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Associate Professor James Millner

Associate Professor in Agronomy and Academic Lead

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

Current research activity is dominated by a project based at Massey University providing research services for Manuka Research Partnership Ltd., in a joint venture with Comvita NZ Ltd. Funding comes from the joint venture partners and Ministry for Primary Industries via the Primary Growth Partnership scheme. (http://www.maf.govt.nz/Portals/0/Documents/agriculture/assist-funding/pgp/media-bkgrnd-hpmp.pdf). My research is focused on Objective 2 of this project: Field/plantation trials based around large scale manuka plantations that focus on aspect, slope, planting densities, plantation management and the importance of companion biota for production of manuka honey with high umf (unique manuka factor) content. Includes locations across the lower North Island (Ahu Ahu, Nukuhau, Ruatiti, Tutira and Rangitatau West). Provenances from manuka stands in the North Island known to produce high UMF honey and clones resulting from selected crosses are being assessed for agronomic performance and nectar attributes at these sites. This research is potentially valuable to hill country farmers because it will improve the viability of establishing woody species (manuka) to reduce soil erosion by generating greater income from manuka honey.

Other current research activities include: Assessment of cow pea (Vigna unguiculata) provenances colected from Malawi for drought tolerance; endophytes in forage brassica species and assessment of revegetation projects in Java, Indonesia.

Recent international collaboration includes the College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology , University of Lanzhou, Lanzhou, China.

Research interests

Crop production: Yield and quality of cereal grain crops; forage crops including cereals, maize for silage and brassica crops; seed production of crop and herbage species.

Farm forestry:Trees in sustainable hill country production systems.  Plantation manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) for production of high methylglyoxal (UMF) honey.

Teaching

Undergraduate:Teaching in the 283 and 119 series papers in the BAgriScience degree. Emphasis on crop agronomy, agricultural systems and trees on farms. As BAgriScience director I provide advice and guidance to students in the programme.

Postgraduate:Supervision and teaching of postgraduate students at masterate and PhD level.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 84811
    Location: 302a, Ag/Hort B
    Campus: Turitea

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Farm Forestry: Past research included evaluation of eucalypt species in hill country with a focus on assessment of the growth, form and wood density of different species on different hill country microsites. Curent research is focused on assessment of manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) provenances and clones, including  genetotype x environment interactions, for production of high unique manuka factor (UMF) honey.

Crop agronmy:Ongoing research activity in crop agronomy has focused on summer forages, maize and sorghum, in particular establishment in maize, modelling growth, development and yield of maize and yield and forage quality of sorghum and sorghum hybrids. Additional research has included water and nutrient use efficiency of modern and Maori potato cultivars and assessment of cow pea provenances from different climatic zones in Malawi for drought tolerance.


Thematics

Resource Development and Management, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Agroforestry (070501): Agronomy (070302): Crop and Pasture Biomass and Bioproducts (070304): Crop and Pasture Nutrition (070306): Crop and Pasture Production (070300): Forestry Biomass and Bioproducts (070502): Forestry Management and Environment (070504): Forestry Sciences (070500)

Keywords

Crop agronomy: Cereals, forages, seed crops

Farm forestry: silviculture of farm woodlots and timberbelts.

