Kenneth Loades
Soil is critical for food production but can often be poorly managed resulting in erosion and physical degradation. Research I perform ranges from soil stabilisation, physics, and root mechanics, to the development of tools and approaches for the quantification of soil condition. Understanding the services required of soil in the future, and soils ability to deliver these services, will be vital in managing soils to be resilient under changing environmental conditions.
My research also looks into furthering our fundamental understanding of root mechanical properties and what contributes to differences in the plant root properties allowing some species to thrive and others to struggle. Plant roots play a critical role in mechanically stabilising soil with both the roots of trees and finer root systems, such as grasses, having the potential to control and stabilise soil significantly.
Key to all reseach outputs is communication to those able to utilise knowledge gained from research. Knowledge transfer and exchange is something that I am passionate about which has led to representing soils and crops research within the SEFARI Gateway. As part of my research and SEFARI Gateway roles I regularly engage with stakeholders and policy departments to increase awareness of the most relevant ressearch findings.
Current research interests
Soil physics and soil quality
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Soil physical characterisation - Currently we are investigating the use of novel tools to predict soil water properties, such as water holding capacity and pore size distribution, in arable fields. Historically soil physcial property characterisation has been an expensive and time consuming measure of soil quality.
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Proxy measures of soil physics - In the long term we are hoping to develop a proxy to measure of soil physical properties which would enable not only quicker, but also lower cost, measurement of key soil parameters missing in many soil quality measurements.
- Composts - The circular economy is a growing area with the production and use of compost requiring further research in understanding the optimal requirements for differing production systems. European funding is allowing us to investigate, and develop, 'bespoke' composts with the intention of increasing the use of such materials.
Plant and soil interactions
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Root failure mechanisms - Roots enmesh themselves into the soil matrix with stress taken up by roots during failure events, such as landslides. Understanding the way in which stress is taken up by roots will enable better predictions of their contribution to soil stabilisation and resistance of agricultural crops to lodging.
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Root biomechanics - The structure of the root tissue underlies the strength and elasticity of plant roots. Lignin and cellulose potentially hold the key to where changes in strength and elasticity, between species, is derived from and one of my key research interests.
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Impacts of different root traits - Root hair traits have been shown to increase resource efficiency but they may also increase plant anchorage, increasing soil resistance to failure.Through increasing understanding we are working towards improving soil stabilisation and mitigating potential effects of climate change, reducing soil erosion, and ensuring sustainable food production.
Bibliography
- Bruneau, P.; Dobbie, K.; Lilly, A.; Loades, K.; Marks, S. (2022) Lessons learned from the development and use of Scotland’s soils website , The World Congress of Soil Science 2022, 31 July - 5 August 2022, Glasgow
- Vanhees, D. J; Loades, K.; Bengough, A. G.; Mooney, S. J.; Lynch, J. (2021) 1 of 1 The ability of maize roots to grow through compacted soil is not dependent on the amount of roots forme, Field Crops Research, 264.
- Vanhees, D.; Schneider, H.M; Singh Sidhu, J.; Loades, K.; Bengough, A.G; Bennett, M.; Pandey, B.K; Brown, K.; Mooney, S.; Lynch, J.P. (2021) Soil penetration by maize roots is negatively related to ethyleneinduced thickening., Plant, Cell and Emvironment, 45, 789-804.
- Loades, K.; Boldrin, D.; Bengough, A. G.; Ekeoma, E. C (2021) Drying of fibrous roots strengthens the negative power relation between biomechanical properties and diameter., Plant Soil, 469, 321-334.
- Rivington, M.; King, R.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.P.M.; Benton, T.G.; Burgess, P.J.; Hawes, C.; Wellesley, L.; Polhill, J.G.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L.; Begg, G.; Williams, A.G.; Newton, A.C.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Neilson, R.; Watts, C.; Harris, J.; Loades, K.; Stewart, D.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Gandossi, G.; Udugbezi, E.; Hannam, J.A.; Keay, C. (2021) UK food and nutrition security during and after the COVID-19 pandemic., Nutrition Bulletin, 46, 88-97.
