Weed Science Publications

Contents

Books

Sindel, B.M. and Johnson, S.B. eds (2004). Weed Management – Balancing People, Planet, Profit. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference. 718 pp. Weed Society of New South Wales, Sydney. ISBN 0 9752488 0 4.

Taylor, U. and Sindel, B. (2000). The Pasture Weed Management Kit.  A Guide to Managing Weeds in Southern Australian Perennial Pastures. 58 pp. Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Systems, Adelaide, ISBN 095 870 105 9.

Sindel, B.M. ed. (2000). Australian Weed Management Systems. 506 pp. RG and FJ Richardson, Melbourne, ISBN 0-9587439-4-0.

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Extension Publications

Sindel, B. and Coleman, M. (2012) Fireweed. A Best Practice Management Guide for Australian Landholders. 33 pp., University of New England. ISBN 978-1-921597-37-4.

Sindel B. and Coleman, M. (2010). Weed Detection and Control on Small Farms. A Guide for Owners. 21 pp., University of New England and Land and Water Australia. ISBN 978-1-921597-07-7.

Sindel B., Jhorar, O., Reeve, I., Thompson, L-J., Moss, J. and Coleman, M. (2009). Weed Detection on Farms. A Guide for Landholders. 21 pp., University of New England and Land and Water Australia.

Burton J., Sindel B., Dowling P. and Junor K. (2002). Managing saffron thistle boosts pasture production. On farm tips and tools for making change. Meat and Livestock Australia, North Sydney.

Burton J., Sindel B., Huwer R., Swirepik A., Dowling P. and Junor K. (2002). Managing Scotch, nodding and spear thistle boosts pasture. On farm tips and tools for making change. Meat and Livestock Australia, North Sydney.

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Book chapters

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Jones, C.E. (2009). Polymeria longifolia Lindl. In The Biology of Australian Weeds Volume 3. Pp. 226-237, ed F.D. Panetta, RG and FJ Richardson, Melbourne.

Sindel, B.M. (2006). Brian Sindel. Agricultural Science. In The God Factor. 40 Scientists and Academics Explain Why they Believe in God. Revised Edition. pp. 55-59, ed J.F. Ashton, HarperCollinsPublishers, Sydney.

Sindel, B.M. (2006). Management of weeds in pasture systems. In Handbook of Sustainable Weed Management. eds. H.P. Singh, D.R. Batish and R.K. Kohli, pp. 771-790. Food Products Press, Binghamton, USA.

Sindel, B.M. (2001). Brian Sindel. Agricultural Science. In The God Factor. 50 Scientists and Academics Explain Why they Believe in God. pp. 94-98, ed J.F. Ashton, HarperCollinsPublishers, Sydney.

Dowling, P.M., Michalk, D.L. and Sindel, B.M. (2000). Weed management in pasture systems. In Australian Weed Management Systems. pp. 307-328, ed. B.M. Sindel, RG and FJ Richardson, Melbourne. (refereed)

Sindel, B.M. (2000). The history of integrated weed management. In Australian Weed Management Systems. pp. 253-266, ed. B.M. Sindel, RG and FJ Richardson, Melbourne. (refereed)

Sindel, B.M. (2000). Weeds and their impact. In Australian Weed Management Systems. pp. 3-16, ed. B.M. Sindel, RG and FJ Richardson, Melbourne. (refereed)

Sindel, B.M., Radford, I.J., Holtkamp, R.H. and Michael, P.W. (1998). Senecio madagascariensis Poir. In The Biology of Australian Weeds Volume 2 eds F.D. Panetta, R.H. Groves and R.C.H. Shepherd. pp. 247-267, R.G. and F.J. Richardson, Melbourne.

Sindel, B.M. (1997). Outcrossing of transgenes to weedy relatives. In Commercialisation of Transgenic Crops: Risk, Benefit and Trade Considerations (eds G.D. McLean, P.M. Waterhouse, G. Evans and M.J. Gibbs). Proc. of a workshop, Canberra, 11-13 March, 1997, pp. 43-81. CRC for Plant Science and Bureau of Resource Sciences, Canberra.

Sindel, B.M. (1995). Integrated weed management - a strategy for reducing herbicide use. InHerbicide-Resistant Crops and Pastures in Australian Farming Systems (eds G.D. McLean and G. Evans). Proc. of a GRDC, CRDC, British Council, RIRDC, and BRS Workshop, Canberra, 15-16 March 1995, pp. 207-227. BRS, Canberra.

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Refereed journal articles

Williams L., Kristiansen P., Shaw J., Sindel B. and Wilson S.C. (2013) Weeds down under: Invasion of the sub-Antarctic wilderness of Macquarie Island. Plant Protection Quarterly. 28, 71-72.

Mwendia, S.W., Yunusa, I.A.M., Whalley, R.D.B., Sindel, B.M., Kenney, D. and Kariuki, I.W. (2013) Use of plant water relations to assess forage quality and growth for two cultivars of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) subjected to different levels of soil water supply and temperature regimes. Crop & Pasture Science. 64, 1008-1019.

