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review of the policies and implementation of practices to decrease water quality impairment by phosphorus in New Zealand, the UK, and the US by McDowell, R. W, Dils, R. M, Collins, A. L, Flahive, K. A, Sharpley, A. N, Quinn, J

“…The improper use of phosphorus (P) on agricultural land in developed countries is related to P losses that impair surface water quality. We outline policy in…”
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A new direction for tackling phosphorus inefficiency in the UK food system by Rothwell, S.A., Forber, K.J., Dawson, C.J., Salter, J.L., Dils, R.M., Webber, H., Maguire, J., Doody, D.G., Withers, P.J.A.

“…The UK food system is reliant on imported phosphorus (P) to meet food production demand, though inefficient use and poor stewardship means P is currently…”
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Towards a more strategic approach to research to support catchment-based policy approaches to mitigate agricultural water pollution: A UK case-study by McGonigle, D.F., Harris, R.C., McCamphill, C., Kirk, S., Dils, R., Macdonald, J., Bailey, S.

“…► To improve the impact of research on agricultural pollution the timeframes, scope and limitations of policy decisions should be considered. ► This includes…”
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Characterising phosphorus loss in surface and subsurface hydrological pathways by Heathwaite, A.L, Dils, R.M

“…The magnitude and composition of the phosphorus (P) load transported in surface and subsurface hydrological pathways from a grassland catchment depends on the…”
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Nutrient emissions to water from septic tank systems in rural catchments: Uncertainties and implications for policy by Withers, P.J.A., May, L., Jarvie, H.P., Jordan, P., Doody, D., Foy, R.H., Bechmann, M., Cooksley, S., Dils, R., Deal, N.

“…► A significant proportion of the nutrient loads to rural headwaters is coming from septic tank systems. ► The location of most septic tanks is not known due…”
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Controlling sediment and phosphorus transfer to receiving waters – A strategic management perspective for England and Wales by Mainstone, C.P., Dils, R.M., Withers, P.J.A.

“…The adverse ecological effects of elevated levels of phosphorus (P) and fine sediment (termed silt) in surface waters are a major environmental issue both…”
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A tiered risk-based approach for predicting diffuse and point source phosphorus losses in agricultural areas by Heathwaite, A.L., Dils, R.M., Liu, S., Carvalho, L., Brazier, R.E., Pope, L., Hughes, M., Phillips, G., May, L.

“…Implementation of the European Union Water Framework Directive requires an assessment of the pressures from human activity, which, combined with information on…”
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3,4,3',4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl acts as an estrogen in vitro and in vivo by Nesaretnam, K, Corcoran, D, Dils, R R, Darbre, P

“…Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are one of the most widespread, persistent man-made products in the ecosystem giving rise to serious environmental…”
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The controversial role of tile drainage in phosphorus export from agricultural land by Dils, R.M., Heathwaite, A.L.

“…Field drainage, in the form of permanently installed pipes or temporary mole drains, is extensively used in Britain to reduce the incidence of waterlogging,…”
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Development of an iron oxide-impregnated paper strip technique for the determination of bioavailable phosphorus in runoff by Dils, R.M., Heathwaite, A.L.

“…Bioavailable phosphorus (P) requires separate analysis because it is independent of physical and chemical P fractions present in runoff. Iron oxide-impregnated…”
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The controversial role of tile drainage in phosphorus export from agricultural land by Dils, R. M., Heathwaite, A. L.

“…Field drainage, in the form of permanently installed pipes or temporary mole drains, is extensively used in Britain to reduce the incidence of waterlogging,…”
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The Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) for diagnosing the nutrient status of grassland swards: III Practical applications by Bailey, J. S., Dils, R. A., Foy, R. H., Patterson, D.

“…Perennial ryegrass is the most important species of forage grass in both continental Europe and the British Isles. An investigation was carried out to see if…”
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Prolactin-stimulated polymerization of acetyl-coA carboxylase in explants of mid-pregnant rat mammary gland by Oben, J E, Dils, R R

“…Prolactin significantly increased the rate of fatty acid synthesis in explants of mid-pregnant rat mammary gland cultured for 96 h with insulin plus…”
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Comparative aspects of milk fat synthesis by Dils, R R

“…This general review attempts to capture the interest of nonspecialists, especially those whose main interest is the dairy cow, in the extraordinary diversity…”
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Credit accumulation and transfer: a view from the chalkface by Dils, R R

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Environmental Costs of Freshwater Eutrophication in England and Wales by Pretty, Jules N, Mason, Christopher F, Nedwell, David B, Hine, Rachel E, Leaf, Simon, Dils, Rachael

“…Eutrophication has many known consequences, but there are few data on the environmental and health costs. We developed a new framework of cost categories that…”
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Protein glycosylation and peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients by Khattab, A D, Ali, I S, Bowley, J, Dils, R R, Darke, S G, Kerr, D, Rana, M Z

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Transport and cellular uptake of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)--I. Association of individual PCB isomers and congeners with plasma lipoproteins and proteins in the pigeon by Borlakoglu, J T, Welch, V A, Wilkins, J P, Dils, R R

“…Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are abundant and persistent pollutants in the ecosystem. Commercial mixtures (e.g. Aroclor 1254) can contain up to 80…”
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3,4,3',4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl acts as an oestrogen and can promote breast tumour growth by Nesaretnam, K, Dils, R, Darbre, P D

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Synthetic and secretory processes of lactation by Dils, R. R.

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