Publications
2020
- Khaleque, H. N., C. González, D. B. Johnson, A. H. Kaksonen, D. S. Holmes, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2020. "Genome-based classification of acidihalobacter prosperus f5 (=dsm 105917=jcm 32255) as acidihalobacter yilgarnensis sp. nov." International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 70 (12): 6226-6234.
- Khaleque, H., H. Fathollahzadeh, C. gonzalez, R. Shafique, A. kaksonen, D. Holmes, and E. Watkin. 2020. "Unlocking survival mechanisms for metal and oxidative stress in the extremely acidophilic, halotolerant Acidihalobacter genus." Genes
2019
- Fathollahzadeh, H., J. J. Eksteen, A. H. Kaksonen, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2019. "Role of microorganisms in bioleaching of rare earth elements from primary and secondary resources." Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 103 (3): 1043-1057.
- Khaleque, H. N., C. González, R. Shafique, A. H. Kaksonen, D. S. Holmes, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2019. "Uncovering the mechanisms of halotolerance in the extremely acidophilic members of the acidihalobacter genus through comparative genome analysis." Frontiers in Microbiology 10 (FEB)
- Khaleque, H. N., C. González, A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, D. S. Holmes, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2019. "Genome-based classification of two halotolerant extreme acidophiles, acidihalobacter prosperus V6 (=DSM 14174 =JCM 32253) and’acidihalobacter ferrooxidans’ V8 (=DSM 14175 =JCM 32254) as two new species, acidihalobacter aeolianus sp. nov. and acidihalobacter ferrooxydans sp. nov., respectively." International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 69 (6): 1557-1565.
- Ranieri, A. M., C. Caporale, V. Fiorini, A. Hubbard, P. Rigby, S. Stagni, E. Watkin, M. I. Ogden, M. J. Hackett, and M. Massi. 2019. "Complementary Approaches to Imaging Subcellular Lipid Architectures in Live Bacteria Using Phosphorescent Iridium Complexes and Raman Spectroscopy." Chemistry - A European Journal 25 (45): 10566-10570.
- Fathollahzadeh, H., H. N. Khaleque, J. Eksteen, A. H. Kaksonen, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2019. "Effect of glycine on bioleaching of rare earth elements from Western Australian monazite by heterotrophic and autotrophic microorganisms." Hydrometallurgy 189
2018
- Dhami, N. K., A. Mukherjee, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Microbial diversity and mineralogical-mechanical properties of calcitic cave speleothems in natural and in vitro biomineralization conditions." Frontiers In Microbiology 9 (FEB)
- Glady-Croue, J., X. Z. Niu, J. P. Ramsay, E. Watkin, R. J. T. Murphy, and J. P. Croue. 2018. "Survival of antibiotic resistant bacteria following artificial solar radiation of secondary wastewater effluent." Science of the Total Environment 626: 1005-1011.
- Corbett, M. K., J. J. Eksteen, X. Z. Niu, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Syntrophic effect of indigenous and inoculated microorganisms in the leaching of rare earth elements from Western Australian monazite." Research in Microbiology 169 (10): 558-568.
- Khaleque, H. N., A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Chloride ion tolerance and pyrite bioleaching capabilities of pure and mixed halotolerant, acidophilic iron- and sulfur-oxidizing cultures." Minerals Engineering 120: 87-93.
- Khaleque, H. N., R. Shafique, A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Quantitative proteomics using SWATH-MS identifies mechanisms of chloride tolerance in the halophilic acidophile Acidihalobacter prosperus DSM 14174." Research in Microbiology 169 (10): 638-648.
- Fathollahzadeh, H., M. J. Hackett, H. N. Khaleque, J. J. Eksteen, A. H. Haksonen, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Better together: Potential of co-culture microorganisms to enhance bioleaching of rare earth elements from monazite." Bioresource Technology Reports 3: 109-118.
- Fathollahzadh, H., T. Becker, J. J. Eksteen, A. H. Kaksonen, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2018. "Microbial contact enhances bioleaching of rare earth elements." Bioresource Technology Reports 3: 102-108.
- Permala, R., J. Glady-Croue, E. L. J. Watkin, J. Ramsay, and J. P. Croue. 2018. "Complete Genome Sequence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia AB550, an Environmental Solar Radiation- and Multidrug- Resistant Strain Isolated in Western Australia." Microbiology Resource Announcements 7 (5): e00914-18-e00914-18.
