Overview
Availability
- Dr Nicole Robinson is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Plant nutrient relations
My interest is in exploring how plants access and use nutrients in both natural and agricultural systems. Understanding these processes at a range of scales from molecular to crop systems is essential in developing sustainable agriculture. I am currently focussed on characterising nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane and other related C4 grasses.
Works
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2010
Conference Publication
Bioenergy feedstock potential from short-rotation woody crops in a dryland environment
Harper, R. J., Sochacki, S. J., Smettem, K. R. L. and Robinson, N. (2010). Bioenergy feedstock potential from short-rotation woody crops in a dryland environment. 2009 Sino-Australian Symposium on Advanced Coal and Biomass Utilisation Technologies, Wuhan, China, 9-11 December 2009. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/ef9005687
2009
Conference Publication
Evidence of differences in nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane genotypes
Robinson, N., Gamage, H. K., Whan, A., Vinall, K., Fletcher, A., Brackin, R. T., Holst, J., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, Susanne (2009). Evidence of differences in nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane genotypes. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Ballina, NSW, Australia, 6-8 May 2009. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2008
Journal Article
Plants can use protein as a nitrogen source without assistance from other organisms
Paungfoo-Lonhienne, C., Lonhienne, T.G.A,, Rentsch, D., Robinson, N., Christie, M., Webb, R.I., Gamage, H. K., Carroll, B. J., Schenk, P. M.P. and Schmidt, Susanne (2008). Plants can use protein as a nitrogen source without assistance from other organisms. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 105 (11), 4524-4529. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0712078105
2008
Conference Publication
A new nitrogen source from crop residues: Sugarcane uses organic nitrogen for growth
Brackin, R., Robinson, N., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). A new nitrogen source from crop residues: Sugarcane uses organic nitrogen for growth. 30th Annual Conference Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2008, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 29 April - 2 May 2008. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2008
Conference Publication
An integrated approach to reducing n inputs in australian sugarcane farming systems
Robinson, N., Whan, A., Fletcher, A., Vinall, K., Brackin, R., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). An integrated approach to reducing n inputs in australian sugarcane farming systems. 30th Annual Conference Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2008, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 29 April - 2 May 2008. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2008
Conference Publication
Sustainable sugarcane production systems: reducing plant nitrogen demand
Robinson, N., Fletcher, A.T., Whan, A., Vinall, K., Brackin, R.T., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). Sustainable sugarcane production systems: reducing plant nitrogen demand. Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologies, Townsville, Australia, 29 April - 2 May 2008. Australia: Scribe Consulting.
2008
Conference Publication
Understanding nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane: A quantitative genetics approach
Whan, A. P., Robinson, N., Aitken, K. S., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). Understanding nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane: A quantitative genetics approach. 30th Annual Conference Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2008, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 29 April - 2 May 2008. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2008
Journal Article
Sustainable sugarcane production systems: Reducing plant nitrogen demand
Robinson, N., Fletcher, A., Whan, A., Vinall, K., Brackin, R., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). Sustainable sugarcane production systems: Reducing plant nitrogen demand. Sugar Cane International, 26 (5), 9-12.
2007
Journal Article
Sugarcane genotypes differ in internal nitrogen use efficiency
Robinson, Nicole, Fletcher, Andrew, Whan, Alex, Critchley, Christa, von Wiren, Nicolaus, Lakshmanan, Prakash and Schmidt, Susanne (2007). Sugarcane genotypes differ in internal nitrogen use efficiency. Functional Plant Biology, 34 (12), 1122-1129. doi: 10.1071/FP07183
2006
Journal Article
Soil Water Depletion by Eucalyptus spp. Integrated into Dryland Agricultural Systems
Robinson, N., Harper, R. and Smettem, K. (2006). Soil Water Depletion by Eucalyptus spp. Integrated into Dryland Agricultural Systems. Plant and Soil, 286 (1-2), 141-151. doi: 10.1007/s11104-006-9032-4
2003
Other Outputs
The influence of light environment on nitrogen assimilation in Rainforest species
Robinson, Nicole (2003). The influence of light environment on nitrogen assimilation in Rainforest species. PhD Thesis, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/106245
2003
Journal Article
Establishmnent and growth of sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) in South Western Australia: Acacia hot trials
Brand, J., Robinson, N. and Archibald, R. (2003). Establishmnent and growth of sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) in South Western Australia: Acacia hot trials. Australian Forestry, 66 (4), 294-299.
1998
Journal Article
Influence of light on nitrogen metabolism in rainforest species
Robinson, Nicole (1998). Influence of light on nitrogen metabolism in rainforest species. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 109, 127-129.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Nicole Robinson is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterising Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Sugarcane
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Beyond mineralisation: The role of soil organic matter in mediating nitrogen cycling dynamics in an Australian cotton soil.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Agronomic assessment of Smart Compost Formulations with legume and grain crops
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vijaya Singh, Professor Susanne Schmidt
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Beyond mineralisation: The role of soil organic matter in mediating nitrogen cycling dynamics in an Australian cotton soil.
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Optimisation and application of microdialysis in monitoring nutrient availability in the soil-plant continuum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The role of nitrogen in enhancing the resilience of tropical tree seedlings used for restoration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Efficacy of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria In Australian Agriculture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Dennis, Professor Susanne Schmidt
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial processes in sugarcane soils in context of nitrogen and carbon cycles
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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