David Turner

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• 2020

  The performance of a wide range of plantain cultivars at three contrasting altitude sites in North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

  Blomme, G., Ocimati, W., Sivirihauma, C., Vutseme, L. & Turner, D. W., Jan 2020, In : Fruits: fruit and horticultural productions in tropical and Mediterranean regions. 75, 1, p. 21-35 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Plantago 100%
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo 84%
  • plantains (fruit) 83%
  • Congo 51%
  • cultivars 35%

• The suckering behaviour of plantains (Musa, AAB) can be viewed as part of an evolved reproductive strategy

  Turner, D. W., Gibbs, D. J., Ocimati, W. & Blomme, G., Feb 2020, In : Scientia Horticulturae. 261, 108975.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • suckering 100%
  • Musa 74%
  • adventitious shoots 36%
  • temperature 22%
  • ratooning 22%
• 2019

  The Epidemiology of Fusarium Wilt of Banana

  Pegg, K. G., Coates, L. M., O’Neill, W. T. & Turner, D. W., 20 Dec 2019, In : Frontiers in Plant Science. 10, 1395.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

  Open Access

  • Panama disease 100%
  • epidemiology 59%
  • Queensland 32%
  • cultivars 24%
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense 15%
  28 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  A functional approach to bunch formation in banana

  Turner, D. & Gibbs, J., 2018, Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas. Kema, G. & Drenth, A. (eds.). Cambridge UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, Vol. 1. p. 93-116 24 p. (Burleigh Dodds Series In Agricultural Science; no. 40).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter
• 2016

  Altitude effect on plantain growth and yield during four production cycles in North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

  Sivirihauma, C., Blomme, G., Ocimati, W., Vutseme, L., Sikyolo, I., Valimuzigha, K., De Langhe, E. & Turner, D. W., 2016, Acta Horticulturae. Picq, C., Van den Bergh, I. & Smith, M. (eds.). Australia: International Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 1114. p. 139-147 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo 100%
  • adventitious shoots 74%
  • cultivars 44%
  • suckering 20%
  • plantains (fruit) 17%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Banana agronomy can unravelling the Musa genome help?

  Turner, D. W., Fortescue, J. A. & Daniells, J. W., 2016, Acta Horticulturae. Desjardins, D. Y. (ed.). International Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 1114. p. 245-260 16 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  • agronomy 100%
  • Musa 95%
  • bananas 80%
  • photoperiod 66%
  • hands 55%

• Plantain cultivars (Musa spp.AAB) grown at different altitudes demonstrate cool temperature and photoperiod responses relevant to genetic improvement

  Turner, D. W., Fortescue, J. A., Ocimati, W. & Blomme, G., 2016, In : Field Crops Research. 194, p. 103-111 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  Crop physiology and cultural practices-a synergy in banana and plantain (musa spp.)

  Turner, D., 2013, Proceedings of the International ISHS-ProMusa Symposium on Bananas and Plantains: Towards Sustainable Global Production and Improved Use. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 986. p. 41-50

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Irrigation and Mineral Nutrition

  Lahav, E., Whiley, A. W. & Turner, D., 2013, The Avocado: Botany, Production and Uses. Schaffer, B., Wolstenholme, B. N. & Whiley, A. W. (eds.). 2 ed. United Kingdom: CABI, p. 301 - 341

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Other chapter contribution
• 2012

  Bananas (Musa spp.)

  Turner, D. & Fortescue, J., 2012, Crop Post-Harvest: Science and Technology. Rees, D., Farrell, G. & Orchard, J. (eds.). 1 ed. UK: Blackwell, Vol. 3. p. 24 - 42 (Crop Post-Harvest: Science and Technology).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter

• Bananas and mangoes at the margins - Approaches to flowering for productive management

  Turner, D. & Fortescue, J., 2012, XXVIII International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC2010): International Symposium on Citrus, Bananas and other Tropical Fruits under Subtropical Conditions. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 928. p. 113 - 120

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Climate change in the subtropics: The impacts of projected averages and variability on banana productivity

  Van Den Bergh, I., Ramirez, J., Staver, C., Turner, D., Jarvis, A. & Brown, D., 2012, 28th Int Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC) / Int Symposium on Citrus, Bananas and Other Tropical Fruits . Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 928. p. 89 - 100 (Acta Horticulturae).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Sympatric species of Hibbertia (Dilleniaceae) vary in dormancy break and germination requirements: Implications for classifying morphophysiological dormancy in Mediterranean biomes

