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)

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  1. Published

    Evaluation of Molecular Methods for the Detection and Quantification of Pathogen-Derived Nucleic Acids in Sediment

    Farkas, K., Hassard, F., McDonald, J., Malham, S. & Jones, D., 24 Jan 2017, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 6, p. 1-12 53.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Testing the relative sensitivity of 102 ecological variables as indicators of woodland condition in the New Forest, UK

    Evans, P. M., Newton, A. C., Cantarello, E., Sanderson, N., Jones, D. L., Barsoum, N., Cottrell, J. E., A'Hara, S. W. & Fuller, L., Dec 2019, In: Ecological Indicators. 107, 105575.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Final report on project SP1210: Lowland peatland systems in England and Wales – evaluating greenhouse gas fluxes and carbon balances

    Evans, C., Morrison, R., Burden, A., Williamson, J., Baird, A., Brown, E., Callahan, N., Chapman, P., Cumming, A., Dean, H., Dixon, S., Dooling, G., Evans, J., Gauci, V., Grayson, R., Haddaway, N., He, Y., Heppell, K., Holden, J., Hughes, S., Kaduk, J., Jones, D. L., Matthews, R., Menichino, N., Misselbrook, T., Page, S., Pan, G., Peacock, M., Rayment, M., Ridley, L., Robinson, I., Rylett, D., Scowen, M., Stanley, K. & Worrall, F., 2016, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology .

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  4. Published

    Overriding water table control on managed peatland greenhouse gas emissions

    Evans, C. D., Peacock, M., Baird, A. J., Artz, R. R. E., Burden, A., Callaghan, N., Chapman, P. J., Cooper, H. M., Coyle, M., Craig, E., Cumming, A., Dixon, S., Gauci, V., Grayson, R. P., Helfter, C., Heppell, C. M., Holden, J., Jones, D. L., Kaduk, J., Levy, P., Matthews, R., McNamara, N. P., Misselbrook, T., Oakley, S., Page, S. E., Rayment, M., Ridley, L., Stanley, K. M., Williamson, J. L., Worrall, F. & Morrison, R., 27 May 2021, In: Nature. 593, p. 548-552

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Spatial patterns and environmental constraints on ecosystem services at a catchment scale

    Emmett, B., Cooper, D., Smart, S., Jackson, B., Thomas, A., Cosby, B., Evans, C., Glanville, H., McDonald, J., Malham, S., Marshall, M., Jarvis, S., Rajko-Nenow, P., Webb, G. P., Ward, S., Rowe, E., Jones, L., Vanbergen, E. J., Keith, A., Carter, H., Pereira, M. G., Hughes, S., Lebron, I., Wade, A. & Jones, D., 1 Dec 2016, In: Science of the Total Environment. 572, p. 1586-1600

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    A novel biologically-based approach to evaluating soil phosphorus availability across complex landscapes

    Emmett, B., DeLuca, T. H., Glanville, H. C., Harris, M., Emmett, B. A., Pingree, M. R., de Sosa, L. L., Cerda-Moreno, C. & Jones, D. L., 2 Jun 2015, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 88, p. 110-119

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. 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

  8. Published

    In-vessel bioreduction provides an effective storage and pre-treatment method for livestock carcasses prior to final disposal

    Edwards-Jones, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., 1 Sept 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, p. 4032-4040 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. 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

  10. Published

    Reply to the Comment by J.P. Gustafsson and D.G. Lumsdon on “Citrate adsorption can decrease soluble phosphate concentration in soils: Results of theoretical modeling” by M. Duputel, N. Devau, M. Brossard, B. Jaillard, D.L. Jones, P. Hinsinger, and F. Gérard

    Duputel, M., Deveau, N., Brossard, M., Jaillard, B., Jones, D. L., Hinsinger, P. & Gerard, F., 22 Feb 2014, In: Applied Geochemistry. 46, p. 90-94

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Resilience of ecosystem service delivery in grasslands in response to single and compound extreme weather events

