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Professor David Midmore

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Director, Centre for Plant and Water Science, & Foundation Professor of Plant Sciences

BSc(Hons), PhD Rdg U (UK)

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Office: Thozet Building (Building 7),
Room G.17 Rockhampton Campus
Phone: 07 4930 9770
Fax: 07 4930 9255


Background & Teaching

Background
  • University of Reading (UK) - BSc.Agricultural Botany (First Class Hons)
  • University of Reading (UK) - Ph.D. Agricultural Botany
  • Two years and one half (1973-1975) as Crop Physiologist at CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico).
  • Three years (1976-1979) as Agronomist/Crop Physiologist at the West Indies Central Sugar Cane Breeding Station, Barbados.
  • Eleven years (1979-1990) as Physiologist in the Physiology Department and Coordinator of the research at the International Potato Center (CIP) Peru on adaptation of the potato to the hot humid tropics.
  • One intercalated year (July 1987-July 1988) as Visiting Scholar at Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Dalhousie University, Canada.
  • One year (Oct.1988-Dec.1989) replacing the Head of CIP Physiology Department, while on sabbatical leave.
  • Five years (1990-1995) as Director of Production Systems Program of the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC) Taiwan.
  • Fourteen years as Foundation Professor of Plant Sciences at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton leading the Plant Sciences Research Group of the Primary Industries Research Centre, subsequently the Centre for Plant and Water Science.

Teaching

Course coordinator for:

  • EVST20009 Thinking Systemically & Sustainably
  • EVST20001 Land Management and Rehabilitation
  • EVST20002 Land Management and Rehabilitation
  • EVST19021 Thinking Systemically and Sustainably

Co-teaching of:

Responsibilities
  • Director, Centre for Plant and Water Science
  • Professor within the Department of Molecular and Life Sciences
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
  • Member of Editorial Boards of Experimental Agriculture, and Crop Physiology Abstracts
  • Scientific Advisor for International Foundation for Science
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, The University of Georgia , Athens , Georgia , USA
  • Member of Regional Advisory Committee for Grains Research Foundation
Professional Interests
  • Major personal emphasis on sustainable resource management as it relates to agriculture and horticulture.
  • Catchment scale erosion studies, and links with economics and policy.
  • Enhanced water use efficiency in irrigated and rain-fed cropping systems, re-use of ‘waste' water at the household and community level, and development of cropping systems for optimum water use.
  • Ecological services of grazing and cropping systems.
  • Demand chains for minor crops, with a focus on Asian vegetables, natural sweeteners, minor use of pesticides, integrated pest management.
  • Bamboo agronomy and utilization.
  • Land reclamation following polluting activities.
  • Urban and peri-urban agriculture.
  • Agricultural development (with emphasis on SE Asia).
  • Modelling of within-plant competition for nutrients and impacts on development.

Research & Publications

Publications
2009

Books

Midmore, D.J. (ed.) (2009). Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. 144 pp.

Refereed Publications

1 Yang, Z. and Midmore, D.J. (2009) Self-organisation at the whole-plant level: a modelling study. Functional Plant Biology. 36: 56-65.

2. Bhattarai, S.P., de la Peña, R.C., Midmore, D.J. and Palchamy, K. (2009). In-vitro plant regeneration through immature seed culture for rapid generation advancement in tomato. Euphytica [In press].

3 Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Syeda S. and Reid D.J. (2009). Pyriproxyfen controls silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), biotype B (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) (SLW) better than buprofezin in bitter melons Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae). Australian Journal of Entomology 48: 60-64.

4 Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D., Syeda, S.S. and Reid, D.J. (2009). A comparison of alternative plant mixes for conservation bio-control by native beneficial arthropods in vegetable cropping systems in Queensland Australia. Bulletin of Entomological Research. (In press).

5 Bhattarai, S.P., Midmore, D.J. and Pendergast, L. (2009). Oxygation effect on growth, gas exchange, water relation and salt tolerance of vegetable soybean and cotton in a saline vertisol. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (Accepted).

6 Midmore, D.J. (2009). Review of ‘Rainfed Agriculture: Unlocking the Potential' Edited by S.P Wani, J Rockstrom and T. Oweis, CABI Wallingford, UK. Experimental Agriculture. XX: XXX-XXX.

7 Kaur, K., Midmore, D.J. and Jalota, R. (2009). Soil respiration rate and its sensitivity to temperature in pasture systems of dry-tropics. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Plant Soil Science. (In Press).

Refereed Conference Papers

Midmore, D.J. (2009). Overview of the ACIAR bamboo project outcomes. In Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 7-12.

Midmore, D.J. (2009). Bamboo in the global and Australian contexts. In: Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 13-17.

Malab, S.C., Batin, C.B., Malab, B.S., Alipon, M.A. and Midmore, D.J. (2009). Improving productivity of a previously unmanaged Bambusa blumeana plantations for culms and shoots in Illocos Norte, the Philippines. In Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 24-35.

Decipulo, M.S, Ockerby, S and Midmore, D.J. (2009). Managing clumps of Dendrocalamus asper in Bukidnon, the Philippines. In: Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 36-45.

Traynor, M. and Midmore, D.J. (2009). Cultivated bamboo in the Northern Territory of Australia. In: Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 108-123.

Zhu, G.X., Ockerby, S., White, D.T. and Midmore, D.J. (2009). Identifying agricultural practices to sustain bamboo in Queensland, Australia. In: Midmore, D.J. (ed.) Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timber. ACIAR Proceedings No 129. Canberra, Australia. Pp. 124-139.

Conference Papers

Midmore, D.J., Bhattarai S.P., Pendergast, L., Dhungel, J., Torabi, M. and Chen, M. (2009). Oxygation - capitalising upon the benefits of aerating irrigation water for annual and perennial cropping. In: Irrigation and Drainage Conference 2009, Irrigation Australia Ltd, Swan Hill, Vic, Australia, 18 - 21 Oct.  

Magazine

Midmore, D.J. (2009). ACIAR bamboo management research project review. Bamboo Bulletin 11(1): 15-21.

Reports

Twomey, A., Midmore, D. and Ashwath, N. (2009). Integrating Australian nut and fruit tree species with crops or pasture. RIRDC Report 09/XXX. 86 pp.

2008

Refereed Publications

 

1. Zhu, G.X.,  Midmore, D.J., Doughton, J.A., Cupitt, D.A. and Lever, T. (2008) Factors contributing to the benefits of foliar nitrogen application for wheat in a sub-tropical winter environment. Journal of Crop Improvement. 21(1): 55-78.

2. McHugh, A.D. Bhattarai, S.B. Lotz, G. and Midmore, D.J. (2008). Soil erosion and off-site movement of nutrients and pesticides from furrow and subsurface drip irrigated cotton on a vertisol. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, (In Press).

3 Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Syeda S. and Reid D.J. (2008). Pyriproxyfen controls silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), biotype B (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) (SLW) better than buprofezin in bitter melons Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae). Australian Journal of Entomology (In Press).

4 Smith N.J.C., Zahid D.M., Ashwath N. and Midmore D.J.  (2008). Seed ecology and successional status of 34 tropical rainforest cabinet timber species for farm forestry from Queensland. Forest Ecology and Management. (In Press).

5. Bhattarai, S.P., Midmore, D.J. and Pendergast, L. (2008). Yield, water use efficiencies and root distribution of soybean, chickpea and pumpkin under different subsurface drip irrigation depths and oxygation treatments in vertisols. Irrigation Science.  26: 439-450.

Refereed Conference Papers

Ashwath, N., Hanggi, S., Panghas, N., Ng, J. and Midmore, D.J. (2008). The potential of using Chinese brake fern in arsenic contaminated site remediation: an Australian experience.

Kele, B., Midmore, D.J., Hood, B. and McKennariey, B.J. (2008). Large on-site wastewater treatment and reuse systems for commercial applications. Water and Environmental Management Series. Eds., K. Mathew, S. Dallas and G. Ho. Fremantle, IWA Publishing: 35-43.

Kele, B., D. J. Midmore, K. Harrower and B. Hood (2008). The Impact of Limiting Factors in a Recirculating Wastewater Treatment System. Water and Environmental Management Series. Eds., K. Mathew, S. Dallas and G. E. Ho. London, IWA: pp. 153-162.

Magazine articles

Bhattarai, S.B. and Midmore, D.J. (2008). Potential benefits of oxygation to the Australian fruit industry. February issue of Australian Fruitgrower. pp. 22-23.