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 1
Team Member 1 2

Research Outputs

Journal

Keeling, SE., Sutherland, MA., Moot, DJ., Dixon, KM., McFetridge, AN., Odgers, NP., . . . Brier, DE. (2023). Hill Country Futures-Resilient farmers and forages for the future. Journal of New Zealand Grasslands. 85, 207-215
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Maheswaran, S., Cranston, LM., Millner, JP., Horne, DJ., Hanly, JA., Kenyon, PR., . . . Kemp, PD. (2023). Nitrogen leaching under alternative forages grazed by sheep. European Journal of Agronomy. 151
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Kenyon, P., Millner, J.
Diantina, S., McGill, C., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., Pritchard, HW., & Nadarajan, J. (2023). COMPARATIVE SEED CRYOPRESERVATION OF INDONESIAN AND NEW ZEALAND EPIPHYTIC AND TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS. Cryo-Letters. 44(4), 197-207
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Wangui, JC., Millner, JP., Kenyon, PR., Tozer, PR., Morel, PCH., & Pain, SJ. (2022). In Vitro Fermentation of Browsable Native Shrubs in New Zealand. Plants. 11(16)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kenyon, P., Millner, J., Morel, P., Pain, S., Tozer, P.
Maheswaran, S., Millner, J., & Cranston, L. (2022). NITRATE LEACHING UNDER SHEEP GRAZING DIFFERENT FORAGES. The Journal. May 2022
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Millner, J.
Maheswaran, S., Cranston, LM., Millner, JP., Horne, DJ., Hanly, JA., Kenyon, PR., . . . Kemp, PD. (2022). Effects of Sheep Grazing Systems on Water Quality with a Focus on Nitrate Leaching. Agriculture (Switzerland). 12(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Hanly, J., Horne, D., Kenyon, P., Millner, J.
Diantina, S., McGill, C., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Pritchard, HW., Colville, L., . . . Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Seed viability and fatty acid profiles of five orchid species before and after ageing. Plant Biology. 24(1), 168-175
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Roodi, D., Millner, J., McGill, C., Johnson, R., & Card, S. (2021). Association of oilseed rape cultivars (Brassica napus L.) with fungal endophyte of Pseudogymnoascus pannorum.. Applied Research in Field Crops. 34(3),
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Maheswaran, S., Cranston, LM., Millner, J., Horne, D., Hanly, J., Kenyon, P., . . . Kemp, P. (2021). Effects of alternative forages on nitrate leaching under intensive sheep grazing. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, Volume 81, Online, 146-152, 2021. 81, 146-152
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Hanly, J., Horne, D., Kenyon, P., Millner, J.
Roodi, D., Millner, JP., McGill, CR., Johnson, RD., Hea, SY., Brookes, JJ., . . . Card, SD. (2021). Development of plant–fungal endophyte associations to suppress phoma stem canker in brassica. Microorganisms. 9(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Wangui, JC., Kenyon, PR., Tozer, PR., Millner, JP., & Pain, SJ. (2021). Bioeconomic modelling to assess the impacts of using native shrubs on the marginal portions of the sheep and beef hill country farms in new zealand. Agriculture (Switzerland). 11(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kenyon, P., Millner, J., Pain, S., Tozer, P.
Ade, L., Millner, JP., & Hou, F. (2021). The dominance of Ligularia spp. related to significant changes in soil microenvironment. Ecological Indicators. 131
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Yang, C., Millner, JP., Sun, Y., Yuan, H., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., . . . Hou, F. (2021). Supplementary feeding yak with oat hay improves nitrogen cycling in an alpine meadow on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China. Agricultural Systems. 193
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Hu, A., Millner, J., & Hou, F. (2021). Introduction of woody and herbaceous legumes influences productivity, diversity and soil properties in a degraded grassland. Land Degradation and Development. 32(13), 3762-3772
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Roodi, D., Millner, JP., McGill, C., Johnson, RD., Jauregui, R., & Card, SD. (2020). Methylobacterium, a major component of the culturable bacterial endophyte community of wild Brassica seed. PeerJ. 2020(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Thant, A., Millner, J., McGill, C., & Tsimba, R. (2020). Productivity and quality of kale, swede, fodder beet and maize in Manawatu. Agronomy New Zealand. 50, 85-95
