Publications
Carignan, G.D., McLean, N.L., Fredeen, A.H., Winter, J.P. and
Martin, R.C. 2008. Modified management-intensive grazing for biodiversity: Effects on low-input pasture productivity. Grass forage Sce. [Submission in June 2010].
Halde, C. Winter, J.P., Hammermeister, A., McLean, N.L., Webb, K.T. and Martin, R.C. 2010. soil compaction under varying intensities of rotation grazing. Can. J. Soil Sci. [In preparation].
Jamieson, A.R. and McLean, N.L. 2008. Field observations on
tetraploid red raspberry genotypes. 9th International Rubus
and Ribes Symposium. Acta Hort. 183-187.
Van Acker, R.C., McLean, N.L. and Martin, R.C. 2007. Development
of quality assurance protocols to prevent GM-contamination of
organic crops. Pp. 466-489 In: Handbook of organic food safety
and quality. J. Cooper, U. Niggli and C. Leifert (eds.) CRC
Press LLC, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
McLean, N.L. and Nowak, J. 1999. Meiotic chromosome pairing,
isozyme analyses and ferritin expression in a red clover mutant
capable of somatic embryogenesis. Annals of Botany 83: 315-323.
Nelke, M., Nowak, J. Wright, J.M., McLean, N.L., Laberge, S.,
Castonguay, Y. And Vezina, L.-P. 1999. Enhanced expression of
a cold-induced gene coding for a glycine-rich protein in regenerative
somaclonal variants of red clover. Euphytica 105: 211-217.
McLean, N.L. and Nowak, J. 1998. Inheritance of somatic embryogenesis
in red clover (Trifolium pratense L.). Theor. Appl. Genet. 97:
557-562.
McLean, N. L. and Nowak, J. 1997. In vitro selection for improved
seedling vigour in birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.).
Can. J. Plant Sci. 77: 385-390.
Nelke, M., Nowak, J., Wright, J. M. and McLean, N.L. 1993.
DNA fingerprinting of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) With
Jeffrey’s probes: detection of somaclonal variation and
other applications. Plant Cell Rep. 13: 72-78.
Nowak, J., Matheson, S.L., McLean, N.L. and Havard, P. 1992.
Regenerative trait and cold hardiness in highly productive cultivars
of alfalfa and red clover. Euphytica 59: 189-196.
Matheson, S.L., Nowak, J. and MacLean, N.L. 1990. Selection
of regenerative genotypes from highly productive cultivars of
alfalfa. Euphytica 45: 105-112.
MacLean, N.L. and Nowak, J. 1989. Plant regeneration from hypocotyl
and petiole callus of Trifolium pratense L. Plant Cell Rep.
8: 395-398.
MacLean, N.L. and Grant, W.F. 1987. Evaluation of birdsfoot-trefoil
(Lotus corniculatus) regenerated plants following in vitro selection
for herbicide tolerance. Can. J. Bot. 65: 1275-1280.
MacLean, N.L. and Grant, W.F. 1986. The induction of tetraploid
Lotus purshianus as a potential range plant in California. Field
Crops Res. 14: 193-196.
Selected Refereed Abstracts/Presentations
Halde, C., Hammermeister, A., McLean, N.L., Webb, L. and Maritn, R.C. 2009. Soil compaction and forage productivity under varying intensities of rotational grazing. CSA-CSSS-CSAFM Conference, Guelph, Ontario. August 2009.
Graves, M. and McLean, N. 2008. Renovating with legumes in sheep pasture. The Atlantic Pasture Advantage: Current Initiatives in Pasture Research. Truro, N.S. October 24, 2008.
McLean, N. 2008. Legumes in sheep pastures. The Atlantic Pasture Advantage: Current Initiatives in Pasture Research. Truro, N.S. October 24, 2008.
Carignan, G., McLean, N., Fredeen, A.H., Winter, J. and Martin,
R.C. 2006. Productivity, quality and diversity of a pasture
sward in Atlantic Canada. Canadian Society of Agronomy Colloquium,
Halifax, N.S. August 2006.
Carignan, G., McLean, N., Fredeen, A.H., Winter J. and Martin
R.C. 2006. Cow condition, milk yields and milk quality when
grazing in a modified management intensive grazing system in
Atlantic Canada. Canadian Society of Agronomy Colloquium, Halifax,
N.S.. August 2006.
de Graaff, M., McLean, N.L., Fredeen, A.H. and Martin, R.C.
2006. Productivity, persistence and nutritive quality of deep-rooted
forage mixtures under a first-cut harvest and subsequent grazing
system. Canadian Society of Agronomy Colloquium, Halifax, N.S..
August 2006.
Carignan, G., McLean, N., Fredeen, A.H., Winter, J. and Martin,
R.C. 2005. Productivity, quality and plant diversity of a pasture
sward in Atlantic Canada. AIC Annual Forum, Identifying Strategies
to Support Sustainable Agriculture in Canada, Quebec City, Quebec.
November, 2005.
Martin, R.C. Van Acker, R. And McLean, N. 2005. Identified
Risks in Canada of Co-existence Between GMO non-GMO Farm Systems.
Ist Annual Congress of the Quality Low Input Food Project: ORGANIC
FARMING FOOD QUALITY AND HEALTH, University of Newcastle upon
Tyne, UK. January, 2005
McLean, N. Matheson, S. And Martin, R.C. 2004. Does composting
degrade modified DNA? Atlantic Agric. Sci. Technology Workshop.
NSAC, Truro, N.S. November, 2004.
Invited Talks: industry groups
Nova Scotia Sheep Research Workshop. February 13, 2010, Truro, N.S. Presented: Winter annuals, pasture renovation and wood ash.
Purebred Sheep Breeders’ Association of Nova Scotia.
Annual meeting. December 1, 2007, Truro, NS. Presented: Legumes
in sheep pastures.
Modern Shepherd Workshop. October 14, 2007, Truro, NS. Provided
talk and pasture tour to program participants.
Sheep Producers’ Association of Nova Scotia. Annual meeting.
April 14, 2007, Oxford, NS. Presented: Pasture improvement for
sheep producers.
Forage land improvement workshop, April 2006. Organized, presented
and chaired a session.
Pictou County Cattlemen’s Association semi-annual meeting,
spring 2005.
NSAC Pasture Walk and Information Session, May 2004
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