Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Edited Volumes

• Leung DWM. (2013) Recent Advances Towards Improved Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Pollution. Dubai: Bentham Sciences Publishers. 150. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/97816080578701130101.

Chapters

• Leung DWM. (2019) Participation of hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide in improvement of seed germination performance under unfavourable conditions. In Gupta DK; Palma JM; Corpas FJ (Ed.), Nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide signaling in higher plants: 145-156. Cham: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11129-8_7.

• Leung D. (2018) Studies of catalase in plants under abiotic stress. In Gupta D; Palma J; Corpas F (Ed.), Antioxidants and Antioxidant Enzymes in Higher Plants: 27-39. Cham: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75088-0_2.

• Leung D. (2017) Potential of plant tissue culture research contributing to combating arsenic pollution. In Gupta DK; Chatterjee S (Ed.), Arsenic Contamination in the Environment The Issues and Solutions: 187-194.Springer International. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54356-7_9.

• Leung DWM. (2015) Regulatory role of nitric oxide in alterations of morphological features of plants under abiotic stress. Nitric Oxide Action in Abiotic Stress Responses in Plants: 65-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17804-2_4.

• Leung DWM. (2015) Relationship Between Changes in Contents of Nitric Oxide and Amino Acids Particularly Proline in Plants Under Abiotic Stress. In Gupta DK; Palma JM; Corpas FJ (Ed.), Reactive Oxygen Species and Oxidative Damage in Plants Under Stress: 341-352. Cham: Springer International Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20421-5_14.

• Leung DWM. (2013) Expression of genes associated with accumulation of storage reserves during maturation of somatic embryos. In Aslam J; Srivastava PS; Sharma MP (Ed.), Somatic Embryogenesis and Gene Expression: 166-171. New Delhi: Narosa Publishing House.

• Leung DWM. (2013) Intraspecific variation in metal tolerance of plants. In Gupta DK; Corpas FJ; Palma JM (Ed.), Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: 163-172. New York: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38469-1_9.

• Leung DWM. (2011) Perspectives on induction and biology of flowering in vitro. In Yaish MW (Ed.), The Flowering Process and its Control in Plants: Gene Expression and Hormone Interaction: 217-228. Kerala: Research Signpost.

• Leung DWM. and Alizadeh H. (2011) Extending the benefits of antifungal proteins from plants. In Mendes-Vilas A (Ed.), Science Against Microbial Pathogens: Communicating Current Research and Technological Advances: Vol. 2: 1236-1243. Extremadura: Formatex Research Center.

• Leung DWM. (2010) Biotechnology Industry. In Laszlo C (Ed.), Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability: The Business of Sustainability: 42-46. Great Barrington: Berkshire Publishing.

• Leung DWM. (2010) Plant biotechnology helps quest for sustainability: With emphasis on climate change and endangered plants. In Reck RA (Ed.), Climate Change and Sustainable Development: 247-250. Louisville: Linton Atlantic Books.

• Leung DWM., Moon B. and Wang YY. (2006) Superoxide dismutase activity in the reproductive tissues of petunia flowers. In Silva JATD (Ed.), Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology. Volume III: 117-122. London: Global Science Books.

• Leung D. (2005) Preparation of plant protein samples for 2-D PAGE. In Walker JM (Ed.), The Proteomics Protocols Handbook: 55-58. Totowa: Humana Press.

• Ramage CM. and Leung DWM. (1997) A stage specific requirement for N-benzyladenine and sucrose during shoot organogenesis in pepper (Capsicum annuum L. vat, sweet Banana). In Taji A; Williams R (Ed.), Tissue culture: Towards the next century. Proc. of Vth International Assn. for Plant Tissue Culture (Australian Branch) Conf. at University of Queensland: 53-57.

• Gilpin BJ., Clark SA., Shaw ML., Leung DWM. and Lancaster JE. (1996) Alliinase, a key enzyme in the flavour pathway of omons (A. cepa). In Garcia-Viguera C; Castacer M; Gil ML; Ferreres F; Torns-Barberan FA (Ed.), Current Trends in Fruit & Vegetable Phytochemistry: 247-251. Madrid: Corisejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientrificas, Spain.

• Bewley JD., Leung DWM. and Quellette FB. (1983) The cooperative role of endo-beta-mannanase, beta-mannosidase and alph-galactosidase in the mobilization of endosperm cell wall hemicelluloses of germinated lettuce seeds. In Nozzolillo C; Lea PJ; Loewus FA (Ed.), Mobilization of reserves in germination: 137-152. New York: Plenum Press.

Journal Articles

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Tangtivaporn C., Phanomchai S. and Leung DWM. (2023) Micropropagation and in Vitro Inflorescence of Pentas lanceolata. Applied Science and Engineering Progress 16(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2022.01.004.

• Shwe SS., Alizadeh H., Tayagui A. and Leung DWM. (2023) Diverse forms of xylem-Like cells and strand formation in Xylogenic Eucalyptus bosistoana callus culture. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 152(1): 129-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11240-022-02393-3.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Sartfang P., Intarathaiwong W. and Leung DWM. (2022) Relative importance of sucrose, pH, osmoticum and plant growth regulators on efficiency of pollen tube emergence in Clitoria ternatea L. (butterfly pea) in vitro. Vegetos 35(1): 115-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42535-021-00289-9.

• Jang J. and Leung DWM. (2022) The Morpho-Physio-Biochemical Attributes of Urban Trees for Resilience in Regional Ecosystems in Cities: A Mini-Review. Urban Science 6(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/urbansci6020037.

• Liu JY., He ZD., Leung DWM., Zeng SS., Cui LL. and Peng XX. (2022) Molecular, biochemical and enzymatic characterization of photorespiratory 2-phosphoglycolate phosphatase (PGLP1) in rice. Plant Biology 24(3): 510-516. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/plb.13389.