- Corbett, M., and E. Watkin. 2018. "Microbial cooperation improves bioleaching recovery rates." Microbiology Australia 39 (1): 50-53.
2017
- Corbett, M. K., J. J. Eksteen, X. Z. Niu, J. P. Croue, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Interactions of phosphate solubilising microorganisms with natural rare-earth phosphate minerals: a study utilizing Western Australian monazite." Bioprocess And Biosystems Engineering 40 (6): 929-942.
- Dhami, N. K., W. R. Alsubhi, E. Watkin, and A. Mukherjee. 2017. "Bacterial community dynamics and biocement formation during stimulation and augmentation: Implications for soil consolidation." Frontiers In Microbiology 8 (JUL)
- Dopson, M., D. S. Holmes, M. Lazcano, T. J. McCredden, C. G. Bryan, K. T. Mulroney, R. Steuart, C. Jackaman, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Multiple osmotic stress responses in acidihalobacter prosperus result in tolerance to chloride ions." Frontiers in Microbiology 7 (JAN): 1-16.
- Khaleque, H. N., J. P. Ramsay, R. J. T. Murphy, A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Draft genome sequence of the acidophilic, halotolerant, and iron/sulfur-oxidizing Acidihalobacter prosperus DSM 14174 (strain V6)." Genome Announcements 5 (3): 1-2.
- Khaleque, H. N., J. P. Ramsay, R. J. T. Murphy, A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Draft genome sequence of Acidihalobacter ferrooxidans DSM 14175 (strain V8), a new ironand sulfur-oxidizing, halotolerant, acidophilic species." Genome Announcements 5 (21): 413-417.
- Khaleque, H. N., M. K. Corbett, J. P. Ramsay, A. H. Kaksonen, N. J. Boxall, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Complete genome sequence of Acidihalobacter prosperus strain F5, an extremely acidophilic, iron- and sulfur-oxidizing halophile with potential industrial applicability in saline water bioleaching of chalcopyrite." Journal Of Biotechnology 262: 56-59.
- Corbett, M. K., J. J. Eksteen, X. Z. Niu, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2017. "Incorporation of indigenous microorganisms increases leaching rates of rare earth elements from Western Australian monazite." In 22nd International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 24, 2017, Freiburg, Saxony, Germany
- Davison, E. M., D. Giustiniano, L. E. McGurk, E. L. J. Watkin, and N. L. Bougher. 2017. "Neotypification and redescription of Amanita preissii (Basidiomycota), and reconsideration of the status of A. griseibrunnea." Nuytsia 28: 193-204.
2016
- Christel, S., J. Fridlund, E. L. Watkin, and M. Dopson. 2016. "Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans SS3 presents little RNA transcript response related to cold stress during growth at 8 A degrees C suggesting it is a eurypsychrophile." Extremophiles 20 (6): 903-913.
- McGurk, L., D. Giustiniano, E. M. Davison, and E. Watkin. 2016. "Amanita wadulawitu (Basidiomycota), a new species from Western Australia, and an expanded description of A. kalamundae." Nuytsia 27: 21-30.
- Watling, H. R., D. M. Collinson, M. K. Corbett, D. W. Shiers, A. H. Kaksonen, and E. J. Watkin. 2016. "Saline-water bioleaching of chalcopyrite with thermophilic, iron(II)- and sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms." Res Microbiol 167: 546-554.
- Christel, S., J. Fridlund, A. Buetti-Dinh, M. Buck, E. L. J. Watkin, and M. Dopson. 2016. "RNA transcript sequencing reveals inorganic sulfur compound oxidation pathways in the acidophile Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans." FEMS Microbiology Letters 363
- Watkin, E. L. J., and C. M. Zammit. 2016. "Adaption to extreme acidity and osmotic stress." In Acidophiles: Life in Extremely Acidic Environments Quatrini, R., and D. B. Johnson., 49-62 United Kingdom: Caister Academic Press.
2015
- Giteru, S., J. Coorey, D. Bertolatti, E. Watkin, S. Johnson, and Z. Fang. 2015. "Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Citral and Quercetin Incorporated Kafirin-Based Bioactive Films." Food Chemistry 168: 341-347.
- Bryan, C., E. Watkin, T. McCredden, Z. Wong, S. Harrison, and A. Kaksonen. 2015. "The use of pyrite as a source of lixiviant in the bioleaching of electronic waste." Hydrometallurgy 152: 33-43.