- Rivington, M.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.; Hawes, C.; Begg, G.; Polhill, G.; Loades, K.; Newton, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L.; Neilson, R.; Gandossi, G.; Stewart, D.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Udugbezi, E.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Benton, T.; King, R., Burgess, P. (2021) An overview assessment of the COVID19 pandemic on the UK food and nutrition security, Online
- Rivington, M.; King, R.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.; G. Benton, T.; Burgess, P. J.; Hawes, C.; Wellesley, L.; Polhill, G.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L. M.; Begg, G.; Williams, A. G.; Newton, A.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Neilson, R.; Watts, C. (2021) UK Food and nutrition security during and after the COVID19 pandemic Project Report and Recommendations, On the institute, project website: https://www.hutton.ac.uk/research/projects/uk-food-and-nutrition-security-during-and-after-covid-19-pandemic
- Vanhees, D. J.; Loades, K.; Bengough, A. G.; Mooney, S. J.; Lynch, J. P. (2020) Root anatomical traits contribute to deeper rooting of maize under compacted field conditions, Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol 71
- Martins, A.D.; O'Callaghan, F.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Pasqual, M.; Kolb, E.; Dupuy, L.X. (2020) The helical motions of roots are linked to avoidance of particle forces in soil., New Phytologist, 225, 2356-2367.
- Neilson, R.; Lilly, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Artz, R.R.E.; Baggaley, N.; Giles, M.E.; Holland, J.; Loades, K.; Ovando Pol, P.; Rivington, M.; Roberts, M.; Yeluripati, J. (2020) Measuring the vulnerability of Scottish soils to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 42pp.
- Loades, K.W. (2020) Not all roots are equal - so what?, Project Report on SEFARI Gateway.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) In situ measurement of root reinforcement using corkscrew extraction method., Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 55, 1372-1390.
- Meijer, G.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) In situ root identification through blade penetrometer testing - part 2: field testing., Geotechnique, 68, 320-331.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C.; Mukov, I.; Zhang, M. (2018) In situ root identification through blade penetrometer testing - part 1: interpretative models and laboratory testing., Geotechnique, 68, 303-319.
- Meijer, G.J.; Knappett, J.A.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) Effect of root spacing on interpretation of blade penetration tests-full-scale physical modelling., In: McNamara, A., Divall, S., Goodey, R., Taylor, N., Stallebrass, S. and Panchal, J. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling Geotechnics (ICPMG 2018). Volume 1, 425-430.
- Liang, T.; Knappett, J.A.; Meijer, G.J.; Wood, D.M.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D. (2018) Scaling of plant roots for geotechnical centrifuge tests using juvenile live roots or 3D printed analogues., 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG), University of London, 17-20 July 2018. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, 1, 401-406.
- Loades, K.; Bengough, A.G.; Brown, J.; Taylor, A. (2018) Assessing root contributions to soil stabilisation in remote locations., The James Hutton Annual Research Symposium 2018, Aberdeen, 29 November 2018.
- Neilson, R.; Roberts, D.M.; Loades, K.W.; Lozana, A.; Daniell, T. (2018) Healthy soils for crop production., Crop Protection in Northern Britain 2018: The Dundee Conference, Environmental Management and Crop Production, Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee, 27-28 February 2018. Conference Proceedings, 17-20.
- Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Soil erosion and compaction in Scottish soils: adapting to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 21pp.
- Liang, T.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; MuirWood, D.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D.; Boldrin, D.; Leung, A.K.; Meijer, G.J. (2017) Scaling of the reinforcement of soil slopes by living plants in a geotechnical centrifuge., Ecological Engineering, 109, 207-227.
- Castano-Duque, L.; Loades, K.W.; Tooker, J.F.; Brown, K.M.; Williams, W.P.; Luthe, D.S. (2017) A maize inbred exhibits resistance against Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera., Journal of Chemical Ecology, 43, 1109-1123.