• Phanomchai S., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S. and Leung DWM. (2022) Short-Term Storability of Alginate-Encapsulated Persian Violet Microshoots for Germplasm Exchange. Plants 11(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants11020185.

• Wante SP. and Leung DWM. (2022) Influence of toxic diesel fuel on Petunia grandiflora calli and after plant regeneration. 3 Biotech 12(9) http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13205-022-03220-4.

• Wante SP., Leung DWM. and Alizadeh H. (2022) Sub-lethal effect of diesel fuel on the development of in vitro produced callus culture of Tagetes patula L. (Marigold-Nemo mix). Vegetos 35(4): 1118-1127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42535-022-00390-7.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2021) Photoautotrophic micropropagation system (PAM): a novel approach deserving increased uptake for commercial plant production. Vegetos 34(1): 13-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42535-020-00182-x.

• Chilukamarri L., Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2021) In-vitro grafting – Current applications and future prospects. Scientia Horticulturae 280 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.109899.

• Chuenchom P., Noichinda S., Bodhipadma K., Wongs-Aree C. and Leung DWM. (2021) Different chilling-induced symptoms and the underlying oxidative stress and antioxidative defense in the exocarp and mesocarp of immature sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) fruit. Applied Science and Engineering Progress 14(3): 348-359. http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2021.04.007.

• Darajeh N., Alizadeh H., Leung DWM., Nodeh HR., Rezania S. and Farraji H. (2021) Application of modified spent mushroom compost biochar (Smcb/fe) for nitrate removal from aqueous solution. Toxics 9(11) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics9110277.

• He ZD., Tao ML., Leung DWM., Yan XY., Chen L., Peng XX. and Liu EE. (2021) The rice germin-like protein OsGLP1 participates in acclimation to UV-B radiation. Plant Physiology 186(2): 1254-1268. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/PLPHYS/KIAB125.

• Luangsriumporn P., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Punnakanta L. and Leung DWM. (2021) Requirements for efficient plantlet regeneration using cotyledonary nodal explants of purple coral tree (Erythrina fusca Lour.). Vegetos 34(1): 37-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42535-020-00181-y.

• Nguyen TTT., Alizadeh H. and Leung DWM. (2021) Response of potato (Solanum tuberosum L., cv. Iwa) nodal explants to low inorganic nitrogen supply in vitro. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 38 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102215.

• Phanomchai S., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Punnakanta L. and Leung DWM. (2021) Harvesting Time And Viability Of Ixora Coccinea 'Dwarf Red Coccinea' Pollen. Biotropia 28(1): 84-91. http://dx.doi.org/10.11598/btb.2021.28.1.1159.

• Lee KA., Kim Y., Alizadeh H. and Leung DWM. (2020) Protection of Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) seedlings from salinity stress following seed priming with L-methionine and casein hydrolysate. Seed Science Research http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0960258520000409.

• Shwe SS. and Leung DWM. (2020) Plant regeneration from Eucalyptus bosistoana callus culture. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology: Plant http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11627-020-10093-w.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2019) In vitro breeding–shortcut to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) tolerant kiwifruit. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 52(5-6): 501-506. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2019.1647014.

• Darajeh N., Truong P., Shahabaldin R., Alizadeh H. and Leung D. (2019) Effectiveness of vetiver grass versus other plants for phytoremediation of contaminated water. Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques 7(3): 485-500.

• Rameshkumar R., Pandian S., Rathinapriya P., Selvi CT., Satish L., Gowrishankar S., Leung DWM. and Ramesh M. (2019) Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship of Nilgirianthus ciliatus populations using ISSR and RAPD markers: Implications for conservation of an endemic and vulnerable medicinal plant. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 18 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101072.

• Yu XL., Wang HY., Leung DWM., He ZD., Zhang JJ., Peng XX. and Liu EE. (2019) Overexpression of OsIAAGLU reveals a role for IAA-glucose conjugation in modulating rice plant architecture. Plant Cell Reports 38(6): 731-739. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00299-019-02402-4.

• Boamponsem GA., Leung DWM. and Lister C. (2018) Relationships among iron deficit-induced potato callus growth inhibition, Fe distribution, chlorosis, and oxidative stress amplified by reduced antioxidative enzyme activities.. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 132(2): 393-412. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11240-017-1338-9.

• Rameshkumar R., Satish L., Pandian S., Rathinapriya P., Rency AS., Shanmugaraj G., Pandian SK., Leung DWM. and Ramesh M. (2018) Production of squalene with promising antioxidant properties in callus cultures of Nilgirianthus ciliatus. Industrial Crops and Products 126: 357-367. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.10.031.

• Sukthavornthum W., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Phanomchai S., Deelueak U., Kachonpadungkitti Y. and Leung D. (2018) UV-C irradiation induced alterations in shoot proliferation and in vitro flowering in plantlets developed from encapsulated and non-encapsulated microshoots of Persian violet. Scientia Horticulturae 233: 9-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2018.01.027.

• Wante SP. and Leung DWM. (2018) Phytotoxicity testing of diesel-contaminated water using Petunia grandiflora Juss. Mix F1 and Marigold-Nemo Mix (Tagetes patula L.). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 190(7) http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-018-6790-4.

• Alizadeh H., Kandula DRW., Hampton JG., Stewart A., Leung DWM., Edwards Y. and Smith C. (2017) Urease producing microorganisms under dairy pasture management in soils across New Zealand. Geoderma Regional 11: 78-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2017.10.003.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2017) Novel potato plants with enhanced cadmium resistance and antioxidative defence generated after in vitro cell line selection. PLoS ONE 12(10) http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0185621.

• Ashrafzadeh S., Gaw S., Genet R., Glover CN. and Leung DWM. (2017) Natural variation in correlations between cadmium and micronutrients in potato tubers. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 59: 55-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2017.02.008.

• Boamponsem GA. and Leung DWM. (2017) Use of compact and friable callus cultures to study adaptive morphological and biochemical responses of potato (Solanum tuberosum) to iron supply. Scientia Horticulturae 219: 161-172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2017.03.012.