Bhattarai, S.B., Salvaudon, C.  and Midmore, D.J. (2008). Oxygation of the rockwool substrate for hydroponics. Aquaponics Journal. #49 29-33.

Roe, B. and Midmore, D.J. (2008). Sustainable aquaponics. Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses. Issue 103. pp 25-31.

2007

Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Syeda, S.S., and Playford, C.L. (2007). Floating row covers and pyriproxyfen help control silverleaf whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in zucchini. Australian Journal of Entomology. 46: 313-319.

Bhattarai, S. and Midmore, D.J. (2007). Carbon isotope discrimination and surrogates of water use efficiency for tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) under various soil moisture regimes. International Journal of Vegetable Science. 13(1):19-40.

Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Newby, R., Syeda, S.S. and Sequiera, R. (2007). Effect of row covers on silverleaf whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population densities and crop yield in zucchini. Acta Horticulturae 731: 295-301.

Sparkes E.C. and Midmore, D.J. (2007) Responses of two species of mesquite to initial and follow-up applications of selected herbicides in a potted trial. Plant Protection Quarterly 22: 100-105.

Kaur, K.K., Jalota, R.K. and Midmore, D.J. (2007). Impact of tree clearing on soil attributes for a pastoral property in central Queensland, Australia. Soil Science 172: 516-533.

Kaur, K., Jalota, R.K. and Midmore, D.J. (2007). Impact of temperature and defoliation (simulated grazing) on soil respiration of pasture grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) in a controlled experiment. Journal of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences. 1(2): 1-9.

Midmore, D.J. (2007). Review of ‘Physiology of Crop Production' by N K Fageira, V C Baligar and R B Clark, Haworth Press. Experimental Agriculture. 43: 405-406.

Kele, B., Midmore, D.J., Hood, B. and McKennariey, B.J. (2007). Large on-site wastewater treatment and reuse systems for commercial applications. Water and Environmental Management Series. [Presented at Decentralised Water and Wastewater Systems, Fremantle, July 2006]

Refereed Conference Papers

Midmore, D.J. (2007). Recycling urban organic matter via vermiculture and roof-top aquaponics. In: Green Roofs for Australia. Brisbane Technology Park, Brisbane, 22-23 February, 2007. [Invited presentation]

Midmore, D.J., Bhattarai, S.P. and Pendergast, L. (2007). Oxygation - can roots respond to additional oxygen? In: Root and Soil Biology in Agriculture: towards a better integration. CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra, 31 January - 3 February, 2007. [Invited presentation]

Midmore, D.J. and Roe, B. (2007). Integrated aquaculture, hydroponics and vermiculture for food production. In: Moraitis Hydroponics 2007 Australian & Greenhouse Industry National conference ‘Challenges for the Future', Launceston, 24-27 June. pp 53-58. [Invited presentation]

Yang Z.J and Midmore, D.J. (2007). Self-organized resource allocation and growth partitioning at the whole plant level: a modeling study. 5th International Workshop on Functional Structural Plant Models, 4-8 November, Napier, New Zealand.

  Kele, B., Sinclair, W., Hood, B., Midmore, D.J., Bembridge, J. and Percival, R. (2007). Explaining the mysteries of nitrogen and phosphorus in on-site wastewater. In: On-Site '07, Armidale, Lanfax Laboratories.

2006

 

