Staff profile

Professor Caixian Tang

Professor

Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering

School of Life Sciences
Department of Agricultural Science
AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience

R.L. Reid Building 210, Melbourne (Bundoora)

 

Qualifications

BAgSc (Hons) ZJU CN, PhD UWA.

Membership of professional Associations

Australian Soil Science Society, International Union of Soil Science

Area of study

Agricultural Sciences

Brief Profile

Tang graduated BAgSc (Hons) from Zhejiang University, China in 1982. He was then appointed as an Associate Lecturer at the same University. After obtaining a scholarship from the University of Western Australia in 1988, he carried out research on the role of iron in nodulation and nitrogen fixation in legumes and was awarded a Ph.D. Since 1991, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at the University of Western Australia, and was later appointed as a Research Fellow in the Cooperative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, and in the Cooperative Research Centre for Plant-Based Management of Dryland Salinity. He joined the staff as a Senior Lecturer in 2003, and was promoted to Reader and Associate Professor in 2005, and to Professor in 2008.

His research interests include  soil acidity and acidification, plant-soil interactions, rhizosphere chemistry and plant root exudation, subsoil constraints, and nutrient dynamics in natural and agro-ecosystems. He has supervised many Honours and Ph.D. students, Postdoctoral Fellows and visiting Scientists, and published 150+ papers in refereed international journals (2600 citations and H-index of 26), 8 book chapters and 90+ conference papers/abstracts. He has been invited to give over 36 talks internationally and to chair conference sessions. Currently, he is an editorial board member of international journals “Plant and Soil”, “Environmental & Experimental Botany”, "Frontiers in Plant Nutrition" and “Australian Journal of Soil Research” (2007-2010), an associate editor of “Crop & Pasture Science” and “Journal of Soils & Sediments”, and referees papers for 26 international journals. He currently holds three guest/adjunct Professor posts at overseas institutions.

Research interests

Soil science

- soil management, plant-soil interactions, rhizosphere chemistry & nutrient dynamics

Teaching Units

AGR2ILM - Introduction to Land & Soil Management 

AGR3LSM - Land & Soil Management (Coordinator)

Supervising/co-supervising up to 10 PhD students

Supervising 3 to 5 fourth year/Honours student projects each year

Received Vice-Chancellor’s commendation for teaching excellence in 2007

Received Dean’s Award for excellence in teaching, Faculty of Science, Technology & Engineering in 2005

Recent Publications

1.        Jin J, C Tang, R Armstrong and P Sale (2012) Phosphorus supply enhances the response of legumes to elevated CO2 (FACE) in a phosphorus-deficient Vertosol Plant and Soil DOI: 10.1007/s11104-012-1270-z

2.        JS Gill JS, GJ Clark, PW Sale, RR Peries and C Tang (2012) Deep placement of organic amendments in dense sodic subsoil increases summer fallow efficiency and the use of deep soil water by crops. Plant and Soil DOI 10.1007/s11104-012-1126-6

3.        Mat Hassan H, Marschner P, McNeill A, Tang C (2012) Grain legume pre-crops and their residues affect growth and P uptake and the size of P pools in the rhizosphere of the following wheat. Biol Fertil. Soils DOI 10.1007/s00374-012-0671-8.

4.        Rukshana F, CR Butterly, JA Baldock, JM Xu and C Tang (2012) Model organic compounds differ in priming effects on alkalinity release in soils through carbon and nitrogen mineralisation. Soil Biology & Biochemistry doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2012.03.022.

5.        Mat Hassen H, Marschner P, McNeill A and Tang C (2012) Growth, P uptake in grain legumes and changes in rhizosphere soil P pools. Biology and Fertility of Soils 48:151-159

6.        Alamgir Md, McNeill A, Tang C, Marschner P (2012) Changes in soil P pools during legume residue decomposition. Soil Biol Biochem 49:70-77.

7.        Rukshana F, CR Butterly, JA Baldock and C. Tang (2011) Model organic compounds differ in their effects on pH changes of two soils differing in initial pH. Biology and Fertility of Soils 41: 51-62.

8.        Tang C, MK Conyers, M Nuruzzaman, GJ Poile and DL Liu (2011) Biological amelioration of subsoil acidity through managing nitrate uptake by wheat crops. Plant and Soil 338: 383-397.