• Boamponsem GA., Leung DWM. and Lister C. (2017) Insights into resistance to Fe deficiency stress from a comparative study of in vitro-selected novel Fe-efficient and Fe-inefficient potato plants. Frontiers in Plant Science 8 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01581.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Onnui K., Phanomchai S., Punnakanta L. and Leung D. (2017) Direct androgenesis in anther culture of butterfly pea related to flower development. .

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Wachirabongkoth P., Tongruang A., Nathalang K., Palapol Y. and Leung DWM. (2017) Callus induction and influence of UV-C on betalain content in the callus of an amaranth.. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 4.

• Sarai N., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Luangsriumporn P. and Leung DWM. (2017) Microshoot culture of Persian violet: Plant regeneration and in vitro flowering. Annals of Agricultural Sciences 62(1): 105-111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aoas.2017.05.006.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2016) Development of Cadmium-Safe Crop Cultivars: A Mini Review. Journal of Crop Improvement 30(2): 107-117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2015.1134743.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Chanunpanich N., Sukthavornthum W. and Leung DWM. (2016) The utility of electrospun nanofibre mats for in vitro germination of Artabotrys hexapetalus pollen. ScienceAsia 42(3): 178-183. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2016.42.178.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Permchalad K., Changbandist S., Phanomchai S., Punnakanta L. and Leung DWM. (2016) A study of Cannoball trees in Thailand: Hood staminodes are larger than ring stamens but only germination of staminal ring pollen can be stimulated exogenous sucrose.. KMUTNB International Journal of Applied Science & Technology 9: 167-173.

• Ashrafadeh S., Gaw S., Glover CN. and Leung DWM. (2015) Differential cadmium resistance of two morphologically distinct types of potato (Solanum tuberosum) callus. Biologia 70(5): 581-587. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/biolog-2015-0067.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DMW. (2015) In vitro breeding of heavy metal-resistant plants: A review. Horticulture, Environment and Biotechnology 56(2): 131-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13580-015-0128-8.

• Ashrafzadeh S. and Leung DWM. (2015) Microtuber formation in potato callus. ScienceAsia 41(1): 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2015.41.001.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Yompakdee C., Tamtimdee W., Chikhuntod U. and Leung DWM. (2015) Comparative Study of in Vitro and in Vivo Inflorescence of Feathered Amaranth. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology 8(3): 173-177.

• Dickinson N., Marmiroli M., Das B., McLaughlin D., Leung D. and Robinson B. (2015) Endemic Plants as Browse Crops in Agricultural Landscapes of New Zealand. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 39(2): 224-242. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2014.967438.

• Li XC., Liao YY., Leung DWM., Wang HY., Chen BL., Peng XX. and Liu EE. (2015) Divergent biochemical and enzymatic properties of oxalate oxidase isoforms encoded by four similar genes in rice. Phytochemistry 118: 216-223. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.08.019.

• Tongtao S., Srilaong V., Kanlayanarat S., Noichinda S., Bodhipadma K., Khumjareon S. and Leung DWM. (2015) Sugar status at harvest and during postharvest storage of Nephelium lappaceum cv. 'Sri-Chompoo' fruit from different maturity stages. International Food Research Journal 22(1): 190-195.

• Wongsen W., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S. and Leung DWM. (2015) Influence of different 2,4-D concentrations on antioxidant contents and activities in sweet basil leaf-derived callus during proliferation. International Food Research Journal 22(2): 638-643.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Maneeruang T., Nathalang K., Punnakanta L. and Leung DWM. (2013) Effect of paclobutrazol on three different aquatic macrophytes under in vitro monoculture or polyculture conditions. African Journal of Biotechnology 12(39): 5809-5813. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/AJB2013.12803.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Thaiyanto P. and Leung DWM. (2013) Morphology, viability and germinability of pollen from two forms of Nyphaea nouchali var. versicolour, a day-blooming waterlily. ScienceAsia 39(2): 214-218. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2013.39.214.

• Leung D., Bodhipadma K., Maneeruang T., Nathalang K. and Punnakanta L. (2013) Effect of paclobutrazol on three different aquatic macrophytes under in vitro monoculture or polyculture conditions. African Journal of Biotechnology 12(39): 5809-5813.

• Liu EE., Leung DWM., Xia QH., Zheng JR., Peng XX. and He XM. (2013) Efficient plant regeneration in vitro from cotyledon explants of chieh-qua (Benincasa hispida Cogn. var. chieh-qua). ScienceAsia 39(2): 134-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2013.39.134.

• Phang IC., Taylor HH. and Leung DWM. (2013) Chemical mutagenesis for improving potential of plants to remediate environments with heavy metal contaminants. Current Topics in Phytochemistry 11: 47-52.

• Ruan QY., Zheng XQ., Chen BL., Xiao Y., Peng XX., Leung DWM. and Liu EE. (2013) Determination of total oxalate contents of a great variety of foods commonly available in Southern China using an oxalate oxidase prepared from wheat bran. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 32(1): 6-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2013.08.002.

• Wongsen W., Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S. and Leung DWM. (2013) Relationship between leaf position and antioxidant properties in three basil species. International Food Research Journal 20(3): 1113-1117.

• Zhang XY., Nie ZH., Wang WJ., Leung DWM., Xu DG., Chen BL., Chen Z., Zeng LX. and Liu EE. (2013) Relationship between disease resistance and rice oxalate oxidases in transgenic rice. PLoS ONE 8(10) e78348 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078348.

• Alizadeh H., Leung DWM. and Edwards Y. (2012) Changes in trypsin inhibitory activity of developing seed parts and pod of red kidney bean. Agronomy New Zealand 42: 171-180.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Luangsriumporn P., Meenapa C., Nathalang K. and Leung DWM. (2012) Ginger juice enhanced growth of aromatic chilli during in vitro culture and acclimatization. Journal of Applied Horticulture 14: 88-91.