- Williams, D.; Britten, A.; McCallum, S.; Jones, H.; Aitkenhead, M.;Karley, A.; Loades, K.; Prashar, A.; Graham, J. (2017) A method for automatic segmentation and splitting of hyperspectral images of raspberry plants collected in field conditions., Plant Methods, 13, Article No. 74.
- Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M. (2016) Root hairs aid soil penetration by anchoring the root surface to pore walls., Journal of Experimental Botany, 67, 1071-1078.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2016) New in situ techniques for measuring the properties of root-reinforced soil - laboratory evaluation., Geotechnique, 66, 27-40.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2015) Effect of root age on the biomechanics of seminal and nodal roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in contrasting soil environments., Plant and Soil, 395, 253-261.
- Chimungu, G.J.; Loades, K.W.; Lynch, J.P. (2015) Root anatomical phenes predict root penetration ability and biomechanical properties in maize (Zea Mays)., Journal of Experimental Botany, 66, 3151-3162.
- Donn, S.; Wheatley, R.E.; McKenzie, B.M.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D. (2014) Improved soil fertility from compost amendment increases root growth and reinforcement of surface soil on slopes., Ecological Engineering, 71, 458-465.
- Stokes, A.; Douglas, G.B.; Fourcaud, T.; Giadrossich, F.; Gillies, C.; Hubble, T.; Kim, J.H.; Loades, K.W.; Mao, Z.; McIvor, I.R.; Mickovski, S.B.; Mitchell, S.; Osman, N.; Phillips, C.; Poesen, J.; Polster, D.; Preti, F.; Raymond, P.; Rey, F.; Schwarz, M.; Walker, L.R. (2014) Ecological mitigation of hillslope instability: ten key issues facing researchers and practitioners., Plant and Soil, 377, 1-23.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Loades, K.; Addy, S.; Richards, S.; Stutter, M.I.; Cook, Y.; Watson, H.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Baggaley, N.; Ritchie, R.; Jeffrey, W. (2014) Assessment of the use of sediment fences for control of erosion and sediment phosphorus loss after potato harvesting on sloping land., Science of the Total Environment, 468-469, 1234-1244.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2013) Biomechanics of nodal, seminal and lateral roots of barley: effects of diameter, waterlogging and mechanical impedance., Plant and Soil, 370, 407-418.
- Baggaley, N.J.; Addy, S.; Hough, R.L.; Loades, K.; Stutter, M.I.; Vinten, A.J.A. (2013) A scoping study into BSI PAS100 compost use to mitigate field and riverbank erosion in Scotland., Contract Report for Zero Waste Scotland, ZWS ORI003-005 PO:538.
- Hallett, P.D.; Barre, P.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Duckett, N.R.; Knappett, J.A.; Paterson, E.; Daniell, T.; Caul, S.; Zhang, B. (2012) Influence of plant roots on the physical behaviour of soils., The 8th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR); Roots to the Future, The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, 26-29 June 2012.
- Wheatley, R.E; McKenzie, B.M; Hallett, P.D; Wright, P.; Loades, K.W. (2012) Quality Green Compost Amendments and Cultivation and Equipment Wear ORI003-003., Zero Waste Scotland Report, 31 March 2012.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2012) Reinforcement of soil by fibrous roots., In: Advances in Modeling Agricultural Systems: Trans-disciplinary Research, Synthesize, Modeling, and Applications. Vol 3. Enhancing Understanding and Quantification of soil-Root Growth Interactions (eds. Dennis Timlin and Laj Ahuja). ASA-SSSA-CSSA, Madison, WI
- Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; Krummelbein, J. (2012) Soil physical degradation: threats and opportunities to food security., In: Montanarella, L., Hester, R.E. & Harrison, R.M. (eds.). Soil Quality and Food Security, Issues in Environmental Science and Technology. Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing, London, 198-226. (ISBN: 978-1-84973-426-4)
- Bengough, A.G.; Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Wheatley, R.E. (2011) Green engineering for sustainable environmental solutions., Annual Report of the Scottish Crop Research Institute for 2010, pp12-13.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2010) Planting density influence on fibrous root reinforcement of soils., Ecological Engineering, 36, 276-284.