9.        Vu DT, RD Armstrong, PJ Newton and C Tang (2011) Long-term changes in phosphorus fractions in growers’ paddocks in grain-production regions. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 89: 351-362. DOI 10.1007/s10705-010-9400-6

10.    Han XZ, X Li, N Uren and C Tang (2011) Zinc fractions and availability to soybeans in representative soils of Northeast China. Journal of Soils and Sediments 11:596-606.

11.    Niu Y; CW Jin, G Jin, QY Zhou, XY Lin, C Tang and YS Zhang (2011) Auxin modulates the enhanced development of root hairs in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. under elevated CO2. Plant Cell & Environment 34: 1304–1317.

12.    Abbott LK, C Tang and D Reuter (2011) Soil-plant-microbe interactions from microscopy to field practice. Plant and Soil 348: 1-5.

13.    Conyers MK, C Tang, Poile GJ, Liu DL, Chen D and Nuruzzaman M (2011) A combination of biological activity and the nitrate form of nitrogen can be used to ameliorate subsurface soil acidity under dryland wheat farming. Plant and Soil 348: 155-166. DOI 10.1007/s11104-011-0827-6

14.    Wang X, CN Guppy, L Watson, PWG Sale and C Tang (2011) Availability of sparingly soluble phosphorus sources to cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) with different forms of nitrogen as evaluated by a 32P isotopic dilution technique. Plant and Soil 348:85-98. DOI 10.1007/s11104-011-0901-0

15.    Monsant AC, P Kappen, Y Wang, PJ Pigram, AJM Baker and C Tang (2011) In vivo speciation of zinc in Noccaea caerulescens in response to nitrogen form and zinc exposure. Plant and Soil 348: 167-183. DOI 10.1007/s11104-011-0887-7

16.    Butterly CR, B Bhatta Kaudal, JA Baldock and C Tang (2011) Contribution of soluble and insoluble fractions of agricultural residues to short-term pH changes. European Journal of Soil Science 62: 718-727.

17.    Espinosa D, PWG Sale, C Tang (2011) Changes in pasture root growth and transpiration efficiency following the incorporation of organic manures into a clay subsoil. Plant and Soil 348: 329-343.

18.    Yin CH, G Feng, F Zhang, CY Tian and C Tang (2010) Enrichment of soil fertility and salinity by tamarisk shrub in saline land in the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert. Agricultural Water Management 97:1978-1986.

19.    Vu DT, C Tang and RD Armstrong (2010) Transformations and availability of phosphorus in three contrasting soil types from native and farming systems: a study using fractionation and isotopic labeling techniques. Journal of Soils and Sediments10: 18-29.

20.    Weligama C, PWG Sale, MK Conyers, DL Liu and C Tang (2010) Nitrate leaching stimulates subsurface root growth of wheat and increases rhizosphere alkalisation in a highly acidic soil. Plant and Soil 328:119-132.

21.    Weligama C, C Tang, PWG Sale, MK Conyers and D. Liu (2010) Application of nitrogen in NO3- form increases rhizosphere alkalisation in the subsurface soil layers in an acid soil. Plant and Soil 333: 403-416.

22.    Wang X, C Tang, CN Guppy, PWG Sale (2010) Cotton, wheat and white lupin differ in phosphorus acquisition from sparingly soluble sources. Environmental and Experimental Botany 69:267–272.

23.    Monsant AC, YD Wang and C Tang (2010) Nitrate nutrition enhances zinc hyperaccumulation in Noccaea caerulescens (Prayon). Plant and Soil 336:391-404.

24.    Vu DT, RD Armstrong, PWG Sale, C Tang (2010) Phosphorus availability for three crop species as a function of soil type and fertilizer history. Plant and Soil 337:497-510.

25.    Vu DT, C Tang and RD Armstrong (2009) Tillage system affects phosphorus stratification in three contrasting Victorian soils. Australian Journal of Soil Research 47, 33-45.

26.    Hou XW, JJ Wu, JM Xu and C Tang (2009) Interactive effects of lead and bensulfuron-methyl on decomposition of 14C-glucose in paddy soils. Pedosphere 19, 577-587.

27.    Jin CW, ST Du, YS Zhang, C Tang and XY Lin (2009) Atmospheric nitric oxide stimulates plant growth and improves the quality of spinach (Spinacia oleracea). Annals of Applied Biology 155, 113-120.