  Hidayati, S., Walck, J., Merritt, D., Turner, S., Turner, D. & Dixon, K., 2012, In : Annals of Botany. 109, 6, p. 1111 - 1123

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  19 Citations (Scopus)
• 2011

  Changing Climates: Effects on Growing Conditions for Banana and Plantain (Musa spp.) and Possible Responses

  Ramirez, J., Jarvis, A., Van Den Bergh, I., Staver, C. & Turner, D., 2011, Crop Adaptation to Climate Change. Yadav, S. S., Redden, R. J., Hatfield, J. L., Lotze-Campen, H. & Hall, A. E. (eds.). United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell, Vol. 1. p. 426-438

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter

  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Evidence that banana (Musa spp.), a tropical monocotyledon, has a facultative long-day response to photoperiod

  Fortescue, J., Turner, D. & Romero, R., 2011, In : Functional Plant Biology. 38, p. 867-878

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Reproductive Biology

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2011, Banana Breeding Progress and Challenges. Pillay, M. & Tenkouano, A. (eds.). Florida: CRC Press, Vol. 1. p. 145-180

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter

• Root growth of lupins is more sensitive to waterlogging than wheat

  Bramley, H., Tyerman, S. D., Turner, D. & Turner, N., 2011, In : Functional Plant Biology. 38, p. 910-918

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  14 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) reduces water loss and extends shelf life of fruits of Rose apple (Syzygium jambos Alston) cv. Tabtim Chan

  Plainsirichai, M., Trinok, U. & Turner, D., 2010, In : FRUITS. 65, p. 133-140

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Storage temperature during the early stage of ripening determines whether or not the peel of banana (Musa spp. AAA, Cavendish subgroup) degreens

  Plainsirichai, M. & Turner, D., 2010, In : FRUITS. 65, 2, p. 69-74

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The contrasting influence of short-term hypoxia on the hydraulic properties of cells and roots of wheat and lupin

  Bramley, H., Turner, N., Turner, D. & Tyerman, S. D., 2010, In : Functional Plant Biology. 37, 3, p. 183-193

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  41 Citations (Scopus)
• 2009

  Bananas: Environment and Crop Physiology

  Turner, D., Fortescue, J. & Thomas, D. S., 2009, Ecophysiology of Tropical Tree Crops. DaMatta, F. (ed.). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Vol. 18. p. 7-37 (Agriculture Issues and Policies Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter

• Drying half of the root-zone from mid fruit growth to maturity in 'Hass' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) trees for one season reduced fruit production in two years

  Neuhaus, A., Turner, D., Colmer, T. & Blight, A., 2009, In : Scientia Horticulturae. 120, 4, p. 437-442

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Persea americana 100%
  • avocados 89%
  • fruit growing 83%
  • rhizosphere 65%
  • drying 57%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Roles of Morphology, Anatomy, and Aquaporins in Determining Contrasting Hydraulic Behavior of Roots

  Bramley, H., Turner, N., Turner, D. & Tyerman, S. D., 2009, In : Plant Physiology. 150, 1, p. 348-364

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Aquaporins 100%
  • aquaporins 94%
  • Lupinus 78%
  • fluid mechanics 73%
  • Triticum 67%
  148 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  Removal of bunch, leaves, or pseudostem alone, or in combination, influences growth and bunch weight of ratoon crops in two banana cultivars

  Dens, K. R., Romero, R. A., Swennen, R. & Turner, D., 2008, In : Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 83, 1, p. 113-119

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • pseudostems 100%
  • ratooning 99%
  • bananas 70%
  • cultivars 40%
  • shoots 37%
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulation of banana plant growth (Musa spp. AAA Cavendish sub-group) based on temperature and ontogeny

  Dens, K. R., Swennen, R., Romero, R. A. & Turner, D., 2008, Acta Horticulturae. The Netherlands: ISHS, Vol. 803. p. 181-186 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper
• 2007

  Carbon isotope discrimination is not correlated with transpiration efficiency in three cool-season grain legumes (pulses)

  Turner, N. C., Palta, J. A., Shrestha, R., Ludwig, C., Siddique, K. & Turner, D., 2007, In : Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 49, 10, p. 1478-1483

