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Professor Bill Davies

Professor Emeritus, Distinguished Professor

  1. 2016
  2. Published

    N-fixation in legumes: an assessment of the potential threat posed by ozone pollution

    Hewitt, D., Mills, G. E., Hayes, F., Coyle, M., Wilkinson, S. & Davies, W. J., 01/2016, In: Environmental Pollution. 208, Part B, p. 909-918 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Ozone impacts on vegetation in a nitrogen enriched and changing climate

    Mills, G., Harmens, H., Wagg, S., Sharps, K., Hayes, F., Fowler, D., Sutton, M. & Davies, W. J., 01/2016, In: Environmental Pollution. 208, Part B, p. 898-908 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Carbon isotope discrimination shows a higher water use efficiency under alternate partial root-zone irrigation of field-grown tomato

    Wei, Z., Du, T., Zhang, J., Xu, S., Cambre, P. & Davies, W. J., 02/2016, In: Agricultural Water Management. 165, p. 33-43 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Foliar abscisic acid-to-ethylene accumulation and response regulate shoot growth sensitivity to mild drought in wheat

    Valluru, R., Davies, W. J., Reynolds, M. & Dodd, I. C., 18/04/2016, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 7, 13 p., 461.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    The climate benefits of high-sugar grassland may be compromised by ozone pollution

    Hewitt, D., Mills, G., Hayes, F. & Davies, W. J., 15/09/2016, In: Science of the Total Environment. 565, p. 95-104 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Gravimetric phenotyping of whole plant transpiration responses to atmospheric vapour pressure deficit identifies genotypic variation in water use efficiency

    Ryan, A., Dodd, I. C., Rothwell, S. A., Jones, R. J. G., Tardieu, F., Draye, X. & Davies, W. J., 10/2016, In: Plant Science. 251, p. 101-109 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    How can we improve crop genotypes to increase stress resilience and productivity in a future climate? a new crop screening method based on productivity and resistance to abiotic stress

    Thiry, A., Chavez Dulanto, P. N., Reynolds, M. P. & Davies, W. J., 10/2016, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 67, 19, p. 5593-5603 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Building the new international science of the agriculture–food–water–environment nexus in China and the world

    Zhu, X., Parry, M., Lu, Y., Heard, M., Ying, G., Vaughan, S., Shen, J., Jenkins, A., Wang, Y., Lacorte, S., Ouyang, T., Salcedo, F. P., Niu, J., Quinton, J., Luo, C., Zhang, F., Zhang, G., Davies, W., Jones, K. & Tyfield, D., 1/11/2016, In: Ecosystem Health and Sustainability. 2, 11, 7 p., e01249.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    The dynamics of xylem sap pH under drought: a universal response in herbs?

    Gloser, V., Korovetska, H., Martin-Vertedor, A. I., Hájíčková, M., Prokop, Z., Wilkinson, S. & Davies, W. J., 12/2016, In: Plant and Soil. 409, 1-2, p. 259-272 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. 2017
  12. Published

    Stress resilience in crop plants: strategic thinking to address local food production problems

    Davies, W. J. & Ribaut, J.-M., 30/03/2017, In: Food and Energy Security. 6, 1, p. 12-18 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Phenotypic and genome-wide association analysis of spike ethylene in diverse wheat genotypes under heat stress

    Valluru, R., Reynolds, M. P., Davies, W. J. & Sukumaran, S., 04/2017, In: New Phytologist. 214, 1, p. 271-283 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Applying 'drought' to potted plants by maintaining suboptimal soil moisture improves plant water relations

    Puertolas Simon, J., Larsen, E. K., Davies, W. J. & Dodd, I. C., 1/04/2017, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 68, 9, p. 2413-2424 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Improving global integration of crop research: Field laboratories in realistic crop environments are needed

    Reynolds, M. P., Braun, H. J., Cavalieri, A. J., Chapotin, S., Davies, W. J., Ellul, P., Feuillet, C., Govaerts, B., Kropff, M. J., Lucas, H., Nelson, J., Powell, W., Quilligan, E., Rosegrant, M. W., Singh, R. P., Sonder, K., Tang, H., Visscher, S. & Wang, R., 28/07/2017, In: Science. 357, 6349, p. 359-360 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    The Biphasic Root Growth Response to Abscisic Acid in Arabidopsis Involves Interaction with Ethylene and Auxin Signalling Pathways

    Li, X., Chen, L., Forde, B. G. & Davies, W. J., 25/08/2017, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 8, 12 p., 1493.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Six years old and growing strongly

    Parry, M. A. J., Davies, W. J. & Azevedo, R., 11/2017, In: Food and Energy Security. 6, 4, p. 1-2 2 p., e00124.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorial

  18. Published

    Stomatal and growth responses to hydraulic and chemical changes induced by progressive soil drying.

    Li, X., Wilkinson, S., Shen, J., Forde, B. G. & Davies, W. J., 16/12/2017, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 68, 21-22, p. 5883-5894 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. 2018
  20. Published

    Ozone pollution will compromise efforts to increase global wheat production

    Mills, G., Sharps, K., Simpson, D., Pleijel, H., Broberg, M., Uddling, J., Jaramillo, F., Davies, W. J., Dentener, F. J., Van den Berg, M., Agrawal, M., Agrawal, S. B., Ainsworth, E. A., Büker, P., Emberson, L., Feng, Z., Harmens, H., Hayes, F., Kobayashi, K. & Paoletti, E. & 1 others, Van Dingenen, R., 08/2018, In: Global Change Biology. 24, 8, p. 3560-3574 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. 2019
  22. Published

    Sustainable bioenergy for climate mitigation: developing drought-tolerant trees and grasses

