverty alleviation and community services
    Hassall & Associates Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Conserving the Marine Biodiversity of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
    MacArthur Foundation (John & Catherine MacArthur)
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Atrazine residues in Australian subtropical soils
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Sustainable forestry/agroforestry systems for the buffer zone of Bach Ma National Park (which improve livelihoods and gender equity)
    Tropenbos International
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Land disposal as a final treatment for saline industrial effluent
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Conservation of Priority Protected Areas
    AusAID-Australian Agency for International Development
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Planting and Growing Trees on-Farm in the Philippines Workshop
    Crawford Fund Limited
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Funding for Life Cycle Assessment Program - Dairy Industry Milk Production System in Queensland
    Department of Environment - Queensland
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Carbon sink, source and turnover in tropical soils
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Carbon, sink, source and turnover in tropical soils
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The contribution of biological nitrogen fixation to the Australian sugarcane crop
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2001
    Field testing microbial innoculants for hay preservation
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Measuring tree nitrogen fixation
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Travel support for Dr Robert Boddey EMBRAPA, Brazil to visit and consult with sugar researchers in Australia.
    Sugar Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Biodiversity of root nodule bacteria nodulating Australian native plants
    DIST Bilateral Science & Technology Collab.Program
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Supporting agricultural transformation in South Africa by strengthening institutional development at the Postgraduate School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Universilty of Pretoria and the Facul
    IDP Education Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1999
    Tree production technologies for the Philippines and tropical Australia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Assessment of health risks associated with disposal of sewage effluent.
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Peter Dart is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Use of beneficial microbes to improve growth, disease resistance and nutritional value in plants and algae

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr April Hastwell

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Peter Dart directly for media enquiries about:

  • Agriculture - international
  • Agroforestry
  • Biological control - plants
  • Biology - soil
  • Biotechnology - plants
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Coastal zone management
  • Dairy farming
  • Farming systems
  • Feertility - fertility
  • Forest carbon sequestration
  • International agriculture
  • Microbiology - soil
  • Nitrogen fixation
  • Plant pests - biological control
  • Rural development
  • Soil - microbiology
  • Soil biology
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil science
  • Tree nutrition
  • Wastewater management

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