• Alizadeh H. and Leung DWM. (2011) Improved rapid detection of trypsin isoinhibitors using non-denaturing polyacrylamide gels with immobilised azoalbumin. Phytochemical Analysis 22(4): 374-377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pca.1290.

• Alizadeh H., Leung DWM. and Cole ALJ. (2011) Conidiogenic effects of mannose-binding lectins isolated from cotyledons of red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) on Alternaria alternata. Phytochemistry 72(1): 94-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.11.002.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Chanunpanich N., Thongmeethip P., Chalermwanitkul P. and Leung DWM. (2011) Differential response of callus initiation and growth of aromatic chilli and bilimbi to two different electrospun nanofibre mats. ScienceAsia 37(4): 303-307. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2011.37.303.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Padyencheun W., Khunthacharoen T., Chikhunthod U. and Leung DWM. (2011) Influence of preculture treatment and types of explants on shoot growth and in vitro flowering of feathered amaranth (Celosia argentea var. plumose). Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 105(3): 465-469. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11240-010-9883-5.

• Phang IC., Leung DWM., Taylor HH. and Burritt DJ. (2011) Correlation of growth inhibition with accumulation of Pb in cell wall and changes in response to oxidative stress in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings. Plant Growth Regulation 64(1): 17-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10725-010-9527-0.

• Phang IC., Leung DWM., Taylor HH. and Burritt DJ. (2011) The protective effect of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment on Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings exposed to toxic level of Pb is not linked to avoidance of Pb uptake. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 74(5): 1310-1315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2011.02.006.

• Alizadeh H., Leung DWM. and Cole ALJ. (2010) Concurrent occurrence of α-amylase inhibitor and stimulator in red kidney bean seed: physiological implications. Biologia Plantarum 54(1): 195-197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10535-010-0034-y.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Yadbuntung I., Buaeiam W. and Leung DWM. (2010) Comparison of in vitro and in vivo inflorescence of common cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata). Science Asia 36: 68-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2010.36.068.

• Ling NXY. and Leung DWM. (2010) Influence of sugars and light on rhizosecretion of αlpha-glucosidase and acid phosphatase during micropropagation of potato. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture 103: 279-283. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11240-010-9772-y.

• Premarathne AAA. and Leung DWM. (2010) Characterization of Activity of a Potential Food-Grade Leucine Aminopeptidase from Kiwifruit. Enzyme Research 2010: 517283. http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/517283.

• Chin L., Leung DWM. and Taylor HH. (2009) Correlation between endogenous tannins and lead accumulation in roots of Symphytum officinale L. Australasian Journal of Ecotoxicology 15(1): 5-10.

• Chin L., Leung DWM. and Taylor HH. (2009) EDTA reduces lead accumulation in Symphytum officinale L. (comfrey) roots. Chemistry and Ecology 25(6): 397-403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02757540903325088.

• Chin L., Leung DWM. and Taylor HH. (2009) Lead chelation to immobilised Symphytum officinale L. (comfrey) root tannins. Chemosphere 76(5): 711-715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.04.059.

• Leung DWM. (2009) Plant biotechnology helps quest for sustainability: With emphasis on climate change and endangered plants. Forum on Public Policy Summer 2008: 6pp.

• Leung DWM. and Alizadeh H. (2009) Lessons from evolution of α-amylase inhibitor gene in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) for the public concerns about genetic engineering of crop plants. The International Journal of Science in Society 1(2): 189-194.

• Wakelin AM. and Leung DWM. (2009) Beta-1,3-Glucanase activity in the stigma of healthy petunia flowers. Biologia Plantarum 51(3): 69-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10535-009-0010-6.

• Homhuan S., Kijwijan B., Wangsomnuk P., Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2008) Variation of plants derived from indirect somatic embryogenesis in cotyledon explants of papaya. ScienceAsia 34: 347-352. http://dx.doi.org/10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2008.34.347.

• Hu YH., Leung DWM., Kang L. and Wang CZ. (2008) Diet factors responsible for the change of the glucose oxidase activity in labial salivary glands of Helicoverpa armigera. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology 68: 113-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/arch.20240.

• Jattana A., Kijwijan B., Bodhipadma K. and Leung DMW. (2008) Indirect somatic embryogenesis and synthetic seed production from cotyledon explants of papaya (Carica papaya L.) 'Kaekdum'. The Journal of Applied Science 7(2): 116-122.

• Bodhipadma K., Noichinda S., Udomrati S., Nathalang G., Kijwijan B. and Leung DWM. (2006) Anthocyanin accumulation in the hypocotyl and petal of Red Agati (Sesbania grandiflora), an ornamental legume. Journal of Applied Horticulture 8(2): 143-146.

• Noichinda S., Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2006) Modified atmosphere during storage of ‘Khai’ bananas in polyethylene bags: implications for export and nationwide transportation. The Journal of KMITNB 16: 14-17.

• Yoon KS. and Leung DWM. (2004) Relative importance of maltose and sucrose supplied during a 2-step potato microtuberization process. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 26: 47-52.

• Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2003) Histological changes during direct somatic embryogenesis from immature zygotic embryo explants of Capsicum annuum L. cv. Sweet Banana. Phyton 43: 197-206.

• Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2003) In vitro fruiting and seed set of Capsicum annuum L. Sweet Banana. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 39: 536-539.

• Burritt DJ. and Leung DWM. (2003) Adventitious shoot regeneration from Begonia x erythrophylla petiole sections is developmentally sensitive to light quality. Physiologia Plantarum 118: 288-296.

• Li M. and Leung DWM. (2003) Root induction in radiata pine using Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology 6(3).

• Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2002) Factors important for somatic embryogenesis in zygotic embryo explants of Capsicum annuum L. Journal of Plant Biology 45: 49-55.