  • Yang, Z.J. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Modelling plant resource allocation and growth partitioning in response to environmental heterogeneity. Ecological Modelling. 181: 59-77.
  • Long, R.L., Walsh, K.B. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Source-sink manipulation to increase melon (Cucumis melo L.) fruit biomass and soluble sugar content. Australian Journal of Agricultural Science. 55: 1241-1251.
  • Midmore, D.J., D.D. Poudel, T.M. Nissen, A. Dańo, and G. Zhu. (2005). Biophysical outcomes of planting annual crops with trees and in rotation with other species in an upland tropical environment. In: In: Land Use Changes in Tropical Watersheds, (Eds G E Shively and I Coxhead) CABI, Wallingford, UK.
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha, Rajesh K. Jalota, David J. Midmore (2005). Impact of tree clearing on soil pH and nutrient availability in grazing systems of central Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Soils Research. 43: 41-50.
  • Yang, Z.J., Ockerby, S.E. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Leaf primordium elongation and shoot apical architecture in relation to floral transition in maize plants. Functional Plant biology. (Submitted).
  • Su, N. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Two-phase flow of water and air during aerated subsurface drip irrigation. Journal of Hydrology. 313: 158-165.
  • Bhatia P., Ashwath, N. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Effects of genotype, explant orientation and wounding on shoot regeneration in tomato. In Vitro Cell Development Biology - Plant. 41: 457-464.
  • Bhattarai, S. P., McHugh, A. D., Lotz, G. and Midmore, D. J. (2005). The response of cotton to subsurface drip and furrow irrigation in a vertisol. Experimental Agriculture. 42(1) (In press)
  • Zhu, G., Midmore, D.J., Radford, B. and Yule, D.F. (2005). Effects of timing of defoliation on wheat (Triticum aestivum) in central Queensland. II. N uptake and relative N use efficiency. Field Crops Research (In press).
  • Long, R.L., Walsh, K.B. Rogers, G. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Irrigation scheduling affects melon (Cucumis melo L.) fruit soluble solids content and yield. Scientia Horticulturae. (Submitted).
  • Sangha,K. K., Midmore, D. J., Rajesh K. Jalota, R. J. and Rolfe. J. (2005). Tradeoffs between production and ecosystem functions in pasture systems of central Queensland, Australia. Agriculture, Ecosystems and the Environment. 111: 93-103.
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha, Kerry Walsh, Rajesh K. Jalota and David J. Midmore, (2005). Impact of tree clearing on soil respiration and soil microbial biomass in pasture systems of central Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Soils Research. (Submitted).
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha, Rajesh K. Jalota and David J. Midmore, (2005). Litter production, decomposition and nutrient release in cleared and uncleared pasture systems of central Queensland, Australia. Journal of Tropical Ecology (In press).
  • Sangha, K.K., Jalota, R.J. Midmore, D.J. and Rolfe, J. (2005). Pasture production in cleared and uncleared grazing systems of central Queensland. The Rangeland Journal. (In press).
  • Bhatia, N.P., Nkang, A.E., Walsh, K.B., Baker, A.J.M., Ashwath, A.and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Successful seed germination of the nickel hyperaccumulator housia tryonii Bailey. Annals of Botany, 88: 159-163.
  • Bhattarai, S. P., Su, Ninghu and Midmore, D. J. (2005). Oxygation unlocks yield potentials of crops in oxygen-limited soil environments. Advances in Agronomy 88: 313-377.
  • Bhatia N.P., Baker A.J.M, Walsh, K.B. and Midmore, D.J. (2005) Role of nickel in osmotic adjustment in drought-stressed plants of nickel hyperaccumulator Stackhousia tryonii Bailey. Planta. 41: 457-464.
  • Yang, Z.J., and Midmore, D.J. (2005). A model for the circadian oscillations in expression and activity of nitrate reductase in higher plants. Annals of Botany. 96: 1019-1026.
  • Midmore, D.J., Parker, J. and Clark, J. (2005). Crop protectants - an issue for the Asian vegetable and herb and spice industries. RIRDC Report 05/093. 68pp.
  • Sparkes, E.C. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Effects of plant height and water availability on response of Prosopis velutina to a selection of herbicides applied by the basal stem method. 20th Asian Pacific Weed Conference, Vietnam. pp 413-418.
  • Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Newby, R., Syeda, S.S. and Sequiera, R.(2005).Effect of row covers on silverleaf whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population densities and crop yield in zucchini. Acta Horticulturae (Submitted).
  • Bhattarai, S., Midmore, D.J. and Pendergast, L. (2005). Aerated water for subsurface drip irrigation (oygation) improves yield, quality and water use efficiency of horticultural crops. Good Fruit and Vegetables. (December Issue).
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha, David J. Midmore, Rajesh K. Jalota, Nanjappa Ashwath (2005). Pasture composition in cleared and uncleared pastures of central Queensland. Australian Journal of Botany (Under revision).
  • Su, N. and Midmore, D.J. (2005). Modelling two phase flow of water and air in soils during aerated drip irrigation. Geophysical and Environmental Fluid Dynamics Summer School, University of Cambridge, UK.
  • Shively, G.E., Zelek, C,A., Midmore, D.J. and Nissen, T. (2004). Carbon sequestration in a tropical landscape: an economic model to measure its incremental cost. Agroforestry Systems 60(3):189-197.
  • Bhattarai, S., McHugh J., Lotz, G. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Water-lint production function: economical and physiological basis for cotton production on subsurface drip irrigation in heavy clay soils in central Queensland, Australia. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 8: 81-88.
  • Yang, Z.J. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Experimental assessment of the impact of defoliation on growth and production of water-stressed cotton and maize plants. Experimental Agriculture 40: 189-199.
  • Bhattarai, S., Huber, S. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Aerated subsurface irrigation water gives growth and yield benefits to zucchini, vegetable soybean and cotton in heavy clay soils. Annals of Applied Biology 144: 285-298.
  • Bhatia, P., Ashwath, N., Senaratna, T. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Plant tissue culture studies of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Plant, Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture 78(1):1-21.
  • Zhu, G., Midmore, D.J., Radford, B. and Yule, D.F. (2004). Effects of timing of defoliation on wheat (Triticum aestivum) in central Queensland. I. Crop response and yield. Field Crops Research 88(2-3): 211-226.
  • S.P. Bhattarai and D.J. Midmore (2004). Oxygation of rhizosphere with subsurface aerated irrigation water improves lint yield and performance of cotton on saline heavy clay soil. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane Sept. 2004.
  • Midmore, D. et al (2004). Consolidating the Asian vegetable industry, building upon past achievements and actions for the future. RIRDC Report 0/028. 39pp.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Gersteling, P. (2004). Chinese waterchestnut. In: The New Crop Industries Handbook. 2nd Edition (Eds. S. Salvin, M. Bourke, and T. Byrne) RIRDC, Canberra, Australia. pp. 34-41. http://www.rirdc.gov.au/NewCrops/2%20-%20New%20Crops%20Asian%20Vegetables%20section.pdf
  • S.P. Bhattarai and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Soil moisture stress influence on quality, yield and blossom end rot of tomato in heavy clay soil. AuSHS conference, Brisbane Sept. 2004.
  • S.P. Bhattarai and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Carbon isotopes discrimination by tomato in relation to soil moisture levels in heavy clay soil. Carbon isotopes discrimination conference, NZ 19-24 April.
  • Ockerby, S.E., Midmore, D.J. Yule, D.F. and Foster, S.D. (2004). Leaf elongation may trigger panicle initiation in Sorghum bicolor. Functional Plant Biology (Under revision).
  • Kele, B., Midmore, D.J., Harrower, K., McKennariey, B.J. and Hood, B. (2004). An overview of the CQU self-contained evapotranspiration beds. IWA : Water, Science and Technology. 51(10): 273–281. http://www.iwaponline.com/wst/05110/10/default.htm
  • Sparkes, E.C. and Midmore, D.J. (2004) Response of Prosopis velutina Wooton to a selection of aerially applied herbicides. Weed management: balancing people, plant, profit. 14th Australian Weeds Conference, Wagga Wagga. pp. 241-244.
  • Bhattarai, S., Pendergast, L. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Oxygation of subsurface drip irrigated tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) improves yield performance, tolerance to salinity and water use efficiency in normal and saline heavy clay soil. Scientia Horticulturae. (Under revision).
  • Bhattarai, S. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Soil moisture stress influence on yield, quality and blossom end rot of tomato in a heavy clay soil. Acta Horticulturae. (Submitted).
  • Bhattarai, S. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Carbon isotope discrimination and related water use efficiencies for tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) under different soil moisture regimes. Oecologia. (Submitted).
  • White, D.T., Hicks, D.J., Wilk, P., Coleman, P., Newman, S, Nguyen, V.A. and Midmore, D.J. (2004). Development of sato-imo (Japanese taro) production for export to Japan. In: Second Australian New Crops Conference, University of Queensland Gatton, Queensland, Australia, 21-24 September 2004.
