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Professor Bill Davies

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  1. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  2. Published

    Water-deficit enhancement of proline, amino acid and ABA accumulation in barley and maize and the association with susceptibility to drought.

    Al-Sulaiti, A., Lea, P. J. & Davies, W. J., 1992, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 43, Supple, p. P5.31

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  3. Published

    Root signals.

    Bacon, M. A., Davies, W. J., Mingo, D. M. & Wilkinson, S., 2002, The hidden half (3rd ed.). Waisel, Y. (ed.). New York: Springer, p. 461-470 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  4. Published

    Plant species and nitrogen effects on soil biological properties of temperate upland grasslands.

    Bardgett, R. D., Mawdsley, J. L., Edwards, S., Hobbs, P. J., Rodwell, J. S. & Davies, W. J., 10/1999, In: Functional Ecology. 13, 5, p. 650-660 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  5. Published

    Rhizosphere bacteria containing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase increase yield of plants grown in drying soil via both local and systemic hormone signalling

    Belimov, A. A., Dodd, I. C., Hontzeas, N., Theobald, J. C., Safronova, V. I. & Davies, W. J., 2009, In: New Phytologist. 181, 2, p. 413-423 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  6. Published

    ABA signalling, grafting, irrigation scheduling, partial rootzone drying, tomato, water use.

    Belimov, A. A., Dodd, I. C., Safronova, V. I., Hontzeas, N. & Davies, W. J., 04/2007, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 58, 6, p. 1485-1495 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  7. Published

    Abscisic acid metabolizing rhizobacteria decrease ABA concentrations in planta and alter plant growth

    Belimov, A. A., Dodd, I. C., Safronova, V. I., Dumova, V. A., Shaposhnikov, A. I., Ladatko, A. G. & Davies, W. J., 01/2014, In: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 74, p. 84-91 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  8. Published

    The cadmium-tolerant pea (Pisum sativum L.) mutant SGECd(t) is more sensitive to mercury: assessing plant water relations

    Belimov, A. A., Dodd, I. C., Safronova, V. I., Malkov, N. V., Davies, W. J. & Tikhonovich, I. A., 04/2015, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 66, 8, p. 2359-2369 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  9. Published

    Rhizobacteria that produce auxins and contain 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid deaminase decrease amino acid concentrations in the rhizosphere and improve growth and yield of well-watered and water-limited potato (Solanum tuberosum)

    Belimov, A. A., Dodd, I. C., Safronova, V. I., Shaposhnikov, A. I., Azarova, T. S., Makarova, N. M., Davies, W. J. & Tikhonovich, I. A., 07/2015, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 167, 1, p. 11-25 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  10. Published

    Regulation of plant growth in container-grown ornamentals through the use of irrigation.

    Cameron, R. W. F., Wilkinson, S., Davies, W. J., Harrison-Murray, R. S., Dunstan, D. & Burgess, C., 2003, In: Acta Horticulturae. 630, p. 305-312 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  11. Published

    The rhizobacterium Variovorax paradoxus 5C-2, containing ACC deaminase, promotes growth and development of Arabidopsis thaliana via an ethylene-dependent pathway

    Chen, L., Dodd, I. C., Theobald, J. C., Belimov, A. A. & Davies, W. J., 04/2013, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 64, 6, p. 1565-1573 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  12. Published

    Ethylene limits abscisic acid- or soil drying-induced stomatal closure in aged wheat leaves

    Chen, L., Dodd, I. C., Davies, W. J. & Wilkinson, S., 10/2013, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 36, 10, p. 1850-1859 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  13. Published

    An Arabidopsis mutant able to green after extended dark periods shows decreased transcripts of seed protein genes and altered sensitivity to abscisic acid.

    Choy, M-K., Sullivan, J. A., Theobald, J. C., Davies, W. J. & Gray, J. C., 10/2008, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 59, 14, p. 3869-3884 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  14. Published

    The use of epifluorescence microscopy as a method for observing aphid stylet tracks.

    Cook, P. A. & Davies, W. J., 07/1994, In: Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 72, 1, p. 91-95 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  15. 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/Magazine › Review article › peer-review

  16. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  17. 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/Magazine › Review article › peer-review

  18. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  19. Published

    How do chemical signals work in plants that grow in drying soil?