    Dodd, R. J., Chadwick, D. R., Hill, P. W., Hayes, F., Sánchez-Rodríguez, A. R., Gwynn-Jones, D., Smart, S. M. & Jones, D. L., 25 Feb 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 861, 160660.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Spatial co‐localisation of extreme weather events: a clear and present danger

    Dodd, R., Chadwick, D., Harris, I., Hines, A., Hollis, D., Economou, T., Gwynn-Jones, D., Scullion, J., Robinson, D. & Jones, D. L., Jan 2021, In: Ecology Letters. 24, 1, p. 60-72 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    High representation of archaea across all depths in oxic and low-pH sediment layers underlying an acidic stream

    Distaso, M., Bargiela, R., Brailsford, F., Williams, G., Wright, S., Lunev, E. A., Toshchakov, S. V., Yakimov, M. M., Jones, D. L., Golyshin, P. & Golyshina, O., 17 Nov 2020, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 11, p. 576520

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Microbial Diversity of a Disused Copper Mine Site (Parys Mountain, UK), Dominated by Intensive Eukaryotic Filamentous Growth

    Distaso, M., Bargiela, R., Johnson, B., McIntosh, O., Williams, G., Jones, D. L., Golyshin, P. & Golyshina, O., 24 Aug 2022, In: Microorganisms . 10, 9, 1694.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Effect thresholds for the earthworm Eisenia fetida: Toxicity comparison between conventional and biodegradable microplastics

    Ding, W., Li, Z., Qi, R., Jones, D., Liu, Q., Liu, Q. & Yan, C., 10 Aug 2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 781, 10 p., 146884.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Environmental impacts of agricultural plastic film mulch: Fate, consequences, and solutions

    Ding, F., Jones, D. L., Chadwick, D. R., Kim, P. J., Jiang, R. & Flury, M., 25 Aug 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 836

    Research output: Contribution to journalEditorialpeer-review

  17. Published

    Temporal dynamics of carbon partitioning and rhizodeposition in wheat.

    Dilkes, N. B., Jones, D. L. & Farrar, J. F., 1 Feb 2004, In: Plant Physiology. 134, 2, p. 706-715

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Clay and biochar amendments decreased inorganic but not dissolved organic nitrogen leaching in soil

    Dempster, D. N., Jones, D. L. & Murphy, D. V., 25 May 2012, In: Soil & Tillage Research. 50, 3, p. 216-221

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Organic nitrogen mineralisation in two contrasting agro-ecosystems is unchanged by biochar addition

    Dempster, D. N., Jones, D. L. & Murphy, D. V., May 2012, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 48, p. 47-50

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Decreased soil microbial biomass and nitrogen mineralisation with Eucalyptus biochar addition to a coarse textured soil

    Dempster, D. N., Gleeson, D. B., Solaiman, Z. M. & Jones, D. L., May 2012, In: Plant and Soil. 354, 1-2, p. 311-324

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum L. kuhn) promotes an open nitrogen cycle in heathland soils

    DeLuca, T. H., Zewdie, S. A., Zackrisson, O., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., Jun 2013, In: Plant and Soil. 367, 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. What is the risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 from the use of public toilets?

    Dancer, S. J., Li, Y., Hart, A., Tang, J. W. & Jones, D. L., 20 Oct 2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 792, 148341.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Long-Term Recovery of Microbial Communities in the Boreal Bryosphere Following Fire Disturbance

    Cutler, N., Arroniz-Crespo, M., Street, L. E., Jones, D., Chaput, D. L. & DeLuca, T. H., 1 Jan 2017, In: Microbial Ecology. 73, 1, p. 75-90

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Effectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products

    Curling, S., Jones, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Williams, A., 2017, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 34, 2/3

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Carbon and nitrogen recycling from microbial necromass to cope with C:N stoichiometric imbalance by priming