• Bodhipadma K. and Leung DWM. (2002) In vitro flowering of plantlets regenerated via somatic enbryogenesis from immature zygotic embryo explants of Capsicum annuum L. cv. Sweet Banana. Phyton 42(1): 99-108.

• Jarvis MD. and Leung DWM. (2002) Chelated lead transport in Pinus radiata: an ultrastructural study. Environmental & Experimental Botany 48(1): 21-32.

• Lin X. and Leung DWM. (2002) Culture of isolated zygotic embryos of Pinus radiata D. Don. Part I. Factors influencing in vitro germination and growth of isolated embryos. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant 38: 191-197.

• Lin X. and Leung DWM. (2002) Culture of isolated zygotic embryos of Pinus radiata D. Don. Part II. Biochemical changes associated with the conversion of isolated embryos. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant 38: 198-202.

• Suo Y. and Leung DWM. (2002) Accumulation of extracellular pathogenesis-related proteins in rose leaves following innoculation of in vitro shoots with Diplocarpon rosae. Scientia Horticulturae 93(2): 167-178.

• Suo Y. and Leung DWM. (2002) BTH-induced accumulation of extracellular proteins and blackspot disease in rose. Biologia Plantarum 45(2): 273-279. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1015161110058.

• Suo Y. and Leung DWM. (2002) BTH-induced defence response in rose to blackspot (D.Rosae) is associated with induction and accumulation of extracellular PR proteins. Biologia Plantarum 45(2): 273-279.

• Zhang Z. and Leung DWM. (2002) Factors influencing the growth of micropropagated shoots and in vitro flowering of Gentian. Plant Growth Regulation 36(3): 245-251.

• Hou FSL., Milke MW., Leung DWM. and MacPherson DJ. (2001) Variations in phytoremediation performances with diesel-contaminated soil. Environmental Technology 22: 215-222.

• Hunter DA. and Leung DWM. (2001) Enhancement of acid phosphatase activity in Capsicum annuum L. plants in response to phosphate deficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 164: 219-223.

• Jarvis MD. and Leung DWM. (2001) Chelated lead transport in Chamaecytisu proliferus (L.f.) link ssp. proliferus var. palmensis (H. Christ.): an ultrastructural study. Plant Science 161: 433-441.

• Kroeining SJ., Greenfield LG., Leung DWM. and Galilee C. (2001) Effects of diesel oil contamination on soil microorganisms. Environment Technology 22: 1113-1117.

• Kroening SJ., Leung DWM., Greenfield LG. and Galilee C. (2001) Losses of diesel oil by volatilisation and effects of diesel oil on seed germination and seedling growth. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom) 22(9): 1113-1117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593332208618221.

• Leung DWM. (2001) Evaluation of the phytoremediation potential of trees. New Zealand Land Treatment Collective Technical Review 22: 26-27.

• Li M. and Leung DWM. (2001) Protein changes associated with adventitious root formation in hypocotyls of Pinus radiata. Biologia Plantarum 44: 33-39.

• Mahagamasekera MGP. and Leung DWM. (2001) Development of leucine aminopeptidase activity during daylily flower growth and senescence. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 23: 181-186.

• Suo Y. and Leung DWM. (2001) Elevation of extracellular beta-1, 3 glucanase and chitinase activities in rose in response to treatment ith acibenzolar-S-methyl and infection by D. Rosae. Journal of Plant Physiology 158: 971-976.

• Suo Y. and Leung DWM. (2001) Induction of resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and Agrobacterium tumefaciens by acibenzolar-S-methyl (BTH) in rose. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 108: 382-391.

• Zhang Z. and Leung DWM. (2001) Elevation of soluble sugars levels by silver thiosulfate is associated with vase life improvement of cut gentian flowers. Journal of Applied Botany 75: 85-90.

• Li M. and Leung DWM. (2000) Starch accumulation is associated with adventitious root formation in hypocotyl cuttings of Pinus radiata. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 19: 423-428.

• Sands R., Nugroho PB., Leung DWM., Sun OJ. and Clinton PW. (2000) Changes in soil CO2 and O2 concentrations when radiata pine is grown in competition with pasture or weeds and possible feedbacks with radiata pine root growth and respiration. Plant and Soil 225(1-2): 213-225.

• Zhang Z. and Leung DWM. (2000) A comparison of in vitro with in vivo flowering in Gentian.. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 63: 223-226.

• Hou FSL., Leung DWM., Milke MW. and MacPherson DJ. (1999) Improvement in Ryegrass seed germination for diesel contaminated soils by PEG treatment technology. Environmental Technology (Letters) 20: 413-418.

• Carson JA. and Leung DWM. (1997) In vitro propagation of Wahlenbergia stricta (R. Br.) Sweet subsp.stricta, an adventive plant in New Zealand, can yield plants capable of flowering and setting viable seeds. N.Z. Nat. Sci : 87-91.

• Hur SN. and Leung DWM. (1997) Studies on the improvement and management of Hill Pasture. Journal of the Korean Society of Grassland and Forage Science 17: 329-344.

• Burritt DJ. and Leung DWM. (1996) Organogenesis in cultured explants of Begonia x erythrophylla : the timing and specificity of the inductive stimuli. Journal of Experimental Botany 47: 557-567.

• Ramage CM. and Leung DWM. (1996) Influence of BA and sucrose on the competence and determination of pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. Sweet Banana) hypocotyl cultures during shoot formation. Plant Cell Reports 15: 974-979.

• Carson JA. and Leung DWM. (1994) In vitro flowering and propagation of Leptinella nana L., an endangered plant. New Zealand Journal of Botany 32: 79-83.

• Carson JA. and Leung DWM. (1994) In vitro flowering and propagation of Wahlenbergia stricta L. New Zealand Natural Sciences 21: 55-60.

• Leung DWM. (1994) Some studies on maize seed germination and ageing. Journal of Agronomy Society of New Zealand Special Publication(2): 33-36.

