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Biographical Details
Katherine is a Lecturer in Agronomy & Soil Science, with research interests including agricultural and environmental microbiology, in addition to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Katherine’s PhD explored subsoil microbial processes in Australian rotational cotton systems using a variety of methodologies including stable oxygen isotopes, high throughput sequencing, qPCR, spectrophotometry and respirometer experiments.
Katherine graduated from Charles Darwin University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours, first class) after completing her double degree in science and education at the same institution in 2009. Katherine’s honours project investigated the diversity and contribution of microbial communities to the acceleration of acid rock drainage (ARD) in affected mine sites in the Northern Territory.
Katherine is currently involved in projects exploring early student engagement at the University and increasing online student engagement with science units.
Education/Academic qualification
Agriculture, Doctorate, : Subsoil microbial processes under Australian rotational cotton systems
Award Date: 3 Feb 2022
Environmental Studies, Honours, Microbial Acceleration of Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) in Northern Territory Mine Sites, Charles Darwin University
Award Date: 21 Oct 2011
Chemical Sciences, Bachelor, Bachelor of Science (Analytical & Molecular Science), Charles Darwin University
Award Date: 28 Jul 2009
Teacher Education, Bachelor, Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Charles Darwin University
Award Date: 28 Jul 2009
Research Interests
- Soil microbiology
- Environmental microbiology
- Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Approved to Supervise
- Approved PhD/HDR supervisor
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Research output
- 7 Article
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Distribution of subsoil microbial activity and biomass under Australian rotational cotton as influenced by system, crop status and season
Polain, K., Knox, O., Wilson, B., Guppy, C., Lisle, L., Nachimuthu, G., Osanai, Y. & Siebers, N., 2021, In: Soil Research. 59, 6, p. 547-558Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Distribution and Restricted Vertical Movement of Nematodes in a Heavy Clay Soil
Knox, O., Polain, K., Fortescue, E. & Griffiths, B., Feb 2020, In: Agronomy. 10, 2, p. 1-8 221.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Subsoil Microbial Diversity and Stability in Rotational Cotton Systems
Polain, K., Knox, O., Wilson, B. & Pereg, L., 25 Jul 2020, In: Soil Systems. 4, 3, p. 1-18 44.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coring lubricants can increase soil microbial activity in Vertisols
Polain, K., Joice, G., Jones, D., Pereg, L., Nachimuthu, G. & Knox, O. G. G., Oct 2019, In: Journal of Microbiological Methods. 165, p. 1-5 105695.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lessons from extension activity related to cotton rotation impacts on soil - A scientist's perspective
Knox, O. G. G., Osanai, Y., Polain, K., Pereg, L., Nachimuthu, G., Wilson, B. & Waters, W., Mar 2019, In: Soil Use and Management. 35, 1, p. 141-149Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Soil Organic Carbon Modelling Project - Subcontract
Wilson, B. (UNE Lead Investigator) & Polain, K. (Co-Investigator)
8/08/22 → 1/06/23
Project: Grant