Doctor Tony Haigh

Doctor Tony Haigh

Academic Adjunct,
Dean's Unit, School of Science

Senior Lecturer,
Science

Biography

Qualifications

  • PhD Macquarie University
  • MSc Macquarie University
  • BSc Macquarie University

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit, School of Science
  • Science

Contact

Email: a.haigh@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4570 1254

Mobile:
Location: S12.1.3
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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Ellis, R., Haigh, T. and Holford, P. (2002), 'Synergies arising from embedded evaluation processes in learning tools', Academic Skills Advising: Evaluating for program improvement and accountability, National Library of Australia 0734021518.

Journal Articles

  • Zhao, C., Randall, D., Holford, P., Haigh, A. and Chen, Z. (2019), 'Isolation of high purity guard cell protoplasts of Arabidopsis thaliana for omics research', Plant Growth Regulation, vol 89, no 1 , pp 37 - 47.
  • Nguyen, H., Beattie, G., Haigh, A., Astuti, I., Mabberley, D., Weston, P. and Holford, P. (2019), 'Molecular differentiation of the Murraya paniculata Complex (Rutaceae: Aurantioideae: Aurantieae)', BMC Evolutionary Biology, vol 19 .
  • Hasegawa, S., Pineiro Nevado, J., Ochoa Hueso, C., Haigh, A., Rymer, P., Barnett, K. and Power, S. (2018), 'Elevated CO2 concentrations reduce C4 cover and decrease diversity of understorey plant community in a Eucalyptus woodland', Journal of Ecology, vol 106, no 4 , pp 1483 - 1494.
  • Zhao, C., Haigh, A., Holford, P. and Chen, Z. (2018), 'Roles of chloroplast retrograde signals and ion transport in plant drought tolerance', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol 19, no 4 .
  • Milham, P., Wenzel, R., Holford, P., Haigh, A., Chaffer, K., Hawkins, C., Humphris, C., Fabien, J. and Conroy, J. (2018), 'Equilibrating stable Cd isotopes with acidic soils', Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, vol 49, no 20 , pp 2497 - 2506.
  • Shanks, J., Haigh, A., Riegler, M. and Spooner-Hart, R. (2017), 'First confirmed report of a bacterial brood disease in stingless bees', Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, vol 144 , pp 7 - 10.
  • Gherlenda, A., Haigh, A., Moore, B., Johnson, S. and Riegler, M. (2016), 'Climate change, nutrition and immunity : effects of elevated CO2 and temperature on the immune function of an insect herbivore', Journal of Insect Physiology, vol 85 , pp 57 - 64.
  • Halcroft, M., Dollin, A., Francoy, T., King, J., Riegler, M., Haigh, A. and Spooner-Hart, R. (2016), 'Delimiting the species within the genus Austroplebeia, an Australian stingless bee, using multiple methodologies', Apidologie, vol 47, no 1 , pp 76 - 89.
  • Gherlenda, A., Crous, K., Moore, B., Haigh, A., Johnson, S. and Riegler, M. (2016), 'Precipitation, not CO2 enrichment, drives insect herbivore frass deposition and subsequent nutrient dynamics in a mature Eucalyptus woodland', Plant and Soil, vol 399, no 1 , pp 29 - 39.
  • Gherlenda, A., Moore, B., Haigh, A., Johnson, S. and Riegler, M. (2016), 'Insect herbivory in a mature Eucalyptus woodland canopy depends on leaf phenology but not CO2 enrichment', BMC Ecology, vol 16, no 47 .