28.    Jin CW, ST Du, YS Zhang, XY Lin and C Tang (2009) Differential regulatory role of nitric oxide (NO) in mediating nitrate reductase activity in roots of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), Annals of Botany 104, 9-17.

29.    Gill JS, PWG Sale, RR Peries and C Tang (2009) Changes in soil physical properties and crop root growth in dense sodic subsoil following incorporation of organic amendments. Field Crops Research 114, 137-146.

30.    Tang C, XZ Han, YF Qiao and SJ Zheng (2009) Phosphorus deficiency does not enhance proton release by roots of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Murr.]. Environmental and Experimental Botany 67: 228-234.

Older Publications

 

1.        Wang X, C Tang, CN Guppy, PWG Sale (2009) The role of hydraulic lift and subsoil P placement in P uptake of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Plant and Soil 325: 263-275.

2.        Clark GJ, PWG Sale, C Tang (2009) Organic amendments initiate the formation and stabilization of macroaggregates in a high clay sodic soil. Australian Journal of Soil Research 47, 770-780.

3.        Kodur S, JM Tisdall, C. Tang and RR Walker (2009) Accumulation of potassium in grapevine rootstocks (Vitis) as affected by dry matter partitioning, root-traits and transpiration. Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research 16: 273-282.

4.        Du ST, YS Zhang, XY Lin, Y Wang and C Tang (2008) Positive feedback regulation of nitrate reductase by its product nitric oxide in Chinese cabbage pakchoi (Brassica chinensis L.) Plant, Cell and Environment 31, 195-204.

5.        Vu DT, C Tang and RD Armstrong (2008) Changes and availability of P fractions following 65 years of P application in a calcareous soil in a Mediterranean region. Plant and Soil 304: 21-33.

6.        Sargeant M, C. Tang and PWG Sale (2008) The ability of Distichlis spicata to grow sustainably within a saline discharge zone while improving the soil chemical and physical properties. Australian Journal of Soil Research 46, 37-44.

7.        Wang BL, J Shen, C Tang, Z Rengel (2008) Root morphology, proton release, and carboxylate exudation in lupin in response to phosphorus deficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition 31, 557-570.

8.        Wang X, C Tang, CN Guppy and PWG Sale (2008) Phosphorus acquisition characteristics of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and white lupin (Lupinus albus ) under P deficient conditions. Plant and Soil 312, 117-128.

9.        Gill JS, PWG Sale and C Tang (2008) Amelioration of dense sodic subsoil using organic amendments increases wheat yield more than using gypsum in a high rainfall zone of southern Australia. Field Crops Research 107, 265-275.

10.    Li H, J Shen, F Zhang, C Tang and H Lambers (2008) Is there a critical level of shoot phosphorus concentration for cluster-root formation in Lupinus albus? Functional Plant Biology 35, 328-336.

11.    Weligama C, C Tang, PWG Sale, MK Conyers and D. Liu (2008) Localised nitrate application together with phosphorus enhances root proliferation of wheat and maximises rhizosphere alkalization in acid subsoil. Plant and Soil 312, 101-115.

12.    Monsant AC, C Tang and AJM Baker (2008) The effect of nitrogen form on rhizosphere soil pH and zinc phytoextraction by Thlaspi caerulescen. Chemosphere 73, 635-642.

13.    Shu L, J Shen, Z Rengel, C Tang and F Zhang (2007) Cluster root formation by Lupinus albus is modified by stratified application of phosphorus in a split-root system. Journal of Plant Nutrition 30, 271-288.

14.    Song C, XZ Han and C Tang (2007) Changes in phosphorus fractions, sorption and release in Udic Mollisols under different ecosystems. Biology and Fertility of Soils 44, 37-47.

15.    Qiao YF, C Tang, XZ Han and SJ Miao (2007) Phosphorus deficiency delays the onset of nodule function in soybean (Glycine max Murr.). Journal of Plant Nutrition 30, 1341-1353.

16.    Wang G, J Jin, M Xu, X Pan and C Tang (2007) Inoculation of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms diversifies microbial community in the rhizosphere of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean (Glycine max Merr.). Pedosphere 17, 191-199.

17.    Jin CW, GY You, YF He, C Tang, P Wu and SJ Zheng (2007) Iron-deficiency-induced secretion of phenolics facilitates the reutilization of root apoplastic iron in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.). Plant Physiology 144, 278-285.

18.    Tang C, YF Qiao, XZ Han and SJ Zheng (2007) Genotypic variation in phosphorus utilization of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Murr.] grown in various sparingly soluble P sources. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 58, 443-451.