• Bewley JD., Leung DWM., MacIsaac S., Reid JSG. and Xu N. (1993) Transient starch accumulation in the cotyledons of fenugreek seeds during galactomannan mobilization from the endosperm. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 31: 483-490.

• Williams KJ. and Leung DWM. (1993) Chitinase induction in onion tissue cultures. Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture 32: 193-198.

• Leung DWM. (1992) Involvement of plant chitinase in sexual reproduction of higher plants. Phytochemistry 31: 1899-1990.

• Braun., H R., Leung. and M DW. (1991) Establishment and clonal propagation of in vitro plantlets of Leptosperum scoparium. New Zealand Natural Sciences 18: 39-43.

• Burritt DJ. and Leung DWM. (1991) In vitro propagation of Hebe speciosa on an organic-free medium. New Zealand Natural Sciences 8: 55-58.

• Dommisse EM., Leung DWM., Shaw ML. and Connor AJ. (1990) Onion is a monocotyledonous host for Agrobacterium. Plant Science 69: 249-257.

• Boul HL. and Leung DWM. (1988) The early growth response of etiolated oat and corn seedlings to decapitation and deseeding. New Zealand Natural Sciences 15: 11-16.

• Leung DWM. (1987) Lack of influence of prior imbibition on germination of Cedrela ordorata L. seeds. Journal of Plant Physiology 128: 307-309.

• Thorpe TA., Joy RW. and Leung DWM. (1986) Starch turnover in shoot-forming tobacco callus. Physiologia Plantarum 66: 58-62.

• Leung DWM. and Thorpe TA. (1985) Occurrence of alpha-amylases in tobacco callus: some properties and relationship with callus induction and shoot primordium formationOccurrence of alpha-amylases in tobacco callus: some properties and relationship with callus induction and shoot primordium formation. Journal of Plant Physiology 17: 363-370.

• Leung DWM. and Thorpe TA. (1985) Occurrence of α-Amylases in Tobacco Callus: Some Properties and Relationships with Callus Induction and Shoot Primordium Formation. Journal of Plant Physiology 117(4): 363-370. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0176-1617(85)80072-9.

• Leung DWM. and Thorpe TA. (1984) Interference by EDTA and calcium ions of the 3,5-dinitrosalicylate reducing sugar assay. Phytochemistry 23: 2949-2950.

• Villalobos VM., Leung DWM. and Thorpe TA. (1984) Light-cytokinin interaction in shoot formation in cultured cotyledon explants of radiata pine. Physiologia Plantarum 61: 497-504.

• Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1983) A role of alpha-galactosidase in the degradation of the endosperm cell walls of lettuce seeds, cv. Grand Rapids. Planta 157: 274-277.

• Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1983) Increased activity of aminopeptidase in the cotyledons of phytochrome-promoted lettuce seeds is controlled by the axis. Physiologia Plantarum 59: 127-133.

• Powell AD., Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1983) Long-term storage of dormant Grand Rapids lettuce seeds in the imbibed state: physiological and metabolic changes. Planta 159(2): 182-188. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00392991.

• Powell AD., Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1983) Long-term storage of lettuce seeds in the imbibed state. Planta 159: 182-188.

• Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1981) Immediate phytochrome action in inducing alpha-galactosidase in lettuce seeds. Nature 289: 587-588.

• Leung DWM. and Bewley JD. (1981) Red-light- and gibberellic acid-enhanced alpha-galactosidase activity in germinating lettuce seeds, cv. Grand Rapids. Planta 152: 436-441.

• Leung DWM., Bewley JD. and Reid JSG. (1981) Mobilization of the major stored reserves in the embryo of fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecum L., Leguminosae) and correlated enzyme activities. Planta 153: 95-100.

• Brown DCW., Leung DWM. and Thorpe TA. (1979) Osmotic requirement for shoot formation in tobacco callus. Physiologia Plantarum 46: 36-41.

• Leung WM., Reid JSG. and Bewley JD. (1979) Degradation of the endosperm cell walls of Lactuca sativa L. cv. Grand Rapids in relation to the mobilization of proteins and the production of hydrolytic enzymes in the axis, cotyledons and endosperm. Planta 146: 335-341.

Reports

• Leung DWM. (2001) Evaluation of the phytoremediation potential of trees.New Zealand Land Treatment Collective Technical Review vol. 22. 26-27.

Additional Publications

• Jarvis MD. and Leung DWM. (1999) An investigation into the phytoremediation potential of two fast growing exotic tree species. Proceedings of N.Z. Land Treatment Collective, Technical Session, 21 Jun 1999.

• Hou FSL., Milke MW., Leung DWM. and MacPherson DJ. (1998) Phytoremediation and bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soil/wastes. Rotorua, New Zealand: Proc. of Wasterminz 10th annual Conference, 1 Jan 1998.