  • Midmore, D.J. and S.P. Bhattarai (2004). Irrigating edamame (vegetable soybean). Access to Asian Foods, 75: 1.
  • Kele, B, Midmore, D J, Harrower, K, McKinniary, B J, Doyle, G, & Hood, (2004) Designing on-site wastewater systems for sites with large variation in wastewater generation. Conference papers of 6th specialist conference on small water and wastewater systems - 1st international conference on onsite wastewater treatment and recycling, (Fremantle, WA), pp.1-9, (CDROM), International Water Association.
  • Kele, B, Midmore, D J, Harrower, K, McKinniary, B J, Doyle, G, & Hood, B, (2004) An overview of the CQU self-contained evapotranspiration beds, Conference papers of 6th specialist conference on small water and wastewater systems - 1st international conference on onsite wastewater treatment and recycling, (Fremantle, WA), pp.1-9, (CDROM), International Water Association.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Jansen, H.G.P. (2003). Supplying vegetables to Asian cities: is there a case for peri-urban production? Food Policy 28:13-27.
  • Kleinhenz, K., Milne, J., K. Walsh, K.B. and Midmore, D.J. (2003). A case study on the effects of irrigation and fertilization on soil water and soil nutrient status, and on growth and yield of bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) shoots. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan. 2(3): 281-293.
  • Bhattarai, S., McHugh J., Lotz, G. and Midmore, D.J. (2003). Physiological responses of cotton to subsurface drip irrigation on heavy clay soils. Australian Agronomy Conference, Geelong, Feb 2003.
  • Midmore, D.J., Bhattarai, S. and Huber, S. (2003). Aerated subsurface irrigation water gives growth and yield benefits to zucchini, vegetable soybean and cotton. Optimisation of water use by plants in the Mediterranean. AAB, Mallorca, Spain. March, 2003.
  • Morgan, W. and Midmore, D. (2003). Chinese broccoli (Kailaan) in southern Australia. RIRDC Report 02/161. 38pp.
  • Morgan, W. and Midmore, D. (2003). Kabocha and Japanese pumpkin in Australia. RIRDC Report 02/167. 63pp.
  • Morgan, W. and Midmore, D. (2003). Daikon in Australia. RIRDC Report 03/091. 33pp.
  • Shively, G., Zelek, C., Midmore, D.J. and Nissen, T. (2003). Assessing the prospects for carbon sequestration in the Manupali watershed.. SANREM CRSP Research Brief 2003 No. 13. 4pp
  • Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (2002). Stand basal area as an index of competitiveness in timber intercropping. Agroforestry Systems. 54(1): 51-60.
  • Long, R., Walsh, K., Midmore, D. and Rogers, G. (2002). NIR estimation of rockmelon (Cucumis melo) fruit TDS, in relation to tissue inhomogeneity. . Acta Horticulturae. 588: 357-361.
  • Yates, E.J., Ashwath, N. and Midmore, D.J. (2002). Responses to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sodium chloride by three mangrove species in pot culture. Trees – Structure and Function. 16: 120-125.
  • Dano, A and Midmore, D.J. (2002). Analyses of soil and water conservation technologies in vegetable based upland production system of Manupali. In Proceedings of International Soil Conservation Organisation Conference, May 26-30. Beijing, pp. 445-450.
  • Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (2002). A bioeconomic rationale for the expansion of tree planting by upland farmers in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Development. 39(1): 87-102.
  • Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (2002). Improved Management Practices for Culinary Bamboo Shoots: Local and Export Markets. RIRDC Report. 02/035, 64p. http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/AFO/02-035.pdf
  • Midmore, D.J. and Rank, A. (2002). A new rural industry – Stevia- to replace imported sweetener. RIRDC Report 02/022, 55p.
  • Zongjian Yang and Midmore, D.J. (2002). A model of plant architectural development, The 5th official tri-annual Conference of The European Society of Mathematical and Theoretical Biology: Mathematical Modelling & Computing in Biology and Medicine, July 2-6, 2002, Milan, Italy.
  • White, D., Midmore, D., Nguyen, V., Hicks, D., McLaughlin, P., Vinning, G. and Coleman, E. (2002). Root crops for export to Japan (Project UCQ-13A). Access to Asian Foods Vol 11, pp 5-6.
  • Midmore, D.J. (2002). Importance of integrated planning in creating sustainable regional industries. In: Planning for Private Forestry in Central Queensland. DPI Research Centre, Rockhampton. CDformat.
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha Rajesh K. Jalota, David, J. Midmore, John Rolfe Kerry Walsh. (2002). Comparative status of ecosystem functions in native and cleared woodlands.
  • Kamaljit K. Sangha, Rajesh K. Jalota, David, J. Midmore and John Rolfe. (2002). Tree clearing for pasture production: An ecological assessment. The 2003 Australia New Zealand Society of Ecological Economics Conference, 2-4 December, 2002.
  • White, D. and Midmore, D.J. (2002). Bamboo research at Central Queensland University. Bamboo Bulletin, 4(3): 22-28.
    Morgan, W. and Midmore, D. (2002). Bitter Melon in Australia. RIRDC Report 02/134. 29pp.
  • Midmore, D. and Brimblecombe, R. (2001). Onions in Asia – an analysis of supply and demand, and opportunities for Australia. Acta Horticulturae. 555:297-302.
  • Nissen, T.M., Midmore, D.J. and Keeler, A.G. (2001). Biophysical and economic tradeoffs of intercropping Paraserianthes falcataria with food crops in the Philippine uplands. Agricultural Systems. 67(1): 49-69.
  • Ockerby, S.E., Midmore, D.J. and Yule, D.F. (2001) Leaf modification delays panicle initiation and anthesis in grain sorghum. Austr. J. Agric. Res. 52: 127-135.
  • Ockerby, S.E., Midmore, D.J. and Yule, D.F. (2001) Timing and height of leaf cutting affects vegetative and floral development in grain sorghum. Austr. J. Agric. Res. 52: 801-808.
    Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (2001). Aspects of bamboo agronomy. Advances in Agronomy. 74: 99-153.
  • Winkler, S, Thomson, G, Midmore, D, Morgan, W. (2001). Kabocha in Australia. In Proceedings of Australasian Postharvest Conference in Adelaide.
  • Midmore, D.J., Nissen, T.M. and Poudel, D.D. (2001). Making a living out of agriculture - some reflections on vegetable production systems in the Manupali watershed. In: Coxhead, I.; Buenavista, G. (Eds.) Seeking sustainability: Challenges of agricultural development and environmental management in a Philippine watershed. Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines: PCARRD, pp. 94-111.
  • Sangha, K.K., Jalota, R.K., Ashwath, N., Rolfe, J. and Midmore, D.J. (2001). An ecological assessment of plant diversity in cleared and native Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) stands. In: Proceedings of Remnant Vegetation in the Brigalow Belt - Management and Conservation, Rockhampton, Qld. May 2001.
  • Gallacher, D., Midmore, D.J., Osborne, T.M., Purdy, S.J., Cleland, R. and Bhula, R. (2001). Residues in Asian Leafy Vegetables: Foliar Water Retention of Selected Leafy Vegetables After Spraying. In: World Chemistry Congress 2001, Brisbane, Australia. 1-7 July, 2001. [and 18th Residue Chemists Conference, Canberra 31 October - 2 November 2001].
  • Thomson, G., Winkler, S., Morgan, W., Midmore, D.J., Kleinhenz, V., Lodge, G. and Tomkins, B. (2001). Australian studies on storage and packaging of Asian leafy vegetables, Chinese waterchestnut and kabocha pumpkin. In: O’Hare, T., Bagshaw, J., Wu Li, and Johnson, G.I. (eds) Postharvest handling of fresh vegetables. Proceedings of a workshop held in Beijing, PRC. pp. 61-71.
  • Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (2001). Can smallholder farmers realistically contribute to national reforestation efforts in the Philippines? In: Sustaining Upland Development in Southeast Asia: Issues, Tools & Institutions For Local Natural Resource Management. ACCEED Conference Center, Manila, Philippines 28–30 May.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Kleinhenz, V. (2001). Improved management practices for culinary bamboo shoots – local and export markets. Access to Asian Foods. Issue 9: 2-3.
  • Kele, B., Midmore, D.J. and Harrower, K. (2001). On-site recirculation systems using transpiration and filtration beds. In: On-Site ’01, Armidale, Lanfax Laboratories.
  • Kele, B., Midmore, D.J., Harrower, K. and Lowry. R. (2001). An approach to on-site management of seasonal fluctuations in wastewater at caravan parks. In: On-Site ’01, Armidale, Lanfax Laboratories.
  • Midmore, D.J. (2001). Saving soil: integrating erosion control in upland agricultural systems (Mindanao Island, Philippines). SANREM CRSP Research Brief 2001 No. 5. 4pp.
  • Sangha, K.K., R. K. Jalota, N. Ashwath, J. Rolfe and D. J. Midmore (2001). Ecological audit of ground flora in three types of cleared and virgin woodlands of Central Queensland. Paper  presented in 2nd National Postgraduate Conference In Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, held at Adelaide, SA, 17-20th of June 2001.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Kele, B. (2001). An option for wastewater reuse in the Pacific Islands. Paper presented to The Regional Meeting for Stakeholders in Wastewater Management, Majuro, Marshall Islands, 10-15 October (CD format).
  • Midmore, D.J. (2000). Importance of peri-urban vegetables to Asian cities. In Peri-urban vegetable production in the Asian-Pacific region for the 21st century. Kasetsart University, Bangkok. In press.
  • Lynch, T., Gregor, S. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). Intelligent support systems in agriculture – can we do better? Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 40: 609-620.
  • Li, M., Kleinhenz, V., Lyall, T. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). Response of Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Burm.f.) Hensch) to photoperiod. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 75(1): 72-78.