19.    Shu L, J Shen, Z Rengel, C Tang, F Zhang and GR Cawthray (2007) Formation of cluster roots and citrate exudation by Lupinus albus in response to localized application of different phosphorus sources. Plant Science 172, 1017-1024.

20.    Clark GJ, N Dodgshun, PWG Sale and C Tang (2007) Changes in chemical and biological properties of a sodic clay subsoil with addition of organic amendments. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 39, 2806-2817.

21.    Chen ZL, X Jin, Q Wang, Y Lin, L Gan and C Tang (2007) Confirmation and determination of carboxylic acids in root exudates using LC-ESI-MS. Journal of Separation Science 30, 2440-2446.

22.    Wang X, D W Lester, C N Guppy, PV Lockwood and C Tang (2007) Changes in phosphorus fractions at various soil depths following long-term P fertilizer application on a Black Vertosol from southeastern Queensland. Australian Journal of Soil Research 45, 524-532.

23.    Wang H, X Liu, J Wu. P Huang, J Xu and C Tang (2007) Impact of soil moisture on metsulfuron-methyl residues in Chinese paddy soils. Geoderma 142, 325-333.

24.    Xu JM, C Tang and ZL Chen (2006) Chemical composition controls residue decomposition in soils differing in initial pH. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 38, 544-552.

25.    Xu JM, C Tang and ZL Chen (2006) The role of plant residues in pH changes of acid soils differing in initial pH. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 38, 709-719.

26.    Tang C, SJ Zheng, YF Qiao, GH Wang and XZ Han (2006) Interactions between high pH and iron deficiency on nodulation and growth of genotypes of Lupinus albus L. differing in sensitivity to iron chlorosis. Plant and Soil 279: 153-162.

27.    Jin J, GH Wang, XB Liu, X Pan, SJ Herbert and C Tang (2006) Interaction between phosphorus nutrition and drought on grain yield, assimilation of phosphorus and nitrogen in two soybean cultivars differing in protein concentration in grains. Journal of Plant Nutrition 29, 1433-1449.

28.    Jin CW, YF He, C Tang, P Wu and SJ Zheng (2006) Mechanisms of microbially enhanced iron acquisition in re clover (Trifolium pratense L.). Plant, Cell and Environment 29, 888-897.

29.    Li Z, J Xu, C Tang, J Wu, A Muhammad and H Wang (2006) Application of 16S rDNA-PCR amplification and DGGE fingerprinting for detection of shift in Microbial community diversity in Cu-, Zn-, and Cd-contaminated paddy soils. Chemosphere 62, 1374-1380.

30.    Sargeant M, P. Sale and C. Tang (2006) Salt priming improves establishment of Distichlis spicata under saline conditions. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 57, 1259-1265.

31.    Li WX, L Li L., JH Sun, FS Zhang, XG Bao, A Peng and C Tang (2005) Effects of intercropping and nitrogen application on nitrate present in the profile of an Orthic Anthrosol in Northwest China. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 105:483-491.

32.    Hu H, C Tang and Z Rengel (2005) Influence of phenolic acids on phosphorus mobilization in acidic and calcareous soils. Plant and Soil 268:173-180.

33.    Yang JL, SJ Zheng, YF He, C Tang and GD Zhou (2005) Genotypic differences among plant species in response to aluminium stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition 28:949-961.

34.    Han XZ, C Tang, CY Song, SY Wang and YF Qiao (2005) Phosphorus characteristics correlate soil fertility of albic luvisols. Plant and Soil 270:47-56.

35.    Zheng SJ, YF He, Y Arakawa, Y Masaoka and C Tang (2005) A copper-deficiency-induced root reductase in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is different from iron-deficiency-induced one. Plant and Soil 273:69-76 

36.    Han XZ, CY Song, SY Wang and C Tang (2005) The impact of long-term fertilization on phosphorus status in the black soil. Pedosphere 15, 319-326.

37.    Zheng SJ, YF He, C Tang and Y Masaoka (2005) A modified method for measuring root iron reductase activity under normal laboratory conditions. Pedosphere 15, 363-368

38.    Hu HQ, C Tang and Z Rengel (2005) Role of phenolic acids in phosphorus mobilization in soils differing in chemical properties. Journal of Plant Nutrition 28, 1427-1439.

