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Steve Chapman
Steve Chapman is an Honorary Associate with over 30 years of experience in research in microbiology. His particular expertise lies in determining the role of microbial processes in the cycling of elements (particularly carbon) within the plant-soil-microbe ecosystem.
Current research interests
Steve has experience in both laboratory and field-based studies and an interest in modelling microbial processes in soil. He has contributed to investigations on soil organic matter turnover, quantifying and determining the influence of chemical structure and soil conditions on the decomposition processes. Recent work has increasingly focused on organic soils and peatlands. He has led a research program evaluating the effect of global warming on soil respiration, methanogenesis and methane oxidation in deep peats. He has ongoing interest in the sulphur cycle in soil, the emission of volatile sulphur from soils and in sulphate reduction, particularly in peatlands. He was European coordinator of a EU-funded project on peatland restoration and biodiversity in peatlands - RECIPE. He is involved in developing microbial diversity measurements for assessing soil quality and health using both phospholipid fatty acid analysis and physiological profiling methods, which has been patented in the UK (MicroResp). These were also applied in studies of afforestation on moorland (MOORCO). Steve was the MLURI coordinator of two SEERAD-funded projects, led by Aberdeen University, which resulted in the development of the ECOSSE model which looks at carbon turnover in organic soils and predicts the influences of climate and land use change. Ongoing research is concerned with characterising carbon stocks in Scottish soils and looking at ways to determine changes in soil carbon due to land use change.
Bibliography
- Liu, C.C.; Wang, C.W.; Yao, H.Y.; Chapman, S.J. (2021) Pretreatment is an important method for increasing the conversion efficiency of rice straw by black soldier fly larvae based on the function of gut microorganisms., Science of the Total Environment, 762, Article No. 144118.
- Zhang, Y.Y.; Zhang, J.B.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y.; Zheng, N.G.; Muller, C. (2021) Tea plantation affects soil nitrogen transformations in subtropical China., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 21, 441-451.
- Zhang, Y.; Zhang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.; Zheng, N.; Muller, C. (2021) Tea plantation affects soil nitrogen transformations in subtropical China., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 21, 441-451.
- Li, Y.Y.; Zhang, Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2021) Biological nitrification inhibition by sorghum root exudates impacts ammonia-oxidizing bacteria but not ammonia-oxidizing archaea., Biology and Fertility of Soils, 57, 399-407.
- Chen, Z.M.; Wang, Q.; Ma, J.W.; Chapman, S.; Zou, P.; Ye, J .; Yu, Q.G.; Sun, W.C.; Lin, H.; Jiang, L.N. (2020) Soil microbial activity and community composition as influenced by application of pig biogas slurry in paddy field in southeast China., Paddy and Water Environment, 18, 15-25.
- Meng, X.; Li, Y.; Yao, H.; Wang, J.; Dai, F.; Wu, Y.; Chapman, S.J. (2020) Nitrification and urease inhibitors improve rice nitrogen uptake and prevent denitrification in alkaline paddy soil., Applied Soil Ecology, 154, Article No. 103665.
- Zheng, N.G.; Yu, Y.X.; Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y.; Zhang, Y.Y. (2020) The conversion of subtropical forest to tea plantation changes the fungal community and the contribution of fungi to N20 production., Environmental Pollution, 265, Article No. 115106.
- Zhu, Y.; Li, Y.; Zheng, N.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H. (2020) Similar but not identical resuscitation trajectories of the soil microbial community based on either DNA or RNA after flooding., Agronomy, 10, Article No. 502.
- Liu, C.C.; Yao, H.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Su, J.Q.; Wang, C.W. (2020) Changes in gut bacterial communities and the incidence of antibiotic resistance genes during degradation of antibiotics by black soldier fly larvae., Environment International, 142, Article No. UNSP 105834.
- Sloan, T.J.; Payne, R.J.; Anderson, A.R.; Bain, C.; Chapman, S.; Cowie, N.; Gilbert, P.; Lindsay, R.; Mauquoy, D.; Newton, A.J.; Andersen, R. (2019) Peatland afforestation in the UK and consequences for carbon storage., Mires and Peat, 23, Article No.1.
- Zhang, Y.; Zheng, N.; Wang, J.; Yao, H.; Qiu, Q.; Chapman, S.J. (2019) High turnover rate of free phospholipids in soil confirms the classic hypothesis of PLFA methodology., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 135, 323-330.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Ye, Q.; Yao, H. (2019) Limited effect of planting transgenic rice on the soil microbiome studied by continuous (CO2)-C-13 labeling combined with high-throughput sequencing., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 103, 4217-4227.