    Cui, J., Zhu, Z., Xu, X., Liu, S., Jones, D. L., Kuzyakov, Y., Shibistova, O., Wu, J. & Ge, T., 1 Mar 2020, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 142, 107720.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Using Infoveillance, National Reporting Data, and Wastewater in Wales, United Kingdom: Mixed Methods Study

    Cuff, J. P., Dighe, S. N., Watson, S. E., Badell-Grau, R. A., Weightman, A. J., Jones, D. L. & Kille, P., 23 Nov 2023, In: JMIR infodemiology. 3, e43891.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Soil microbial populations in deep floodplain soils are adapted to infrequent but regular carbon substrate addition

    Cressey, E. L., Dungait, J. A. J., Jones, D. L., Nicholas, A. P. & Quine, T. A., Jul 2018, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 122, p. 60-70

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Is the fate of glucose-derived carbon more strongly driven by nutrient availability, soil texture, or microbial biomass size?

    Creamer, C. A., Jones, D. L., Baldock, J. A., Rui, Y., Murphy, D. V., Hoyle, F. C. & Farrell, M., 1 Dec 2016, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 103, p. 201-212

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Stoichiometric controls upon low molecular weight carbon decomposition

    Creamer, C. A., Jones, D. L., Baldock, J. A. & Farrell, M., 7 Sept 2014, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 79, p. 50-56

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    Application of Bayesian statistics to estimate nitrous oxide emission factors of three nitrogen fertilisers on UK grasslands

    Cowan, N., Levy, P., Drewer, J., Carswell, A., Shaw, R., Simmons, I., Bache, C., Marinheiro, J., Brichet, J., Sanchez-Rodriguez, A. R., Cotton, J., Hill, P. W., Chadwick, D. R., Jones, D. L., Misselbrook, T. H. & Skiba, U., Jul 2019, In: Environment International. 128, p. 362-370

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    AGRONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF REINTRODUCING HERB- AND LEGUME-RICH MULTISPECIES LEYS INTO ARABLE ROTATIONS: A REVIEW

    Cooledge, E. C., Chadwick, D. R., Smith, L. M. J., Leake, J. R. & Jones, D. L., Jun 2022, In: Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 9, 2, p. 245-271

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

  32. E-pub ahead of print

    Herbal leys increase forage macro- and micronutrient content, spring lamb nutrition, liveweight gain, and reduce gastrointestinal parasites compared to a grass-clover ley

    Cooledge, E., Kendall, N., Leake, J., Chadwick, D. & Jones, D. L., 15 Jun 2024, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 367, 108991.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Herbal leys have no effect on soil porosity, earthworm abundance, and microbial community composition compared to a grass-clover ley in a sheep grazed grassland after 2-years

    Cooledge, E., Sturrock, C., Atkinson, B., Mooney, S., Brailsford, F., Murphy, D., Leake, J., Chadwick, D. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2024, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 365, 108928.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    In situ mapping of nutrient uptake in the rhizosphere using nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry.

    Clode, P. L., Kilburn, M. R., Jones, D. L., Stockdale, E. A., Cliff, J. B., Herrmann, A. K. & Murphy, D. V., 1 Dec 2009, In: Plant Physiology. 151, 4, p. 1751-1757

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Epizoic Barnacles Act as Pathogen Reservoirs on Shellfish Beds

    Clements, K., Gimenez Noya, L., Jones, D., Wilson, J. & Malham, S. K., Aug 2013, In: Journal of Shellfish Research. 32, 2, p. 533-538

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Field application of biodegradable microplastics has no significant effect on plant and soil health in the short term

    Chu, J., Zhou, J., Wang, Y., Jones, D. L., Ge, J., Yang, Y., Brown, R., Zang, H. & Zeng, Z., 1 Jan 2023, In: Environmental Pollution. 316, 120556.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    Dissolved organic nitrogen in contrasting agricultural ecosystems.

