Dr Katherine Steele

Reader, Reader in Sustainable Crop Production / Director of Impact & Engagement

Contact info

Room: G5 Thoday Building, School of Environmental &. Natural Sciences

Tel: 01248 388655 (from U.K.)  +44 1248 388655 (International)

  1. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    A combined RFLP and AFLP linkage map of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) used to identify QTLs for root-penetration ability.

    Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J., Barraclough, P. P. & Clark, L. J., 1 Jan 2000, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 100, 1, p. 49-56

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    A high-density genetic map and molecular sex-typing assay for gerbils

    Brekke, T., Mulley, J., Steele, K., Denver, M., Thom, A. & Supriya, S., Apr 2019, In: Mammalian Genome. 30, 3-4, p. 63-70 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Accelerating public sector rice breeding with high-density KASP markers derived from whole genome sequencing of indica rice

    Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Amgai, R. B., Dhakal, R., Khatiwada, S. P., Vyas, D., Heine, M. & Witcombe, J., Apr 2018, In: Molecular Breeding. 38, 38.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Agronomic diversity of naked barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): a potential resource for breeding new food barley for Europe

    Dickin, E., Steele, K., Edwards-Jones, G. & Wright, D., 1 Mar 2012, In: Euphytica. 184, 1, p. 85-99

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Breeding for abiotic stresses for sustainable agriculture

    Witcombe, J. R., Hollington, P. A., Howarth, C. J., Reader, S. & Steele, K. A., 27 Feb 2008, In: Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 363, 1492, p. 703-716

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Breeding low-glycemic index barley for functional food

    Steele, K., Dickin, E., Keerio, M. D., Samad, S., Kambona, C., Brook, R., Thomas, W. & Frost, G., 31 Dec 2013, In: Field Crops Research. 154, December, p. 31-39 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Developing KASP Markers for Identification of Basmati Rice Varieties

    Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Burns, M. & Nader, W., Apr 2021, In: Food Analytical Methods. 14, 4, p. 663-673 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Dynamic quantitative trait loci for salt stress components on chromosome 1 of rice.

    Ul Haq, T., Gorham, J., Akhtar, J., Akhtar, N. & Steele, K. A., 1 Jan 2011, In: Functional Plant Biology. 37, 7, p. 634-645

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Effect of genotype, environment and agronomic management on β-glucan concentration of naked barley grain intended for health food use.

    Dickin, E., Steele, K., Frost, G., Edwards-Jones, G. & Wright, D., 21 Mar 2011, In: Journal of Cereal Science.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Evidence from near-isogenic lines that root penetration increases with root diameter and bending stiffness in rice.

    Clark, L. J., Price, A. H., Steele, K. A. & Whalley, W. R., 28 Nov 2008, In: Functional Plant Biology. 35, 11, p. 1163-1171

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Field evaluation of upland rice lines selected for QTLs controlling root traits.

    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C. & Witcombe, J. R., 5 Mar 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 101, 2, p. 180-186

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Has the introduction of modern rice varieties changed rice genetic diversity in a high-altitude region of Nepal?

    Steele, K. A., Gyawali, S., Joshi, K. D., Shrestha, P., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J. R., 10 Jul 2009, In: Field Crops Research. 113, 1, p. 24-30

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    In silico analysis of the fragrance gene (badh2) in Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm and validation of allele specific markers

    Withana, W. V. E., Kularathna, R. M. R. E., Kottearachchi, N. S., Kekulandra, D. S., Weerasena, J. & Steele, K., Apr 2020, In: Plant Genetic Resources. 18, 2, p. 71-80

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    InDel markers distinguish Basmatis from other fragrant rice varieties.

    Steele, K. A., Ogden, R., McEwing, R., Briggs, H. & Gorham, J., 2 Jan 2008, In: Field Crops Research. 105, 1-2, p. 81-87

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Inbred or Outbred? Genetic Diversity in Laboratory Rodent Colonies

    Brekke, T., Steele, K. & Mulley, J., 1 Feb 2018, In: G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 8, 2, p. 679-686

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    KASP mapping of QTLs for yield components using a RIL population in Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.)