  • Poudel, D.D., Midmore, D.J. and West, L.T. (2000). Farmer participatory research to minimize soil erosion on steepland vegetable systems in the Philippines. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 79:113-127.
  • Kele, B.M., Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). A bio-engineering solution to domestic wastewater disposal. Xth World Water Congress, Melbourne, 11-17 March 2000.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Gosbee, M., Elsmore, S., Lyall, T.W., Blackburn, K., Harrower, K., Midmore, D.J. (2000). Studies on storage methods for extending shelf life of fresh, edible bamboo shoots [Bambusa oldhamii (Munro)], Postharvest Biology and Technology. 19: 253-264.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Kleinhenz, V. (2000). Physiological studies on edible bamboo. Asian Foods Newsletter, 6: 6-8. http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/trade/asiaveg/nlaf-06b.htm
  • Gallacher, D. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). Consolidating the Asian vegetable industry: the Asian vegetable demand and supply chain. Asian Foods Newsletter, 6: 4. http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/trade/asiaveg/nlaf-06b.htm
  • Ockerby, S., Midmore, D.J., Yule, D. and Foster, S. (2000). Slowing of leaf primordial elongation precedes panicle initiation in Sorghum bicolor. Combio 2000, Wellington, NZ, 11-14 December.
  • Zhu, G.X., Midmore, D.J., Radford, B.J. and Yule, D.F. (2000). Physiological analysis of effects of defoliation on spring wheat in central Queensland. Combio 2000, Wellington, NZ, 11-14 December.
  • Lu, Y., Midmore, D.J. and Ashwath, N. (2000). Variation in water use efficiency and leaf carbon isotope ratio in navy bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) with growth stages. Combio 2000, Wellington, NZ, 11-14 December.
  • Osborne, T., Gallacher, D. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). Hydroponic bitter melon variety and trellis trial in central Queensland. Access to Asian Vegetables. Issue 33. http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/trade/asiaveg/nlaav-33.htm
  • Kleinhenz, V., Midmore, D.J., Lodge, G. and Tomkins, B. (2000). Cold storage to extend shelf-life and improve quality of Chinese waterchestnut. (Project UCQ-8A). Access to Asian Foods. Issue 7, pp. 6-8. http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/trade/asiaveg/nlaf-07b.htm
  • Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). Estimating water usage in bamboo. Access to Asian Vegetables. Issue 28. http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/trade/asiaveg/nlaav-28.htm
  • Kleinhenz, V., Lodge, G. and Midmore, D.J. (2000). A grower’s guide to cultivating Chinese waterchestnut in Australia. RIRDC, Canberra, pp.51.
  • Ockerby S.E., Midmore, D.J., Yule, D.F. and Foster, S.D. (2000). Integrating environmental and endogenous cues: Does the slow growth of leaf primordia induce floral development in Sorghum bicolor? Flowering Newsletter. 30: 40-45.
  • Ockerby, S,E., Midmore, D.J. and Yule, D.F. (2000). Evidence of a link between vegetative growth and the induction of flowering in Sorghum bicolor. Poster Paper. Plant Form and Function, Adaptations to Stress. 27-29 September, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.
  • Midmore, D.J., Heath, B., Kele, B., Roe, B., Duivenvoorden, L. and Robinson, R. (2000). Developing a prototype cooling tower effluent re-use facility. In: 3rd Queensland Environmental Conference, 25-26 May, 2000. pp. 415-419.
  • Thoennissen,C., Midmore, D.J., Ladha, J.K., Holmer, R.J. and Schmidhalter,U. (1999). Tomato crop response to short duration legume green manures in tropical vegetable systems. Agron. J. 92: 245-253.
  • Thoennissen, C., Midmore, D.J., Ladha, J.K., Olk, D.C. and Schmidhalter U.(1999). Legume decomposition and N release when applied as green manures to tropical vegetable production systems. Agron. J. 92: 253-260.
  • Kleinhenz, V. Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1999) Soil moisture, soil and crop nitrogen, and yield of vegetables in a seasonally wet-dry tropical lowland. Plant Research and Development. 49:20-38.
  • Poudel, D.D., T.M. Nissen, and D.J. Midmore. (1999). Sustainability of commercial vegetable production under fallow systems in the uplands of Mindanao, the Philippines. Mountain Research and Development. 19(1): 41-50.
  • Oswald, A. and Midmore, D.J. (1999). Growth and tuber yields of sweetpotato in stress environments. Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad). Submitted.
  • Poudel, D.D., D.J. Midmore, and L.T. West. (1999). Erosion and productivity of vegetable systems on sloping volcanic ash-derived Philippine soils. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 63: 1366-1376.
  • Nissen TM. Midmore DJ. Cabrera ML. (1999) Aboveground and belowground competition between intercropped cabbage and young Eucalyptus torelliana. Agroforestry Systems 46(1):83-93
  • Midmore, D.J. and Wu, D.L. (1999). Work that water! Hydroponics made easy. Waterlines. 17(4): 28-30.
  • Li, M. and Midmore, D.J. (1999). Estimating the genetic relationships of Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Burm. F.) Hensch) cultivated in Australia using randon amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPDs). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 74(2): 224-231.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1999) Managing supply chains of Asian Vegetables. Good Fruit and Vegetables. 9(11):51-52.
  • Midmore, D.J., Poudel. D.D. and Nissen, T.M. (1999). How will medium term agricultural sustainability in the Philippine highlands be affected by induced reductions in commodity prices for annual crops, by adoption of technologies that reduce erosion, and by combinations of the two? In: Environmental Services and Land Use Change, Bridging the Gap between Policy and Research in Southeast Asia. 30 May – 2 June, ICRAF Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Midmore, D.J., Nissen, T.M. and Poudel, D.D. (1999). Making a living out of agriculture: Sustainable vegetable production systems Mindanao, Philippines. In: Looking back on the landscape: impacts from the SANREM experience. SANREM CRSP University of Georgia, USA. pp. 47-48.
  • Kele, B.M., Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (1999). A bio-engineering solution to domestic wastewater disposal. In: Environmental Engineering Research Event, Castlemaine, New South Wales, November.
  • Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D. (1999). Cultivating Chinese waterchestnut without soil. Access to Asian Foods. 5:5-6.
  • Nissen, TM., Keeler, M.G. and Midmore, D.J. (1999). Financial returns from intercropping fast-growing timber and food crops in the Philippine uplands. American Society of Agronomy, Salt Lake City, Nov., 1999.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Tomkins, B., Mason, K.,Frisina, C., Lodge, G. and Midmore, D.J. (1999). Maximising shelf-life of Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Burm.f.) Hensch). Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference, Waitangi, New Zealand.
  • Ockerby, S., Midmore, D. and Yule, D. (1998). Modifying leaf growth and flowering to improve water use efficiency in sorghum. In: The Manipulation of Crop Architecture, 4-5 Feb., 1998, Rothamsted, UK. (Printed extended abstract).
  • Poudel, D.D., Midmore, D.J. and Hargrove, W.L. (1998). An analysis of commercial vegetable farms in relation to sustainability in the uplands of Southeast Asia. Agricultural Systems. 58(1):107-128.
  • Gallacher, D. and Midmore, D.J. (1998). Improving information exchange among researchers and industry to enhance the Asian vegetable industry nationally. In: Managing Our Future for Innovation, Sustainability, Continuity. Fourth Australian Horticulture Conference, Melbourne, p.28.
  • Kleinhenz, V. Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1998). Crop and N management to improve environmentally sound vegetable production in tropical lowlands. Thammasat Int. J. Sc. Tech. 3(1): 8-23.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Cahill, G.T. (1998). The Chinese waterchestnut industry - A situation analysis and industry strategy.RIRDC Publication No 98/38, Barton, ACT 2600, Australia. 38 pp.
  • Midmore, D.J. (Ed.) (1998). Bamboo for shoots and timber. RIRDC publication 98/32, Barton, ACT 2600, Australia.66 pp.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1998). Workshop on bamboo for shoot and timber. Access to Asian Foods, 2: 8.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Cahill, G.T. (1998) The Chinese waterchestnut industry: a situation analysis and industry strategy. RIRDC Publication Number 98/38, Kingston, ACT Australia, 34p.
  • Midmore, D.J., Walsh, K.B., Kleinhenz, V., Milne, J.R., Leonardi, J. and Blackburn, K. (1998). Culinary Bamboo shoots in Australia, preliminary research results. RIRDC Publication Number 98/45, Kingston, ACT Australia, 44p.
  • Lynch, T., Gregor, S. and Midmore, D.J. (1998). Intelligent support systems in agriculture - do they have a future? ANZSYST Conference, 7-10 October, 1998, pp 172-184.
  • Midmore, D.J., Nissen, T.M. and Poudel, D.D. (1998). Making a living out of agriculture - some reflection on vegetable production systems in the Manupali watershed, Mindanao, the Philippines. In: Economic growth and natural resource management: are they compatible? May 18-20, Malaybalay, Philippines, SANREM CRSP.
  • Currah, L. Midmore, D.J. and Wood, G. (1998). Relating experimental onion yields to environmental factors across the tropics and sub-tropics Abstract number 1647, p. 289, XXVth International Horticultural Congress, Brussels, August, 1998.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1998). Agriculture and the modern society. Acres Australia 6(2): 33-36.