- Watkin, E. L. J., C. Agapakis, A. Hirsch, and R. Walker. 2015. "Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes: perspectives on the diversity and evolution of nodulation by Rhizobium and Burkholderia species." In Biological Nitrogen Fixation Volume 1 & 2 de Brujin, F., 913-925: Wiley.
- Pablo Cárdenas, J., R. Ortiz, P. R. Norris, E. Watkin, and D. S. Holmes. 2015. "Reclassification of ‘Thiobacillus prosperus’ Huber and Stetter 1989 as Acidihalobacter prosperus gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the family Ectothiorhodospiraceae." International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 65: 3641-3644.
- Corbett, M. K., D. Collinson, D. Shiers, A. H. Kaksonen, H. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2015. "Saline Water Bioleaching with Thermophilic Fe(Ii) Oxidizing Microorganisms." Advanced Materials Research 1130: 205-208.
2014
- Watling, H. R., D. M. Collinson, J. Li, L. A. Mutch, F. A. Perrot, S. M. Rea, F. Reith, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2014. "Bioleaching of a low-grade copper ore, linking leach chemistry and microbiology." Minerals Engineering 56: 35-44.
- Machuca, L. L., R. Jeffrey, S. I. Bailey, R. Gubner, E. L. J. Watkin, M. P. Ginige, A. H. Kaksonen, and K. Heidersbach. 2014. "Filtration-UV irradiation as an option for mitigating the risk of microbiologically influenced corrosion of subsea construction alloys in seawater." Corrosion Science 79: 89-99.
- Walker, R., E. Watkin, R. Tian, L. Brau, G. O'Hara, L. Goodwin, J. Han, T. Reddy, M. Huntemann, A. Pati, and 6 more contributors. 2014. "Genome sequence of the acid-tolerant Burkholderia sp. strain WSM2232 from Karijini National Park, Australia." Standards in Genomic Sciences 9 (3): 1168-1180.
- Cardenas, J., M. Lazcano, F. Ossandon, M. Corbett, D. Holmes, and E. Watkin.. "Draft Genome Sequence of the Iron-Oxidizing Acidophile Leptospirillum ferriphilum Type Strain DSM 14647." Genome Announcements 2 (6). Inpress.
- Ossandon, F., J. Cardenas, M. Corbett, R. Quatrini, D. Holmes, and E. Watkin. 2014. "Draft Genome Sequence of the Iron-Oxidizing, Acidophilic, and Halotolerant 'Thiobacillus prosperus' Type Strain DSM 5130." Genome Announcements 2 (5)
- Ossandon, F. J., J. P. Cárdenas, M. Corbett, R. Quatrini, D. S. Holmes, and E. Watkin. 2014. "Draft genome sequence of the iron-oxidizing, acidophilic, and halotolerant "Thiobacillus prosperus" type strain DSM 5130." Genome Announcements 2 (5)
- Cárdenas, J. P., M. Lazcano, F. J. Ossandon, M. Corbett, D. S. Holmes, and E. Watkin. 2014. "Draft genome sequence of the iron-oxidizing acidophile Leptospirillum ferriphilum type strain DSM 14647." Genome Announcements 2 (6)
2013
- Watling, H. R., D. M. Collinson, D. W. Shiers, C. G. Bryan, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2013. "Effects of pH, temperature and solids loading on microbial community structure during batch culture on a polymetallic ore." Minerals Engineering 48: 68-76.
- Arpiwi, N. L., G. Yan, E. L. Barbour, J. A. Plummer, and E. Watkin. 2013. "Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of root nodule bacteria nodulating Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi, a biodiesel tree." Plant and Soil 367: 363-377.
- Machuca, L. L., S. I. Bailey, R. Gubner, E. L. J. Watkin, M. P. Ginige, A. H. Kaksonen, and K. Heidersbach. 2013. "Effect of oxygen and biofilms on crevice corrosion of UNS S31803 and UNS N08825 in natural seawater." Corrosion Science 67: 242-255.
- Walker, R., E. Watkin, R. Tian, L. Bräu, G. O’Hara, L. Goodwin, J. Han, E. Lobos, M. Huntemann, A. Pati, and 6 more contributors. 2013. "Genome sequence of the acid-tolerant Burkholderia sp. strain WSM2230 from Karijini National Park, Australia." Standards in Genomic Sciences 9: 551-561.
- Davison, E. M., L. E. McGurk, N. L. Bougher, K. Syme, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2013. "Amanita lesueurii and A. wadjukiorum (Basidiomycota), two new species from Western Australia, and an expanded description of A. fibrillopes." Nuytsia 23: 589-606.