- Brennan, R.M.; Jorgensen, L.; Gordon, S.L.; Loades, K.W.; Hackett, C.A.; Russell, J.R. (2009) The development of a PCR-based marker linked to resistance to the blackcurrant gall mite (Cecidophyopsis ribis Acari: Eriophyidae)., Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 118, 205-211.
- Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; Mickovski, S.B.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Davies, M.C.R.; Sonnenberg, R. (2009) An assessment of models that predict soil reinforcement by plant roots., European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 18-22 April 2009.
- Hallett, P.D.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Davies, M.C.R.; Loades, K.W.; Mickovski, S.B.; Sonnenberg, R. (2008) Ecoengineering soil by reinforcement with plant roots., Eurosoil 2008, Vienna, Austria, 25-29 August 2008.
- Vanhees, D. J; Loades, K.; Bengough, A. G.; Mooney, S. J.; Lynch, J. (2021) 1 of 1 The ability of maize roots to grow through compacted soil is not dependent on the amount of roots forme, Field Crops Research, 264.
- Vanhees, D.; Schneider, H.M; Singh Sidhu, J.; Loades, K.; Bengough, A.G; Bennett, M.; Pandey, B.K; Brown, K.; Mooney, S.; Lynch, J.P. (2021) Soil penetration by maize roots is negatively related to ethyleneinduced thickening., Plant, Cell and Emvironment, 45, 789-804.
- Loades, K.; Boldrin, D.; Bengough, A. G.; Ekeoma, E. C (2021) Drying of fibrous roots strengthens the negative power relation between biomechanical properties and diameter., Plant Soil, 469, 321-334.
- Rivington, M.; King, R.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.P.M.; Benton, T.G.; Burgess, P.J.; Hawes, C.; Wellesley, L.; Polhill, J.G.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L.; Begg, G.; Williams, A.G.; Newton, A.C.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Neilson, R.; Watts, C.; Harris, J.; Loades, K.; Stewart, D.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Gandossi, G.; Udugbezi, E.; Hannam, J.A.; Keay, C. (2021) UK food and nutrition security during and after the COVID-19 pandemic., Nutrition Bulletin, 46, 88-97.
- Vanhees, D. J.; Loades, K.; Bengough, A. G.; Mooney, S. J.; Lynch, J. P. (2020) Root anatomical traits contribute to deeper rooting of maize under compacted field conditions, Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol 71
- Martins, A.D.; O'Callaghan, F.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Pasqual, M.; Kolb, E.; Dupuy, L.X. (2020) The helical motions of roots are linked to avoidance of particle forces in soil., New Phytologist, 225, 2356-2367.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) In situ measurement of root reinforcement using corkscrew extraction method., Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 55, 1372-1390.
- Meijer, G.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) In situ root identification through blade penetrometer testing - part 2: field testing., Geotechnique, 68, 320-331.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C.; Mukov, I.; Zhang, M. (2018) In situ root identification through blade penetrometer testing - part 1: interpretative models and laboratory testing., Geotechnique, 68, 303-319.
- Liang, T.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; MuirWood, D.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D.; Boldrin, D.; Leung, A.K.; Meijer, G.J. (2017) Scaling of the reinforcement of soil slopes by living plants in a geotechnical centrifuge., Ecological Engineering, 109, 207-227.
- Castano-Duque, L.; Loades, K.W.; Tooker, J.F.; Brown, K.M.; Williams, W.P.; Luthe, D.S. (2017) A maize inbred exhibits resistance against Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera., Journal of Chemical Ecology, 43, 1109-1123.
- Williams, D.; Britten, A.; McCallum, S.; Jones, H.; Aitkenhead, M.;Karley, A.; Loades, K.; Prashar, A.; Graham, J. (2017) A method for automatic segmentation and splitting of hyperspectral images of raspberry plants collected in field conditions., Plant Methods, 13, Article No. 74.
- Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M. (2016) Root hairs aid soil penetration by anchoring the root surface to pore walls., Journal of Experimental Botany, 67, 1071-1078.
- Meijer, G.J.; Bengough, A.G.; Knappett, J.A.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2016) New in situ techniques for measuring the properties of root-reinforced soil - laboratory evaluation., Geotechnique, 66, 27-40.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2015) Effect of root age on the biomechanics of seminal and nodal roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in contrasting soil environments., Plant and Soil, 395, 253-261.
- Chimungu, G.J.; Loades, K.W.; Lynch, J.P. (2015) Root anatomical phenes predict root penetration ability and biomechanical properties in maize (Zea Mays)., Journal of Experimental Botany, 66, 3151-3162.
- Donn, S.; Wheatley, R.E.; McKenzie, B.M.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D. (2014) Improved soil fertility from compost amendment increases root growth and reinforcement of surface soil on slopes., Ecological Engineering, 71, 458-465.
- Stokes, A.; Douglas, G.B.; Fourcaud, T.; Giadrossich, F.; Gillies, C.; Hubble, T.; Kim, J.H.; Loades, K.W.; Mao, Z.; McIvor, I.R.; Mickovski, S.B.; Mitchell, S.; Osman, N.; Phillips, C.; Poesen, J.; Polster, D.; Preti, F.; Raymond, P.; Rey, F.; Schwarz, M.; Walker, L.R. (2014) Ecological mitigation of hillslope instability: ten key issues facing researchers and practitioners., Plant and Soil, 377, 1-23.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Loades, K.; Addy, S.; Richards, S.; Stutter, M.I.; Cook, Y.; Watson, H.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Baggaley, N.; Ritchie, R.; Jeffrey, W. (2014) Assessment of the use of sediment fences for control of erosion and sediment phosphorus loss after potato harvesting on sloping land., Science of the Total Environment, 468-469, 1234-1244.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2013) Biomechanics of nodal, seminal and lateral roots of barley: effects of diameter, waterlogging and mechanical impedance., Plant and Soil, 370, 407-418.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2010) Planting density influence on fibrous root reinforcement of soils., Ecological Engineering, 36, 276-284.
- Brennan, R.M.; Jorgensen, L.; Gordon, S.L.; Loades, K.W.; Hackett, C.A.; Russell, J.R. (2009) The development of a PCR-based marker linked to resistance to the blackcurrant gall mite (Cecidophyopsis ribis Acari: Eriophyidae)., Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 118, 205-211.
- Loades, K.W.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Hallett, P.D. (2012) Reinforcement of soil by fibrous roots., In: Advances in Modeling Agricultural Systems: Trans-disciplinary Research, Synthesize, Modeling, and Applications. Vol 3. Enhancing Understanding and Quantification of soil-Root Growth Interactions (eds. Dennis Timlin and Laj Ahuja). ASA-SSSA-CSSA, Madison, WI
- Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; Krummelbein, J. (2012) Soil physical degradation: threats and opportunities to food security., In: Montanarella, L., Hester, R.E. & Harrison, R.M. (eds.). Soil Quality and Food Security, Issues in Environmental Science and Technology. Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing, London, 198-226. (ISBN: 978-1-84973-426-4)
- Rivington, M.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.; Hawes, C.; Begg, G.; Polhill, G.; Loades, K.; Newton, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L.; Neilson, R.; Gandossi, G.; Stewart, D.; Wardell-Johnson, D.; Udugbezi, E.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Benton, T.; King, R., Burgess, P. (2021) An overview assessment of the COVID19 pandemic on the UK food and nutrition security, Online
- Rivington, M.; King, R.; Duckett, D.; Iannetta, P.; G. Benton, T.; Burgess, P. J.; Hawes, C.; Wellesley, L.; Polhill, G.; Aitkenhead, M.; Lozada-Ellison, L. M.; Begg, G.; Williams, A. G.; Newton, A.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Neilson, R.; Watts, C. (2021) UK Food and nutrition security during and after the COVID19 pandemic Project Report and Recommendations, On the institute, project website: https://www.hutton.ac.uk/research/projects/uk-food-and-nutrition-security-during-and-after-covid-19-pandemic
- Neilson, R.; Lilly, A.; Aitkenhead, M.; Artz, R.R.E.; Baggaley, N.; Giles, M.E.; Holland, J.; Loades, K.; Ovando Pol, P.; Rivington, M.; Roberts, M.; Yeluripati, J. (2020) Measuring the vulnerability of Scottish soils to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 42pp.