  • Li, M., Lyall, T., Kleinhenz, V. and Midmore, D.J. (1998). Physiological studies on Chinese water chestnut. Access to Asian foods. 3: 7.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1998). Vegetable production in Nepal – a needs assessment. Nepalese Horticulture. 2(1): 46-54. (Published in 2000).
  • Midmore, D.J., Roan, Y.C., and Wu, M.H., (1997). Tomato production in a lowland subtropical summer climate; yields, economic returns and risk. Experimental Agriculture. 33(2):125-137.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W. H. and Midmore, D. J.( 1997) Effects of legume live-mulch on crop performance, soil available nitrogen and crop N status in intensive tropical vegetable production. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 14: 261-278.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Seasonal effects of soil moisture on soil N availability, crop N status, and yield of vegetables in a tropical, rice-based lowland. Der Tropenlandwirt 98: 25-42.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1997) Consideration of the soil Nmin content in N fertilization of vegetables in intensive, year-round production in a tropical, rice-based lowland. Gartenbauwissenschaften 62(3): 137-144.
  • Walsh, K.B., Milne, J.R., Leonardi, J., Dart, D. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Preliminary analysis of culinary bamboo shoot production in Queensland. In Proceedings of the First Australian New Crops Conference, Gatton College, 8-11 July 1996, RIRDC Research Paper No 97/21, Vol. 2, pp.163-176.
  • Midmore, D.J., Poudel, D.D. and Nissen, T. (1997). Inducing change among vegetable farmers in environmentally sensitive ecosystems: the process and some practice in the Philippines. In John D. Smith Memorial Colloquium - Processes of Community Change 31 Oct - 1 Nov. 1996, Queensland, Australia. pp. 215-222.
  • Poudel, D.D., Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Farmers participatory approach for soil and water conservation in the Manupali watershed, Mindanao, the Philippines. In: Interactions: Investigating Ecosystem Dynamics at the Watershed Level. April 14-15, Athens, USA, SWCS.
  • Midmore, D.J. and Brimblecombe, R. (1997). Tropical onions in Australia - some current and future perspectives. In Alliums Australia 1997, 10-12 November, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Michel V. V., Wang J.-F., Midmore D. J. and Hartman G. L. (1997). The effects of intercropping and soil amendment with urea and calcium oxide on the incidence of bacterial wilt of tomato and survival of soilborne Pseudomonas solanacearum in Taiwan. Plant Pathology, 46: 600-610.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Putting the “Australian” into water chestnuts. New Crops Newsletter, 8: 19-20.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Bringing Asian vegetables into one basket. New Crops Newletter, 8: 21-27.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Bamboo. In: The New Rural Industries. (Ed. Hyde, K.) RIRDC, Canberra, Australia. pp. 188-195.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Chinese waterchestnut. In: The New Rural Industries. (Ed. Hyde, K.) RIRDC, Canberra, Australia. pp. 181-187.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Putting the “Australian” into water chestnuts. Good Fruit and Vegetables 8(4): 65.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Bringing Asian vegetables into one basket. Good Fruit and Vegetables 8(6): 66-67.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1997). Opportunities for Asian vegetables. Good Fruit and Vegetables 8(7): 45-46.
  • Nissen, T.M and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Intercropping timber and vegetables for increased nutrient efficiency and income in the Philippine uplands. In: L’agroforesterie pour un developpement rural durable, Montpellier, June, pp 345-347.
  • Lodge, G. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Development of a collaborative grower to processor water chestnut system. Final Report to RIRDC for project LOD-1A.
  • Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Agroforestry in High-Input Systems: A 15N Test of the Safety-Net Hypothesis. Agronomy Abstracts, ASA,CSSA,SSSA, Anaheim, 26-31 October. p.44.
  • Nissen, T.M. and Midmore, D.J. (1997). Agroforestry in the Philippine Uplands: The Role of Vegetables as Nurse Crops for Trees. Agronomy Abstracts, ASA,CSSA,SSSA, Anaheim, 26-31 October. p.45.
  • Benz, J.S., Keller, E.R., and Midmore, D.J., (1996). Planting materials for warm tropic potato production:Production and field performance of nursery-produced tubers. J. Agric. Sci. (Camb.) 127(1):67-81.
  • Benz, J.S., Keller, E.R., and Midmore, D.J., (1996). Planting materials for warm tropic potato production: motherplant management for the production of rooted cuttings. Trop. Agric. 73(4): 292-300.
  • Jansen, H.G.P., Midmore, D.J., Poudel,D.D., (1996). Sustainable peri-urban vegetable production and natural resources management in Nepal: Results of a diagnostic survey. Journal of Farming Systems Research/Extension. 5: 85-107.
    Midmore, D.J., and Poudel, D.D., (1996). Asian vegetable production systems for the future. Agricultural Systems. 50 (1): 51-64.
  • Oswald, A., Alkamper, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1996). The response of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.) to inter- and relay-cropping with maize (Zea mays). J. Agron. & Crop Sci. 176(4):275-287.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H., Midmore, D.J., (1996). Diversification and transformation of Asian paddy rice fields to upland vegetable production. Enwicklung and ländlicher Raum. 3/96:23-26.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1996) Permanent-high-bed technology to improve intensive vegetable production in tropical lowlands - Effect on water stress, root distribution, and yield. Horticultural Science 28: 90-98.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1996) Kinetic analysis of soil and petiole-sap nitrate relations in vegetable crops under glasshouse and tropical lowland conditions. will be submitted to Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science (Zeitschrift für Pflanzenernährung und Bodenkunde)
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H., Midmore, D.J., (1996). Effects of water stress on root distribution and yield of four vegetable species in two cultivation systems in a tropical, rice-based lowland environment. J. agric. Sci (Camb.) Submitted.
  • Michel, V.V., Hartman, G.L. and Midmore, D.J. (1996). Effect of previous crop on soil populations of Burkholderia solanacearum, bacterial wilt, and yield of tomatoes in Taiwan. Plant Dis. 80: 1367-1372.
  • Thoennisen, C., Midmore, D.J., Ladha, J.K., and Schmidhalter, U. (1996). Nitrogen mineralization of legume green manures as influenced by their age and chemical composition in three tropical soils. Plant and Soil.
  • Midmore, D.J., Jansen, H.G.P., and Dumsday, R.G. (1996). Soil Erosion and Environmental Impact of Vegetable Production in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Agriculture, Ecosystems and the Environment. 60(1):29-46.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1996). Managing nitrogen fertilization for year-round vegetable production in paddy rice fields. Gartenbauwissenschaft. 60(1): 25-32.
  • Jansen, H.G.P., Midmore,D.J., Binh, P.T. Valasayya, S.and Tru, L.C. (1996). Profitability and sustainability of peri-urban vegetable production systems in Vietnam. Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science. 44(2):125-143.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H. and Midmore, D.J. (1996). Diversification and transformation of Asian paddy rice fields to upland vegetable production. Plant Research and Development. 43: 81-94
  • Midmore, D.J. (1996). Cropping alternatives for irrigated horticulture. Central Queensland Journal of Regional Development, 4 (3/4): 54-58.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1996). Challenges for vegetable production in tropical Australia. In: Proceedings of the Third Australian Society for Horticultural Science Research Conference. 18-22 August, Gold Coast, Australia pp. 60-67.
  • Midmore, D.J. (1996). Sustainable and ecologically sound vegetable growing in peri-urban farming. Agriculture and Rural Development, 1/96: 50-52.
  • Kleinhenz, V., Midmore, D.J., and Schnitzler, W.H (1996). High bed sytems for off-season vegetable production in the tropics and subtropics. Agriculture and Rural Development, 1/96: 60-62.
  • Midmore, D.J., Jansen, H.G.P., Dumsday, R.G., Azmi, A.A., Poudel, D.D., Valasayya, S., Huang, J., Radzali, M.M., Fuad, N., Samah, A.B., Syed, A.R. and Nazlin, A.(1996). Technical and economic aspects of sustainable production practices among vegetable growers in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. AVRDC Technical Bulletin No. 23. 64 pp.
  • Payton, F.V., Midmore, D.J., and Ewing, E.E., (1995). The effect of nitrogen fertilizer on the growth and development of the potato in the warm tropics. I. Dry matter production. J. agric. Sci. (Camb.) Submitted.
  • Midmore, D.J., Yang, S., Kleinhenz, V., Green S., and Tsay, J., (1995). Intercropping chili peppers with maize. In Proc. Chili Pepper Production in the Tropics. 13-14 Oct., 1992. Kuala Lumpur. MARDI. 37-51.
  • Midmore, D.J., Dumsday, R.G., Jansen, H.G.P., Azmi, A.A., Poudel, D.D., Valasayya, S., Huang, J., Radzali, M.M., and Fuad, N., (1995). Technical and economic aspects of soil conservation practices among vegetable growers in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: preliminary results. In: Third Wye International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture. 387-398.