Chejara V.K., Kristiansen, P. Sindel B.M., Whalley, R.D.B. and Nadolny, C.(2012). Seed-bank and seedling dynamics in Hyparrhenia hirta are influenced by herbicide application and mowing management. The Rangeland Journal 34, 199-210.

Grech, C.J., McLaren, D.A., Lowien, J., McWhirter, L., Butler, K.L. and Sindel, B.M. (2012). Assessment of management options for Chilean needle grass in sheep‐grazing systems. Grass and Forage Science. 69, 119-128.

Macdonald, M.J., Whalley, R.D.B., Julien, M.H. and Sindel, B.M. (2012). Flood-induced recruitment of the invasive perennial herb Phyla canescens (lippia). The Rangeland Journal. 34, 269-276.

Datta A., Sindel B.M., Kristiansen, P., Birchall, C., Jessop, R.S. and Felton, W.L. (2011) Influence of nitrogen fertilization and isoxaflutole on the nodulation  of chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Weed Biology and Management 11, 91-99.

Coleman, M.J., Sindel, B.M., van der Meulen, A.W. and Reeve, I.J. (2011). The risks associated with weed spread in Australia and implications for natural areas. Natural Areas Journal 31, 368-376.

Daur, I., Sepetoglu, H. and Sindel, B. (2011). Dynamics of faba bean growth and nutrient uptake and their correlation  with grain yield.  Journal of Plant Nutrition 34, 1360-1371.

Chejara V.K., Kriticos D.J., Kristiansen P., Sindel B.M., Whalley R.D.B. and Nadolny C. (2010) The current and future potential geographical distribution of Hyparrhenia hirta. Weed Research 50, 174-184.

Widderick M., Walker S.R., Sindel B.M. and Bell K.L. (2010). Germination, emergence, and persistence of Sonchus oleraceus, a major crop weed in subtropical Australia. Weed Biology and Management 10, 102-112.

McHenry, M.T., Wilson, B.R., Lockwood, P.V., Guppy, C.N., Sindel, B.M., Tighe, M.K., Growns, I.O. and Lemon, J.M. (2009). The impact of individual Callitris glaucophylla (white cypress pine) trees on agricultural soils and pastures of the north-western slopes of NSW, Australia. The Rangeland Journal, 31, 321-328.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Kristiansen, P., Jessop, R.S. and Felton, W.L. (2009). Effect of isoxaflutole on the growth, nodulation and nitrogen fixation of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Crop Protection, 28, 923-927.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S., Kristiansen, P. and Felton, W. (2009).The effects of temperature and soil moisture on chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotype sensitivity to isoxaflutole. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 195, 178-185.

Chejara, V.K., Kristiansen, P., Whalley, R.D.B., Sindel, B.M. and Nadolny, C. (2008). Factors affecting germination of Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta). Weed Science, 56, 543-548.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2008). Dormancy and longevity of annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) as affected by soil type, depth, rainfall, and duration of burial. Plant and Soil, 310, 225-234.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Kristiansen, P., Jessop, R.S. and Felton, W.L. (2008). The effect of soil pH on chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotype sensitivity to isoxaflutole. Plant and Soil, 303, 49-54.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S., Kristiansen, P. and Felton, W.L. (2007). Phytotoxic response and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotypes with pre-emergence application of isoxaflutole. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 47, 1460-1467.

van der Meulen, A.W., Reeve, I.J. and Sindel, B.M. (2007). Weed management on grazing properties: a survey of livestock producers in New South Wales and Victoria. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 47, 1415-1421.

Kristiansen, P., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2007). Weed management in organic Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa) production. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 22,1-16.

Cowan, T.F., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Browning, J.E. (2007). Mapping the distribution and spread of Nassella trichotoma (serrated tussock) with a view to improving detectability, containment and eradication. Crop Protection 26, 228-231.

Johnson, S.B. and Sindel, B.M. (2005). Recruitment potential from asexual and sexual reproduction in Polymeria longifolia. Weed Research, 45, 279-288.

Grech, C., McLaren, D., Chapman, D. and Sindel, B.M. (2005). Effect of clipping and fertilizer addition on the feed value of Nassella neesiana (Chilean needle grass) during reproductive growth stages, Plant Protection Quarterly, 20, 16.

Gardener, M.R., Sindel, B.M., Whalley, R.D. and Earl, J.M. (2005). Can Nassella neesiana, Chilean needle grass, be incorporated into a grazing management system in Australia? Plant Protection Quarterly, 20, 36-40.

McArdle, S.L., Nadolny, C. and Sindel, B.M. (2004). Invasion of native vegetation by Coolatai Grass Hyparrhenia hirta: impacts on native vegetation and management implications. Pacific Conservation Biology, 10, 49-56.

