Soil scientist @westsyduhie @WesternSydneyU studying how environmental change impacts nutrient cycling and ecosystem function.

Sydney, New South Wales
Joined June 2016
Catriona Macdonald retweeted
A natural blue joins the @FAOWHOCodex standards for the first time.💙 Jagua blue from Colombia, used for generations by Indigenous Peoples, is now recognized as a safe food colour, opening new markets while protecting consumers. 🔗 bit.ly/43uW6pV
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
😟 The increasing use of precautionary fungicide applications in Australian canola is cause for concern. What may seem like cheap insurance could be a longer-term risk to canola production. Weigh the pros/cons of fungicide use & follow the #AFREN Fungicide Resistance 5 principles: afren.com.au/understanding/ 👉 Read: groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc…
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OPINION Soil Phosphorus Dynamics are an Overlooked but Dominant Control on Mineral‐Associated Organic Matter 🔗 buff.ly/7FMgtvo
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Plant microbiome improves drought resistance: Drought stress increases plant 4-oxoproline and enriches Streptomyces & Leifsonia spp. in wheat rhizosphere. These changes enhance plant drought resistance & have lasting legacy effects cell.com/cell-host-microbe/a…
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Registration is open for the annual Soil Health & Biology Certificate Program at @westernsydneyu Hawkesbury Campus. Register at: shorturl.at/q4NXx #soilhealth #soilbiology #regenerativeagriculture @soilscienceaust @Prof_Braj_Singh
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New paper from lab 'Drought-induced plant microbiome and metabolic enrichments improve drought resistance' in @cellhostmicrobe of @CellPressNews led by our superstar PhD student Jiayu Li with @hongweiliu10 @ManuDelBaq @wang_juntao & others sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Applications now open for our International Dual PhD Awards in Plant & Soil Sciences! Train in world-class labs across @PPS_UoS @westsyduhie, spending time at both institutes For more info: bit.ly/4375M8D #PlantScience #SoilScience #Sustainability #AcademicTwitter
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7. The Importance of Nutrients in Controlling How Much Ecosystems Can Slow the Rate of Rising CO₂ Study how nutrients regulate carbon uptake and storage in global ecosystems. Led by Catriona Macdonald(HIE) bit.ly/434xNOd #CarbonCycle #EcosystemScience #AcademicSky
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
Happy to share that my paper on creativity in research labs is out in the "Ten Simply Rules" article series. Ten simple rules for fostering creativity in research labs I hope you find it to be useful. journals.plos.org/ploscompbi…
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
🚨Abstract submission for Rhizosphere 6 closes on 28 February! Don’t miss your chance to share your research with the global rhizosphere community in Edinburgh this June rhizo6.org
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The initiative and the journal has benefitted form tireless support and guidance from Prof Wall. This special issue celebrates Diana immense contribution to soil ecology. Please share and retweet @FAOLandWater @SoilScienceAust @theGSBI @WileyEcolEvol @wileymicrobio
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment has released a special issue to celebrate Prof Diana Wall contributions to soil ecology. This issue includes 21 high impact articles written by global leaders in the discipline. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
3, 2, 1, BAKE! We're looking for a perfect crumb and no soggy bottoms in the Rothamsted tent this #WorldSoilDay...Follow our recipe for a perfect soil 👇
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
This afternoon (13:00 Berlin time), the second video of my new channel 'Life in the Soil' will be released, on World Soil Day. I hope you will like it. It explains about our work on soils and global change. #WorldSoilDay #WorldSoilDay2024 youtube.com/@lifeinthesoil
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
Diana Wall was a leader in #soilecology & #soilbiodiversity across the globe. She mentored many scientists & policy-makers around the world. Read about & SO's new column in honor of Diana #TheWallReview. PLZ repost! soil-organisms.org/index.php…
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Soil is more than just dirt. It is a living ecosystem that supports biodiversity and food security. On this #WorldSoilDay & every day, let's show our love and gratitude for this precious resource. 🔁 and 🤎 👇
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
#SoilsRotorua2024 NEW ADDITIONS coming this week! Support HomewardBound FundRaising @SoilScienceAust @CSIRO @mwlr_nz @LincolnUniNZ @ACIARAustralia @scion_research
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On Friday 6 December, @voiceofyoungsci will be hosting a free online 'Standing Up for Science' workshop, tailored for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who want to make their voice heard. This workshop will equip ECRs with the confidence and tools to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers on complex scientific issues. With an EU engagement focus, you'll hear from experts who work at the European Commission and beyond! 🇪🇺 Apply for your free place now: bit.ly/OnlineDec
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Catriona Macdonald retweeted
The science underpinning the farm gate Greenhouse Gas footprint presented by Dr Warwick Badgery. Our webinar next Monday 25th November 1:30 PM AEDT. Register at attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… @SouthernNSWHub @DAFFgov @SoilScienceAust @WarwickBadgery NHT Climate Smart Ag Program
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