Student Supervision

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Current
• PhD - Chilukamarri LNM: Micropropagation system for commercial production of apple (Malus domestica) trees - based on in-vitro multiplication and in-vitro grafting
• PhD - Darajeh N: Application of modified biomaterials derived from biowastes for nitrate and ammonium removal from aqueous solution
• PhD - Janardhanan G: Improving cold tolerance in winter sown field pea
• PhD - Lata S: In vitro cell line selection for somaclonal variants of grape cultivars Malbec and Merlot resistant to aluminum chlroide
• PhD - Miiro T: Investigations into seed priming agent to enhance crop performance
• PhD - Nguyen TTT: Applying in vitro culture to generate potato cell lines tolerant to nitrogen deficiency
• PhD - Pezhman Z: Xylem Formation in Pinus radiata Callus Culture
• PhD - SAW SHWE S: Regulation of xylem tissue formation in eucalyptus tissue culture
• Masters - Hulston N: An investigation into the effect of phosphate stress on leaf inclination in cereal crops and the importance of signalling molecules NO and ROS
• Honours - Phan AT: The efficiency of spent coffee ground and tea leaves for urban cultivation of Phoenix Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius)
• Summer Student - Arnet M: Effects of micronutrient manipulation on young eucalypt plants (2015)
• Summer Student - Davison M: Effects of micronutrient manipulation on young radiata pine plants (2015)
Completed
• PhD - Addae Boamponsem G: In vitro selection and characterisation of iron-efficient potato cell lines
• PhD - Alizadeh H: An investigation into bioactive proteins and their changes during imbibition, germination, and development of red kidney bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) (2011)
• PhD - Ashrafzadeh S: Investigations into response of potato to cadmium with special emphasis on genotypic and somaclonal variation (2015)
• PhD - Bodhipadma K: Plant tissue culture investigations on Capsicum annuum L.: somatic embryogenesis, in vitro flowering, fruiting and seed formation (2002)
• PhD - Bou L: A study of shoot regeneration in leaf disc cultures of two Solanaceous plants (1992)
• PhD - Burritt D: Studies on organogenesis from explants of Begonia erythrophylla (1992)
• PhD - Chin L: Investigations into lead (Pb) accumulation in Symphytum officinale L.: A phytoremediation study (2007)
• PhD - Clark S: Molecular cloning of a cDNA encoding alliinase from onion (Allium cepa L.) (1993)
• PhD - Dommisse E: Development of an Agrobacterium transformation system for onion (Allium cepa) (1993)
• PhD - Gilpin B: Isolation and characterization of genomic clones of alliinase from Allium cepa L (1995)
• PhD - Hou F: Phytoremediation and bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soils and wastes (2000)
• PhD - Jarvis M: An investigation into some aspects related to the phytoremediation potential of Pinus radiata (D. Don) & Chamaecytisus Proliferus (L.f.) Link ssp. Proliferus var. Palmensis (H. Christ.). (2001)
• PhD - Lee K-A: Investigations into the potential of plant tissue culture for the development of diesel-resistant Petunia grandiflora Juss. Mix F1 and Marigold-Nemo Mix (Tagetes patula) plants
• PhD - Li M: Studies on adventitious root formation in Pinus radiata: biochemical and molecular aspects. (2000)
• PhD - Mahagamasekera M: Daylily (Hemerocallis) as a model system for the study of ethylene-insensitive flower senescence: tissue culture and aspects of the development of proteolytic enzyme activities, with special emphasis on leucine aminopeptidase (2000)
• PhD - Phang I: Response of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings to lead exposure (2010)
• PhD - Suo Y: A study of the involvement of extracellular pathogenesis-related proteins in the defence response of roses to pathogens (2000)
• PhD - Wante SP: Investigations into the potential of plant tissue culture for the development of diesel-resistant Petunia grandiflora Juss. Mix F1 and Marigold-Nemo Mix (Tagetes patula) plants
• PhD - Yoon K: Investigations of a two-step process for potato (Solanum tubersosum L.) microtuber production (2000)
• PhD - Zhang S: Investigations into senescence and oxidative metabolism in gentian and petunia flowers (2007)
• PhD - Zhang Z: Role of sucrose or STS pulsing in the regulation of cut flower senescence of Gentiana triflora (2001)
• Masters - Abernethy A: Effects of carbohydrates on in vitro flowering of Wahlengbergia stricta (1996)
• Masters - Adams D: Decolourisation of Selected Dyes by Lettuce and Mung Bean Seedlings: A Potential Phytoremediation Strategy
• Masters - Adkins S: Towards Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Monstera deliciosa, a perennial monocot. (1998)
• Masters - Allen A: Invertase activity in flower petals of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and petunia (Petunia hybrida) (1993)
• Masters - Alves Rossi L: Plant phosphatase activity under cadmium stress and the impact of phosphatases on phosphorus recovery from recovery
• Masters - Braun R: An investigation into the in vitro responses of Leptospermum scoparium (JR et G. Forst) and some aspects of its essential oil production (1992)
• Masters - Brown G: The effects of estrogen on the growth and tuberization of potato plants (Solanum tuberosum cv. ‘Iwa’) grown in liquid tissue media (2006)
• Masters - Carson J: In vitro propagation of two endangered New Zealand plants Leptinella nana and Wahlenbergia stricta (1993)
• Masters - Chin C: An establishment of Taxus baccata L. In vitro shoot culture for the production of taxol precursor, 10-deacetylbaccatin II (1996)
• Masters - Colquhoun D: Low pH extractactable proteins of Cymbidium and other stress related phenomena (1993)
• Masters - Craythorne L: Use of rapid-cycling Brassica rapa for flower physiological and tissue culture investigation (2001)
• Masters - Dhaneshwar A: Decolorisation of methylene blue using Lactuca and Sophora species
• Masters - Duff H: Aspects of essential oil production from three New Zealand native plants: Leptospermum scoparium (JR et G Forst), Kunzea ericoides (A. Rich) J. Thompson and Leptinella nana L. (1996)
• Masters - Franzmayr B: Starch hydrolysis in Petunia hybrida flower petals over the stages flower development and senescence (1999)
• Masters - Guy A: An improved germination protocol for Pinus radiata, applicable for investigation into the effects of exogenously supplied amino acids on seedling growth, under glasshouse and lab conditions (2013)
• Masters - Henderson A: Propagation and variation of Crocus and Begonia (2002)
• Masters - Holst S: The effects of ultraviolet-C radiation on wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Otane) seedlings (1992)
• Masters - Hunter D: Acid phosphatases in the pepper Capsicum annuum cv. “Sweet Banana”: the effect of environmental phosphate deficiency (1993)
• Masters - Jeyaranjan P: Hormonal regulation of adventitious root formation in Hebe barkeri, a rare New Zealand plant (2000)
• Masters - Kleis A: Stress induced proteins in Lycopersicon esculentum, Solanum laccinatum, Hebe speciosa and Coprosma repens (1992)
• Masters - Kolahi-Ahari A: A study of the superoxide dismutase activity and superoxide production in kiwifruit (2006)
• Masters - Kroening S: Bioremediation of diesel oil contamination of soil (2000)
• Masters - Le Breton A: Isolation of trypsin inhibitor genes from adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) (1993)
• Masters - Lee C: A study on the requirement of sucrose for shoot initiation in the cultured hypocotyls of Capsicum annuum L. var. Sweet Banana (1998)
• Masters - Lin X: Culture of isolated embryos of Pinus radiata D. Don. (2000)
• Masters - Ling BYC: Ammonium toxicity on germination and early seedling growth of Lolium Multiflorum L. and (Italian ryegrass): oxidative stress biomarkers and potential mitigation strategy based on antioxidative defence
• Masters - Ling N: A study of on rhizosecretion during miropropagation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Iwa) (2002)
• Masters - Lowe E: In vitro manipulation of Cucumis melo L. (1990)
• Masters - McAra A: Characterisation of transgenic hairy roots of Solanum tuberosum L.and the localization of the sweet protein thaumatin (1994)
• Masters - McKnight S: The in vitro responses of two native plants (1993)
• Masters - Mills S: Potential of exogenous L-amino Acids in salinity stress alleviation during germination and early postgerminative seedling growth of (Lactuca sativa L.) (2014)
• Masters - Moon B: A study of the activity and characteristics of superoxide dismutase in the male reproductive parts of petunia (2006)
• Masters - Pangestu E: In vitro responses of Capsicum annuum (1990)
• Masters - Perera S: Towards Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Capsicum annuum L. var. ‘Sweet Banana’ (1995)
• Masters - Premarathne A: Characterization of proteolytic activity in kiwifruit with special emphasis on aminopeptidase activity (2005)
• Masters - Price A: A study of beta-1,3-glucanases within healthy flowers of Petunia hybrida var. “Mitchell” (1997)
• Masters - Ramage C: An investigation of shoot formation in Capsicum annuum L. var. Sweet Banana (1994)
• Masters - Reddy A: Factors influencing shoot regeneration and Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Swede (Brassica napus var. rapifera) (2003)
• Masters - Riach A: The tissue culture and selected physiology of Chordospartium stevensonii, a rare and endemic plant of New Zealand (1995)
• Masters - Ross J: Genotype and media effects on the initiation of callus and alpha-amylase/BASI activity in callus extracts of Hordeum vulgare (1998)
• Masters - Sivananthan M: An examination of the relationship between NO, ABA and auxin in lateral root initiation and root elongation in tomato (2006)
• Masters - Stackhouse S: A study of changes during seed development in Pinus radiata D. Don with specific emphasis on arabinogalactan proteins and the capacity for somatic embryogenesis (1996)
• Masters - Stilwell S: A study of the seeds and tubers of Sandersonia aurantiaca (Hook.) (2001)
• Masters - Van Ee C: Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Solanum tuberosum cv. “Iwa”: investigation of GUS expression and cell competence (1996)
• Masters - Wang Y: Occurrence and characterization of superoxide dismutase in the female reproductive structures of petunia (2006)
• Masters - Wanninayake S: Excised root cultures of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) (2004)
• Masters - Wanninayake S: Response of a New Zealand tree fern (Cyathea medullaris) to lead (Pb) treatments (2007)
• Masters - West M: Investigating the seed germination and phytoremediation potential of New Zealand native plants in metal contaminated soils (2016)
• Masters - Williams K: Chitinase induction in onion tissue cultures (Allium cepa L.) (1991)
• Masters - Witty M: Biologically active thaumatin is produced by transgenic Solanum tuberosum (1989)
• Honours - Charity J: Low pH extractable proteins of Hebe speciosa (1992)
• Honours - Falloon K: Transformation of carrot (Daucus carota L.) with Agrobacterium tumefaciens (1993)
• Honours - Nagl S: The effects of sucrose in somatic embryogenesis of Umbelliferae (Daucus carota and Carum carvi) (1990)
• Honours - Simmonds V: A study of the antibiotic properties of Pseudowintera colorata and development of an artificial production for the antibiotic substances of the plant (1993)
• Honours - Vaughan P: A study of arabinogalactan-proteins from developing seed of Agathis australis (D.Don) Lindl. (1997)
• Honours - Waterman C: Protein changes during shoot formation in hypocotyl cultures of Capsicum annuum L. var. Sweet Banana (1998)
• Summer Student - Adams D: Role of plant-microbial interactions in water-stress resistance in ryegrass (2017)
• Summer Student - Phan AT: Relationship between nitrogen levels and soil amendments in a new commercial potting medium for plant growth