- Lin, H.; Chapman, S.J.; Freitag, T.E.; Kyle, C.; Ma, J.; Yang, Y.; Zhang, Z. (2019) Fate of tetracycline and sulfonamide resistance genes in a grassland soil amended with different organic fertilizers., Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 170, 39-46.
- Li, Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Nicol, G.W.; Yao, H. (2018) Nitrification and nitrifiers in acidic soils., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 116, 290-301.
- Liao, H.; Chapman, S.J.; Li, Y.Y.; Yao, H.Y. (2018) Dynamics of microbial biomass and community composition after short-term water status change in Chinese paddy soils., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25, 2932-2941.
- Vanguelova, E.; Chapman, S.J.; Perks, M.; Yamulki, S.; Randle, T.; Ashwood, F.; Morison, J. (2018) Afforestation and restocking on peaty soils: new evidence assessment., Report to CXC (ClimateXChange), January 2018.
- Rees, R.M.; Buckingham, S.; Chapman, S.J.; Jones, S.; Lilly, A.; Mathews, R.B.; Morison, J.I.L.; Perks, M.; Vanguelova, E.I.; Yamulki, S.; Yeluripati, J. (2018) Soil carbon and land use in Scotland., Final Report to ClimateXChange, Rapid Evidence Assessment.
- Chapman, S.J.; Farmer, J.; Main, A.; Smith, J. (2017) Refining pedotransfer functions for estimating peat bulk density., Mires and Peat, 19, Article No. 23, 1-11.
- Wijedasa, L.S.; Jauhiainen, J.; Kononen, M.; Lampela, M.; Vasander, H.; LeBlanc, M.-C.; Evers, S.; Smith, T.E.L.; Yule, C.M.; Varkkey, H.; Lupascu, M.; Parish, F.; Singleton, I.; Clements, G.R.; Aziz, S.A.; Harrison, M.E.; Cheyne, S.; Anshari, G.Z.; Meijaard, E.; Goldstein, J.E.; Waldron, S.; Hergoualc'h, K.; Dommain, R.; Frolking, S.; Evans, C.D.; Posa, M.R.C.; Glaser, P.H.; Suryadiputra, N.; Lubis, R.; Santika, T.; Padfield, R.; Kurnianto, S.; Hadisiswoyo, P.; Lim, T.W.; Page, S.E.; Gauci, V.; van der Meer, P.J.; Buckland, H.; Garnier, F.; Samuel, M.K.; Choo, L.N.L.K.; O'Reilly, P.; Warren, M.; Suksuwan, S.; Sumarga, E.; Jain, A.; Laurance, W.F.; Couwenberg, J.; Joosten, H.; Vernimmen, R.; Hooijer, A.; Malins, C.; Cochrane, M.A.; Perumal, B.; Siegert, F.; Peh, K.S.-H.; Comeau, L.-P.; Verchot, L.; Harvey, C.F.; Cobb, A.; Jaafar, Z.; Wosten, H.; Manuri, S.; Muller, M.; Giesen, W.; Phelps, J.; Yong, D.L.; Silvius, M.; Wedeux, B.M.M.; Hoyt, A.; Osaki, M.; Takashi, H.; Takahashi, H.; Kohyama, T.S.; Haraguchi, A.; Nugroho, N.P.; Coomes, D.A.; Quoi, L.P.; Dohong, A.; Gunawan, H.; Gaveau, D.L.A.; Langner, A.; Lim, F.K.S.; Edwards, D.;P., Giam, X.; van der Werf, G.; Carmenta, R.; Verwer, C.C.; Gibson, L.; Grandois, L.; Graham, L.L.B.; Regalino, J.; Wich, S.A.; Rieley, J.; Kettridge, N.; Brown, C.; Pirard, R.; Moore, S.; Ripoll Capilla, B.; Ballhorn, U.; Ho, H.C.; Hoscilo, A.; Lohberger, S.; Evans, T.A.; Yulianti, N.; Blackham, G.; Onrizal Husson, S.; Murdiyarso, D.; Pangala, S.; Cole, L.E.S.; Tacconi, L.; Segah, H.; Tonoto, P.; Lee, J.S.H.; Schmilewski, G.; Wulffraat, S.; Putra, E.I.; Cattau, M.E.; Clymo, R.S.; Morrison, R.; Mujahid, A.; Miettinen, J.; Liew, S.C.; Valpola, S.; Wilson, D.; D'Arcy, L.; Gerding, M.; Sundari, S.; Thornton, S.A.; Kalisz, B.; Chapman, S.J.; Su, A.S.M.; Basuki, I.; Itoh, M.; Traeholt, C.; Sloan, S.; Sayok, A.K.; Andersen, R. (2017) Denial of long-term issues with agriculture on tropical peatlands will have devastating consequences., Global Change Biology, 23, 977-982.