Hayes, K.R., Gregg, P.C., Gupta, V.V.S.R., Jessop, R., Lonsdale, M., Sindel, B., Stanley, J. and Williams, C.K. (2004). Identifying hazards in complex ecological systems. Part 3: Hierarchical Holographic Model for herbicide tolerant oilseed rape. Environmental Biosafety Research, 3, 109-128.

Grace, B., Sheppard, A.W., Whalley, R.D. and Sindel, B.M. (2004). Recent news about saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus L.). Plant Protection Quarterly, 19, 36-39.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Jones, C.E. (2003). The biology of Australian weeds 43. Polymeria longifolia Lindl', Plant Protection Quarterly, 18, 130-137.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Jones, C.E. (2003). Survey of Polymeria longifolia (Lindley) in the Australian cotton industry, Plant Protection Quarterly, 18, 120-126.

Gardener, M.R., Whalley, R.D. and Sindel, B.M. (2003). Ecology of Nassella neesiana, Chilean needle grass, in pastures on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. II. Seedbank dynamics, seed germination, and seedling recruitment', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54, 621-626.

Gardener, M.R., Whalley, R.D. and Sindel, B.M. (2003). Ecology of Nassella neesiana, Chilean needle grass, in pastures on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. I. Seed production and dispersal, Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54, 613-619.

Grace, B.S., Whalley, R.D.B., Sheppard, A.W. and Sindel, B.M. (2002). Managing saffron thistle in pastures with strategic grazing, Rangeland Journal, 24, 313-325.

Grace, B.S., Sheppard, A.W., Whalley, R.D.B. and Sindel, B.M. (2002). Seedbanks and seedling emergence of saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus) in eastern Australian pastures, Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 53, 1327-1334.

Whish, J.P.M., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Felton, W.L. (2002) The effect of row spacing and weed density on yield loss of chickpea, Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 53, 1335-1340.

Gardener, M.R. and Sindel B.M. (1998) The biology of Nassella and Achnatherum species naturalized in Australia and the implications for management on conservation lands. Plant Protection Quarterly, 13, 76-79.

Sindel, B.M., Radford, I.J., Holtkamp, R.H. and Michael, P.W. (1998). The Biology of Australian Weeds. 33. Senecio madagascariensis Poir. Plant Protection Quarterly, 13, 2-15.

Sindel, B.M. (1996). Overview of thistle management in Australia. Plant Protection Quarterly, 11, 285-289.

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1996). Seedling emergence and longevity of Senecio madagascariensisPoir. (fireweed) in coastal south-eastern Australia. Plant Protection Quarterly, 11, 14-19.

Sindel, B.M., Davidson, S.J., Kilby, M.J. and Groves, R.H. (1993). Germination and establishment of Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass) as affected by soil and seed characteristics. Australian Journal of Botany, 41, 105-117.

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1992). Growth and competitiveness of Senecio madagascariensis Poir. (fireweed) in relation to fertilizer use and increases in soil fertility. WeedResearch, 32, 399-406.

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1992). Spread and potential distribution of Senecio madagascariensis Poir. (fireweed) in Australia. Australian Journal of Ecology, 17, 21-26.

Sindel, B.M. (1991). A review of the ecology and control of thistles in Australia. Weed Research, 31, 189-201.

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1988). Survey of the impact and control of fireweed (Senecio madagascariensisPoir.) in NSW. Plant Protection Quarterly, 3, 22-28.

Sindel, B.M. (1986). The ecology and control of fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis Poir.). Plant Protection Quarterly, 1, 163-172.

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Non-refereed journal articles

Coleman, M.J. and Sindel B.M. (2011) Developing weed management best practice amongst lifestyle farmers.  Extension Farming Systems Journal 7 (1), 43-47.

Datta, A., Sindel, B., Jessop, R., Birchall, C. and Felton, W. (2006). Differential response of chickpea genotypes to isoxaflutole. Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, Ghent University, 71/3a, 733-741.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2006). Tillage and residue burning affects weed populations and seed banks. Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, Ghent University, 71/3a, 715-723.

Johnson, S. and Sindel, B. (2003). Anatomy of a problem weed: Polymeria take-all. The Australian Cottongrower. Vol. 24, No. 6, pp. 64-67.

Johnson, S., Sindel, B. and Charles, G.W. (2003). What bladder ketmia have you got? The Australian Cottongrower. Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 50-54.

Johnson, S., Sindel, B. and Jones, C. (2003). Polymeria take-all. The rhizome story. The Australian Cottongrower. Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 22-25.

Johnson, S., Sindel, B. and Jones, C. (1998). Polymeria take-all: a perennial problem. The Australian Cottongrower. September-October, pp. 37-43.

Taylor, U. and Sindel, B.M. (1997). Transgenic crops: The risk of outcrossing. Australian Grain Vol. 7, No. 5.,56.