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Carbon Isotopes 100%
  • Transpiration 79%
  • Fabaceae 71%
  • carbon isotopes 65%
  • cold season 65%
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Changes in seed size and oil accumulation in Brassica napus L. by manipulating the source-sink ratio and excluding light from the developing siliques

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2007, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 58, 5, p. 413-424

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • seed size 100%
  • seed oils 92%
  • Brassica napus 86%
  • seeds 41%
  • oils 35%
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparison between gradient-dependent hydraulic conductivities of roots using the root pressure probe: the role of pressure propagations and implications for the relative roles of parallel radial pathways

  Bramley, H., Turner, N., Turner, D. & Tyerman, S. D., 2007, In : Plant, Cell and Environment. 30, 7, p. 861-874

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • root pressure 100%
  • root hydraulic conductivity 98%
  • Pressure 42%
  • probes (equipment) 31%
  • water flow 15%
  35 Citations (Scopus)

• Drying half the root-zone of potted avocado (Persea americana Mill., cv. Hass) trees avoids the symptoms of water deficit that occur under complete root-zone drying

  Neuhaus, A., Turner, D., Colmer, T., Kuo, J. & Eastham, J., 2007, In : Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 82, 5, p. 679-689

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • root zone drying 100%
  • Persea americana 91%
  • avocados 82%
  • rhizosphere 60%
  • signs and symptoms (plants) 54%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Environmental physiology of the bananas (Musa spp.)

  Turner, D., Fortescue, J. & Thomas, D. S., 2007, In : Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology. 19, 4, p. 463-484

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • ecophysiology 100%
  • Musa 93%
  • bananas 79%
  • water 23%
  • stomata 23%
  77 Citations (Scopus)

• Photosynthetic and growth responses of juvenile Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) and Caisin (Brassica rapa subsp. parachinensis) to waterlogging and water deficit

  Issarakraisila, M., Ma, Q. & Turner, D., 2007, In : Scientia Horticulturae. 111, 2, p. 107-113

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra 100%
  • Brassica rapa 75%
  • flooded conditions 74%
  • water 26%
  • leaves 23%
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Saprophytic and pathogenic behaviour of R.solani AG2-1 (ZG-5) in a soil amended with Diplotaxis tenuifolia or Brassica nigra manures incubated at different temperatures and water content

  Yulianti, T., Sivasithamparam, K. & Turner, D., 2007, In : Plant and Soil. 294, p. 277-289 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

• Water flow in the roots of crop species: the influence of root structure, aquaporin activity, and waterlogging

  Bramley, H., Turner, D., Tyerman, S. D. & Turner, N. C., 2007, In : Advances in Agronomy. 96, p. 133-196

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • waterlogging 100%
  • root crops 99%
  • aquaporins 94%
  • flooded conditions 90%
  • water flow 87%
  62 Citations (Scopus)
• 2006

  An index of osmotic adjustment that allows comparison of its magnitude across species and experiments

  Turner, D., 2006, In : Physiologia Plantarum. 127, 3, p. 478-482

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Social Adjustment 100%
  • water content 74%
  • Water 70%
  • Sorghum 35%
  • leaves 27%
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• A water deficit during pod development in lentils reduces flower and pod numbers but not seed size

  Shrestha, R., Turner, N., Siddique, K., Turner, D. & Speijers, J., 2006, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 57, 4, p. 427-438

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • lentils 100%
  • seed size 97%
  • pods 80%
  • flowers 60%
  • seeds 46%
  41 Citations (Scopus)

• Osmotic adjustment in leaves of Brassica oilseeds in response to water deficit

  Levy, D., Fogelman, E., Itzhak, Y., Ma, Q., Turner, D. & Cowling, W., 2006, In : Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 86, 2, p. 389-397

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • oilseeds 100%
  • Brassica 93%
  • turgor 43%
  • leaves 37%
  • water 35%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Osmotic adjustment segregates with and is positively related to seed yield in F3 lines of crosses between Brassica napus and B.juncea subjected to water deficit

  Ma, Q. & Turner, D., 2006, In : Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 46, 12, p. 1621-1627

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Brassica napus 100%
  • Proline 63%
  • Seeds 61%
  • seed yield 57%
  • proline 51%
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Physiological and seed yield responses to water deficits among lentil genotypes from diverse origins

  Shrestha, R., Turner, N., Siddique, K. & Turner, D., 2006, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 57, 8, p. 903-915