39.    He Y, JM Xu, C Tang, Y Wu (2005) Facilitation of pentachlorophenol dissipation in the rhizosphere of ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Soil Biology and Biochemistry 37, 2017-2024.

40.    Zhang ZH, C Tang and Z Rengel  (2005) Salt dynamics in rhizosphere of Puccinellia ciliata Bor. In a loamy soil. Pedosphere 15: 784-791.

41.    Shu L, Shen J, Rengel Z, Tang C and Zhang F (2005) Growth medium and phosphorus supply affect cluster root formation and citrate exudation by Lupinus albus grown in a sand/solution split-root system. Plant and Soil 276, 85-94.

42.    Tang C, JJ Drevon, B Jaillard, G Souche and P Hinsinger (2004) Proton release of two genotypes of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as affected by N nutrition and P deficiency. Plant and Soil 260: 59-68.

43.    Shen J, C Tang, Z Rengel and FS Zhang (2004) Root-induced acidification and excess cation uptake by N2-fixing Lupinus albus grown in phosphorus-deficient soil. Plant and Soil 260: 69-77.

44.    Shen J, R Li, F Zhang, C Tang and Z Rengel (2004) Crop yields, soil fertility and phosphorus fractions in response to long-term fertilization under the rice monoculture system on a calcareous soil. Field Crops Research 86: 225-238.

45.    Li L, C Tang, F Zhang and Z Rengel (2004) Calcium, magnesium and microelement uptake as affected by phosphorus sources and interspecific root interactions between wheat and chickpea. Plant and Soil 261: 29-37.

46.    Lu S, X Liu, L Li, F Zhang, X Zeng and C Tang (2004) Effect of manganese spatial distribution in the soil profile on wheat growth in rice-wheat rotation. Plant and Soil 261: 39-46.

47.    Zheng SJ, Y Lin, J Yang, Q Liu and C Tang (2004) The kinetics of aluminium adsorption and desorption by root cell walls of an aluminium resistant wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivar. Plant Soil 261: 85-90.

48.    Lu SG, C Tang and Z Rengel (2004) Combined effects of waterlogging and salinity on electrochemistry, water-soluble cations and dispersible clay in saline soils. Plant and Soil 264: 231-245.

49.    Li SM, L Li, FS Zhang and C Tang (2004) Acid phosphatase role in chickpea/maize intercropping. Annals of Botany 94:297-303.

50.    Dong CX, JM Zhou, XH Fan, HY Wang, ZQ Duan, C Tang (2004) Application methods of calcium supplements affect nutrient levels and calcium forms in mature tomato fruits. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27: 1443-1455.

51.    Shen J, R G Li, F Zhang, Z Rengel and C Tang (2003) Orthogonal polynomial models to describe yield response of rice to nitrogen and phosphorus at different levels of soil fertility. Nutrient Cycling and Agroecosystems 65: 243-251.

52.    Li L, C Tang, Z Rengel and FS Zhang (2003) Chickpea facilitates phosphorous uptake by intercropped wheat from an organic phosphorus source. Plant and Soil 248: 297-303.

53.    Shen J, Z Rengel, C Tang and FS Zhang (2003) Role of phosphorus nutrition in development of cluster roots and release of carboxylates in soil-grown Lupinus albus Plant and Soil 248: 199-206.

54.    Li L, F Zhang, X Li, P Christie, J Sun, S Yang and C Tang (2003) Interspecific facilitation of nutrient acquisition by intercropped maize and faba bean. Nutrient Cycling and Agroecosystems 65: 61-71.

55.    Hinsinger P, C Plassard, C Tang and B Jaillard (2003) Origins of root-mediated pH changes in the rhizosphere and their responses to environmental constraints – a review. Plant and Soil 248: 43-59.

56.    Tang C, Z Rengel, E Diatloff and C Gazey (2003) Responses of wheat and barley to liming on a sandy soil with subsoil acidity. Field Crops Research 80: 235-244.

57.    Tang C, S Asseng, E Diatloff and Z Rengel (2003) Modelling yield losses of aluminium-resistant and aluminium-sensitive wheat due to subsurface soil acidity: Effects of rainfall, liming and nitrogen application. Plant Soil 254: 349-360

58.    Tang C, M Nuruzzaman and Z Rengel (2003) Screening wheat genotypes for tolerance of soil acidity. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 54: 445-452

59.    Zheng SJ, C Tang, Arakawa Y and Y Masaoka (2003) Some characteristics of a root Fe(III) chelate reductase induced by Fe deficiency in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.). Plant Science 164: 679-687

60.    Sas L, Z Rengel and C Tang (2002) The effect of nitrogen nutrition on cluster root formation and proton extrusion by Lupinus albus. Annals of Botany 89, 435-442.