Sindel, B.M. and Taylor, U. (1997). The transgenic crop debate. Weed Watch. The External Newsletter of the Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Systems No. 6, p.3

Sindel, B.M. (1996). Glyphosate resistance discovered in annual ryegrass. Resistant Pest Management Newsletter, 8, 5-6.

Sindel, B.M. (1996). Successful northern invaders. 1996 Australian Rural Science Annual, P and G Lynch and Associates, Palm Beach, Queensland, pp. 42-43.

Sindel, B.M. (1995). Weed science and the CRC for Weed Management Systems. Australian Rural Science Annual1995, pp. 67-68.

Sindel, B.M. (1993). Australian native grasses update. Turf Craft Australia, 33, pp. 23,37,38.

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Refereed conference papers

Mwendia, S., Yunusa, I., Sindel, B., Whalley, W. and Karuki, I. (2012). Water relations in two cultivars of Napier grass under variable water supply and temperature conditions. Proceedings of 16th Agronomy Conference, University of New England, Armidale.

Birchall, C., Coleman, M., Harrop, F., Fettell, N. and Sindel, B. (2012). Sustainable Grains Production Course – building grains industry futures. Proceedings of 16th Agronomy Conference, University of New England, Armidale.

Coleman, M., Sindel, B. and Kristiansen, P. (2012). Sustainable weed control in cucurbit crops: A scoping study. Proceedings of 16th Agronomy Conference, University of New England, Armidale.

Sindel, B.M., Coleman, M.J. and Reeve, I.J. (2012). Putting fireweed on the front burner: improving management and understanding impact. Eighteenth Australasian Weeds Conference, Weed Society of Victoria, Melbourne, pp. 166-169.

Berney, P.J., Sindel, B.M., Coleman, M.J., Marshall, G.R., Reeve, I.J. and Kristiansen, P.E. (2012). Improving regional adoption of weed control: a case study. Eighteenth Australasian Weeds Conference, Weed Society of Victoria, Melbourne, pp. 170-173.

Sheppard, A., Olckers, T., McFadyen, R., Morin, L., Ramadan, M. and Sindel, B. (2011). Fireweed biocontrol in Australia– a long-shot target driven by community support and political will. Proceedings of the International Society for the Biological Control of Weeds, Hawaii.

Kashe K., Sindel B., Kristiansen P. and Jessop R. (2010). Effect of tillage on weed seed bank and weed flora in maize (Zea mays). Seventeenth Australasian Weeds Conference, Christchurch NZ, pp. 67-70.

Coleman M.J., Sindel B.M., Schneider A.W. and Reeve I.J. (2010). Assessing weed spread in Australia using pathway risk analysis. Seventeenth Australasian Weeds Conference, Christchurch NZ, pp. 198-201.

Sindel B., Coleman M., Schneider A. and Reeve I. (2010). The detection of weeds on Australian farms. Seventeenth Australasian Weeds Conference, Christchurch NZ, pp. 186-189.

Grech, C.J., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2008). Chilean needle grass – three years of best practice management. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 487.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Felton, W.L. (2008). Effects of isoxaflutole on the growth and nodulation of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) under different soil nitrogen rates. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 313-315.

Schneider, A., Sindel, B.M., Backhouse, D. and King, K. (2008). Towards an understanding of interactions between serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) and soil fungal communities. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 129.

Keenan, M.D., Walker, S., Widderick, M., Sindel, B. and Taylor, I. (2008). Barnyard grass responses to glyphosate – the importance of morphological traits. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 121.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2008). Annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum Gaudin) resistance to glyphosate and other herbicides in crops and pasture seed in northern New South Wales. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 97.

Sindel, B.M., Michael, P.W., McFadyen, R.E. and Carthew, J. (2008). The continuing spread of fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) – the hottest of topics. Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 47-49.

Green, T.D., Sindel, B.M., Charles, G., and Werth, J. (2008). A review of the ecology of fleabane (Conyza spp.). Proceedings of the 16th Australian Weeds Conference, eds R.D. van Klinken, V.A. Osten, F.D. Panetta, and J.C. Scanlan (The Weed Society of Queensland, Brisbane), 171-173.

Cici, S.Z.H., Adkins, S., Sindel, B. and Hanan, J. (2007) An architectural modelling study of chickpea-sowthistle interactions. Proceedings of the Fifth International Workshop on Functional-Structural Plant Models. P3-1 to P3-2.

Macdonald, M.J., Whalley, R.D.B., Sindel, B.M., Julien, M.H. and Duggin, J.A. (2006). Germination response to temperature of Phyla canescens (lippia). Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 872-875.

van der Meulen, A.W., Reeve, I. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Insights into motivations and barriers for weed control in grazing districts of southern Australia, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 99-102.

Trotter, M., Sindel, B.M., Scott, J.M. and Reeve, I. (2006) Grazier adoption of spray grazing, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 857-860.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2006) Weeds seed bank changes for annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum Gaudin) and other species under a range of farm management practices on the Liverpool Plains of northern New South Wales, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 379-382.