- Loades, K.W. (2020) Not all roots are equal - so what?, Project Report on SEFARI Gateway.
- Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Soil erosion and compaction in Scottish soils: adapting to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 21pp.
- Baggaley, N.J.; Addy, S.; Hough, R.L.; Loades, K.; Stutter, M.I.; Vinten, A.J.A. (2013) A scoping study into BSI PAS100 compost use to mitigate field and riverbank erosion in Scotland., Contract Report for Zero Waste Scotland, ZWS ORI003-005 PO:538.
- Wheatley, R.E; McKenzie, B.M; Hallett, P.D; Wright, P.; Loades, K.W. (2012) Quality Green Compost Amendments and Cultivation and Equipment Wear ORI003-003., Zero Waste Scotland Report, 31 March 2012.
- Bengough, A.G.; Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Wheatley, R.E. (2011) Green engineering for sustainable environmental solutions., Annual Report of the Scottish Crop Research Institute for 2010, pp12-13.
- Bruneau, P.; Dobbie, K.; Lilly, A.; Loades, K.; Marks, S. (2022) Lessons learned from the development and use of Scotland’s soils website , The World Congress of Soil Science 2022, 31 July - 5 August 2022, Glasgow
- Meijer, G.J.; Knappett, J.A.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Nicoll, B.C. (2018) Effect of root spacing on interpretation of blade penetration tests-full-scale physical modelling., In: McNamara, A., Divall, S., Goodey, R., Taylor, N., Stallebrass, S. and Panchal, J. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling Geotechnics (ICPMG 2018). Volume 1, 425-430.
- Liang, T.; Knappett, J.A.; Meijer, G.J.; Wood, D.M.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Hallett, P.D. (2018) Scaling of plant roots for geotechnical centrifuge tests using juvenile live roots or 3D printed analogues., 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG), University of London, 17-20 July 2018. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, 1, 401-406.
- Loades, K.; Bengough, A.G.; Brown, J.; Taylor, A. (2018) Assessing root contributions to soil stabilisation in remote locations., The James Hutton Annual Research Symposium 2018, Aberdeen, 29 November 2018.
- Neilson, R.; Roberts, D.M.; Loades, K.W.; Lozana, A.; Daniell, T. (2018) Healthy soils for crop production., Crop Protection in Northern Britain 2018: The Dundee Conference, Environmental Management and Crop Production, Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee, 27-28 February 2018. Conference Proceedings, 17-20.
- Hallett, P.D.; Barre, P.; Bengough, A.G.; Loades, K.W.; Duckett, N.R.; Knappett, J.A.; Paterson, E.; Daniell, T.; Caul, S.; Zhang, B. (2012) Influence of plant roots on the physical behaviour of soils., The 8th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR); Roots to the Future, The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, 26-29 June 2012.
- Hallett, P.D.; Loades, K.W.; Mickovski, S.B.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Davies, M.C.R.; Sonnenberg, R. (2009) An assessment of models that predict soil reinforcement by plant roots., European Geosciences Union, Vienna, Austria, 18-22 April 2009.
- Hallett, P.D.; Bengough, A.G.; Bransby, M.F.; Davies, M.C.R.; Loades, K.W.; Mickovski, S.B.; Sonnenberg, R. (2008) Ecoengineering soil by reinforcement with plant roots., Eurosoil 2008, Vienna, Austria, 25-29 August 2008.
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