61.    Shen J, F Zhang, Q Chen, Z Rengel and C Tang (2002) Genotypic difference in seed iron content and the early responses to iron deficiency in wheat. Journal of Plant Nutrition 25, 1631-1643.

62.    Feng G, Y S Su, X L Li, F S Zhang, C Tang and Z Rengel (2002) Histochemical visualization of phosphatase by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soil. Journal of Plant Nutrition 25, 969-980.

63.    Feng G, F S Zhang, X L Li, C Tang and Z Rengel (2002) Improved tolerance of maize plants to salt stress by arbuscular mycorrhiza is related to higher accumulation of soluble sugars in roots.  Mycorrhiza 12, 185-190.

64.    Xu JM, ZL Chen, JC Yu and C Tang (2002) Simultaneous determination of inorganic anions, carboxylic and aromatic carboxylic acids by capillary zone electrophoresis with direct UV detection. Journal of Chromatography A 942: 289-294.

65.    Brand JD, C Tang and AJ Rathjen (2002) Screening rough-seeded lupins (Lupinus pilosus Murr. and Lupinus atlanticus Glads.) for tolerance to calcareous soils. Plant and Soil 245, 261-275.

66.    Sun HG, F Zhang, L Li and C Tang (2002) Root morphological changes of wheat genotypes as affected by the levels of localized phosphate supply. Plant and Soil 245, 233-238.

67.    Fan XH, C Tang and Z Rengel (2002) Nitrate uptake, nitrate reductase distribution and their relations to proton release by five nodulated grain legumes. Annals of Botany 90: 315-323.

68.    Feng G, FS Zhang, XL Li, C Tang and Z Rengel  (2002) Uptake of nitrogen from indigenous soil pool by cotton plant inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 33:3825-3836.

69.    Tang C, Z Rengel, D Abrecht and D Tennant (2002) Aluminium-tolerant wheat uses more water and yields higher than aluminium-sensitive one on a sandy soil with subsurface acidity. Field Crops Research 78: 93-103.

70.    Yu Q, J Kuo and C Tang (2001) Using confocal laser scanning microscopy to measure apoplastic pH in plant roots. Annals of Botany 87, 47-52.

71.    Sas L, Z Rengel and C Tang (2001) Root morphology, excess cation uptake, and extrusion of proton and organic acid anions in Lupinus albus L. under phosphorus deficiency. Plant Science 160, 1191-1198.

72.    Tang C, P Hinsinger, J-J Drevon and B Jaillard (2001) Phosphorus deficiency impairs early nodule function in Medicago truncatula L. Annals of Botany 88, 131-138.

73.    Sas L, C Tang and Z Rengel (2001) Suitability of hydroxyapatite and iron phosphate to maintain P concentration in nutrient solutions. Plant and Soil 235, 159-166.

74.    Tang C, E Diatloff, Z Rengel and B McGann (2001) Growth response to subsoil acidity of wheat genotypes differing in aluminium tolerance. Plant and Soil 236, 1-10.

75.    Zou C, Shen J, F Zhang, S Guo, Z Rengel and C Tang (2001) Impact of nitrogen form on iron uptake and distribution in maize seedlings. Plant and Soil 235, 143-149.

76.    Tang C, P Hinsinger, B Jaillard, Z Rengel and J-J Drevon (2001) Effect of phosphorus deficiency on the growth, symbiotic nitrogen fixation and proton release of two bean genotypes. Agronomie 21, 683-689.

77.    Yu Q and C Tang (2000) Cell wall buffering capacity and fractionation of apoplastic calcium in roots of Lupinus angustifolius L. and Pisum sativum L. Journal of Plant Nutrition 23, 529-539.

78.    Brand JD, C Tang and RD Graham (2000) The effect of soil moisture on the tolerance of the rough-seeded lupin, Lupinus pilosus Murr., to a calcareous soil. Plant and Soil 219, 263-271.

79.    Yu Q, C Tang and J Kuo (2000) A critical review on methods to measure apoplastic pH in plants. Plant and Soil 219, 29-40.