    Taylor, G., Donnison, I. S., Murphy-Bokern, D., Morgante, M., Bogeat-Triboulot, M.-B., Bhalerao, R., Hertzberg, M., Polle, A., Harfouche, A., Alasia, F., Petoussi, V., Trebbi, D., Schwarz, K., Keurentjes, J. J. B., Centritto, M., Genty, B., Flexas, J., Grill, E., Salvi, S. & Davies, W. J., 29/10/2019, In: Annals of Botany. 124, 4, p. 513-520 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. 2020
  24. Published

    Responses of water accumulation and solute metabolism in tomato fruit to water scarcity and implications for main fruit quality variables

    Hou, X., Zhang, W., Du, T., Kang, S. & Davies, W. J., 7/02/2020, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 71, 4, p. 1249-1264 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Elevated [CO2] alleviates the impacts of water deficit on xylem anatomy and hydraulic properties of maize stems

    Liu, J., Kang, S., Davies, W. J. & Ding, R., 1/03/2020, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 43, 3, p. 563-578 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Raising awareness about food security using a massive open online course

    Stevens, C., Whittle, R., Davies, B. & Taylor, J., 1/03/2020, In: Plants, People, Planet. 2, 2, p. 140-143 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Agriculture green development: A model for China and the world

    Shen, J., Zhu, Q., Jiao, X., Ying, H., Wang, H., Wen, X., Xu, W., Li, T., Cong, W., Liu, X., Hou, Y., Cui, Z., Oenema, O., Davies, W. J. & Zhang, F., 2/03/2020, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 7, 1, p. 5-13 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Can crop science really help us to produce more better quality food while reducing the world-wide environmental footprint of agriculture?

    Davies, W. J., Ward, S. E. & Wilson, A., 2/03/2020, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 7, 1, p. 27-44 17 p., 9299.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Reducing the environmental footprint of food and farming with agriculture green development

    Davies, W. J. & Shen, J., 2/03/2020, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 7, 1, p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Neighbouring plants modify maize root foraging for phosphorus: coupling nutrients and neighbours for improved nutrient-use efficiency

    Zhang, D., Lyu, Y., Li, H., Tang, X., Hu, R., Rengel, Z., Zhang, F., Whalley, W. R., Davies, W. J., Cahill, J. F. & Shen, J., 1/04/2020, In: New Phytologist. 226, 1, p. 244-253 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. 2021
  32. Published

    Drought and re-watering modify ethylene production and sensitivity, and are associated with coffee anthesis

    Almeida Lima, A., Santos Silva, I., Lopez, M. E., Cardon, C. H., Caldeira, C. F., Lima, R. R., Davies, B. & Dodd, I., 1/01/2021, In: Environmental and Experimental Botany. 181, 13 p., 104289.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Rhizosphere bacteria containing ACC deaminase decrease root ethylene emission and improve maize root growth with localized nutrient supply

    Jin, K., Li, H., Li, X., Li, H., Dodd, I. C., Belimov, A. A., Davies, W. J. & Shen, J., 31/05/2021, In: Food and Energy Security. 10, 2, p. 275-284 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  34. 2022
  35. Published

    Sustainable production of healthy, affordable food in the UK: The pros and cons of plasticulture

    Cusworth, S., Davies, B., McAinsh, M. & Stevens, C., 30/11/2022, In: Food and Energy Security. 11, 4, p. 1-21 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  36. 2024
  37. Published

    Agricultural fertilisers contribute substantially to microplastic concentrations in UK soils

    Cusworth, S. J., Davies, W. J., McAinsh, M. R., Gregory, A. S., Storkey, J. & Stevens, C. J., 2/01/2024, In: Communications Earth & Environment. 5, 1, 7.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Irrigation expansion has kept pace with the CO2 fertilization effect on vegetation growth in a typical arid region

    Lu, X., Zhang, L., Davies, W. J., Zou, M., Niu, J., Chen, J., Ding, R., Li, S. & Kang, S., 26/02/2024, In: Environmental Sciences Europe. 36, 1, 40.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. Published

    A nationwide assessment of microplastic abundance in agricultural soils: The influence of plastic crop covers within the United Kingdom

    Cusworth, S. J., Davies, W. J., McAinsh, M. R. & Stevens, C. J., 1/03/2024, In: Plants, People, Planet. 6, 2, p. 304-314 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Coordinating environmental protection and agricultural development: a village-based case study for promoting green transformation

    Jin, K., Heerink, N., Davies, W. J., Shen, J., Zhang, Y., Hou, Y., Zhao, Y., Zhao, Z. & Zhang, F., 8/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 100-112 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Developing a new agenda for increased food and climate security

    Davies, W. J., 8/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 35-54 20 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Isolating higher yielding and more stable rice genotypes in stress environments: fine-tuning a selection method using production and resilience score indices

    Thiry, A., Davies, W. J. & Dodd, I. C., 8/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 169-185 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Promoting green transformation by ensuring food security while reducing the environmental footprint of food and farming with agriculture green development

    Davies, W. J. & Shen, J., 8/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineEditorialpeer-review

  44. Published

    Spatiotemporal variation and evaluation of agriculture green development: a case study of Hainan Province, China

    Yu, T., Zhou, J., Ma, L., Zhang, F., Rengel, Z., Davies, W. J. & Shen, J., 8/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 83-99 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Sustainable Plasticulture in Chinese Agriculture: a Review of Challenges and Routes to Achieving Long-term Food and Ecosecurity

    Cusworth, S., Davies, B., McAinsh, M., Stevens, C. & Wang, W., 31/03/2024, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering (FASE). 11, 1, p. 155-168 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

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