- Pan, F.; Chapman, S.J.; Li, Y.; Yao H. (2017) Straw amendment to paddy soil stimulates denitrification but biochar amendment promotes anaerobic ammonia oxidation., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17, 2428-2437.
- Lisboa, F.; Mitchell, R.J.; Chapman, S.J.; Potts, J.; Berbara, R. (2017) Collinearity does not affect Procrustes analysis outputs: directions for plant and soil ecologists., PeerJ, 5, Article No. e3272v1.
- Khomik, M.; Perks, M.; Bathgate, S.; Chapman, S.J.; Yeluripati, J.; Morison, J. (2017) Agroforestry in Scotland: potential benefits., Report for CXC (ClimateXChange), December 2017.
- Chapman, S.J.; Hester, A.J.; Irvine, R.J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2017) Muirburn peatland and peat soils - an evidence assessment., Final Report to CXC calldown.
- Chapman, S.J. (2017) Estimating peatland carbon stocks - the way forward., Internal Report, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Incorporation of C-13-labelled rice rhizodeposition into soil microbial communities under different fertilizer applications., Applied Soil Ecology, 101, 11-19.
- Pan, F.X.; Li, Y.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Khan, S.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Microbial utilization of rice straw and its derived biochar in a paddy soil., Science of the Total Environment, 559, 15-23.
- Pan, F.X.; Li, Y.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Effect of rice straw application on microbial community and activity in paddy soil under different water status., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23, 5941-5948.
- Lin, H.; Sun, W.; Zhang, Z.; Chapman, S.J.; Freitag, T.E.; Fu, J.; Zhang, X.; Ma, J. (2016) Effects of manure and mineral fertilization strategies on soil antibiotic resistance gene levels and microbial community in a paddy-upland rotation system., Environmental Pollution, 211, 332-337.
- Li, Y.Y.; Wang, J.; Pan, F-X.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H-Y. (2016) Soil nitrogen availability alters rhizodeposition carbon flux into the soil microbial community., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 16, 1472-1480.
- Beckert, M.R.; Smith, P.; Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J. (2016) Soil and tree biomass carbon sequestration potential of silvopastoral and woodland pasture systems in North East Scotland., Agroforestry Systems, 90, 371-383.
- Irvine, R.J.; Miller, D.R.; Artz, R.R.E.; Brooker, R.; Chapman, S.J.; Newey, S.; Hester, A.J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2016) Scoping a strategic vision for the uplands: A response from the James Hutton Institute., Response to a Consultation for Scottish Natural Heritage.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Potts, J.; Chapman, S.; Wilson, D.; Heinemeyer, A.; Evans, C.; Renou-Wilson, F. (2016) Emission factors applicable to UK peatlands., Workpackage Report to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
- Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J.; Perez-Fernandez, E.; Potts, J. (2016) Changes to C stocks in Scottish soils due to afforestation., Contract Report to Forestry Commission, 33pp.
- Beckert, M.; Smith, P.; Chapman, S.J. (2016) Of trees and sheep: Trade-offs and synergies in farmland afforestation in the Scottish uplands., In: Niewohner, J., Bruns, A., Hostert, P., Kreuger, T., Nielson, J.O., Haberl, H., Lauk, C., Lutz, J. & Muller, D. (eds.). Land Use Competition: Ecological, Economic and Social Perspectives. Springer, Switzerland, pp183-192.
- Muller, F.L.L.; Chang, K.C.; Lee, C.L.; Chapman, S.J. (2015) Effects of temperature, rainfall and conifer felling practices on the surface water chemistry of northern peatlands., Biogeochemistry, 126, 343-362.
- Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J. (2015) Assessing changes in carbon stocks of Scottish soils: lessons learnt., Earth and Environmental Science, 25, Article No. 012016.
- Yao, H-Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Thornton, B.; Paterson, E. (2015) C-13 PLFAs: a key to open the soil microbial black box?, Plant and Soil, 392, 3-15.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H. (2015) The effect of storage on microbial activity and community structure of drained and flooded paddy soils., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 15, 880--889.
- Huang, Y.; Long, X.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2015) Acidophilic denitrifiers dominate the N2O production in a 100-year-old tea orchard soil., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22, 4173-4182.
- Thornton, B.; Martin, G.; Procee, M.; Miller, D.R.; Coull, M.C.; Yao, H.-Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Hudson, G.; Midwood, A.J. (2015) Distributions of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in Scotland's topsoil: a national-scale study., European Journal of Soil Science, 66, 1002-1011.