  • Gherlenda, A., Haigh, A., Moore, B., Johnson, S. and Riegler, M. (2015), 'Responses of leaf beetle larvae to elevated [CO2] and temperature depend on Eucalyptus species', Oecologia, vol 177, no 2 , pp 607 - 617.
  • Bourne, A., Haigh, A. and Ellsworth, D. (2015), 'Stomatal sensitivity to vapour pressure deficit relates to climate of origin in Eucalyptus species', Tree Physiology, vol 35, no 3 , pp 266 - 278.
  • Hewitt, A., Holford, P., Renshaw, A., Haigh, A. and Morris, C. (2014), 'Plant-level fecundity and andromonoecy in three common (Melaleuca styphelioides, M. thymifolia, M. nodosa) and one rare (M. deanei) Melaleuca (Myrtaceae) species of the Sydney region', Australian Journal of Botany, vol 62, no 4 , pp 276 - 285.
  • Hewitt, A., Holford, P., Renshaw, A., Haigh, A. and Morris, C. (2014), 'Population structure, seed loads and flowering phenology in three common (Melaleuca styphelioides, M. thymifolia, M. nodosa) and one rare (M. deanei) Melaleuca (Myrtaceae) species of the Sydney region', Australian Journal of Botany, vol 62, no 4 , pp 286 - 304.
  • Halcroft, M., Haigh, A. and Spooner-Hart, R. (2013), 'Ontogenic time and worker longevity in the Australian stingless bee, Austroplebeia australis', Insectes Sociaux, vol 60, no 2 , pp 259 - 264.
  • Halcroft, M., Spooner-Hart, R., Haigh, A., Heard, T. and Dollin, A. (2013), 'The Australian stingless bee industry : a follow-up survey, one decade on', Journal of Apicultural Research, vol 52, no 2 , pp 1 - 7.
  • Halcroft, M., Haigh, A., Holmes, S. and Spooner-Hart, R. (2013), 'The thermal environment of nests of the Australian stingless bee, Austroplebeia australis', Insectes Sociaux, vol 60, no 4 , pp 497 - 506.
  • Thomas, P., Morris, C., Auld, T. and Haigh, T. (2010), 'The interaction of temperature, water availability and fire cues regulates seed germination in a fire-prone landscape', Oecologia, vol 162, no 2 , pp 293 - 302.
  • Parks, S., Haigh, T. and Harris, A. (2007), 'Responses of Six Species of Proteaceae, in Containers, to Controlled-Release Fertilizer', Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, vol 38, no 15-16 , pp 2227 - 2237.
  • Milham, P., Payne, T., Lai, B., Holford, P., Haigh, T., Conroy, J., Trautman, R. and Cai, Z. (2007), 'Can synchrotron micro-x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy be used to map the distribution of cadmium in soil particles', Australian Journal of Soil Research, vol 45 , pp 624 - 628.
  • Ayton, J., Mailer, R., Haigh, T., Tronson, D. and Conlan, D. (2007), 'Quality and oxidative stability of Australian olive oil according to harvest date and irrigation', Journal of Food Lipids, vol 14, no 2 , pp 138 - 156.
  • Bell, M., Spooner-Hart, R. and Haigh, T. (2006), 'Pollination of greenhouse tomatoes by the Australian bluebanded bee Amegilla (Zonamegilla) holmesi (Hymenoptera: Apidae)', Journal of Economic Entomology, vol 99, no 2 , pp 437 - 442.
  • Holford, P., Ellis, R. and Haigh, A. (2001), 'The writing portfolio as a tool for the development of communication and learning skills', HortTechnology, vol 11, no 4 , pp 668 - 673.

