Professor Davey Jones

Professor of Soil and Environmental Science / Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor

Contact info

Address: Environment Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW

Email:  d.jones@bangor.ac.uk

Tel: 07827 807516 (UK) and 00 44 1248 382579 (International)

Researchgate profileGoogle scholar profileTwitter feedWeb of Science ResearcherID: C-7411-2011

  1. 2009
  2. Published

    Carbon-to-nitrogen ration is a poor predictor of low molecular weight organic nitrogen mineralization in soil

    Roberts, P., Stockdale, R., Khalid, M., Iqbal, Z. & Jones, D. L., 1 Aug 2009, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, 8, p. 1750-1752

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Vegetation cover regulates the quantity, quality and temporal dynamics of dissolved organic carbon and nitrogen in Antarctic soils.

    Roberts, P., Newsham, K. K., Bardgett, R. D., Farrar, J. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2009, In: Polar Biology. 32, 7, p. 999-1008

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Vulnerability of exporting nations to the development of a carbon label in the United Kingdom

    Edwards-Jones, G., Plassmann, K., York, E., Hounsome, B., Jones, D. & Mila I Canals, L., 1 Jun 2009, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 12, 4, p. 479-490

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Contaminated land clean-up using composted wastes and impacts of VOCs on land.

    Williamson, J. C., Akinola, M., Nason, M. A., Tandy, S., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2009, In: Waste Management. 29, 5, p. 1772-1778

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Heat and lime-treatment as effective control methods for E.coli 0157:H7 in organic wastes

    Avery, L. M., Williams, P., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, 10, p. 2692-2698

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Soil characteristics below Erythrina poeppigiana in organic and conventional Costa Rican coffee plantations

    Payan, F., Jones, D. L., Beer, J. & Marmand, J. M., 1 May 2009, In: Agroforestry Systems. 76, 1, p. 81-93

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Bioremediation of Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH)-Contaminated Soil by Composting.

    Loick, N., Hobbs, P. J., Hale, M. D. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2009, In: Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 39, 4, p. 271-332

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Geographical variation in carbon dioxide fluxes from soils in agro-ecosystems and its implications for life-cycle assessment.

    Koerber, G. R., Edwards-Jones, G., Hill, P. W., Mila I Canals, L., Nyeko, P., York, E. H. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2009, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 46, 2, p. 306-314

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Organic acid mediated nutrient extraction efficiency in three calcareous soils.

    Khademi, Z., Jones, D. L., Malakouti, M. J., Asadi, F. & Ardebili, M., 31 Mar 2009, In: Australian Journal of Soil Research. 47, 2, p. 213-220

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Soil organic nitrogen mineralization across a global latitudinal gradient.

    Jones, D. L., Kielland, K., Sinclair, F. L., Dahlgren, R. A., Newsham, K. K., Farrar, J. F. & Murphy, D. V., 24 Mar 2009, In: Global Biogeochemical Cycles. 23, p. GB1016

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Interactive effects of organic acids in the rhizosphere.

    Oburger, E., Kirk, G. J., Wenzel, W. W., Puschenreiter, M. & Jones, D. L., 1 Mar 2009, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, 3, p. 449-457

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Whole tree harvesting can reduce second rotation forest productivity

    Walmsley, J. D., Jones, D. L., Reynolds, B., Price, M. H. & Healey, J. R., 10 Feb 2009, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 257, 3, p. 1104-1111

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Remediation of metal polluted mine soil with compost: Co-composting versus incorporation.

    Tandy, S., Healey, J. R., Nason, M., Williamson, J. & Jones, D., 1 Feb 2009, In: Environmental Pollution. 157, 2, p. 690-697

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Resilience of soil microbial activity and of amino acid dynamics to the removal of plant carbon inputs during winter.

    Avramides, E. J., Christou, M. & Jones, D. L., 1 Feb 2009, In: Scientia Agricola. 66, 1, p. 132-135

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Urine enhances the leaching and persistence of estrogens in soils.