2012
- Zammit, C. M., S. Mangold, V. R. Jonna, L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, M. Dopson, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2012. "Bioleaching in brackish waters—effect of chloride ions on the acidophile population and proteomes of model species." applied microbiology and biotechnology 93: 319-329.
- Halim, A., E. Watkin, and R. Gubner. 2012. "Short term corrosion monitoring of carbon steel by bio-competitive exclusion of thermophilic sulphate reducing bacteria and nitrate reducing bacteria." Electrochimica Acta 77: 348-362.
- Machuca, L. L., S. I. Bailey, R. Gubner, E. L. J. Watkin, M. P. Ginige, and A. H. Kaksonen. 2012. "Crevice corrosion of duplex stainless steels in the presence of natural marine biofilms." In Corrosion 2012, Mar 11, 2012, Salt Lake City: Curran Associates.
- Stępkowski, T., E. Watkin, A. McInnes, D. Gurda, J. Gracz, and E. T. Steenkamp. 2012. "Distinct Bradyrhizbium communities nodulate legumes native to temperate and tropical monsoon Australia." Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 63 (2): 265-277.
- Stepkowski, T., E. Watkin, A. McInnes, D. Gurda, J. Gracz, and E. T. Steenkamp. 2012. "Corrigendum to: Distinct Bradyrhizobium communities nodulate legumes native to temperate and tropical monsoon Australia [Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 63 (2012) 265-277]." Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 64 (2)
2011
- Halim, A. Y., R. Gubner, and E. Watkin. 2011. "Preliminary study on the benefits and side effects of nitrate injection on pitting corrosion of UNS S31603."
- Machuca, L., S. Bailey, R. Gubner, E. Watkin, M. Ginige, and A. Kaksonen. 2011. "Bacterial community structure in natural marine biofilms and the corrosion of carbon steel in seawater."
- Zammit, C. M., L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2011. "The recovery of nucleic acid from biomining and acid mine drainage microorganisms." Hydrometallurgy 108 (1-2): 87-92.
2010
- Watling, H. R., E. L. J. Watkin, and D. E. Ralph. 2010. "The resilience and versatility of acidophiles that contribute to the bio-assisted extraction of metals from mineral sulphides." Environmental Technology 31: 915-933.
- Mutch, L. A., H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2010. "Microbial population dynamics of inoculated low-grade chalcopyrite bioleaching columns." Hydrometallurgy 104: 391-398.
2009
- Watkin, E. L. J., S. E. Keeling, F. A. Perrot, D. W. Shiers, M. L. Palmer, and H. R. Watling. 2009. "Metals tolerance in moderately thermophilic isolates from a spent copper sulfide heap, closely related to Acidithiobacillus caldus, Acidimicrobium ferrooxidans and Sulfobacillus thermosulfidooxidans." Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 36 (3): 461-465.
- Watkin, E. L. J., L. A. Mutch, S. Rome, W. G. Reeve, J. M. Castelli, Y. Gruchlik, W. M. Best, G. W. O'Hara, and J. G. Howieson. 2009. "The effect of acidity on the production of signal molecules by Medicago roots and their recognition by Sinorhizobium." Soil Biology and Biochemistry 41 (1): 163-169.
- Zammit, C. M., L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2009. "The characterization of salt tolerance in biomining microorganisms and the search for novel salt tolerant strains." In 18th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 13, 2009, Bariloche, Argentina: Trans Tech Publications.
- Zammit, C. M., L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2009. "Nucleic acid extraction from biomining microorganisms." In 18th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 13, 2009, Bariloche, Argentina: Trans Tech Publications.
- Mutch, L. A., H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2009. "Population dynamics of a low-grade chalcopyrite bioleaching column." In 18th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 13, 2009, Bariloche, Argentina: Trans Tech Publications.
2008
- Zammit, C. M., L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2008. "Evaluation of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction for enumeration of biomining microorganisms in culture." Hydrometallurgy 94 (1-4): 185-189.
2007
- Mutch, L., E. Watkin, and H. Watling. 2007. "Analysis of the microbial community in the leachate collected from an experimental bioleaching column by cloning and RFLP." In 17th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 2, 2007, Frankfurt, Germany: Trans Tech publications.
- Zammit, C. M., L. A. Mutch, H. R. Watling, and E. L. J. Watkin. 2007. "Quantification of Biomining Microorganisms using Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction." In 17th International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium, Sep 2, 2007, Frankfurt, Germany: Trans Tech Publications.
