2007 Annual Report - Central Queensland University

2007 Centre for Plant & Water Science Annual ReportPendergast, L. PhD MidmoreWalshReyes, R. PhD WalshMidmoreSchroeder, S. M App AshwathScShrestha, K. PhD MidmoreWalshHarrowerSyeda, S. PhD MidmoreVicente-BeckettTait, L.M AppScWalshTorabi, M. PhD MidmoreWalshBhattaraimanagement practicesPlant salinity tolerance mechanisms and the effectsof sub-surface aeration on growth, water useefficiencies and salinity toleranceAutoecological role of steviol glycosides in SteviarebandianaPollution of soil with toxic metalsCompost teas: their biology and activityA study of the Dee River system, to explore theutilisation of fish parasites as bio-indicators offreshwater pollution, and an evaluation of theabilities of plants in the phytoremediation of heavymetalsStand structure and population dynamics ofwoodland communities in north-eastern Australiabased on an established network of permanentlyposition vegetation transectsAspects of oxygationVenkatraman, K. PhD Ashwath Phytoremediation of landfill sitesC4Centre InteractionCPWS attempts to foster links with other CQU researchers. In 2007 this involved associate-supervisionof a physics PhD student (C. Hayes) a engineering (CRE) a Masters student, and a PhD student (D.Nott) with CEM staff and another PhD student (M. Nelson) with the University of Queensland. IndeedCEM & CPWS continue to function collaboratively across a range of resources (e.g. CEM usage ofCPWS-supported vehicles, technicians, and equipment). Support has also been given to the Centre forRailway Engineering (CRE - Railway Embankment project). CPWS also contributes to the functions ofthe ISRD. CPWS also interacts with other Australian universities via the ARC Phytocap project and theRail CRC.Centre staff attended many CQU Flagship meetings in 2007, however no major engagement eventuated.12