80.    Tang C, C Raphael, Z Rengel and JW Bowden (2000) Understanding subsoil acidification: Effects of nitrogen transformation and nitrate leaching. Australian Journal of Soil Research 38, 837-849.

81.    Xu J, Z Chen, JC Yu and C Tang (2000) Separation and detection of metal ions in ecological samples by capillary zone electrophoresis with indirect UV detection. Journal of High Resolution Chromatography 23, 511-514.

82.    Brand JD, C Tang and RD Graham (2000) The effects of nutrient supply, predominantly addition of iron, and rhizobial inoculation on the tolerance of Lupinus pilosus genotypes to a calcareous soil. Plant and Soil 224, 207-215.

83.    Tang C and AD Robson (2000) Cultivar variation in the effect of chlorsulfuron in depressing the uptake of copper in wheat. Plant and Soil 225, 11-20.

84.    Liu A and C Tang (1999) Responses of two genotypes of Lupinus albus L. to Zn in an alkaline soil. Journal of Plant Nutrition 22, 467-477.

85.    Tang C, GP Sparling, CDA McLay and C Raphael (1999) Effect of short-term legume residue decomposition on soil acidity. Australian Journal of Soil Research 37, 561-573.

86.    Tang C and NC Turner (1999) Lupinus angustifolius L. and Lupinus pilosus Murr. differ in response to limed and alkaline soils under different water regime. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 39, 457-464.

87.    Brand JD, C Tang and AJ Rathjen (1999) The adaptation of two lupin species (Lupinus angustifolius L. and L. pilosus Murr.) to calcareous soils. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 50, 1027-1034.

88.    Yu Q, C Tang, Z Chen and J Kuo (1999) Extraction of apoplastic sap from plant roots by centrifuge. New Phytologist 143, 299-304.

89.    Chen Z, C Tang and JC Yu (1999) Indirect UV and conductivity detection of carboxylic acids in environmental samples by ion-exclusion chromatography using 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acidic eluent. Journal of Chromatography A 859, 173-181.

90.    Chen Z, C Tang and JC Yu (1999) Simultaneous determination of inorganic anions and organic acids in environmental samples by capillary zone electrophoresis with indirect UV detection. Journal of High Resolution Chromatography 22, 379-385.

91.    Liu A and C Tang (1999) Genotypic variation of Lupinus albus L. in growth response to soil alkalinity. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 50, 1435-1442.

92.    Wei Y, X Zhou, MO Maalim and C Tang (1999) Effect of foliar application of neodymium on the growth and nutrition of Brassica napus L. Material Science Forum 315, 348-353.

93.    Tang C, MJ Unkovich and JW Bowden (1999) Factors affecting soil acidification under legumes III. Effects of nitrate supply. New Phytologist 143, 513-521.

94.    Tang C and Q Yu (1999) Chemical composition of legume residues and initial soil pH determine pH change of a soil after incorporation of the residues. Plant and Soil 215, 29-38.

95.    Jayasundara S, BD Thomson and C Tang (1998) Responses of cool season grain legumes to soil abiotic stresses. Advances in Agronomy 63, 77-151.

96.    Tang C (1998) Factors affecting soil acidification under legumes. I. Effect of potassium supply. Plant and Soil 199, 275-282.

97.    Tang C, RY Fang and C Raphael (1998) Factors affecting soil acidification under legumes. II. Effect of phosphorus supply. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 49, 657-664.

98.    Tang C and AD Robson (1998) Association between collection site soil pH and tolerance of Lupinus angustifolius genotypes to high pH. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 38, 355-362.

99.    Aini N and C Tang (1998) Diagnosis of K deficiency in faba bean and chickpea by plant analysis. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 38, 503-509.

100.Tang C, CDA McLay and L Barton (1997) A comparison of proton excretion of twelve pasture legumes grown in nutrient solution. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 37, 563-70.

101.McLay CDA, L Barton and C Tang (1997) A comparison of the extent of proton excretion in ten grain legume species. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 48, 1025-32.

102.Tang C, L Barton and C Raphael (1997) Pasture legume species differ in their capacity to acidify a low-buffer soil Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 49, 53-58.

103.Tang C, NE Longencker, H Greenway and AD Robson (1996) Reduced root elongation of Lupinus angustifolius by high pH is not due to decreased membrane integrity of cortical cells or low proton production by the roots. Annals of Botany 78, 409-414.

