Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture

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Scholarly publications

  • Rutherford, K., Meehan, C.J., Langille, M.G.I., Tyack, S.G., McKay, J.C., McLean, N.L., Benkel, K., Beiko,R.G. and Benkel, B. 2016. Discovery of an expanded set of avian leucosis subgroup E proviruses in chickens using vermillion, a novel sequence capture and analysis pipeline. Poultry Sci. 95 (10): 22502258.
  •  Li, Z., Boyd, N.S., McLean, N. and Rutherford, K. 2014. Hexazinone resistance in red sorrel (Rumex acetosella). Weed Sci. 62 (3): 532-537.
  • Rutherford, K., McLean, N. and Benkel, B.F. 2014. A rapid profiling assay for avian leucosis virus subgroup E proviruses in chickens. Avian Dis. 58 (1): 34-38.
  • Graves, M.C., McLean, N.L., Jones, G. and Martin, R.C. 2012. Pasture and sheep performance response to sod-seeding red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) or white clover (Trifolium repens L.) into naturalized pastures in eastern Canada. Anim. Feed Sci. Tech. 177 (1-2): 7-14.
  • Halde, C. Winter, J.P. Hammermeister, A. McLean, N.L. Webb, K.T. and Martin, R.C. 2011. Soil compaction under varying intensities of rotation grazing. Can. J. Soil Sci. 91 (6): 957-964.
  • 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. Ann. Bot. 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 and presentations

  • McLean, N.L., Rutherford, K. and Loughnan, D. 2018. Floral diversity and bees at lowbush blueberry fields in the Maritime provinces. European Society for Agronomy Congress. August 27-31, 2018, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • McLean, N.L., Mullins, S.L. and Cutler, G.C. 2016. Can border plantings detract deer and attract carabid beetles in soybean fields in Nova Scotia, Canada? European Society for Agronomy conference: ESA14 – Growing Landscapes. September 6-9, 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • McCallum, R., McLean, N. and Cutler, C. 2015. Enhancing agroecosystems for native pollinators in lowbush blueberry. Entomological Society of Canada (ESC) (Nov 2015) Montreal, Quebec.
  • McCallum, R., McLean, N. and Cutler, C. 2015. Enhancing agroecosystems for native pollinators in lowbush blueberry. Acadian Entomological Society (AES) (Aug 2015) Fredericton, New Brunswick.
  • McCallum, R., McLean, N. and Cutler, C. 2014. Conservation biology techniques for native pollinator and natural enemy abundance. Wild Blueberry Association of North America (WBANA) (Nov 2014) Quebec City, Quebec.
  • Beaton, E.F., Boyd, N.S., Hoyle, J. and McLean, N. 2012. Wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris (L.) Hoffm.) management on Nova Scotia dykes. WSSA abstracts, Canadian Weed Science Society.
  • Li, Z.Y., Boyd, N.S., McLean, N. and Pruski, K. 2012. Hexazinone alternatives and resistance for wild blueberry production. WSSA abstracts, Canadian Weed Science Society.
  • MacEachern, D., McLean, N., Webb, K. and Martin, R.C. 2011. An assessment of wood ash on perennial forage stands. Plant Canada Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 2011.
  • 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

  • New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting. Feb. 23-24, 2017, Moncton, NB. Presented: Improved forage quality and quantity through the use of new mixtures in New Brunswick.
  • Bluets NB Blueberries Field Day. July 23, 2016 St. Louis de Kent, NB. Presented: Native pollinator research.
  • Perennia Cover Crop Workshop/Field Day. September 15, 2015, Truro, NS. Presented: Alternative cover crops for strawberry rotations.
  • Seedy Saturday, Truro Farmers’ Market. February 28, 2015. Presented: Attracting pollinators.
  • Nova Scotia Young Farmers at Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting. November 28, 2014. Presented: Cover crop mixtures.
  • Cape John Field day. June 10, 2011, Cape John, NS. Presented: Assessing pasture condition.
  • Cumberland County Cattle Producers meeting. April 26, 2011, Oxford, NS. Presented: Grass-fed beef research.
  • Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Annual meeting. March 26, 2011, Truro, NS. Presented: Forage production for beef.
  • Nutrient Management Planners Workshop. March 23, 2011, Truro, NS. Presented: Wood ash research.
  • 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