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • lentils 100%
  • seed yield 83%
  • genotype 52%
  • water 36%
  • flowering 22%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Response of different forms of propagules of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-1 (ZG5) exposed to the volatiles produced in soil amended with green manures

  Yulianti, T., Sivasithamparam, K. & Turner, D., 2006, In : Annals of Applied Biology. 148, 2, p. 105-111

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • green manures 100%
  • Thanatephorus cucumeris 92%
  • hyphae 80%
  • allyl isothiocyanate 61%
  • Brassica napus 60%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Responses of osmotic adjustment and seed yield of Brassica napus and B. juncea to soil water deficit at different growth stages

  Ma, Q., Niknam, S. R. & Turner, D., 2006, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 57, 2, p. 221-226

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • soil water deficit 100%
  • Brassica juncea 85%
  • canola 81%
  • Brassica napus 71%
  • seed yield 71%
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Saprophytic growth of Rhizoctonia solani Kühn AG2-1 (ZG5) in soil amended with fresh green manures affects the severity of damping-off in canola

  Yulianti, T., Sivasithamparam, K. & Turner, D., 2006, In : Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 38, 5, p. 923-930

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • damping-off 100%
  • Rhizoctonia 88%
  • Manure 79%
  • green manure 73%
  • canola 71%
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Selection of field pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivar and growing site improves germination and uniformity for sprout production

  Fowler, C. J. F., Turner, D. & Siddique, K., 2006, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 57, 12, p. 1249-1257

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Pisum sativum 100%
  • peas 88%
  • germination 71%
  • imbibition 66%
  • cultivars 57%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2005

  Growth and development of ovules of banana, plantain and enset (Musaceae)

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2005, In : Scientia Horticulturae: an international journal. 104, 4, p. 463-478

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Musaceae 100%
  • plantains (fruit) 87%
  • ovules 68%
  • bananas 63%
  • embryo sac 59%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Growth and seed yield of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) genotypes of West Asian and South Asian origin and crossbreds between the two under rainfed conditions in Nepal

  Shrestha, R., Siddique, K., Turner, N., Turner, D. & Berger, J., 2005, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 56, 9, p. 971-981

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Lens culinaris 100%
  • Nepal 93%
  • lentils 90%
  • seed yield 75%
  • crossbreds 72%
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• The anatomy of ovule ontogeny of banana, plantain and enset (Musaceae)

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2005, In : Scientia Horticulturae: an international journal. 104, 4, p. 479-492

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Musaceae 100%
  • plantains (fruit) 87%
  • ovules 68%
  • bananas 63%
  • ontogeny 60%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• The association between low temperatures and anatomical changes in preanthetic ovules of Musa (Musaceae)

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2005, In : Scientia Horticulturae: an international journal. 104, 4, p. 433-444

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Musaceae 100%
  • Musa 75%
  • ovules 68%
  • temperature 26%
  • nucellus 23%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The occurence of a micropylar exudate in Musa and Enset (Musaceae)

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2005, In : Scientia Horticulturae: an international journal. 104, 4, p. 445-461

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Musaceae 100%
  • Musa 75%
  • ovules 68%
  • Musa acuminata 51%
  • triploidy 49%
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2004

  Pollen Fertility in Musa: Viability in cultivars grown in Southern Australia

  Fortescue, J. & Turner, D., 2004, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 55, 10, p. 1085-1091

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Musa 100%
  • pollen 66%
  • viability 64%
  • cultivars 49%
  • triploidy 28%
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Solute accumulation and osmotic adjustment in leaves of Brassica oilseeds in response to soil water deficit

  Ma, Q., Turner, D., Levy, D. & Cowling, W., 2004, In : Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 55, 9, p. 939-945

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • soil water deficit 100%
  • oilseeds 86%
  • Brassica 80%
  • solutes 72%
  • doubled haploids 33%
  40 Citations (Scopus)
• 2003

  Chlorophyll Degradation, Autofluorescence and Distribution in Banana and Plaintain Peel Ripening at High Temperatures

  Plainsirichai, M., Turner, D., Kuo, J. & Suwanwong, U., 2003, Issues and Advances in Postharvest Horticulture. Prange, R. K. (ed.). Toronto, Canada ed. Netherlands: Drukkerij P.J. Jansen BV, Vol. 2. p. 521-527

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper

  5 Citations (Scopus)