    Davies, W. J., Tardieu, F. & Trejo, C. L., 1994, In: Plant Physiology. 104, 2, p. 309-314 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  20. Published

    Stomatal sensitivity to abscisic acid (ABA): an important variable?

    Davies, W. J. & Trejo, C. L., 1993, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 44, Supple, p. P1.6

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  21. Published

    Stomatal control by chemical signalling and the exploitation of of this mechanism to increase water use efficiency in agriculture.

    Davies, W. J., Wilkinson, S. & Loveys, B., 2002, In: New Phytologist. 153, 3, p. 449-460 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  22. Published

    Plant factors and opportunities for the improvement of root functioning.

    Davies, W. J., Dobson, C. & Rados-Blanusa, T., 2001, Proceedings of a conference of the International Fertiliser Society. Vol. 468. p. 387-402 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  23. Published

    Regulation of leaf and fruit growth in plants growing in drying soil : exploitation of the plants' chemical signalling system and hydraulic architecture to increase the efficiency of water use in agriculture.

    Davies, W. J., Bacon, M. A., Thompson, D. S., Sobeih, W. & Gonzales-Rodriguez, L., 09/2000, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 51, 350, p. 1617-1626 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  24. Published

    Physiological markers for microplant shoot and root quality.

    Davies, W. J. & Santamaria, J. M., 2000, In: Acta Horticulturae. 530, p. 363-376 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  25. Published

    Plant responses to small peturbations in soil water status.

    Davies, W. J. & Gowing, D. J. G., 1999, Physiological plant ecology. Press, M. C. (ed.). Oxford: Blackwell, p. 67-90 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  26. Published

    Using the plant's stress signalling system to increase water use efficiency in irrigation.

    Davies, W. J., Wilkinson, S. & Thompson, D. S., 1999, Proceedings of the 14th Dalhlia Greidinger conference. p. 251-266 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  27. Published

    Adaption of roots to drought

    Davies, W. J. & Bacon, M. A., 2003, Root ecology. de Kroon, H. & Visser, E. J. W. (eds.). 168 ed. Springer Verlag, p. 173-192 20 p. (Ecological Studies).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  28. Published

    Manipulation of growth of horticultural crops under environmental stress

    Davies, B., Thompson, DS. & Taylor, J., 1998, Proceedings of the HRI Conference: Genetic and Environmental Manipulation of Horticultural Crops. Cockshull, K., Gray, D., Seymour, GB. & Thomas, B. (eds.). p. 157-174 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Conference contribution/Paper › peer-review

  29. Published

    Reaping the Benefits: Science and the sustainable intensification of global agriculture

    Davies, B., Baulcombe, D., Crute, I., Dunwell, J., Gale, M., Jones, J., Pretty, J., Sutherland, W. & Toulmin, C., 2009, London: Royal Society. 86 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/Proceedings › Commissioned report

  30. Published

    Perception of soundscapes: an interdisciplinary approach

    Davies, W. J., Adams, M. D., Bruce, N. S., Cain, R., Carlyle, A., Cusack, P., Hall, D. A., Hume, K. I., Irwin, A., Jennings, P., Marselle, M., Plack, C. J. & Poxon, J., 02/2013, In: Applied Acoustics. 74, 2, p. 224-231 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  31. Published

    Exploiting plant drought stress biology to increase resource use efficiency and yield of crops under water scarcity

    Davies, W. J., 03/2014, In: Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology. 26, 1, p. 1-3 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  32. Published

    Achieving more crop per drop

    Davies, W. J. & Bennett, M. J., 4/08/2015, In: Nature Plants. 1, 15118.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Comment/debate › peer-review

  33. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  34. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  35. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  36. 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/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  37. Published

    Is stomatal sensitivity to air humidity related to habitat of origin?

    Dilkes, N. B., Kerstiens, G. & Davies, W. J., 2001, Proceedings of the new phytologist symposium. p. 4

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Chapter

  38. Published

    The relationship between leaf growth and ABA accumulation in the grass leaf elongation zone.