    Lucas, S. D. & Jones, D. L., 1 Feb 2009, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41, 2, p. 236-242

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Assessing the addition of mineral processing waste to green waste-derived compost: an agronomic, environmental and economic appraisal.

    Jones, D. L., Chesworth, S., Khalid, M. & Iqbal, Z., 1 Jan 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, 2, p. 770-777

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. 2008
  19. Published

    Dissolved organic carbon and nitrogen dynamics in temperate coniferous forest plantations.

    Jones, D. L., Hughes, L. T., Murphy, D. V. & Healey, J. R., 1 Dec 2008, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 59, 6, p. 1038-1048

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Moisture, sawdust, and bleach regulate the persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on floor surfaces in butcher shops

    Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Dec 2008, In: Food Control. 19, 12, p. 1119-1125

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Leaching of bioluminescent Escherichia coli O157:H7 from sheep and cattle faeces during simulated rainstorm events

    Williams, A. P., Gordon, H., Jones, D. L., Strachan, N. J., Avery, L. M. & Killham, K., 1 Nov 2008, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 105, 5, p. 1452-1460

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Optimisation of the anaerobic digestion of agricultural resources.

    Ward, A. J., Hobbs, P. J., Holliman, P. J. & Jones, D. L., 1 Nov 2008, In: Bioresource Technology. 99, 17, p. 7928-7940

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Persistence and metabolic activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in farm animal faeces

    Williams, A. P., McGregor, K. A., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2008, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 287, 2, p. 168-173

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    The rhizosphere: complex by design

    Jones, D. & Hinsinger, P., 20 Sept 2008, In: Plant and Soil. 312, 1-2, p. 1-6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Regulation of amino acid biodegradation in soil as affected by depth.

    Kemmitt, S. J., Wright, D., Murphy, D. V. & Jones, D. L., 1 Aug 2008, In: Biology and Fertility of Soils. 44, 7, p. 933-941

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Influence of inorganic and organic nitrogen on enzymes of nitrogen assimilation and growth in tomato seedlings

    Ge, T-D., Roberts, P., Jones, D. L., Yang, D-D., Song, S-W., Lu-Bo, Ming-Ding & Huang, D-F., 1 Jul 2008, In: Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 83, 4, p. 513-519

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Turnover of low molecular weight dissolved organic C (DOC) and microbial C exhibit different temperature sensitivities in Arctic tundra soils.

    Boddy, E., Roberts, P., Hill, P., Farrar, J. & Jones, D., 1 Jul 2008, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, 7, p. 1557-1566

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Critical evaluation of methods for determining protein in soil solution.

    Roberts, P. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jun 2008, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, 6, p. 1485-1495

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Deinking paper fibre application to agricultural land: soil quality enhancer or copper polluter?

    Tandy, S., Williamson, J. C., Nason, M. A., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jun 2008, In: Soil Use and Management. 24, 2, p. 217-220

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Relative efficacy of Pseudomonas spp., containing ACC-Deaminase for improving growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in the presence of organic fertilizer

    Naveed, M., Khalid, M., Jones, D. L., Ahmad, R. & Zahir, Z. A., 1 Jun 2008, In: Pakistan Journal of Botany. 40, 3, p. 1243-1251

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Real-time PCR and microscopy: are the two methods measuring the same unit of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal abundance?

    Gamper, H. A., Young, J. P. W., Hodge, A. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2008, In: Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B. 45, 5, p. 581-96 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Testing the assertion that 'local food is best': the challenges of an evidence-based approach

    Edwards-Jones, G., Canals, L. M., Hounsome, N., Truninger, M., Koerber, G., Hounsome, B., Cross, P., York, E., Hospido, A., Plassmann, K., Harris, I. M., Edwards, R. T., Day, G., Tomos, D., Cowell, S. J. & Jones, D., 1 May 2008, In: Trends in Food Science and Technology. 19, 5, p. 265-274

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Decoupling of microbial glucose uptake and mineralization in soil.

    Hill, P. W., Farrar, J. F. & Jones, D. L., 1 Mar 2008, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 40, 3, p. 616-624

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Survival of Escherichia coli, O157 : H7 in waters from lakes, rivers, puddles and animal-drinking troughs.