Previous Projects

Title: Adapting Integrated Crop Management technologies to commercial citrus enterprises in Bhutan and Australia [via NSW DPI]
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Andrew Beattie, Paul Holford and Tony Haigh
Years: 2012-04-01 - 2017-05-26
ID: P00021080
Title: Embryological Investigations in Euphorbia [via Bonza Botanicals]
Funder:
  • Department of Trade and Investment Regional Infrastructure and Services
  • Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd
Western Researchers: Tony Haigh
Years: 2012-09-05 - 2013-12-20
ID: P00021078
Title: Scotts (Australia) Research Agreement 2000
Funder:
  • Scotts Australia Pty Ltd
Western Researchers: Tony Haigh
Years: 2000-01-01 - 2000-12-31
ID: P0013830
Title: Agronomic and physiological studies in Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) for Export to Asia [via NSW Ag]
Funder:
  • Rural Industries R&D Corporation (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Tony Haigh
Years: 1997-02-01 - 2000-12-31
ID: P0010448
Title: Improvement of Vietnamese vegetable seed and seedling production using GAP principles and establishing production of superior hybrid varieties [Site Visit] [via Hassall & Associates]
Funder:
  • Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Robert Spooner-Hart, Oleg Nicetic and Tony Haigh
Years: 2006-07-26 - 2006-08-31
ID: P0015285
Title: The Hawkesbury Forest Experiment: Impacts of Precipitation and CO2 on Trees
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: David Tissue, David Ellsworth, Jann Conroy and Tony Haigh
Years: 2006-01-11 - 2011-12-31
ID: P0015511
Title: Cadmium behaviour in the soils of the Sydney Basin
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Foundation Limited
Western Researchers: Paul Holford and Tony Haigh
Years: 2005-05-13 - 2006-08-09
ID: P0014778
Title: Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Soil & Water Resources Management of the Inabanga Watershed, Bohol Island, Philippines
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor, X, Basant Maheshwari and Tony Haigh
Years: 2002-07-01 - 2006-06-30
ID: P0011012
Title: Integrated system for analysis of structure and function of tree canopies
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Jann Conroy, Robert Spooner-Hart, Kelvin Montagu and Tony Haigh
Years: 2005-10-05 - 2006-10-04
ID: P0014809
Title: Integrated system for analysis of structure and function of tree canopies
Funder:
  • University of Technology Sydney
Western Researchers: Jann Conroy, Robert Spooner-Hart, Kelvin Montagu and Tony Haigh
Years: 2006-07-17 - 2006-10-04
ID: P0015281
Title: Improvement of Vietnamese vegetable seed and seedling production using GAP principles and establishing production of superior hybrid varieties [via Hassall & Associates]
Funder:
  • Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Robert Spooner-Hart and Tony Haigh
Years: 2007-02-23 - 2011-12-30
ID: P0015506
Title: The Hawkesbury Forest Experiment: providing the missing information for decision support systems to manage forests under rising CO2 and global warming
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Department of Industry NSW
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
  • University of Sydney
  • Macquarie University Non Cat 1
  • Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (ACRG)
  • Australian National University (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: David Ellsworth, Ian Anderson, John Cairney, Markus Riegler, David Tissue and Tony Haigh
Years: 2010-06-15 - 2011-12-31
ID: P00017561
Title: Can native stingless bees be used as pollinators of vegetable seed crops?
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Rijk Zwaan Australia Pty Ltd
Western Researchers: Robert Spooner-Hart and Tony Haigh
Years: 2008-07-08 - 2009-07-30
ID: P00016164
Title: The Hawkesbury Forest Experiment: Impacts of Precipitation and CO2 on Trees [via UNSW]
Funder:
  • Australian Greenhouse Office
Western Researchers: David Tissue, David Ellsworth, Jann Conroy and Tony Haigh
Years: 2005-06-01 - 2009-09-30
ID: P0014895
Title: Response of native and exotic grasses of Cumberland Plain Woodland to a nitrogen gradient
Funder:
  • Australian Plants Society
Western Researchers: Charles Morris and Tony Haigh
Years: 2009-04-22 - 2009-12-31
ID: P00016951
Title: The restricted distribution of Micromyrtus minutiflora
Funder:
  • Australian Plants Society
Western Researchers: Tony Haigh and Charles Morris
Years: 2011-04-07 - 2012-04-06
ID: P00020090
Title: Agronomic and extraction parameters for Centipeda (Part 2) - Optimising flowering yield of bioactives from Centipeda cunninghamii
Funder:
  • Rural Industries R&D Corporation (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Tony Haigh, Robert Spooner-Hart and David Leach
Years: 2014-06-05 - 2017-08-31
ID: P00022050

Supervision

Doctor Haigh is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Effects of Elevated Atmospheric (CO2) on Insect Herbivory and its Regulation in a Eucalyptus Tereticornis Woodland
Field of Research:

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