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Scholarly publications

  • Bryan, D., MacIsaac, J., McLean, N., Rathgeber, B. and Anderson, D. 2019. Nutritive value of expeller-pressed yellow canola meal for broiler chickens following enzyme supplementation. J. Appl. Poultry Res. 28 (4): 1156-1167.
  • Savary, R.K., MacIsaac, J.L., Rathgeber, B.M., McLean, N.L. and Anderson, D.M. Evaluating Brassica napus and Brassica juncea meals with supplemental enzymes for use in brown-egg laying hen diets: production performance and egg quality factors. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 99 (4): 820-832.
  • McCallum. R. S., McLean, N. L., and Cutler, G. C. 2018. An assessment of artificial nests for cavity nesting bees in lowbush blueberry. Canadian Entomologist (https://doi.org./10.4039/tce.2018.45)
  • Li, X., Anderson, D., Rathgeber, B. McLean, N. and MacIsaac, J. 2018. Fumigating broiler hatching eggs with lysozyme product (Inovapure™) to reduce eggshell microbial load. Poultry Sci. 97 (12): 4252-4261.  https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey288.
  • https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey288.
  • Bryan, D.D.S.L., MacIsaac, J.L., Rathgeber, B.M., McLean, N., and Anderson, D.M. 2017. Meal residual oil levels and heat treatment after oil extraction affects the nutritive value of mechanically pressed black canola meal for broiler chickens. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 97: 658-667.
  • McCallum, R.S. and McLean, N.L. 2017. Floral resources and bumble bee abundance in lowbush blueberry on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula. J. Acadian Entomol. Soc. 13: 37-45.
  • Savary, R.K., MacIsaac, J.L., Rathgeber, B.M., McLean, N.L. and Anderson, D.M. 2017. Evaluating Brassica napus and Brassica juncea meals with supplemental enzymes for use in laying hen diets: production performance and egg quality factors. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 97 (3): 476-487.
  • 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

 

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