2006
- Keeling, S. E., K. L. Davies, M. L. Palmer, D. E. Townsend, E. Watkin, J. A. Johnson, and H. R. Watling. 2006. "Utilisation of native microbes from a spent chalcocite test heap." Hydrometallurgy 83 (1): 124-131.
2005
- Cheng, Y., E. Watkin, J. Howieson, and G. O'Hara. 2005. "Root and root hair mechamisms that confer symbiotic competence for nodulation in acidic soils within medicago species: a holistic model." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 45 (2 & 3): 231-240.
2004
- Cheng, Y., J. G. Howieson, G. W. O'Hara, E. L. J. Watkin, G. Souche, B. Jaillard, and P. Hinsinger. 2004. "Proton release by roots of Medicago murex and Medicago sativa growing in acidic conditions, and implications for rhizosphere pH changes and nodulation at low pH." Soil Biology and Biochemistry 36: 1357-1365.
- Watkin, E. 2004. "The root nodule bacteria of legumes in natural systems." In Plant Microbiology, 33-54 United Kingdom: Garland Science/BIOS Scientific Publishers.
2003
- Watkin, E. L. J., G. W. O'Hara, and A. R. Glenn. 2003. "Physiological responses to acid stress of an acid-soil tolerant and an acid-soil sensitive strain of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii." Soil Biology and Biochemistry 35 (4): 621-624.
2002
- Cheng, Y., E. L. J. Watkin, G. W. O'Hara, and J. G. Howieson. 2002. "Medicago sativa and Medicago murex differ in the nodulation response to soil acidity. soil acidity." Plant and Soil 238: 31-39.
2001
- Thrall, P. H., B. R. Murray, E. L. J. Watkin, M. J. Woods, K. Baker, J. J. Burdon, and J. Brockwell. 2001. "bacterial partnerships enhance the value of native legumes in revegetation and rehabilitation of degraded agricultural lands." Ecological Management and Restoration 2: 233-235.
- Thrall, P., E. Watkin, and J. Burdon.. "Coevolution:plant-microorganism." Encyclopedia of Life Sciences 2001 Inpress.
2000
- Watkin, E. L. J., G. W. O'Hara, J. G. Howieson, and A. R. Glenn. 2000. "Identification of tolerance to soil acidity in inoculant strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii." Soil Biology and Biochemistry 32 (10): 1393-1403.
1998
- Watkin, E. L. J., C. J. Thomson, and H. Greenway. 1998. "Root development and aerenchyma formation in two wheat cultivars and one triticale cultivar grown in stagnant agar and aerated nutrient solution." Annals of Botany 81 (2): 349-354.
1997
- Watkin, E. L. J., G. W. O'Hara, and A. R. Glenn. 1997. "Calcium and acid stress interact to affect the growth of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii." Soil Biology and Biochemistry 29 (9-10): 1427-1432.
1992
- THOMSON, C. J., T. D. COLMER, E. L. J. WATKIN, and H. GREENWAY. 1992. "Tolerance of wheat (Triticum aestivum cvs Gamenya and Kite) and triticale (Triticosecale cv. Muir) to waterlogging." New Phytologist 120 (3): 335-344.
1991
- Waters, I., P. J. C. Kuiper, E. Watkin, and H. Greenway. 1991. "Effects of anoxia on wheat seedlings: I. Interaction between anoxia and other environmental factors." Journal of Experimental Botany 42 (11): 1427-1435.
1986
- ASLAM, Z., W. D. JESCHKE, E. G. BARRETT‐LENNARD, T. L. SETTER, E. WATKIN, and H. GREENWAY. 1986. "Effects of external NaCl on the growth of Atriplex amnicola and the ion relations and carbohydrate status of the leaves." Plant, Cell & Environment 9 (7): 571-580.
- ASLAM, Z., W. D. JESCHKE, E. G. BARRETTLENNARD, T. L. SETTER, E. WATKIN, and H. GREENWAY. 1986. "EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL NACL ON THE GROWTH OF ATRIPLEX-AMNICOLA AND THE ION RELATIONS AND CARBOHYDRATE STATUS OF THE LEAVES." PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT 9 (7): 571-580.
1983
- GREENWAY, H., and E. WATKIN. 1983. "Effects of external NaCI, and of changes in turgor pressure and volume, on K+ concentrations in Chlorella emersonii." Plant, Cell & Environment 6 (5): 393-400.