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Diantina, S., Kartikaningrum, S., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., . . . Nadarajan, J. (2020). Comparative in vitro seed germination and seedling development in tropical and temperate epiphytic and temperate terrestrial orchids. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 143(3), 619-633
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Millner, J.
Diantina, S., McGill, C., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Pritchard, HW., & McCormick, AC. (2020). Comparative seed morphology of tropical and temperate orchid species with different growth habits. Plants. 9(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Yang, C., Zhang, Y., Hou, F., Millner, JP., Wang, Z., & Chang, S. (2019). Grazing activity increases decomposition of yak dung and litter in an alpine meadow on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Plant and Soil. 444(1-2), 239-250
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Bohórquez, J., Robertson, AW., Millner, JP., & Gullan, PJ. (2019). Changes to the composition of scale insect species (Coccomorpha: Eriococcidae) on New Zealand mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium; Myrtaceae) in the last seventy years. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 47(4), 310-318
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Hu, A., Zhang, J., Chen, XJ., Millner, JP., Chang, SH., Bowatte, S., . . . Hou, FJ. (2019). The composition, richness, and evenness of seedlings from the soil seed bank of a semi-arid steppe in northern China are affected by long-term stocking rates of sheep and rainfall variation. Rangeland Journal. 41(1), 23-32
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Oghan, HA., Shariati, F., Sabaghnia, N., Alizadeh, B., Millner, J., Rad, AHS., . . . Gholamhoseini, M. (2018). Combining ability and heterosis for some canola characteristics sown on recommended and late planting dates using biplot. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica. 111(2), 419-429
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, J., Amiri Oghan, H., Shariati, F., Sabaghnia, N., Alizadeh, B., Shirani, AH., . . . Gholamhoseini, M. (2018). Combining ability and heterosis for some canola characteristics sown on recommended and late planting dates using biplot. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica. 111(2), 419-429 Retrieved from http://ojs.aas.bf.uni-lj.si/index.php/AAS/article/view/766
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Naeem, M., Verry, IM., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., & Williams, WM. (2017). Seed production trait associations and inheritance in interspecific hybrids between Trifolium repens (white clover) and Trifolium uniflorum. Crop and Pasture Science. 68(9), 885-892
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Naeem, M., Verry, IM., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., & Williams, WM. (2017). Comparing mating designs to restore seed production of interspecific hybrids between Trifolium repens (white clover) and Trifolium uniflorum. Plant Breeding. 136(3), 420-426
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Hamilton, G., Ritchie, C., & Stephens, J. (2016). High UMF® honey production from manuka plantations. Grassland Research and Practice Series 16: Hill Country Symposium. , 113-117
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Fandika, IR., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., Horne, D., & Roskruge, N. (2016). Irrigation and nitrogen effects on tuber yield and water use efficiency of heritage and modern potato cultivars. Agricultural Water Management. 170, 148-157
[Journal article]Authored by: Horne, D., Millner, J., Roskruge, N.
Harrington, KC., Nurhayati, RH., & Millner, JP. (2015). Field assessment of herbicides to aid establishment of manuka (Leptospermum scoparium). New Zealand Plant Protection. 68, 132-138
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Card, SD., Hume, DE., Roodi, D., McGill, CR., Millner, JP., & Johnson, RD. (2015). Beneficial endophytic microorganisms of Brassica - A review. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL. 90, 102-112
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Chen, J., Hou, F., Chen, X., Wan, X., & Millner, J. (2015). Stocking rate and grazing season modify soil respiration on the Loess Plateau, China. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 68(1), 48-53