Editorial Work

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• International Journal of Science in Society Associate Editor ( 2009 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

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• Annals of Applied Biology ( 2006 - 2011)
• Annals of Botany ( 2006 - 2011)
• Chemosphere ( 2006 - 2011)
• Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ( 2006 - 2011)
• Environmental and Experimental Botany ( 2006 - 2011)
• Grana ( 1997 - 2002)
• International Science Journals ( 2012 - 2023)
• Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry ( 2006 - 2011)
• Journal of Plant Growth Regulation ( 2006 - 2011)
• New Zealand Journal of Agronomy ( 1997 - 2002)
• New Zealand Journal of Botany ( 1997 - 2002)
• New Zealand Natural Sciences ( 1997 - 2002)
• Phytochemistry ( 2006 - 2011)
• Phyton (Austria) ( 1997 - 2002)
• Plant Cell Reports ( 1997 - 2002)
• Plant Physiology ( 1997 - 2002)

Future Research

• additive manufacturing (3D printing) of wood
• Development of bioplastics from urban plant-based wastes
• Development of novel plants using tissue culture-based, non-genetic engineering methods
• Looking for new ways to improve heavy metal tolerance in plants and food safety
• Innovations against eutrophication of waterwasys
• Plant coating for crop protection
• Tissue culture methods for Durable Eucalyptus wood in NZ