  • Oswald, A., Alkamper, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1995). The effect of different shade levels on growth and tuber yield of sweetpotato: II. Tuber yield. J. Agron. & Crop Sci. 175 (1):29-40.
  • Benz, J.S., Keller, E.R., and Midmore, D.J., (1995). Planting materials for warm tropic potato production: growth and yield of transplanted seedlings, or rooted cuttings and tuber materials in the field. Field Crops Res. 40 (3):179-192.
  • Midmore, D.J., Poudel, D.D., and Benziger, V., (1995). Vegetable production systems in Taiwan: an analysis of bio-physical and socio-economic factors affecting past and present geographical distribution. In preparation.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1995). Social, economic and environmental constraints and opportunities in peri-urban vegetable production systems and related technological interventions. In: Vegetable production in the tropics and subtropics in peri-urban areas - food, income and quality of life. International Expert Consultation (DSE/ZEL and ATSAF, Germany) 14-17 Nov., 1994. pp.64-87.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1995). Issues and prospects for peri-urban vegetable production systems in Asia. In: Agricultural economics Research on Vegetable Production and Consumption Patterns in Asia (Eds. M. Ali and H.G.P. Jansen), Bangkok 11-13 Oct., 1994. AVRDC, Taiwan. In Press.
  • Oswald, A., Alkamper, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1995). Response of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.) to shading at different growth stages. J. Agron. & Crop Sci. 175 (2):99-107.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1995). Sustainable and ecologically sound vegetable growing in peri-urban farming (with reference to the system of hydroponics). Entwicklung + ländlicher Raum. 4/95:12-14.
  • Jansen, H.G.P., Midmore, D.J., Binh, P.T., Valasayya, S., and Tru, L.C., (1995). Peri-urban vegetable production in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. AVRDC Working Paper Series No 11. 65 p
  • Kleinhenz, V., Schnitzler, W.H., Midmore, D.J., (1995). High bed sytems for off-season vegetable production in the tropics and subtropics. Enwicklung and ländlicher Raum. 4/95:26-28.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1994). Editor, Alliums in the Tropics. Acta Horticulturae. 358:1-433.
  • Oswald, A., Alkamper, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1994). The effect of different shade levels on growth and tuber yield of sweetpotato: I. Plant development. J. Agron. & Crop Sci. 173 (1):41-52.
  • Midmore, D.J., Wu, Deng-Lin, and Roan, Yu-Chi, (1994). Response of grafted tomatoes to flooded conditions. Scientific Agriculture. 42: 57-64.
  • Thonnissen, C., Midmore, D.J., and Schmidhatter, U. (1994). N-release dynamics of a mulched and incorporated legume green manure used a N fertilizer substitution for processing tomatoes in the tropics. In: 8th Nitrogen Workshop, Ghent, Belgium. 5-8 Sept., 1994.
  • Jansen, H.G.P., Poudel, D.D., Midmore, D.J., Raul, R.K., Pokhrel, M.N., Bhurtyal, P.R., and Shrestha, R.K., (1994). Sustainable peri-urban vegetable production and natural resources management in Nepal: Results of a diagnostic survey. AVRDC Working Paper Series. No. 8. 48p.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1994). Simple hydroponics for food security. ILEIA Newsletter. 10: 11-12.
  • Howeller, R.H., Ezuman, H.C., and Midmore, D.J., (1993). Tillage systems for root and tuber crops. Soil & Tillage Research. 27:211-240.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1993). Agronomic modification of resource use and intercrop productivity. Field Crops Res. 34:357-380.
  • Fukai, S., and Midmore, D.J., (1993). Adaptive research for intercropping: Steps towards the transfer of intercrop research findings to farmers' fields. Field Crops Res. 34:459-467.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Roca, J., (1992). The influence of production and storage cycles on growth and tuber yield of potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics. J. Agric. Sci. (Camb.). 119, 45-58.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1992). Potato production in the tropics. In: P.M. Harris (Editor). The potato crop. The scientific basis for improvement. Chapman and Hall, 2nd Edition. pp. 728-793.
  • Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1992). Genotypic variation for root pulling resistance associated with drought. Euphytica. 61:43-53.
  • Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1992). Agronomic and physiological research on drought resistance for potatoes (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics. CIP Circular. (In preparation).
    Suni, M., Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1992). Effect of water deficits on stomatal resistance, density, leaf water potential, and growth of potatoes. Potato Research. Submitted.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Prange, R.K., (1992). Growth response of two Solanum spp. to contrasting temperatures and irradiance levels: Relations to photosynthesis, respiration and chlorophyll fluorescence. Ann. Bot. 69, 13-20.
  • Suni, M.L., Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1992). Respuesta del crecimiento de la planta al estres hidrico en papa. Revista de la Asociacion Latino Americana de la Papa. Submitted.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1992). Vegetables in the cropping systems of Asia - parallels with Central America. IICA/AVRDC Planning Workshop. Eds. G. Villanueva, J. Lorven and A. Campos. Costa Rica. pp 311-322.
  • Midmore, D.J., Roan, Y.C., and Wu, M.H., (1992). Management of moisture and heat stress for tomato and chili production in the tropics. In proc. of Adaptation of Vegetables and other Food Crops to Temperature and Water Stress. Ed. G. Kuo., AVRDC, Taiwan. pp.452-460.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1991). Potato and sweet potato research: A worldwide mandate for the International Potato Center. In: "Proc. Int. Symp. Prod. Veget. Trop. and Subtrop.". Sept., 1989. TARC. Japan. pp 112-124.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Prange, R.K., (1991). Sources of heat tolerance amongst potato cultivars, breeding lines, and Solanum species. Euphytica. 55: 235-245.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1991). Some thoughts on the role of the Production Systems Programme at the Asian Vegetable Research and Devleopment Center. The New Laden Wain (University of Reading), 7:29-38.
  • Midmore, D.J., Ninez, V., and Venkataraman, R., (1991). Household Gardening Projects in Asia: Past experience and future directions. AVRDC Tech. Bull. No. 19, 28pp.
    Roca, J. I., Midmore, D.J., and Palacios, M., (1991).
  • Physiological response of the potato plant to leaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis) attack]. Respuesta fisiologica de la papa al ataque de la mosca minadora (Liriomyza huidobrensis). Proceedings of the Triennial Conference of the Latin American Potato Association. In press.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1990). Scientific basis and scope for improvement of intercropping with potato in the tropics. Field Crops Res. 25: 3-24.
  • Ekanayake, I., and Midmore, D.J., (1990). Drought response of potatoes in warm tropical areas. In: International Conference on Dryland Farming. Bushland, U.S.A. 15-19 Aug 1988. Proceedings. pp. 198-200.
  • Trebejo, I., and Midmore, D.J., (1990). The effect of drought on potato (Solanum spp.) growth, yield, and water use in a hot and a cool tropical climate. J. Agric. Sci. (Camb.) 114, 321-334.
  • Ekanayake, I.J., Malagamba, P., and Midmore, D.J., (1990). Effect of water stress on yield indices of sweet potatoes. Eighth Symposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops. Bangkok, Thailand. 30 Oct - 5 Nov 1988. pp. 520-528.
  • Imam, S.A., Hossain, A.H.M.D., Sikka, L.C., and Midmore, D.J., (1990). Agronomic management of potato-sugarcane intercropping and its economic implication. Field Crops Res. 25: 111-122.
  • Jieming, L., and Midmore, D.J., (1990). A review of potato intercropping practices in Western Hubei, China. Field Crops Res. 25: 41-50.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1990). Influence of temperature and radiation on photosynthesis, respiration, and growth parameters of the potato. (Abstract). Potato Res. 33: 293-294.
  • Prange, R.K., McRae, K.B., Midmore, D.J., and Deng, R., (1990). Reduction in potato growth at high temperature: Role of photosynthesis and dark respiration. Am. Potato J. 67: 357-369
  • Midmore, D.J., (1990). Intercropping of potatoes in the tropics. Introduction. Field Crops Res. 25: 1-2.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1990). High temperature effects on growth of cultivated and wild potato species. Abstracts of Conference Papers. 11th Triennial Conference of the EAPR. Edinburgh, Scotland. July 1990. pp 201-202.
  • Benz, J.S., Midmore, D.J., and Keller, E.R., (1990). Field performance of innovative planting materials in warm climates: Growth and yield. Loc. sit. pp 190-191.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Alcazar, J., (1990). Binary mixtures of potato (Solanum spp.) cultivars - growth, yield, and leaf miner fly (Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard)) damage in the cool tropics. Expl. Agric. 27: 305-318.
  • Midmore, D.J., Ekanayake, I.J., Benz, J.S., and Payton, F.V., (1990). Contributions of physiological studies to the improvement of production of potato in warm climates. In: Proc. African Potato Association Triennial Meeting. 23-27 Jul 1990. Mauritius. (Editors. Govinden, N., Julien, M.H.R., Hunt, G.L.T. and Autry, L.J.C.). Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute. pp. 45-52.
  • Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1989). Root pulling resistance of potatoes in a drought environment. (Abstract). Am. Potato J. 66, 519.