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Fandika, IR., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., & Horne, D. (2014). Photosynthetic water use efficiency of heritage and modern potatoes under limited and unlimited water environments. Agricultural Sciences. 5(14), 1501-1512
[Journal article]Authored by: Horne, D., Millner, J.
Tsimba, R., Edmeades, GO., Millner, JP., Kemp, PD., & Morris, NJ. (2014). The effect of planting date on maize: Silage yield, starch content and leaf area. Agronomy New Zealand. 44, 27-35 Retrieved from https://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/page/267365
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Fandika, IR., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., & Horne, DJ. (2014). Water and nitrogen use efficiency in modern and Maori potato cultivars. Proceedings of the Agronomy Society of New Zealand. 40, 159-169 Retrieved from http://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Horne, D., Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Hamilton, G., Robertson, A., & Stephens, J. (2013). Assessment of manuka provenances for production of high ‘unique manuka factor’ honey. Agronomy New Zealand. 43, 139-144 Retrieved from http://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Pungulani, LLM., Millner, JP., Williams, WM., & Banda, M. (2013). Improvement of leaf wilting scoring system in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp.): From qualitative scale to quantitative index. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 7(9), 1262-1269
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Silungwe, D., & McGill, CR. (2013). Evaluation of sorghum, sudan-grass and pearl millet cultivars in Manawatu. Proceedings of the 40th Agronomy Society conference. 40, 1-10 Retrieved from https://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/2010-journal-papers.html
[Journal article]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Tsimba, R., Edmeades, GO., Millner, JP., & Kemp, PD. (2013). The effect of planting date on maize grain yields and yield components. Field Crops Research. 150, 135-144
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Tsimba, R., Edmeades, GO., Millner, JP., & Kemp, PD. (2013). The effect of planting date on maize: Phenology, thermal time durations and growth rates in a cool temperate climate. Field Crops Research. 150, 145-155
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Pungulani, LLM., Millner, JP., & Williams, WM. (2012). Screening cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) germplasm for canopy maintenance under water stress. Agronomy New Zealand. 42, 23-32 Retrieved from https://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/321804/
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Kemp, PD. (2012). Foliar nutrients in Eucalyptus species in New Zealand. New Forests. 43(2), 255-266
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Kemp, PD. (2012). Seasonal growth of Eucalyptus species in New Zealand hill country. New Forests. 43(1), 31-44
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Kemp, PD. (2011). Foliar nutrients in Eucalyptus species in New Zealand. New Forests. , 1-12
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Fandika, IR., Kemp, PD., Millner, JP., & Horne, D. (2011). Yield and water use efficiency in (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) Buttercup squash and (Cucurbita pepo Linn) heritage pumpkin cultivar. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 5(6), 742-747
[Journal article]Authored by: Horne, D., Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Christensen, LP. (2007). Bark stripping by sambar deer in Santoft forest. New Zealand Tree Grower. 28(2), 40-41 Retrieved from http://www.nzffa.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2006). Pests and eastern blue gums in the Manawatu. New Zealand Tree Grower. 27(4), 19-19 Retrieved from http://www.nzffa.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Aver, RV., & Hardacre, AK. (2005). The yield and nutritive value of maize hybrids grown for silage. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(1), 101-108
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2003). Performance of eucalyptus species in hill country. New Zealand Tree Grower. 24(3), 36-37
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Valentine, I., & McEwan, JM. (1994). Effect of late nitrogen on the yield and quality of spring sown ‘rongotea’ wheat. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 22(2), 187-194
[Journal article]Authored by: Millner, J.