Keenan, M.D., Walker, S., Widderick, M., Christopher, M., Sindel, B.M., Taylor, I. and Wu, H. (2006) Morphology and molecular characterisation of Echinochloa species in the northern grain region, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 133-136.

Johnson, S.B. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Does Polymeria take -all? Competition for water and nutrients between Polymeria longifolia (Polymeria take-all) and cotton, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 151-154.

Hosseini Cici, S.Z., Kristiansen, P. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Improving competitive ability of chickpea with sowthistle, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 324-327.

Greig, S.N., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2006) 'Weed Wipeout': A computer game about weed management, suited to the changing learning environment, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 755-756.

Grech, C., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Effect of grazing management and stockclass on Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesina) seed production, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 868-871.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S., Birchall, C.C., Guppy, C. and Felton, W. (2006) Effects of soil pH on isoxaflutole injury to tolerant and sensitive chickpea genotypes, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 406-409.

Cowan, T., Sindel, B.M., Murison, R.D. and Jessop, R.S. (2006) Effects of shade on seed production of Nassella trichotoma in northern New South Wales', Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 895.

Cici, Z., Adkins, S., Sindel, B.M. and Hanan, J. (2006) Canopy interference of chickpea with sowthistle - model development, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 426.

Cici, S.Z.H., Hannan, J., Sindel, B.M. and Adkins, S. (2006) Phenotype plasticity of sowthistle and its offpsring in response to light availability, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 172-175.

Chejara, V.K., Nadolny, C., Kristiansen, P., Whalley, R.D. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Impacts of Hyparrhenia hirta (L.) Stapf (Coolati grass) on native vegetation in a travelling stock route in northern New South Wales, Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference, eds C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide), 207-210.

Cici, S.Z.H., Adkins S., Sindel, B. and Hanan, J. (2005) Using L-systems to simulate chickpea cultivars and their shading abilities. In MODSIM05, International Congress on Modeling and Simulation (eds A. Zerger and R. Argent), pp. 1230-1236, Melbourne.

Wu, H., Walker, S., Osten, V., Taylor, I. and Sindel, B.M. (2004). Emergence and persistence of barnyard grass (Echinochloa colona (L.) Link) and its management options in sorghum. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 538-541.

Widderick, M., Walker, S. and Sindel, B.M. (2004). Better management of Sonchus oleraceus L. (common sowthistle) based on the weed's ecology. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 535-537.

Van Ryswyk, D., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Kristiansen, P. (2004). Effect of night cultivation on the emergence and competition of weeds in buckwheat. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 312-315.

Trotter, M., Sindel, B.M., Scott, J.M. and Reeve, I. (2004). Delivery of best weed management practices for meat sheep producers. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 120.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Charles, G.W. (2004). Bladder ketmia (Hibiscus trionum L.) in Australia - a variable taxa. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference,eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 544-547.

Grech, C., McLaren, D., Chapman, D. and Sindel, B.M. (2004). Effect of clipping and fertilser addition on the feed value of Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) during reproductive growth stages. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 110.

Cowan, T., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2004). Recruitment and survival of Nasella trichotoma (Nees) Hack. (serrated tussock) on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Proceedings of the 14th Australian Weeds Conference, eds B.M. Sindel and S.B. Johnson, 99.

Kristiansen, P., Sindel, B. and Jessop, R. (2003). Agronomic and economic evaluation of weed management methods in organic herb and vegetable production systems. Solutions for a better environment. Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference , Geelong, 5 pp. ed. M. Unkovitch, Australian Society of Agronomy.

Widderick, M., Sindel, . and Walker, S. (2002) Emergence of Sonchus oleraceus (common sowthistle) is favoured under zero tillage farming systems. Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, eds H. Spafford Jacob, J. Dodd and J.H. Moore, pp. 91-92.

Stockings, G.P., Jessop, R.S. and Sindel, B.M. (2002). A preliminary investigation into the effects of night cultivation and tillage method on weed emergence. Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, eds H. Spafford Jacob, J. Dodd and J.H. Moore, pp. 75-78.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Charles, G.W. (2002). Lifecycle studies on Malvaceae weeds in cotton farming systems. Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, eds H. Spafford Jacob, J. Dodd and J.H. Moore, p 83.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2002). Can the timely use of tillage reduce the prevalence of perennial weeds?  A case study on the native weed Polymeria longifolia in cotton farming systems. Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, eds H. Spafford Jacob, J. Dodd and J.H. Moore, p. 83.

Grace, B.S., Sheppard, A.W., Vitou, J., Whalley, R.D.B. and Sindel, B.M. 2002). The ecology of saffron thistle in France and eastern Australia. Proceedings of the 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, eds H. Spafford Jacob, J. Dodd and J.H. Moore, pp. 529-532.

Jones, E., Jessop, R.S. and Sindel, B.M. (2001). The potential of summer crops to affect weed growth. Proceedings of the 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, 5 pp., Australian Society of Agronomy.