- Liu, C.C.; Wang, C.W.; Yao, H.Y.; Chapman, S.J. (2021) Pretreatment is an important method for increasing the conversion efficiency of rice straw by black soldier fly larvae based on the function of gut microorganisms., Science of the Total Environment, 762, Article No. 144118.
- Zhang, Y.Y.; Zhang, J.B.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y.; Zheng, N.G.; Muller, C. (2021) Tea plantation affects soil nitrogen transformations in subtropical China., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 21, 441-451.
- Zhang, Y.; Zhang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.; Zheng, N.; Muller, C. (2021) Tea plantation affects soil nitrogen transformations in subtropical China., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 21, 441-451.
- Li, Y.Y.; Zhang, Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2021) Biological nitrification inhibition by sorghum root exudates impacts ammonia-oxidizing bacteria but not ammonia-oxidizing archaea., Biology and Fertility of Soils, 57, 399-407.
- Chen, Z.M.; Wang, Q.; Ma, J.W.; Chapman, S.; Zou, P.; Ye, J .; Yu, Q.G.; Sun, W.C.; Lin, H.; Jiang, L.N. (2020) Soil microbial activity and community composition as influenced by application of pig biogas slurry in paddy field in southeast China., Paddy and Water Environment, 18, 15-25.
- Meng, X.; Li, Y.; Yao, H.; Wang, J.; Dai, F.; Wu, Y.; Chapman, S.J. (2020) Nitrification and urease inhibitors improve rice nitrogen uptake and prevent denitrification in alkaline paddy soil., Applied Soil Ecology, 154, Article No. 103665.
- Zheng, N.G.; Yu, Y.X.; Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y.; Zhang, Y.Y. (2020) The conversion of subtropical forest to tea plantation changes the fungal community and the contribution of fungi to N20 production., Environmental Pollution, 265, Article No. 115106.
- Zhu, Y.; Li, Y.; Zheng, N.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H. (2020) Similar but not identical resuscitation trajectories of the soil microbial community based on either DNA or RNA after flooding., Agronomy, 10, Article No. 502.
- Liu, C.C.; Yao, H.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Su, J.Q.; Wang, C.W. (2020) Changes in gut bacterial communities and the incidence of antibiotic resistance genes during degradation of antibiotics by black soldier fly larvae., Environment International, 142, Article No. UNSP 105834.
- Sloan, T.J.; Payne, R.J.; Anderson, A.R.; Bain, C.; Chapman, S.; Cowie, N.; Gilbert, P.; Lindsay, R.; Mauquoy, D.; Newton, A.J.; Andersen, R. (2019) Peatland afforestation in the UK and consequences for carbon storage., Mires and Peat, 23, Article No.1.
- Zhang, Y.; Zheng, N.; Wang, J.; Yao, H.; Qiu, Q.; Chapman, S.J. (2019) High turnover rate of free phospholipids in soil confirms the classic hypothesis of PLFA methodology., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 135, 323-330.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Ye, Q.; Yao, H. (2019) Limited effect of planting transgenic rice on the soil microbiome studied by continuous (CO2)-C-13 labeling combined with high-throughput sequencing., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 103, 4217-4227.
- Lin, H.; Chapman, S.J.; Freitag, T.E.; Kyle, C.; Ma, J.; Yang, Y.; Zhang, Z. (2019) Fate of tetracycline and sulfonamide resistance genes in a grassland soil amended with different organic fertilizers., Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 170, 39-46.
- Li, Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Nicol, G.W.; Yao, H. (2018) Nitrification and nitrifiers in acidic soils., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 116, 290-301.
- Liao, H.; Chapman, S.J.; Li, Y.Y.; Yao, H.Y. (2018) Dynamics of microbial biomass and community composition after short-term water status change in Chinese paddy soils., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25, 2932-2941.
- Chapman, S.J.; Farmer, J.; Main, A.; Smith, J. (2017) Refining pedotransfer functions for estimating peat bulk density., Mires and Peat, 19, Article No. 23, 1-11.