    Ashfaq, H., Rani, R., Perveen, N., Babar, A. D., Maqsood, U., Steele, K. & Arif, M., Jul 2023, In: Euphytica. 219, 7, 79.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    KASP™ based markers reveal a population sub-structure in temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm and local landraces grown in the Kashmir valley, north-western Himalayas

    Shikari, A. B., Najeeb, S., Khan, G., Mohidin, F. A., Shah, A. H., Nehvi, F. A., Wani, S. A., Bhat, N. A., Waza, S. A., Subba Roa, L. V., Steele, K. & Witcombe, J., Mar 2021, In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68, 3, p. 821–834

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Marker-assisted selection to introgress QTLs controlling root traits into an Indian upland rice variety

    Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 14 Sept 2006, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112, 2, p. 208-221

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Marker-evaluated selection in rice: shifts in allele frequency among bulks selected in contrasting agricultural environments identify genomic regions of importance to rice adaptation and breeding.

    Steele, K. A., Edwards, G., Zhu, J. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Oct 2004, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 109, 6, p. 1247-1260

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Mass and line selection can produce equally uniform rice varieties

    Virk, D. S., Steele, K. A. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Feb 2007, In: Field Crops Research. 100, 2-3, p. 341-347

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Methods for Measuring Frost Tolerance of Conifers: A Systematic Map

    Atucha Zamkova, A.-A., Steele, K. & Smith, A., 16 Aug 2021, In: Forests.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Modelling the impact of climate change on the occurrence of frost damage in Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) in Great Britain

    Atucha Zamkova, A.-A., Steele, K. & Smith, A., Dec 2021, In: Forestry. 94, 5, p. 664-676 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Morphological and AFLP diversity in Thaumatococcus daniellii, the source of the protein sweetener thaumatin

    Waliszewski, W. S., Sinclair, F. L. & Steele, K. A., Jan 2012, In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 59, 1, p. 151-161

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    QTL mapping in salad tomatoes

    Brekke, T. D., Stroud, J. A., Shaw, D. S., Crawford, S. & Steele, K. A., Jul 2019, In: Euphytica. 215, 7, 115.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    QTLs associated with root traits increase yield in upland rice when transferred through marker-assisted selection

    Steele, K. A., Price, A. H., Witcombe, J. R., Shrestha, R., Singh, B. N., Gibbons, J. M. & Virk, D. S., 1 Jan 2013, In: Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126, 1, p. 101-108

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Reliability of ion accumulation and growth components for selecting salt tolerant lines in large populations of rice

    Ul Haq, T., Akhtar, J., Steele, K. A., Munns, R. & Gorham, J., 3 Dec 2013, In: Functional Plant Biology. 41, 4, p. 379-390

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Rice landrace diversity in Nepal: Variability of agro-morphological traits and SSR markers in landraces from a high-altitude site.

    Bajracharya, J., Steele, K. A., Jarvis, D. I., Sthapit, B. R. & Witcombe, J., 15 Feb 2006, In: Field Crops Research. 95, 2-3, p. 327-335

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    SNPs, InDels, and Microsatellites within and near to Rice NBS-LRR Resistance Gene Candidates

    Steele, K. & Quinton-Tulloch, M., 13 Nov 2021, In: Agronomy. 11, 11, 20 p., 2297.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    SSR assessment of Phytophthora infestans populations on tomato and potato in British gardens demonstrates high diversity but no evidence for host specialisation

    Stroud, J. A., Shaw, D. S., Hale, M. D. & Steele, K. A., 4 Jun 2015, In: Plant Pathology. 65, 2, p. 334-341

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Support for a stepwise mutation model for pathogen evolution in Australian Puccinia striiformis f.sp. Tritici by use of molecular markers.