  • Suni, M.L., Ekanayake, I.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1989). [Resistance, stomatal density, and hydric relations of Solanum tuberosum L. as a response to field water conditions]. Resistencia, densidad estomatica, y relaciones hidricas de Solanum tuberosum L. como respuesta a condiciones de agua en el campo. (Abstract). X Reunion de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Fisiologia Vegetal. 6-8 Set 1989. Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. p 22.
  • Benz, J., Midmore, D., and Keller, E.R., (1989). [Preparation of different types of planting materials for warm climate potato production (Peru)]. (In German). ETH Zurich - Bulletinder, Edidgenossischen Technischen. Hochschule Zurich (Switzerland). No. 221.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1988). Intercropping potato (Solanum spp.) with maize in warm climates. In: L. Degras (Editor). Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, 7th. Proceedings. INRA, Guadaloupe. July, 1985. pp 837-851.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Rhoades, R.E., (1988). Applications of agrometeorology to the production of potato in the warm tropics. In: C.J. Stigter (Editor). Agrometeorology of the potato. Symposium, Wageningen. 9-10 Apr 1987. Acta Horticulturae 214, 103-136.
  • Midmore, D.J., Roca, J., and Berrios, D., (1988). Potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics IV. Intercropping with maize and the influence of shade on potato microenvironment and crop growth. Field Crops Res. 18, 145-157.
    Midmore, D.J., Berrios, D., and Roca, J., (1988). Potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics V. Intercropping with maize and the influence of shade on tuber yields. Field Crops Res. 18, 158-176.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1988). Potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics VI. Plant population effect on soil temperature, plant development and tuber yield. Field Crops Res. 19, 183-208.
    Midmore, D.J., (1987). Screening potato clones for adaptation to warm tropical conditions. Tests of Agrochemical and Cultivars, 8 (Ann. Applied Biology 109, supplement). pp 172-173.
    Midmore, D.J., Vallejo, J., and Landeo, J., (1987). Selection for nitrogen use efficiency in potato under cool tropical conditions. Abstracts of Conference Papers. 10th Triennial Conference of the EAPR. 27-31 Jul 1987. pp 243-244.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Roca, R., (1987). Productivity of a range of potato clones in warm climates as influenced by successive production and storage cycles. Loc. Cit. pp 357-358.
    Benz, J.S., Midmore, D.J., and Keller, E.R., (1987). Comparison of different types of planting materials for warm climate potato production. Loc. Cit. pp 359-360.
  • Nelson, D.G., and Midmore, D.J., (1986). Light interception and crop productivity in contrasting environments. (Abstract). Potato Res. 29, 258.
  • Midmore, D.J., Berrios, D., and Roca, J., (1986). The potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics II. Soil temperature and moisture modification by mulch in contrasting environments. Field Crops Res. 15, 97-108.
  • Midmore, D.J., Roca, J., and Berrios, D., (1986). The potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics III. Influence of mulch on weed growth, crop development, and yield in contrasting environments. Field Crops Res. 15, 109-124.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1986). Mixed variety stands of potato and their influence on leaf miner fly damage (Liriomyza huidobrensis Blanc L.), radiation interception and use, and tuber yield. (Abstract). In: Plant canopies, their growth, form and function. Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series Symposium.
  • Brown, K.J., and Midmore, D.J., (1986). The versatile potato crop in small-farm cropping systems. CIP Circular 13(4), 6-8.
    Midmore, D.J., (1986). [Response of the potato plant (Solanum spp.) to insect damage: Some compensation effects]. Respuesta de la planta de papa (Solanum spp.) al dano de insectos: Algunos efectos de compensacion. In: L. Valencia (Editor). Control integrado de plagas de papa. Memorias del Primer Curso Internacional. 29 Jun - 19 Jul 1986. CIP/ICA. Bogota, Colombia. pp 176-200.
  • Huaman, Z., and Midmore, D.J., (1985). Tabular descriptions of crops in the tropics. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L. subspp. tuberosum and andigena). Technical Memorandum. 85/13 CSIRO. p 53.
  • Raymundo, S.A., Alcazar, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1985). [Effect of potato varieties mix on the behaviour of the "miner fly" Liriomyza huidobrensis Blanchard]. Efecto de la mezcla de variedades de papa en el comportamiento de la "mosca minadora" Liriomyza huidobrensis Blanchard. (Abstract). In: XXVIII Conferencia Nacional de Entomologia. 24-30 Nov 1985. Puno, Peru. p 70.
  • Raymundo, S.A., Alcazar, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1985). [Influence of crops associated with Colaspis chlorites Erickson damage on potato tubers]. Influencia de los cultivos asociados con los danos de Colaspis chlorites Erickson en tuberculos de papa. (Abstract). In: XXVIII Conferencia Nacional de Entomologia, 24-30 Nov 1985. Puno, Peru. p 72.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1984). The potato (Solanum spp.) in the hot tropics I. Soil temperature effects on emergence, plant development and yield. Field Crops Res. 8, 255-271.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Mendoza, H.A., (1984). Improving adaptation of the potato (Solanum spp.) to hot climates - some physiological considerations. In: Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, 6th, 1983. Proceedings. International Potato Center (CIP). Lima, Peru. pp 457-464.
  • Espinola, N., Midmore, D.J., and Poats, S., (1984). Dry matter content, total protein and consumer acceptability of potato (Solanum spp.) produced under hot conditions. In: Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops, 6th, 1983. Proceedings. International Potato Center (CIP). Lima, Peru. pp 499-507.
  • Ewing, E.E., Batutis, E.J, Fick, G.W., Benkheder, M., Mendoza, H.A., Plaisted, R.L., and Midmore, D.J., (1984). Heat tolerance of potato - an explanatory modeling approach. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Minimum Data Sets for Agrotechnology Transfer. 21-26 Mar 1983. ICRISAT, India. pp 107-109.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1984). Potato in tropical environments: leaf area index, light interception and dry matter accumulation. (Abstract). Potato Res. 27, 313-314.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1984). [Potato for warm climates]. Papa para climas calidos. Proceedings I Reunion Latino Americana de Olericultura. 16-21 Jul 1984. Sao Paulo, Brazil. pp 51-59.
  • Midmore, D.J., Accatino, P., and Berrios, D., (1983). Potato production under shade in hot climates. in: Potatoes for the year 2000. Ed. W.J. Hooker. CIP, Peru, 1982. p 132.
  • Midmore, D.J., and Espinola de Fong, N., (1983). Screening potato aluminium tolerance in nutrient solutions. Loc. Cit. pp 132-133.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1983). Factors influencing the development of the potato and its yield under hot conditions. Loc. Cit. pp 130-131.
  • Roca, J., and Midmore, D.J., (1983). Effect of quantity of lime and its depth of incorporation on growth and yield of potato in an acid soil. Loc. Cit. pp 164-165.
    Raman, K.V., and Midmore, D.J., (1983). Efficacy of insecticides against major insect pests of potatoes in hot climates of Peru. Crop Protection 2, 483-489.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1983). The use of mulch for potatoes in the hot tropics. CIP Circular, 11(1) 1-2.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1983). Relacion planta-temperatura. in: Curso del Cultivo de Papa. Ponencias Tecnicas. Ica, Peru. 7-13.
  • Midmore, D.J., Cartwright, P.M., and Fischer, R.A., (1984). Wheat in tropical environments. II. Crop growth and grain yield. Field Crops Res. 8, 207-227.
  • Midmore, D.J., Cartwright, P.M., and Fischer, R.A., (1982). Wheat in tropical environments. I. Phenology and spike development. Field Crops Res. 5, 185-200.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1980). Effects of photoperiod on flowering and fertility of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). Field Crops Res. 3, 65-81.
  • Midmore, D.J., and McDavid, C.R., (1980). Factors affecting diurnal trends of 14C fixation in sugarcane. Trop. Agric. 57, 203-209.
  • McDavid, C.R., and Midmore, D.J., (1980). 14C fixation and translocation of sugarcane clones with contrasting weights of leaf per unit weight of cane and storage cell volume. Ann. Bot. 46, 479-483.
  • Midmore, D., (1980). Physiological aspects of potato adaptation to the hot, humid tropics. in: Potato Production in the Humid Tropics. Eds L.J. Harmsworth, J.A.T. Woodford and M.E. Marvel. CIP/PCARRD, Los Banos, Philippines. 337-348.
  • Midmore, D.J., (1979). Aspects of investigating ratooning ability. In: Proc. W.I. Sugar Cane Technologists Meeting. Guyana. 1979. pp 83-90.
Research Interests
2006
  • Production systems for Asian vegetables
  • Erosion control and agroforestry in upland Philippines
  • Water management in dryland and irrigated cereal cropping systems
  • Use of hydroponics for effluent disposal
  • Novel crops for CQ
  • Tropical onion physiology
  • Irrigated navy bean
  • Waste water reuse at the household level
  • Innovative uses for sub-surface drip irrigation
Other Areas of Interest
2006
  • Agriculture in the developing world
  • Technological change in agriculture
  • Sustainable production systems
  • Environmental manipulation and practical applications of plant physiology

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