Book

Millner, J. (2021). The Forestry Industry. In K. Staford (Ed.) Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand. (pp. 226 - 245). : Massey University
[Chapter]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, J. (2021). The New Zealand Arable Industry. In K. Stafford (Ed.) Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand. (pp. 54 - 69). New Zealand: Massey University
[Chapter]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Roskruge, NR. (2013). The New Zealand arable industry. In JR. Dymond (Ed.) Ecosystem services in New Zealand – conditions and trends. (pp. 102 - 114). Lincoln, New Zealand: Manaaki Whenua Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Millner, J.

Thesis

Millner, JP. (2006). The performance of eucalyptus species in hill country. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Millner, J.

Report

Belgrave, MP., Bennett, AL., Millner, JP., James, A., Anderson, C., Belgrave, DC., . . . Joy, MK.(2008). Raukawa waterways and environmental impact.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Anderson, C., Bennett, A., Millner, J., Procter, J.

Conference

Chen, X., Kumar, S., Deng, C., van Hooijdonk, B., Varkonyi-Gasic, E., Wiedow, C., . . . Bus, VGM.Using genome wide association to assist new apple cultivar development in mitigating climate change. Acta Horticulturae. (1362)(pp. 441 - 448). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Millner, J., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
Wangui, J., Kenyon, P., Tozer, P., Millner, J., Pain, S., & Millner, J. (2022). Bioeconomic Modelling to Assess the Impacts of Using Native Shrubs on the Marginal Portions of the Sheep and Beef Hill Country Farms in New Zealand. Poster session presented at the meeting of 34th Annual FLRC Workshop. Palmerston North
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Kenyon, P., Millner, J., Pain, S., Tozer, P.
Diantina, S., McCormick, AC., Pritchard, HW., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Mastur, M., . . . McGill, C.Orchid seed micro-morphometry: Importance to species' biology, ecology, and conservation. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 153 - 161). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Hanifa, AP., Millner, J., McGill, C., & Sjahril, R.Agro-morphological variation of pigmented rice landraces from South Sulawesi grown in a temperate glasshouse of New Zealand. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 807 (2)1755-1307.
[Conference]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Hanifa, AP., Millner, J., McGill, C., & Sjahril, R.Comparing satisfaction index on traditional pigmented rice plant attributes between upland and lowland farmers. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 807 (2)1755-1307.
[Conference]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Bohorquez, J., Robertson, AW., Millner, JP., Stephens, JM., & Archer, R. (2021, April). Does scale insect infestation affect the attractiveness of Mānuka to honey bees?. Presented at Entomological Society Conference. Dunedin, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Hanifa, AP., Millner, JP., Mc Gill, CRM., & Sjahril, R.Total anthocyanin, flavonoid and phenolic content of pigmented rice landraces from South Sulawesi. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 484 (1)1755-1307.
[Conference]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, J. (2019, July). Degradation of Pastoral Land in New Zealand. Presented at International Grassland Conference. Xilinhot, China.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Putri Hanifa, A., Millner, J., McGill, C., & Sjahril, R. (2019, September). Evaluation of Pigmented Rice Landraces from South Sulawesi’. Presented at International Conference on Sustainable Cereals and Crops Production Systems in the Tropics. Makassar, Indoesia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Roodi, D., Millner, J., McGill, C., Card, S., & Johnson, R. (2018). Control of phoma stem canker in oilseed rape by seed-borne endophytic fungi. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 17th International Symposium of Microbial Ecology. Congress Centre, Leipzig, Germany
[Conference Poster]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Bohorquez, J., McLenachan, PA., Johansen, R., Archer, R., Stephens, J., Biggs, PJ., . . . Robertson, AW. (2017, December). The root system of mānuka: a host for a richly diverse and variable mycorrhizal fungal community. Presented at 2017 New Zealand Molecular Ecology Conference. The Catlins, Suthland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Biggs, P., McLenachan, P., Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Bohorquez, J., Robertson, AW., Millner, J., Stephens, J., & Archer, R. (2017, April). What attracts honeybees to mānuka flowers?. Presented at Institute of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Robertson, AW., Bohorquez, J., Archer, R., Stephens, J., Biggs, P., & Millner, J.Companion Biota. . Massey University, Palmerston North
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Biggs, P., Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Robertson, AW., Nickless, E., Hamilton, G., Arfmann, K., Weeds, Z., Olsen, M., . . . Kerckhoffs, .High-performance mānuka plantation. . Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A., Wargent, J.
Robertson, AW., Archer, R., Arfmann, K., Millner, J., & Olsen, M.Modelling a Manuka Plantation. . Massey University, Palmerston North
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Diantina, S., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., & McCormick, A. (2017). Seed micromorphometric analyses of two Dendrobium species (Orchidiaceae).. Poster session presented at the meeting of IAE symposium
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Robertson, AW., Bohorquez, J., Millner, J., Stephens, J., & Archer, R. (2016, June). The scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) present on Leptospermum scoparium (mānuka) in New Zealand.. Presented at XIV International Symposium on Scale Insect Studies. Catania (Italy).
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Bohorquez, J., Robertson, AW., Johansen, R., Millner, J., Stephens, J., & Archer, R. (2016). Pathogenesis and symbiosis. Poster session presented at the meeting of 13th European Conference on Fungal Genetics. Paris, France
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Millner, J., Robertson, A.