    Dodd, I. C. & Davies, W. J., 09/1996, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 19, 9, p. 1047-1056 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  39. Published

    Chemical regulation of gas exchange and growth of plants in drying soil in the field.

    Dodd, I. C., Stikic, R. & Davies, W. J., 10/1996, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 47, 10, p. 1475-1490 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  40. Published

    Measuring sap flow in “two root-one shoot” grafted plants to model shoot xylem ABA concentration during partial rootzone drying.

    Dodd, I. C., Davies, W. J. & Egea, G., 30/11/2009, In: Acta Horticulturae. 846

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  41. Published

    Partial phenotypic reversion of ABA-deficient flacca tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) scions by a wild-type rootstock: normalising shoot ethylene relations promotes leaf area but does not diminish whole plant transpiration rate.

    Dodd, I. C., Theobald, J. C., Richer, S. K. & Davies, W. J., 10/2009, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 60, 14, p. 4029-4039 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  42. Published

    Accounting for sap flow from different parts of the root system improves the prediction of xylem ABA concentration in plants grown with heterogeneous soil moisture.

    Dodd, I. C., Egea, G. & Davies, W. J., 11/2008, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 59, 15, p. 4083-4093 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  43. Published

    Abscisic acid signalling when soil moisture is heterogeneous: decreased photoperiod sap flow from drying roots limits abscisic acid export to the shoots

    Dodd, I. C., Egea, G. & Davies, W. J., 09/2008, In: Plant, Cell and Environment. 31, 9, p. 1263-1274 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  44. Published

    Manipulation of soil : plant signalling networks to limit water use and sustain plant productivity during deficit irrigation – a review.

    Dodd, I. C., Davies, W. J., Belimov, A. A. & Safronova, V. I., 2008, In: Acta Horticulturae. 792, p. 233-239 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  45. Published

    Alternation of wet and dry sides during partial rootzone drying irrigation alters root-to-shoot signalling of abscisic acid.

    Dodd, I. C., Theobald, J. C., Bacon, M. A. & Davies, W. J., 2006, In: Functional Plant Biology. 33, 12, p. 1081-1089 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  46. Published

    Measuring Sap Flow in "Two Root-One Shoot" Grafted Plants to Model Shoot Xylem ABA Concentration during Partial Rootzone Drying

    Dodd, I. C., Davies, W. J. & Egea, G., 2009, Proceedings of the VIIth International Workshop on Sap Flow: Seville, Spain October 21-24, 2008 . Fernandez, E. & DiazEspejo, A. (eds.). Leuven: International Society for Horticultural Science, p. 277-283 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Conference contribution/Paper › peer-review

  47. Published

    Stomatal closure in flooded tomato plants involves abscisic acid and a chemically unidentified anti-transpirant in xylem sap.

    Else, M. A., Tiekstra, A. E., Croker, S. J., Davies, W. J. & Jackson, M. B., 09/1996, In: Plant Physiology. 112, 1, p. 239-247 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

  48. Published

    A Negative Hydraulic Message from Oxygen-Deficient Roots of Tomato Plants? (Influence of Soil Flooding on Leaf Water Potential, Leaf Expansion, and Synchrony between Stomatal Conductance and Root Hydraulic Conductivity).

    Else, M. A., Davies, W. J., Malone, M. & Jackson, M. B., 1995, In: Plant Physiology. 109, 3, p. 1017-1024 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  49. Published

    Export of Abscisic Acid, 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid, Phosphate, and Nitrate from Roots to Shoots of Flooded Tomato Plants (Accounting for Effects of Xylem Sap Flow Rate on Concentration and Delivery).

    Else, M. A., Hall, K. C., Arnold, G. M., Davies, W. J. & Jackson, M. B., 02/1995, In: Plant Physiology. 107, 2, p. 377-384 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article

  50. Published

    Concentrations of abscisic acid and other solutes in xylem sap from root systems of tomato and castor-oil plants are distorted by wounding and variable sap flow rates.

    Else, M. A., Davies, W. J., Whitford, P. N., Hall, K. C. & Jackson, M. B., 1994, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 45, 3, p. 317-324 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

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