Kristiansen, P.E., Jessop, R.S. and Sindel, B.M. (2001). Organic weed management survey: methods used by Australian herb and vegetable growers. Proceedings of the 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Science and Technology; Delivering Results for Agriculture, Hobart, 5 pp. eds B. Rowe, N. Mendham and D Donaghy, Australian Society of Agronomy.

Grace, B., Whalley, R.D.B., Sheppard, A.W., Murison, R.D. and Sindel, B.M. (2001). Control of saffron thistle by grazing management. Proceedings of the 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, 5 pp., Australian Society of Agronomy.

Sindel, B.M. (1997). The persistence and management of thistles in Australian Pastures. Proceedings of the 50th New Zealand Plant Protection Conference. pp. 453-456, (Ed. M. O'Callaghan), The NZ Plant Protection Society Inc.

Sindel, B.M. (1996). Impact, ecology and control of the weed Senecio madagascariensis in Australia. In D.J.N. Hind (Editor-in-Chief). Proceedings of the International Compositae Conference, Kew, 1994. Vol. 2. Biology and Utilization (vol. eds P. Caligari & D.J.N. Hind), pp. 339-349. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Non-refereed conference papers

Sindel B., Sheppard, A., Barnes, P., and Coleman, M. (2011). Flaming fireweed. Proceedings of 16th NSW Weeds Conference, Coffs Harbour, 5pp.

Chejara, V.K., Kristiansen, P., Whalley, R.B.D., Nadolny, C. and Sindel, B.M. (2007). Allelopathic potential of Hyparrhenia hirta (L.) Stapf. on native grasses. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, Perth, 212.

Grech, C.J., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2007). Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) regional best practice management. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, Perth, 156.

van der Meulen, A., Kristiansen, P. and Sindel, B.M. (2007). How are weeds spreading within Australia? Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, Perth, 97.

Macdonald, M.J., Julien, M.H., Whalley, R.D., Sindel, B.M. and Duggin, J.A. (2006) Ecology of Phyla canescens(Kunth) Greene (Verbenaceae) invasion in Australia, International Symposium. Intractable Weeds and Plant Invaders. Azores, Portugal, 11.

McWhirter, L., Lowien, J., Grech, C., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Regional best practice management of Chilean Needle Grass (Nassella neesiana) - New South Wales preliminary trial results, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of NSW, Wagga Wagga, 139-140.

Macdonald, M.J., Whalley, R.D., Sindel, B.M., Julien, M.H. and Duggin, J.A. (2006) Flood induced recruitment of lippia (Phyla canescans), Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of NSW, Wagga Wagga, 135-136.

Grech, C., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Tools for weed management- grazing management for Chilean needle grass - preliminary trial results, Proceedings of the 47th Annual Conference of the Grasslands Society of Southern Australia. Warrnambool, 124.

Grech, C., McLaren, D.A. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Chilean needle grass integrated grazing strategies, International Landcare Conference 2006. Melbourne, 101.

Grace, B., Whalley, R.D., Sheppard, A.W. and Sindel, B.M. (2006) Controlling saffron thistle using grazing management, Proceedings of he 21st Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of NSW, 112-113.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S., Birchall, C.C. and Felton, W. (2006) Differential response of chickpea genotypes to isoxaflutole', 58th International Symposium on Crop Protection , 96.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2006) Effects of tillage and burning of residue on annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum Gaud.) seed banks, Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists.

Narwal, S., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S., 2006 'Tillage and residue burning affects weed populations and seed banks', 58th International Symposium on Crop Protection , 94.

Trotter, T., Sindel, B.M., Murison, R.D. and Jessop, R.S., 2005 'Options for control of Nassella trichotomaon the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales', Tussock Terminators Research Forum , 19.

Trotter, M., Sindel, B.M., Reeve, I. and Scott, J.M., 2005 'Producer perceptions of changing occurrence and successful control methods for Nassella trichotoma and N. neesiana', Tussock Terminators Research Forum , 53.

Kristiansen, P., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Cerrai, D. (2005) Brassica cover crops for weed control in organic vegetable production. Shaping Sustainable Systems, 15th IFOAM Organic World Congress, Adelaide, p. 85.

Grech, C., McLaren, D., Chapman, D. and Sindel, B.M., 2005 'Chilean needle grass (Nasella neesiana) - integrated grazing for success', Tussock Terminators Research Forum, 11-14.

Datta, A., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S., Birchall, C. and Felton, W., 2005 'Chickpea genotype sensitivity to isoxaflutole', 14th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference, 11.

Cowan, T.F., Sindel, B.M., Jessop, R.S. and Browning, J.E. (2004). The distribution and spread of Nassella trichotoma (serrated tussock) with a view to improving detectability, containment and eradication. Proceedings of the 4th International Weed Science Congress, Durban, South Africa (Southern African Weed Science Society and International Weed Science Society), 71.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Charles, G.W. (2004). Bladder ketmia (Hibiscus trionum). How variable is it? Proceedings of the 11th Australian Cotton Conference, Broadbeach, Queensland.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2003). Effect of weed control methods on crop growth and soil conditions in organic lettuce (Latuca sativa L.) production. Organic Futures for Australia. 2nd National Organic Conference,Adelaide, Organic Federation of Australia, Sydney, p. 131.