Millner, JP. (2016, February). Lessons from 5 years of plantation manuka research at Massey.. Presented at Manuka 2016. Hawera.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Roodi, D., McGill, C., Card, S., & Johnson, R. (2016). Seed endophytes of wild brassica species - a potential source of beneficial symbiotic microbes for oilseed rape. Poster session presented at the meeting of 16th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology. Montreal, Canada
[Conference Poster]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Kerckhoffs, LHJ., Kavas, Y., Millner, J., Anderson, C., & Kawana Brown, E. (2015). Industrial hemp - the potential for cash cropping for a better environment n the Taranaki region. , The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science (NZIAHS) and the New Zealand Branch of the International Association of Plant Biotechnology (IAPB) “Plants for the Future" Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Anderson, C., Millner, J.
Kerckhoffs, LHJ., Kavas, Y., Millner, J., Anderson, C., & Kawana Brown, E. (2015). Industrial hemp in New Zealand – potential for cash cropping for a better environment in the Taranaki region. In T. Dr Botwright Acuña, M. Dr Harrison, C. Dr Moeller, & D. Dr Parsons (Eds.) Building Productive, Diverse and Sustainable Landscapes. Proceedings of the 17th Australian Agronomy Conference 2015. (pp. 490 - 493). Warragul, Australia: 17th Australian Agronomy Conference: Building productive, diverse and sustainable landscapes
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Anderson, C., Millner, J.
Kerckhoffs, LHJ., Kavas, Y., Millner, J., Anderson, C., & Kawana-Brown, E. (2015). Industrial hemp in New Zealand – potential for cash-cropping for a better environment in the Taranaki region. In “Building Productive, Diverse and Sustainable Landscapes”. Proceedings of the 17th Australian Agronomy Conference 2015(pp. 490 - 494). , 17th Australian Agronomy Conference: "Building productive, diverse and sustainable landscapes".: Australian Society of Agronomy Inc.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Anderson, C., Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2014, August). High value manuka honey. Presented at China/Japan/Korea Grassland Association: International Symposium on Forage Disease and Grassland Management. Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2014, February). Unique Manuka Factor (UMF): Where is it?. Presented at Manuka: A major forest product opportunity for New Zealand landowners. Copthorn Resort Solway Park, Masterton.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Abdiyani, S., & Nunung, P. (2013). The growth of Gerhan plantations: A case study of re-greening projects in Karanganyar Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia.. Poster session presented at the meeting of The second International Conference of Indonesian Forestry Researchers. Jakarta, Indonesia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2013). Ergot infection of cereal crops: biology and management.. Proceedings of the Advancing Pork Production Seminar. Vol. 3 (pp. 17 - 19). Palmerston North: Advancing Pork production Seminar
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2013, May). Ergot infection of cereal crops: biology and management. Presented at Advancing Pork Production Seminar. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2011). Forage quality of sorghum, sudan-grass, sorghum x sudan-grass and pearl millet cultivars in Manawatu. Agronomy New Zealand. Vol. 41 (pp. 13 - 22). : Annual Conference of the Agronomy Society of New Zealand
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: McGill, C., Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Toor, G.Influence of sowing date and hybrid on maize emergence. Agronomy New Zealand. Vol. 37 (pp. 15 - 22). : 37th Annual Conference of Agronomy Society of New Zealand
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Millner, J.
Cheetham, H., Millner, J., & Hardacre, A. (2006). The effect of nitrogen fertilisation on maize grain quality and yield. Agronomy New Zealand, Proceedings. Vol. 36 (pp. 71 - 84). : 36th Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2004, October). Seed production in narrow leaf lupins (Lupinus angustifolius L.). Presented at 66th New Zealand Grassland Association Annual Conference. Ashburton, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Tahir, KM., & Black, C. (2004). Seed production in narrow-leafed lupins (Lupinus angustifolius L.).. In PD. Kemp (Ed.) AGRONOMY NEW ZEALAND, PROCEEDINGS. Vol. 34 (pp. 97 - 107). : 34th Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2002). Yield and quality of cereals grown for silage. Agronomy New Zealand: Proceedings of the Thirty-second Annual Conference. Vol. 32 (pp. 99 - 105). : 32nd Agronomy Society of New Zealand Annual Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Millner, J.
Blair, AJ., Millner, JP., & Dake, CK. (1997). An evaluation of the production and profitability of Pinus radiata on a fertile site. Presented at 27th Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand/NZIAS/NZSHS. LINCOLN UNIV, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., Villaver, R., & Hardacre, AK. (1996). A comparison of maize silage hybrids in the Manawatu. Presented at 26th Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand / 1996 NZIAS/NZSHS Convention. RUAKURA, NEW ZEALAND.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
KEMP, PD., KHANI, AM., & MILLNER, JP.(1994). The effect of plant population and nitrogen level on sugar yield and juice purity of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris). AGRONOMY SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (INC.) - PROCEEDINGS - TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 1994. (pp. 131 - 134). 0110-6589.
[Conference]Authored by: Millner, J.
COX, KG., MILLNER, JP., & LAUREN, DP.(1994). The incidence of Fusarium infection and mycotoxin contamination in maize grain from the Manawatu. AGRONOMY SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (INC.) - PROCEEDINGS - TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 1994. (pp. 141 - 146). 0110-6589.
[Conference]Authored by: Millner, J.
MILLNER, JP. (1993). A COMPARISON OF 6 AUTUMN SOWN BRASSICA FORAGE CROPS IN THE MANAWATU. Presented at 23rd Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand. AUCKLAND COLL EDUC, EPSOM, NEW ZEALAND.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.

