CLIMA - Publications

CLIMA Publications
	CLIMA Scientific Publications 2008 (PDF 32KB) and 2007 [PDF 11KB] list of all published journal articles, books and book chapters and refereed conference papers. Also 2006 [PDF 30KB], 2005 [PDF 28KB], 2004 [PDF 45KB], and 2003 [PDF 36KB]. (Note to CLIMA staff and associates: If any of your publications are not listed in these documents, please send a copy of your publication to CLIMA c/o Director.) See also: List of CLIMA Publications 1992-1999 [PDF 281KB] 2000, 2001, and 2002 publications are listed in the 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 biennial reports.
	CLIMA's Biennial Report 2005-2006, including complete list of CLIMA Publications At the back of the 2005-2006 CLIMA Biennial Report [PDF - 1.7 MB], you can find a comprehensive list of journal articles, books, book chapters and conference proceedings published in 2005-2006 from CLIMA research.
	CLIMA's Biennial Report 2003-2004, including complete list of CLIMA Publications At the back of the 2003-2004 CLIMA Biennial Report [PDF - 2.4 MB], you can find a comprehensive list of journal articles, books, book chapters and conference proceedings published in 2003-2004 from CLIMA research.
	CLIMA'S Biennial Report 2001-2002, including complete list of CLIMA Publications At the back of the CLIMA Biennial Report [PDF - 3.2 MB], you can find a comprehensive list of journal articles, books, book chapters and conference proceedings published in 2001-2002 from CLIMA research.
	"Maintaining crop profitability whilst lifting animal performance on mixed farms" Report on a forum hosted by CLIMA and the CRC Salinity, 28 July 2005. [PDF 191 KB]
Books and e-reports
	"Producing pulses in the northern agricultural region" and "Producing pulses in the southern agricultural region" Produced by The Department of Agriculture and Food and GRDC, these two manuals are comprehensive and practical guides to growing pulses in Western Australia. They bring together all the latest research and practical experience for the two regions for field pea, faba bean, chickpea, lentil, vetch, narbon bean and lathyrus. Copies are obtainable from DAFWA offices for $20.00 each (incl. GST) or by mail order (postage $5.50). Contact Jo Brown at DAFWA: jbrown@agric.wa.gov.au or tel: +61 8 9368 3710. For an advertising flyer [PDF 684KB] on the manuals click here.
	Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Pasture and Forage Legumes Genetic Resources of Mediterranean Pasture and Forage Legumes, edited by S J Bennet and P S Cocks is a comprehensive review of grassland improvement in Mediterranean areas using legume species. The book includes a detailed account of the processes involved in understanding the ecology of legumes. Discussion of their collection in the Mediterranean basin is also included. Kluwer Academic Publishers 1999 Dordrecht The Netherlands
	Passion for Pulses Passion for Pulses, compiled by Nancy Longnecker with support from CLIMA and GRDC, brings together sweet and savoury recipes from around the world, from favourites such as Hommous, Dahl and Chilli Con Carne to the more exotic French Cassoulet , Thai-style Green Beans and Pork, Wattleseed Shortbread and Crab and Chickpea Curry. UWA Press 1999 Nedlands Western Australia.
	The Nodule Module The Nodule Module is an activity guide for years 8 - 10 students. The activities address a range of learning outcomes and standards from the curriculum for lower secondary students. They cross disciplinary boundaries and are particularly useful for mathematics, science, society & environment and technology & enterprise outcomes. It contains an introduction with teacher background material, teacher notes with suggestions for pre-activity, activity and post-activity, student information sheets and 10 activities, including: 'Need a Fix?', 'Super Bacteria to the Rescue!', 'The Nitrogen Cycle', 'A Day in the Life of a Legume Scientist'.
	Lupins as Crop Plants: Biology, Production and Utilization Edited by J.S. Gladstones, C. Atkins and J.H. Hamblin. This book gives an authoritative account of the history, distribution and taxonomy of Lupinus species and the current knowledge of all aspects of their agronomy and impact on agriculture, including breeding, genetics and biotechnology, nutrition, nitrogen fixation, transport physiology, toxins, stress responses, pests and diseases, agronomy and farming systems, composition and food uses, economic value and trade. CAB International 1998. Cambridge, UK.
	The Chickpea Book The Chickpea Book, published in 1998 with support from DAFWA, CLIMA, GRDC and TOPCROP, brings together Australian and international research knowledge, describing much of the scientific data behind recommendations and highlights in the role of chickpea production in maximising whole farm profits, especially in Western Australia. It is a comprehensive publication with information on: growth and development; varieties; paddock selection; seed and seed treatments; sowing, weed, disease and insect management; nutrition; harvesting; end use and quality; production and trade; gross margins and rotational benefits. Download order form
	Lupin Development Guide The Lupin Development Guide by M Dracup and E J M Kirby, with support from CLIMA and GRDC, is a valuable resource for agronomists, advisers, agrochemical reps, agriculture students and legume/lupin scientists. UWA Press 1996 Nedlands Western Australia.
CD-ROMs
	PulsePak National A computer program that provides grain legume growing information for the southern states of Australia.
	A Bibliographic Database for the genus Lathyrus Compiled by Dirk Enneking. The bibliography provides a thorough coverage of the agricultural, botanical, biochemical and medicinal literature related to the genus Lathyrus and neurolathyrism. Download order form
	ACLIP 2003 Lupin Symposium The presentations from the symposium held at Department of Agriculture and Food WA on 16 October 2003 are available on a CD compiled by CLIMA. Contact Debbie Thackray