104.Tang C, H Adams, NE Longencker and AD Robson (1996) A method to screen lupin species for alkaline soils. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 36, 595-601.

105.Tang C and BD Thomson (1996) Effects of solution pH and bicarbonate on the growth and nodulation of a range of grain legumes. Plant and Soil 186, 321-330.

106.Tang C, AD Robson, NE Longnecker and BJ Buirchell (1995) The growth of Lupinus species on alkaline soils. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 46, 255-268.

107.Tang C and AD Robson (1995) Nodulation failure is important in the poor growth of two lupin species on an alkaline soil. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 35, 87-91.

108.Tang C, AD Robson and H Adams (1995) Excessive calcium is not the primary factor in poor growth of Lupinus angustifolius L. at high pH soil. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 46, 1051-62.

109.Tang C, AD Robson, J Kuo and MJ Dilworth (1993) Anatomical and ultrastructural observation on infection of Lupinus angustifolius L. by Bradyrhizobium sp. Journal of Computer Assisted Microscopy 5,47-51.

110.Tang C, J Kuo, NE Longnecker, CJ Thomson and AD Robson (1993) High pH causes disintegration of the root surface in Lupinus angustifolius L. Annals of Botany 71, 201-207.

111.Tang C, AD Robson, NE Longnecker and H Greenway (1993) Responses of lupins to high pH.  Plant and Soil 155/156, 509-512.

112.Tang C, B Buirchell, NE Longnecker and AD Robson (1993) Variation in the growth of lupin species and genotypes in alkaline soil. Plant and Soil 155/156, 513-516.

113.Tang C, B Cobley, S Mokhtara, C Wilson and H Greenway (1993) High pH impairs water uptake in Lupinus angustifolius L. Plant and Soil 155/156, 517-519.

114.Tang C and AD Robson (1993) pH above 6.0 reduces nodulation in Lupinus species. Plant and Soil 152, 269-276.

115.Tang C and AD Robson (1993) Lupin species differ in their requirements for iron. Plant and Soil 157, 11-18.

116.Tang C, AD Robson and MJ Dilworth (1992). The role of iron in the legume-(Brady)rhizobium symbiosis. Journal of Plant Nutrition 15, 2235-2252.

117.Tang C, AD Robson, MJ Dilworth and J Kuo (1992) Microscopic evidences on how iron deficiency limits nodule initiation in Lupinus angustifolius L. New Phytologist 121, 457-467.

118.Tang C, NE Longnecker, CJ Thomson, H Greenway and AD Robson (1992) Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) and pea (Pisum sativum L.) roots differ in their sensitivity to pH above 6.0. J. Plant Physiology 140, 715-719.

119.Tang C, AD Robson and MJ Dilworth (1991) Which stage of nodule initiation in Lupinus angustifolius L. is sensitive to iron deficiency? New Phytologist 117, 243-250.

120.Tang C, AD Robson and MJ Dilworth (1991) Inadequate iron supply and high bicarbonate impair the symbiosis of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) with different Bradyrhizobium strains. Plant Soil 138:159-168.

121.Tang C, AD Robson and MJ Dilworth (1990) The role of iron in nodulation and nitrogen fixation in Lupinus angustifolius L. New Phytologist 114, 173-182.

122.Tang C, AD Robson and MJ Dilworth (1990) A split-root experiment shows that iron is required for nodule initiation in Lupinus angustifolius L. New Phytologist 115, 61-67.

Research projects

 In collaboration with colleagues, I have received over $6 m research funds in the past 10 years.

Current funded research projects:

 Role of organic matter in soil pH change in agroecosystems (Funded by Australian Research Council)

An integrated assessment of the impacts of climate change on Victorian alpine ecosystems: Detecting and managing ecological change (Funded by Australian Research Council)

How do legumes improve phosphorus uptake of the following wheat? (Funded by Australian Research Council)

Phytoextraction approaches for mitigating heavy metal release from unlined and loosely capped rural landfills (Funded by Australian Research Council)

Use of microPIXE for cellular localisation and elemental mapping of zinc and cadmium in the leaves of Zn/Cd-hyperaccumulating plants (Funded by AINSE)

Below-ground processes: Filling the missing gap in predicting the response of grain production to elevated CO2 in southern Australia (Funded by Australian Research Council)

Informing management options for enhancing soil phosphorus availability using rotations (Funded by Grains Research & Development Corporation)