Other

Millner, J. (2019, July). Origins and Trade in Forest Products, Forest Plantation Management and Sustainable Land Use. Presented at Chinese Academy of Forestry.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Matthew, C., Millner, ., & Wood, . (2014, August). Workshop on Publication Preparation.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2014, June). High value manuka honey project. In Awapuni Progressive Club June meeting 2014.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP., & Tsimba, R. (2013). Drought recovery:forage crops. : NZFarmer
[Internet publication]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2011, May). Resowing - lessons learn't from 2004.. In Flood Information Meeting. Presented at Waipukurau.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2003, March). Untitled. : Middle Districts Farm Forestry Association.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.
Millner, JP. (2002, December). Shelterbelts and their effect on livestock productivity. Presented at Dairy Cattle Reseach Unit, Massey University. : Farmwise Seminar.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Millner, J.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Everyday
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

I teach crop agronomy (forage crops and grain crops), agricultural systems and farm forestry to undergrad students in the BAgrScience and BAgriCommerce programmes at 1st 2nd and 3rd year level.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 6
Co-supervisor 2 6

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Joan Ropiha - Doctor of Philosophy
    Case study on role for native shrubs in New Zealand hill country.
  • Arini Hanifa - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of pigmented rice landraces from Toraja, Sulawesi

Co-supervisor of:

  • Ravneel Kumar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Characterization of phenotypic diversity of selected eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) landraces of the Fiji Islands
  • Moon Chen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Genomic association and transcriptomic studies of bud break and fire blight resistance in apple germplasm for the development of cultivars better adapted to climate change

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Sarmini Maheswaran - Doctor of Philosophy
    Nutrient leaching under intensive sheep grazing
  • 2023 - Aung Myo Thant - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comparison of Maize Silage and Traditional Forage Crops in New Zealand
  • 2020 - Surya Diantina - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comparison of Seed Traits of Tropical (Indonesia) and Temperate (New Zealand) Orchid Species to Support Orchid Seed Conservation
  • 2019 - Davood Roodi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bio-prospecting for endophytes of Brassica
  • 2017 - Wayne Simpson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Hordeeae Epichloe endophytes and the formation of synthetic symbioses with cereal grasses
  • 2015 - Lawrent Pungulani - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring the genetic potential of locally adapted germplasm for drought tolerance: A case for cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) from Malawi

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - James Wangui - Doctor of Philosophy
    Use of New Zealand native browse shrubs on sheep and beef hill country farms.
  • 2021 - Rohit Lal - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of sustainable nutrient management strategies for taro growers on Taveuni Island, Fiji.
  • 2018 - Julia Bohorquez Rodriguez De Medina - Doctor of Philosophy
    Companion biota associated with Leptospermum scoparium (mānuka; Myrtaceae)
  • 2013 - Isaac Fandika - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comparison of heritage and modern crop cultivars in response to irrigation and nitrogen management
  • 2013 - Muhammad Naeem - Doctor of Philosophy
    Analysis of seed production traits in interspecific hybrids between Trifolium repens (white clover) and Trifolium uniflorum
  • 2011 - Rowland Tsimba - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of a decision support system to determine the best maize (Zea mays. L) hybrid: Planting date option under typical New Zealand management systems