    Christou, M., Avramides, E. J., Roberts, J. P. & Jones, D. L., 1 Aug 2005, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 37, 8, p. 1560-1563

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biochar influence simazine decomposition and leaching

    Cheng, H., Wang, J., Tu, C., Lin, S., Xing, D., Hill, P., Chadwick, D. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2021, In: Global Change Biology Bioenergy. 13, 4, p. 708-718

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    Biochar stimulates the decomposition of simple organic matter and suppresses the decomposition of complex organic matter in sandy loam soil

    Cheng, H., Hill, P. W., Bastami, M. S. & Jones, D. L., Jun 2017, In: GCB Bioenergy. 9, 6, p. 1110-1121

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Influence of biochar produced from different pyrolysis temperature on nutrient retention and leaching

    Cheng, H., Jones, D. L., Hill, P., Bastami, M. S. B. & Tu, C. I., 5 Oct 2017, In: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 64, 6, p. 850-859

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Iron-Modified Biochar Strengthens Simazine Adsorption and Decreases Simazine Decomposition in the Soil

    Cheng, H., Xing, D., Lin, S., Deng, Z., Wang, X., Ning, W., Hill, P. W., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 13, 901658.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Effects of field-aging on the impact of biochar on herbicide fate and microbial community structure in the soil environment

    Cheng, H., Xing, D., Twagirayezu, G., Lin, S., Gu, S., Tu, C., Hill, P. W., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2024, In: Chemosphere. 348, 140682.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Biochar concomitantly increases simazine sorption in sandy loam soil and lowers its dissipation

    Cheng, H., Jones, D., Hill, P. & Bastami, M. S., 2017, In: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 63, 8, p. 1082-1092

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Within-field spatial variability of greenhouse gas fluxes from an extensive and intensive sheep-grazed pasture

    Charteris, A. F., Harris, P., Marsden, K. A., Harris, I. M., Guo, Z., Beaumont, D. A., Taylor, H., Sanfratello, G., Jones, D. L., Johnson, S. C. M., Whelan, M. J., Howden, N., Sint, H., Chadwick, D. R. & Cardenas, L. M., 1 Jun 2021, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 312, 107355.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Optimising storage conditions and processing of sheep urine for nitrogen cycle and gaseous emission measurements from urine patches

    Charteris, A. F., Marsden, K. A., Evans, J. R., Barrat, H. A., Loick, N., Jones, D. L., Chadwick, D. R. & Cárdenas, L. M., 9 Jun 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 12116.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Combining targeted grass traits with red clover improves grassland performance and reduces need for nitrogen fertilisation

    Carswell, A., Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, A., Saunders, K., le Cocq, K., Shaw, R., Cotton, J., Zhang, Y., Evans, J., Chadwick, D. R., Jones, D. L. & Misselbrook, T., 1 Feb 2022, In: European Journal of Agronomy. 133, 126433.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    Assessing the benefits and wider costs of different N fertilisers for grassland agriculture

    Carswell, A., Shaw, R., Hunt, J., Rafael Sanchez-Rodriguez, A., Saunders, K., Cotton, J., Hill, P. W., Chadwick, D. R., Jones, D. L. & Misselbrook, T. H., 16 Apr 2019, In: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 65, 5, p. 625-639

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Impact of microbial activity on the leaching of soluble N forms in soil

    Carswell, A. M., Hill, P., Jones, D., Blackwell, M. S. A., Johnes, P. J., Chadwick, D. & Dixon, E. R., Jan 2018, In: Biology and Fertility of Soils. 54, 1, p. 21-25

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Short-term biotic removal of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) compounds from soil solution and subsequent mineralisation in contrasting grassland soils

    Carswell, A. M., Hill, P. W., Jones, D., Blackwell, M. S. A., Johnes, P. & Chadwick, D. R., 1 May 2016, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 96, p. 82-85

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Humic and fulvic acids as biostimulants in horticulture

    Canellas, L. P., Olivares, F. L., Aguiar, N. O., Jones, D. L., Nebbioso, A., Mazzei, P. & Piccolo, A., 26 Sept 2015, In: Scientia Horticultureae. 196, p. 15-27

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review