- Wijedasa, L.S.; Jauhiainen, J.; Kononen, M.; Lampela, M.; Vasander, H.; LeBlanc, M.-C.; Evers, S.; Smith, T.E.L.; Yule, C.M.; Varkkey, H.; Lupascu, M.; Parish, F.; Singleton, I.; Clements, G.R.; Aziz, S.A.; Harrison, M.E.; Cheyne, S.; Anshari, G.Z.; Meijaard, E.; Goldstein, J.E.; Waldron, S.; Hergoualc'h, K.; Dommain, R.; Frolking, S.; Evans, C.D.; Posa, M.R.C.; Glaser, P.H.; Suryadiputra, N.; Lubis, R.; Santika, T.; Padfield, R.; Kurnianto, S.; Hadisiswoyo, P.; Lim, T.W.; Page, S.E.; Gauci, V.; van der Meer, P.J.; Buckland, H.; Garnier, F.; Samuel, M.K.; Choo, L.N.L.K.; O'Reilly, P.; Warren, M.; Suksuwan, S.; Sumarga, E.; Jain, A.; Laurance, W.F.; Couwenberg, J.; Joosten, H.; Vernimmen, R.; Hooijer, A.; Malins, C.; Cochrane, M.A.; Perumal, B.; Siegert, F.; Peh, K.S.-H.; Comeau, L.-P.; Verchot, L.; Harvey, C.F.; Cobb, A.; Jaafar, Z.; Wosten, H.; Manuri, S.; Muller, M.; Giesen, W.; Phelps, J.; Yong, D.L.; Silvius, M.; Wedeux, B.M.M.; Hoyt, A.; Osaki, M.; Takashi, H.; Takahashi, H.; Kohyama, T.S.; Haraguchi, A.; Nugroho, N.P.; Coomes, D.A.; Quoi, L.P.; Dohong, A.; Gunawan, H.; Gaveau, D.L.A.; Langner, A.; Lim, F.K.S.; Edwards, D.;P., Giam, X.; van der Werf, G.; Carmenta, R.; Verwer, C.C.; Gibson, L.; Grandois, L.; Graham, L.L.B.; Regalino, J.; Wich, S.A.; Rieley, J.; Kettridge, N.; Brown, C.; Pirard, R.; Moore, S.; Ripoll Capilla, B.; Ballhorn, U.; Ho, H.C.; Hoscilo, A.; Lohberger, S.; Evans, T.A.; Yulianti, N.; Blackham, G.; Onrizal Husson, S.; Murdiyarso, D.; Pangala, S.; Cole, L.E.S.; Tacconi, L.; Segah, H.; Tonoto, P.; Lee, J.S.H.; Schmilewski, G.; Wulffraat, S.; Putra, E.I.; Cattau, M.E.; Clymo, R.S.; Morrison, R.; Mujahid, A.; Miettinen, J.; Liew, S.C.; Valpola, S.; Wilson, D.; D'Arcy, L.; Gerding, M.; Sundari, S.; Thornton, S.A.; Kalisz, B.; Chapman, S.J.; Su, A.S.M.; Basuki, I.; Itoh, M.; Traeholt, C.; Sloan, S.; Sayok, A.K.; Andersen, R. (2017) Denial of long-term issues with agriculture on tropical peatlands will have devastating consequences., Global Change Biology, 23, 977-982.
- Pan, F.; Chapman, S.J.; Li, Y.; Yao H. (2017) Straw amendment to paddy soil stimulates denitrification but biochar amendment promotes anaerobic ammonia oxidation., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 17, 2428-2437.
- Lisboa, F.; Mitchell, R.J.; Chapman, S.J.; Potts, J.; Berbara, R. (2017) Collinearity does not affect Procrustes analysis outputs: directions for plant and soil ecologists., PeerJ, 5, Article No. e3272v1.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Incorporation of C-13-labelled rice rhizodeposition into soil microbial communities under different fertilizer applications., Applied Soil Ecology, 101, 11-19.
- Pan, F.X.; Li, Y.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Khan, S.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Microbial utilization of rice straw and its derived biochar in a paddy soil., Science of the Total Environment, 559, 15-23.
- Pan, F.X.; Li, Y.Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2016) Effect of rice straw application on microbial community and activity in paddy soil under different water status., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23, 5941-5948.
- Lin, H.; Sun, W.; Zhang, Z.; Chapman, S.J.; Freitag, T.E.; Fu, J.; Zhang, X.; Ma, J. (2016) Effects of manure and mineral fertilization strategies on soil antibiotic resistance gene levels and microbial community in a paddy-upland rotation system., Environmental Pollution, 211, 332-337.
- Li, Y.Y.; Wang, J.; Pan, F-X.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H-Y. (2016) Soil nitrogen availability alters rhizodeposition carbon flux into the soil microbial community., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 16, 1472-1480.
- Beckert, M.R.; Smith, P.; Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J. (2016) Soil and tree biomass carbon sequestration potential of silvopastoral and woodland pasture systems in North East Scotland., Agroforestry Systems, 90, 371-383.
- Muller, F.L.L.; Chang, K.C.; Lee, C.L.; Chapman, S.J. (2015) Effects of temperature, rainfall and conifer felling practices on the surface water chemistry of northern peatlands., Biogeochemistry, 126, 343-362.
- Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J. (2015) Assessing changes in carbon stocks of Scottish soils: lessons learnt., Earth and Environmental Science, 25, Article No. 012016.
- Yao, H-Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Thornton, B.; Paterson, E. (2015) C-13 PLFAs: a key to open the soil microbial black box?, Plant and Soil, 392, 3-15.
- Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H. (2015) The effect of storage on microbial activity and community structure of drained and flooded paddy soils., Journal of Soils and Sediments, 15, 880--889.
- Huang, Y.; Long, X.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H.Y. (2015) Acidophilic denitrifiers dominate the N2O production in a 100-year-old tea orchard soil., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22, 4173-4182.
- Thornton, B.; Martin, G.; Procee, M.; Miller, D.R.; Coull, M.C.; Yao, H.-Y.; Chapman, S.J.; Hudson, G.; Midwood, A.J. (2015) Distributions of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in Scotland's topsoil: a national-scale study., European Journal of Soil Science, 66, 1002-1011.
- Lisboa, F.J.G.; Peres-Neto, P.R.; Chaer, G.M.; Jesus, E.C.; Mitchell, R.J.; Chapman, S.J.; Berbara, R.L.L. (2014) Much beyond Mantel: Bringing Procrustes association metric to the plant and soil ecologist's toolbox., PLoS ONE, 9, Article No. e101238.
- Yao, H.Y.; Campbell, C.D.; Chapman, S.J.; Freitag, T.E.; Nicol G.W.; Singh, B.K. (2013) Multi-factorial drivers of ammonia oxidizer communities: evidence from a national soil survey., Environmental Microbiology, 15, 2545-2556.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Chapman, S.J.; Saunders, M.; Evans, C.D.; Matthews, R.B. (2013) Comment on "Soil CO2, CH4 and N2O fluxes from an afforested lowland raised peatbog in Scotland: implications for drainage and restoration" by Yamulki et al. (2013)., Biogeosciences, 10, 7623-7630.
- Chapman, S.J.; Bell, J.S.; Campbell, C.D.; Hudson, G.; Lilly, A.; Nolan, A.J.; Robertson, A.H.J.; Potts, J.M.; Towers, W. (2013) Comparison of soil carbon stocks in Scottish soils between 1978 and 2009., European Journal of Soil Science, 64, 455-465.
- Andersen, R.; Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E. (2013) Microbial communities in natural and disturbed peatlands: a review., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 57, 979-994.
- Campbell, C.D.; Lilly, A.; Towers, W.; Chapman, S.J.; Werritty, A.; Hanley, N. (2012) Land use and a low-carbon society., Earth and Environmental Science Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 103, 165-173.
- Mitchell, R.J.; Hester, A.J.; Campbell, C.D.; Chapman, S.J.; Cameron, C.M.; Hewison, R.L.; Potts, J.M. (2012) Explaining the variation in the soil microbial community: do vegetation composition and soil chemistry explain the same or different parts of the microbial variation?, Plant and Soil, 351, 355-362.
- Garcia-Palacios, P.; Bowker, M.A.; Chapman, S.J.; Maestre, F.T.; Soliveres, S.; Gallardo, A.; Valladares, F.; Guerrero, C.; Castillo-Monroy, A.P.; Escudero, A. (2011) Early-successional vegetation changes after roadside prairie restoration modify soil functioning by changing microbial functional diversity., Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 43, 1245-1253.
- Gallego-Sala, A.V.; Clark, J.M.; House, J.I.; Orr, H.G.; Prentice, I.C.; Smith, P.; Farewell, T.; Chapman, S.J. (2010) Bioclimatic envelope model of climate change impacts on blanket peatland distribution in Great Britain., Climate Research, 45, 151-162.
- Gallego-Sala, A.V.; Clark, J.M.; House, J.I.; Orr, H.G.; Prentice, I.C.; Smith, P.; Farewell, T.; Chapman, S.J. (2010) Bioclimatic envelope model of climate change impacts on blanket peatland distribution in Great Britain., Climate Research, 45, 151-162.
- Beckert, M.; Smith, P.; Chapman, S.J. (2016) Of trees and sheep: Trade-offs and synergies in farmland afforestation in the Scottish uplands., In: Niewohner, J., Bruns, A., Hostert, P., Kreuger, T., Nielson, J.O., Haberl, H., Lauk, C., Lutz, J. & Muller, D. (eds.). Land Use Competition: Ecological, Economic and Social Perspectives. Springer, Switzerland, pp183-192.
- Chapman, S.J. (2009) Carbon sequestration in soils., In: Hester, R.E. & Harrison, R.M. (eds.). Carbon Capture: Sequestration and Storage. Issues in Environmental Science and Technology 29, The Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, Chapter 7.