Johnson, S.B., Taylor, I.N., Sindel, B.M., Charles, G.W. and MacKinnon, L. (2002). The distribution, spread and management of bladder ketmia, anoda weed and velvetleaf in Australian cotton farming systems. Proceedings of the 11th Australian Cotton Conference, Brisbane, pp. 169-176.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. & Jessop, R.S. (2001). The importance of diversity in organic weed management. The Organic Challenge: Unity through Diversity. RIRDC's Inaugural National Organics Conference 2001. Darling Harbour, Sydney, RIRDC, Barton, pp 188-198.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. & Jessop, R.S. (2001). Weed control in organic horticultural cropping systems. Organic Farming Workshops, NSW Agriculture Centre for Organic Farming, ed. K. O'Malley, Bathurst, NSW Agriculture.

Johnson, S., Jessop, R. and Sindel, B. (2000). Polymeria – trying to stop it taking all. Proceedings of the 10th Australian Cotton Conference. Cotton – Meeting the Challenge, Brisbane, pp. 343-349.

Johnson, S., Charles, G. and Sindel, B. (2000). The emerging problem of cotton related weeds (family Malvaceae). Proceedings of the 10th Australian Cotton Conference. Cotton – Meeting the Challenge, Brisbane, pp. 335-336.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (2000). Organic weed management. Proceedings of the 6th Queensland Weed Symposium. Caloundra, ed. J.T. Swarbrick, Weed Society of Queensland Inc. p. 204.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. & Jessop, R.S. (1999). Information resources for organic weed management in Australia. Farming for the Future: Organic Produce for the 21st Century, ed. R. Jewel,Mackay, Central Queensland University.

Grace, B., Sindel, B.M., Sheppard, A.W. and Whalley, R.B.D. (1999). Ecology, population dynamics and management of Carthamus lanatus in eastern Australian pastures. Proc. of the 11th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Basil, Switzerland, p. 78.

Jones, E., Jessop, R.S., Sindel, B.M. and Hoult, A. (1999). Utilising crop residues to control weeds. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 373-376.

Trotter, M.G. and Sindel, B.M. (1999). Best practice management (BPM) for thistles on the Northern Tablelands of NSW and its potential in weed research. Proc. of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 261-265.

Widderick, M., Sindel, B. and Walker, S. (1999). Distribution, importance and management of Sonchus oleraceus(common sowthistle) in the northern cropping region of Australia. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, p. 198.

Johnson, S.B., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (1999). The ecology of Polymeria longifolia in cotton. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 196-197.

Whish, J. Sindel, B., Jessop, R. and Felton, W. (1999). Integrated weed management in chickpea: how much do we know? Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 183-186.

Kristiansen, P.E., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (1999). Organic weed management research in Australia. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 35-38.

Grace, B., Sindel, B.M., Sheppard, A.W. and Whalley, R.B.D. (1999). Ecology and management of saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus L.) in New South Wales Pastures. Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 13-15.

Gardener, M.R., Sindel, B.M. and Whalley, R.B.D. (1999). Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) – what we know and where to next? Proceedings of the 12th Australian Weeds Conference (eds A.C. Bishop, M. Boersma and C.D. Barnes) Hobart, pp. 8-12.

Johnson, S., Sindel, B. and Jones, C. (1998). Pesky polymeria – the perennial problem. Proceedings of the 9th Australian Cotton Conference. Cotton Covering our Future. pp. 187-192, Broadbeach, Queensland.

Sindel, B.M. (1996). Grazier attitudes to weeds, research and education in northern New South Wales. Proceedings of the 11th Australian Weeds Conference, (ed R.C.H. Shepherd) Melbourne, pp. 247-250.

Whish, J.P.M., Sindel, B.M. and Jessop, R.S. (1996). Current status of chickpea weed control in northern New South Wales. Proceedings of the 11th Australian Weeds Conference, (ed R.C.H. Shepherd) Melbourne, pp. 170-172.

Gardener, M.R., Whalley, R.B.D. and Sindel, B.M. (1996). The failure of management technology for reproductively efficient grassy weeds: the Chilean needle grass example. Proc. 11th Australian Weeds Conference, (ed R.C.H. Shepherd) Melbourne, pp. 243-246.

Sindel, B.M. (1995). Restoration issues in lowland native grasslands. In Management of Relict Lowland Grasslands (eds S. Sharp and R. Rehwinkel). Proceedings of a workshop and public seminar, Canberra, pp. 31-38. ACT Parks and Conservation Service, Conservation Series No. 8.