    Avery, L. M., Williams, P., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 25 Jan 2008, In: Science of the Total Environment. 389, 2-3, p. 378-385

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Bioreduction of fallen stock – An evaluation of in-vessel bioreduction for containment of sheep prior to disposal: Final report

    Williams, A. P., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  36. Published

    Dissolved organic nitrogen and mechanisms of its uptake by plants in agricultural systems.

    Jones, D. L., Farrar, J. F., Macdonald, A. J., Kemmitt, S. J., Murphy, D. V., Ma, L. (ed.), Ahuja, L. R. (ed.) & Bruulsema, T. (ed.), 1 Jan 2008, Quantifying and Understanding Plant Nitrogen Uptake for Systems Modeling. 2008 ed. CRC Press, p. 95-126

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  37. Published

    How do draining and re-wetting affect carbon stores and greenhouse gas fluxes in peat soils?

    Bussell, J. A., Jones, D. L., Healey, J. R. & Pullin, A. S., 1 Jan 2008.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  38. 2007
  39. Published

    Free amino sugar reactions in soil in relation to soil carbon and nitrogen cycling.

    Roberts, P., Bol, R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Dec 2007, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39, 12, p. 3081-3092

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Yield responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum) to vermicompost applications

    Roberts, P., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Dec 2007, In: Compost Science and Utilization. 15, 1, p. 6-15

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Evaluating the growth characteristics of lettuce in vermicompost and green waste compost

    Ali, M., Griffiths, A. J., Williams, K. P. & Jones, D. L., 1 Nov 2007, In: European Journal of Soil Biology. 43, p. S316-S319

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    In-vessel co-composting of green waste with biosolids and paper waste.

    Roberts, P., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2007, In: Compost Science and Utilization. 15, 4, p. 272-282

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    In-vessel cocomposting of green waste with biosolids and paper waste.

    Roberts, P., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2007, In: Compost Science and Utilization. 15, 4, p. 272-282

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Dynamics of size-density fractions of soil organic matter following the addition of tree litter to organic coffee farms.

    Payan, F., Jones, D. L. & Beer, J., 15 Sept 2007, In: Geoderma. 141, 1-2, p. 15-22

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Yield and vitamin C content of tomatoes grown in vermicomposted wastes.

    Roberts, P., Jones, D. & Edwards-Jones, G., 15 Aug 2007, In: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 87, 10, p. 1957-1963

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Microbial response time to sugar and amino acid additions to soil.

    Jones, D. L. & Murphy, D. V., 1 Aug 2007, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39, 8, p. 2178-2182

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Responses of common pot grown flower species to commercial plant growth media substituted with vermicomposts

    Roberts, P., Edwards, C. A., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2007, In: Compost Science and Utilization. 15, 3, p. 159-166

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Responses of pot-grown flower species to commercial plant media substituted with vermicompost.

    Roberts, P., Edwards, C. A., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2007, In: Compost Science and Utilization. 15, 3, p. 159-166

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Phosphatase activity does not limit the microbial use of low molecular weight organic-P substrates in soil.

    Fransson, A. M. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2007, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39, 5, p. 1213-1217

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Fast turnover of low molecular weight components of the dissolved organic carbon pool of temperate grassland field soils.

    Boddy, E., Hill, P. W., Farrar, J. F. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2007, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39, 4, p. 827-835

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Persistence, dissipation, and activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 within sand and seawater environments.

    Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2007, In: Fems Microbiology Ecology. 60, 1, p. 24-32

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  52. Published

    Response of root respiration and root exudation to alterations in root C supply and demand in wheat

    Hill, P., Kuzyakov, Y., Jones, D. L. & Farrar, J., 1 Feb 2007, In: Plant and Soil. 291, 1-2, p. 131-141

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  53. Published

    Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the rhizosphere of maize grown in waste-amended soil.

    Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Feb 2007, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 102, 2, p. 319-326

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review