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Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Griffith University student Dr Rahat Shabir: Shabir, R. (2023). Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier. Griffith University. https://dx.doi.org/10.25904/1912/5019
Get the dirt on soil carbon – Podcast (2026)
Wheatbelt NRM’s ‘Get the dirt’ podcast digs into what really matters for soil health, resilience and farming in a tough climate. In this interview, Emeritus Professor Richard Bell discusses new farming methods designed to increase soil carbon, reduce green house gas emissions, and improve soil fertility across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt. Listen here.
Get the dirt on soil resilience – Podcast (2026)
Wheatbelt NRM’s ‘Get the dirt’ podcast digs into what really matters for soil health, resilience and farming in a tough climate. In this eye-opening interview, soil scientist Dr Mehran Rashti, Soil CRC project leader (4.1.005 and 4.1.003) from Griffith University, reveals how understanding soil resilience, from microbial functions, organic matter, to the importance of root depth, could help improve your crop long-term. Listen here.
Evaluating the role of ecosystem processes in the enhancement of soil carbon stocks and functional resilience – Research findings fact sheet
This project (4.1.005) examined how land management practices affect soil resilience, with the goal of identifying which practices build more resilient soils and under what conditions they are most likely to benefit farmers. Read our research findings fact sheet to learn more.
Wheat straw returning mitigates the impact of crop rotational history on soil respiration response to drought–rewetting cycle – Journal article
Liu, X., Rashti, M.R., Li, D., Van Zwieten, L., Esfandbod, M. and Chen. C. (2025). Wheat straw returning mitigates the impact of crop rotational history on soil respiration response to drought–rewetting cycle. Land Degradation & Development, 36(15), 5255–268. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.70003. Read the article.
Developing Novel Cellulose-Based Materials to Mitigate Drought in Soil – Research poster
A PhD research poster by Sundus Saeed (Griffith University). Presented at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Wagga Wagga, NSW. View poster.
Understanding the mechanisms of soil microbial function – Technical fact sheet
A fact sheet to support the Soil CRC’s ‘Understanding the Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Function’ webinar, delivered as part of our ‘Building technical capacity for improved soil management’ webinar series.
Soil water repellence, Western Australia – Technical fact sheet
A fact sheet to support the Soil CRC’s ‘Soil water repellence’ webinar, delivered as part of our ‘Building technical capacity for improved soil management’ webinar series.
Managing soil for high performance after a drought – Final project report
This project (4.3.003) investigated the effects of drought on soils and strategies for managing them. Read the final project report.
Managing soils during and after drought in grazing systems – Fact sheet
The impact of drought on soils can be mitigated through careful management of soils during, following and in between droughts by developing more resilient soils. Read our project fact sheet to find out more.