    Steele, K. A., Humphreys, E., Wellings, C. R. & Dickinson, M. J., 1 Apr 2001, In: Plant Pathology. 50, 2, p. 174-180

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. E-pub ahead of print

    Thousands of trait-specific KASP markers designed for diverse breeding applications in rice (Oryza sativa)

    Steele, K., Quinton-Tulloch, M., Vyas, D. & Witcombe, J., 1 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Upland rice grown in soil-filled chambers and exposed to contrasting water-deficit regimes. I. Root distribution, water use and plant water status.

    Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Gorham, J., Bridges, J. M., Moore, B. J., Evans, J. L., Richardson, P. & Jones, R. G., 1 Jun 2002, In: Field Crops Research. 76, 1, p. 11-24

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Upland rice grown in soil-filled chambers and exposed to contrasting water-deficit regimes. II. Mapping quantitative trait loci for root morphology and distribution.

    Price, A. H., Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J. & Jones, R. G., 1 Jun 2002, In: Field Crops Research. 76, 1, p. 25-43

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Variation in RFLP markers associated with root growth in QTLs in Indian upland rice

    Steele, K. A., Moore, B. J., Witcombe, J. R., Virk, D. S. & Price, A. H., 1 Aug 2000, In: International Rice Research Notes. 25, 2, p. 16-17

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Chapter › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  37. Published

    Participatory breeding for drought and salt tolerant crops

    Hollington, P. A., Steele, K. A., Jenks, M. A. (Editor), Hasegawa, P. M. (Editor) & Mohan Jain, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2008, Advances in Molecular Breeding Towards Salinity and Drought Tolerant Crops. 2007 ed. Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, p. 455-478

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  38. Published

    The authenticity of Basmati rice-a case study

    Woolfe, M. & Steele, K., 11 Sept 2019, DNA Techniques to Verify Food Authenticity: Applications in Food Fraud (Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis) . Burns, M., Foster, L. & Walker, M. (eds.). Royal Society of Chemistry

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  39. Paper › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  40. Published

    Basmati Rice Authentication using DNA markers.

    Steele, K. A., 20 Feb 2008.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  41. Published

    Combining PPB and marker-assisted selection: strategies and experiences with rice

    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S., Prasad, S. C., Kumar, R., Singh, D. N., Gangwar, J. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2002.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

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  44. Published

    DNA markers for screening of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for salt tolerance

    Khan, A. S., Shahzad, A., Amin, A. Y., Steele, K. A., Hollington, P. A., Akhtar, J., Quresih, R. H. & Quarrie, S. A., 1 Dec 2006.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  45. Published

    Mapping morpho-physiological characters on wheat chromosomes using QTL approach under salt stress

    Khan, A. S., Shahzad, A., Amin, A. Y., Steele, K. A., Hollington, P. A., Wyn Jones, R. G., Gorham, J. & Quarrie, S. A., 1 Dec 2006.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  46. Published

    Marker-assisted selection of four root QTL and aroma to improve Kalinga III: Evaluation of pyramid lines and advanced bulks from backcrossing

    Steele, K. A., Singh, D. N., Kumar, R., Prasad, S. C., Billore, M., Virk, D. S., Shashidhar, H. E. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2004.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  47. Published
  48. Article › Research
  49. Published

    Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market

    Steele, K., 29 Dec 2022, The Conversation.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

  50. Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  51. Published
  52. Published

    Feasibility of using marker-assisted selection for root characters.

    Steele, K. A., 1 Jan 2002, 2002 ed. Unknown.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  53. Published

    Identification of Kompetitive Alelle Specific PCR (KASP) Assays to Authenticate Basmati - FA0172

    Steele, K., 2019, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. 27 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  54. Published

    Innovative methods for rice breeding - combining participatory plant breeding (PPB) with molecular marker techniques

    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2002, 2002 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  55. Published

    Marker assisted selection for participatory plant breeding in rice

    Steele, K. A., Virk, D. S. & Witcombe, J. R., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Centre for Arid Zone Studies.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

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