- Sutton, M.A.; Chapman, S.; Christensen, T.; Emmett, B.; Erisman, J.W.; Fowler, D.; Hoosbeek, M.R.; Jones, M.; Milford, C.; Nemitz, E.; Pilegaard, K.; Riedo, M.; Schjoerring, J.K.; Wookey, P.A. (2000) TERRICA Working Group 6: Trace gas fluxes and ecosystem functioning., In: Terrestrial Ecosystem Research in Europe: Successes, Challenges and Policy (eds. M.A. Sutton, J.M. Moreno, W.H. van der Putten and S. Struwe). European Commission, Brussels, pp65-74.
- Vanguelova, E.; Chapman, S.J.; Perks, M.; Yamulki, S.; Randle, T.; Ashwood, F.; Morison, J. (2018) Afforestation and restocking on peaty soils: new evidence assessment., Report to CXC (ClimateXChange), January 2018.
- Rees, R.M.; Buckingham, S.; Chapman, S.J.; Jones, S.; Lilly, A.; Mathews, R.B.; Morison, J.I.L.; Perks, M.; Vanguelova, E.I.; Yamulki, S.; Yeluripati, J. (2018) Soil carbon and land use in Scotland., Final Report to ClimateXChange, Rapid Evidence Assessment.
- Khomik, M.; Perks, M.; Bathgate, S.; Chapman, S.J.; Yeluripati, J.; Morison, J. (2017) Agroforestry in Scotland: potential benefits., Report for CXC (ClimateXChange), December 2017.
- Chapman, S.J.; Hester, A.J.; Irvine, R.J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2017) Muirburn peatland and peat soils - an evidence assessment., Final Report to CXC calldown.
- Chapman, S.J. (2017) Estimating peatland carbon stocks - the way forward., Internal Report, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen.
- Irvine, R.J.; Miller, D.R.; Artz, R.R.E.; Brooker, R.; Chapman, S.J.; Newey, S.; Hester, A.J.; Pakeman, R.J. (2016) Scoping a strategic vision for the uplands: A response from the James Hutton Institute., Response to a Consultation for Scottish Natural Heritage.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Potts, J.; Chapman, S.; Wilson, D.; Heinemeyer, A.; Evans, C.; Renou-Wilson, F. (2016) Emission factors applicable to UK peatlands., Workpackage Report to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
- Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J.; Perez-Fernandez, E.; Potts, J. (2016) Changes to C stocks in Scottish soils due to afforestation., Contract Report to Forestry Commission, 33pp.
- Waldron, S.; Yeluripati, J.B.; Saunders, M.; Conniff, A.; Chapman, S.J.; Miller, D.G.; Matthews, R.B.; Smith, J.; Govan, S. (2015) The peatland carbon calculator - its use and future potential., CXC Final Report, 14 December 2015, 92pp.
- Towers, W.; Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E.; Miller, D.R. (2015) Carbon-rich soil, deep peat and priority peatland habitats map., Consultation response to Scottish Natural Heritage from the James Hutton Institute.
- Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E.; Moss, A. (2015) Set of CXC adaptation indicators for peatlands. NB 11 Extent of key habitats: deep peat; NB13 Condition of key habitats: area of modified deep peat soils; NB18 annual greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions from degraded peatlands; NB22a Peatland restoration area., Report to CXC.
- Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E.; Poggio, L. (2015) Determination of organic carbon stocks in blanket peat soils in different condition - assessment of peat condition., Final Project Report to SEPA (TT1401).
- Waldron, S.; Yeluripati, J.B.; Saunders, M.; Conniff, A.; Chapman, S.J.; Miller, D.; Matthews, R.B.; Smith, J.; Govan, S. (2015) Use of and priorities for extending the Peatland Carbon Calculator., Draft Report to CxC.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Donnelly, D.; Aitkenhead, M.; Balana, B.; Chapman, S. (2014) WISE Peatland Choices - A decision support tool for peatland restoration in Scotland., Version 2- September 2014, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, 16pp.
- Hough, R.L.; Bengough, A.G.; Chapman, S.J.; Daniell, T.; Matthews, R.; Squire, G.; Towers, W.; White, P.J. (2014) Heat in the soil form (NIA-NGGT0017)., Interim Report for National Grid.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Donnelly, D.; Aitkenhead, M.; Balana, B.; Chapman, S.J. (2013) WISE peatland choices - a decision support tool for peatland restoration in Scotland., ClimateXChange Scotland, The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen.
- Chapman, S.J.; Thomson, K.; Matthews, R.B. (2013) AFOLU accounting: implications for implementing peatland restoration - costs and benefits., CXC Enquiry Number 1208-01, Edinburgh, ClimateXChange.
- Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E.; Donnelly, D. (2012) Carbon savings from peat restoration., Climate XChange Enquiry Number 1205-02, Edinburgh, ClimateXChange.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Chapman, S.J.; Donnelly, D.; Matthews, R. (2012) Potential abatement from peatland restoration., Briefing Note to Scottish Government.
- Artz, R.R.E.; Donnelly, D.; Andersen, R.; Mitchell, R.; Chapman, S.J.; Smith, J.; Smith, P.; Cummins, R.; Balana, B.; Cuthbert, A. (2012) Managing and restoring blanket bog to benefit biodiversity and carbon balance - a scoping study., Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report.
- Cummins, R.P.; Hewison, R.L.; Dunn, S.M.; Fielding D.A.; Chapman S.J.; Hooper, R. (2011) St Fergus moss - Continuaton of peat extraction. Environmental impact assessment., Contract Report for Northern Peat and Moss Company.
- Stutter, M.I.; Baggaley, N.; Barry, C.; Chapman, S.J.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Helliwell, R.C.; Higgins, A.; Howden, N.; Jackson-Blake, L.; Lumsdon, D.G.; Malcolm, I.; Sample, J.; Potts, J.; Worrall, F. (2011) Assessment of the contribution of aquatic carbon fluxes to carbon losses from UK peatlands. Final report, SNIFFER Contract Report ER18, July 2011.
- Beesley, L.; Cuthbert, A.; Balana, B.; Towers, W.; Chapman, S.J.; Bruneau, P. (2011) Development of soil guidance - Scoping study., Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report.
- Bain, C.G.; Bonn, A.; Stoneman, R.; Chapman, S.J.; Coupar, A.; Evans, M.; Gearey, B.; Howat, M.; Joosten, H.; Keenleyside, C.; Labadz, J.; Lindsay, R.; Littlewood, N.; Lunt, P.; Miller, C.J.; Moxey, A.; Orr, H.; Reed, M.; Smith, P.; Swales, V.; Thompson, D.B.A.; Thompson, P.S.; van de Noort, R.; Wilson, J.D.; Worrall, F. (2011) IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands., IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Edinburgh. ISBN 978-0-9570572-1-0
- House, J.; Clar, J.; Gallego-Sala, A.; Orr, H.; Aylen, J.; Bardgett, R.; Billett, M.; Bonn, A.; Caporn, S.; Chapman, S.; Clutterbuck, B.; Evans, C.; Evans, M.; Farewell, T.; Freeman, C.; Grayson, R.; Hall, J.; Holden, J.; McMorrow, J.; Milledge, D.; Nayak, D.; Ostle, N.; Parry, L.; Prentice, C.; Stevens, C.; Smith, J.; Smith, P.; Vanguelova, E.; Ward, S.; Waldron, S.; White, S.; Worrall, F.; Yallop, A. (2011) Vulnerability of upland peatland services to climate change., Environment Agency Science Report SC070036/SR.
- Smith, J.U.; Fitton, N.; Smith, P.; Miller, D.G.; Buchan, K.; Coull, M.; Lilly, A.; Matthews, K.B.; Chapman, S.J.; Baggaley, N.; Milne, R.; Thomson, A.M. (2010) Pilot project to determine the suitability of integrated administration and control system (IACS) data to provide land use change data for annual greenhouse gases emission estimates., Final Report for Scottish Government (CR/2009/17), pp76.
- Towers, W.; Hester, A.J.; Pakeman, R.; Artz, R.R.E.; Chapman, S.J.; Littlewood, L.; Legg, C. (2010) Review of muirburn impacts on soil carbon and biodiversity., Invited presentation to the Scottish LFA Stakeholder Group.
- Chapman, S.J.; Artz, R.R.E.; Smith, J.U.; Smith, P. (2010) Expert workshop to establish the current state of knowledge of and future evidence needs for the extent and condition of carbon stocks in Scottish peatlands., Report to the Scottish Government on Project CR/2009/06.
- Slee, B.; Chapman, S.; Pajot, G.; Stutter, M.I.; Donnelly, D. (2009) A scoping study of the nature and extent of soil carbon reserves and of the actual and potential for carbon sequestration on the John Muir Trust's Skye estates., Report to the John Muir Trust, October 2009, 63pp.
- Cummins, R.P.; Donnelly, D.; Towers, W.; Chapman, S.J.; Nolan, A.J.; Grieve, I.; Birnie, R.V.B. (2009) Peat erosion and the management of peatland habitats., Final report to Scottish Natural Heritage (ROAME No. RO7AC103).
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