Smith, S. and Sindel, B.M. (1995). Emergence of African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) and several native grasses on the northern tablelands of NSW. Proc 10th Annual Conf. Grassland Soc. of NSW (eds J. Ayres, D. Michalk and H. Lloyd Davies) p. 113, Armidale.

Sindel, B.M. (1993). Land stabilisation and roadside revegetation with native grasses. Proc. 7th Biennial Noxious Plants Conference, Forster, pp. 47-54, (Ed. L.R. Tanner).

Sindel, B.M. and Groves, R.H. (1990). Seed production potential and domestication of kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra). Proceedings of the Australian Native Grass Workshop, Dubbo, pp. 171-172, (Eds P.M. Dowling and D.L. Garden).

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1990). Competition between fireweed, Senecio madagascariensis Poir., and Italian ryegrass, Lolium multiflorum Lam. cv. Concord. Proc. 9th Australian Weeds Conference, Adelaide, pp. 369-372, (Ed. Heap, J.W.).

Sindel, B.M. and Michael, P.W. (1989). Frost as a limiting factor in the distribution of Senecio madagascariensisPoir. (fireweed) in Australia. Proc. 12th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conf., Taegu, Korea, pp. 453-459 (Ed. Asian-Pacific Weed Sci. Soc.).

Sindel, B.M. (1987). Competition between fireweed Senecio madagascariensis and oats Avena strigosa. Proceedings of the 8th Australian Weeds Conference, Sydney, pp. 171-4 (Eds. LeMerle, D. and Leys, A.R.) (Council of Aust. Weed Sci. Soc.).

Sindel, B.M. (1987). Fireweed - a profile. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Noxious Plants Conference, pp. 69-75 (Ed. Dyason, R.E.A.) (Dept. Agric. NSW: Richmond, Australia).

Sindel, B.M. (1986). The ecology and control of fireweed. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of N.S.W., Richmond, p 134.

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Postgraduate theses

Sindel, B.M. (1989). The Ecology and Control of Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis Poir.) University of Sydney: Sydney (Ph.D. Thesis).

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Reports

Sindel, B., Berney, P., Coleman, M., Marshall, G. and Reeve, I. (2013). Improving regional adoption of weed control.
A case study in the NSW Northern and Southern Tablelands. 130 pp. Report to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. ISBN 978-1-74254-509-7.

Sindel, B., Coleman, M. and Barnes, P. (2012). Fireweed control research. Final report: fireweed ecology and impact study. 86 pp. Report to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Sindel, B. et al. (2011). Sustainable broadleaf weed control in cucurbit crops. 38 pp. Report to Horticulture Australia Limited.

Sindel B. (2009). Fireweed in Australia – Directions for Future Research. 65pp. Report for the Bega Valley Fireweed Association (BVFA) and DAFF.

Sindel, B., van der Meulen, A., Coleman, M. and Reeve, I. (2008). Pathway risk analysis for weed spread within Australia. 105 pp. Report to Land & Water Australia.

Sindel, B., Jhorar, O., Reeve, I., Thompson, L-J. and Coleman, M. (2008). Best practice for on-ground property weed detection. 114 pp. Report to Land & Water Australia.

Kristiansen, P., Sindel, B. and Jessop, R. (2007). Sustainable Weed Management in Organic Herb and Vegetable Production. A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Publication No. 07/112, ISBN 1 74151 509 2, ISSN 1440-6845.

Stanley, J., Hutchinson, K., Godwin, I., Gregg, P., Jessop, R., Katz, M., King, K., Prior, J., Sindel, B. and Thompson, D. (2003) Biotechnology (GMO) Issues and Research Priorities in Natural Resource Management. Report to Land & Water Australia, 60 pp. Land and Water Australia, Canberra. ISBN 0 642 76101.

Sindel, B. (2001). The Colonisation of Railway Tracks by Weeds. A Consultancy Report to Assist Rail Services Australia Division of Rail Infrastructure Corporation On-Track Railway Weed Control Planning. 29 pp. University of New England, Armidale.

Sindel, B.M. (2000). Development of Integrated Weed Management Systems for Chickpeas. Module 4. Final Report to the GRDC for Project DAN262, 8pp.

Gardener, M.R., Whalley, R.D.B. and Sindel, B.M. (1997). The Usefulness and Ecology of Chilean Needle Grass (Nassella neesiana) as a Pasture in Argentina. Unpublished report to the CRC for Weed Management Systems, the MRC and the Weed Society of NSW.

Sindel, B.M. and Groves, R.H. (1993). Seed Production Potential of Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra). A Final Report to the Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales. 21 pp. CSIRO Division of Plant Industry, Canberra.

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Electronic media

Sindel, B.M. (1996). The Weird and Wonderful World of Weeds. Video of 8 minutes duration. The University of New England.

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Other

Sindel, B.M. (1995-1998). A Good Weed. The newsletter of The Weed Society of New South Wales Inc, ISSN 1325-3689, Vols 1-16, each 16 pp.