Plant Palaeobiology Research Group

Research output

Research output per year 1974 1985 1991 1993 1994 2000 2004 2007 2009 2010 2021

• 275 Article
• 38 Chapter
• 10 Literature review
• 9 Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
• 26 More
  • 8 Editorial
  • 6 Letter
  • 5 Scholarly edition
  • 3 Doctoral Thesis
  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
  • 1 Review article

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2011

  Molecular taphonomy of plant organic skeletons

  Collinson, M., 2011, Taphonomy, Second Edition: Process and Bias Through Time, Topics in Geobiology 32. Allison, P. A. & Bottjer, D. J. (eds.). Springer Science+Business Media B.V., p. 223-247 (Topics in Geobiology).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 2010

  The Cretaceous and Paleogene fossil record of Poales

  Smith, S., Collinson, M., Rudall, P. & Simpson, D., 2010, Diversity, phylogeny and Evolution in the Monocotyledons. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on the Comparative Biology of the Monocotyledons & the Fifth International Symposium on Grass Systematics and Evolution. Seberg, O., Petersen, A., Barford, J. & Davis, I. (eds.). Denmark: Aarhus University Press, p. 333-356

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• 2009

  Eocene-Oligocene transition paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental record from the Isle of Wight (UK)

  Sheldon, N. D., Mitchell, R. L., Collinson, M. E. & Hooker, J. J., 2009, The Late Eocene Earth: Hothouse, Icehouse, and Impacts. Koeberl, C. & Montanari, A. (eds.). Geological Society of America, p. 249-259 11 p. (GSA Special Papers; vol. 452).

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• Forest Fire in the Fossil Record.

  Scott, A. C., 2009, Fire Effects on Soils and Restoration Strategies. . Cerdà, A. & Robichaud, P. (eds.). New Hampshire: Science Publishers Inc. , p. 1-37 37 p.

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• Refined correlation of the UK Late Eocene-Early Oligocene Solent Group and timing of its climate history

  Hooker, J. J., Grimes, S. T., Mattey, D. P., Collinson, M. E. & Sheldon, N. D., 2009, The Late Eocene Earth: Hothouse, Icehouse, and Impacts. Koeberl, C. & Montanari, A. (eds.). Geological Society of America, p. 179-195 17 p. (GSA Special Papers; vol. 452).

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• 2008

  Exceptionally well-preserved Paleokarst and Pennsylvanian Cavefills

  Plotnick, R. E., Kenig, F., Scott, A. & Glasspool, I., 2008, Deglacial History and Paleoenvironments of Northern Illinois.. Curry, B. (ed.). Illinois State Geological Survey, p. 79-87 9 p. (Open File; vol. 2008-1).

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• 2006

  A fossil lycopsid forest succession in the classic Joggins section of Nova Scotia: paleoecology of a disturbance-prone Pennsylvanian wetland.

  Calder, J. H., Gibling, M. R., Scott, A. C., Davies, S. J. & Herbert, B. L., 2006, Wetlands through Time. . Greb, S. J. & DiMichele, W. A. (eds.). Geological Society of America Special Publication , Vol. 399. p. 169-194 26 p. (Geological Society of America Special Paper.; vol. 399).

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• 2000

  Foreste fossili e legni fossili nel mondo.

  Translated title of the contribution: Fossils forests and woods of the worldScott, A. C., Strang, T. & Mossbrugger, V., 2000, La Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba: Contesto geologico e sedimentario, la conservazione e la fruizone. . Selvetti, U. (ed.). Todi, Italy: Ediart, p. 142-194 53 p.

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• 1999

  Large palynomorphs and debris

  Pearson, A. & Scott, A. C., 1999, Fossil Plants and Spores: Modern Techniques. . London: Geological Society of London, p. 20-25 5 p.

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• The architecture and functional biology of freely dispersed megaspores.

  Hemsley, A. R., Scott, A. C. & Collinson, M. E., 1999, Plant architecture. . Hemsley, A. R. & Kurmann, M. (eds.). London: Kew Gardens, p. 253-277 25 p.

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• Trace fossils of insect-plant interactions.

  Scott, A. C. & Titchener, F., 1999, Fossil Plants and Spores: Modern Techniques. . Jones, T. P. & Rowe, N. P. (eds.). London: Geological Society of London, p. 310-313 4 p.

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• 1998

  The Legacy of Charles Lyell: advances in our knowledge of coal and coal-bearing strata.

  Scott, A. C., 1998, Lyell: The Past is the Key to the Present. Blundell, D. J. & Scott, A. C. (eds.). London: Geological Society of London Special Publication, Vol. 143. p. 243-260 18 p. (Geological Society Special Publication ; vol. 143).

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• 1997

  Observations of pulverised coal heterogeneity before, during and after combustion.

  Beeley, T., Crelling, J. C., Gibbins, J. R., Hurt, R., Scott, A. C., Skorupska, N. & Williamson, J., 1997, Coal Science. Ziegler, A. (ed.). Essen: P. and W. Druck, Vol. 2. p. 919-922 4 p.

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• 1996

  Paleozoic megaspores

  Scott, A. C. & Hemsley, A. R., 1996, Palynology: Principles and Applications. Jansonius, J. & McGregor, D. C. (eds.). College Station, Texas: American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists Foundation, Vol. 2. p. 629-639

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• 1995

  The fossil record of leaves with galls

  Scott, A. C., Stephenson, J. & Collinson, M., 1995, Plant galls. Williams, M. A. J. (ed.). 49 ed. Oxford, UK: Clarendon Press, Vol. 49. p. 447-470 (Systematics Association special volume; no. 49).

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• 1994

  Coal and Coal-bearing strata as oil prone source rocks? :Current problems and future directions.

  Scott, A. C. & Fleet, A. J., 1994, Coal and Coal-bearing strata as oil prone source rocks?. Scott, A. C. & Fleet, A. J. (eds.). London: The Geological Society, Vol. 77. p. 201-205 5 p. (Geological Society Special Publication ; vol. 77).

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• Coal and Coal-bearing strata as oil prone source rocks?: Overview.

  Fleet, A. J. & Scott, A. C., 1994, Coal and Coal-bearing strata as oil prone source rocks? . Scott, A. C. & Fleet, A. J. (eds.). London: The Geological Society, Vol. 77. p. 1-8 8 p. (Geological Society Special Publication ; vol. 77).

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• Studies of fossil and modern spore and pollen wall biomacromolecules using 13C solid state NMR.

  Hemsley, A. R., Barrie, P., Scott, A. C. & Chaloner, W. G., 1994, Biomolecular Palaeontology. Eglington, G. & Kay, R. L. F. (eds.). Swindon: NERC, Vol. 94/1. p. 15-19 5 p.

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• The fossil record of plant galls.

  Scott, A. C., Stephenson, J. & Collinson, M. E., 1994, Plant Galls: organisms, interactions, populations. . Williams, M. A. J. (ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, Vol. 49. p. 447-470 24 p. (Systematic Association Publication; vol. 49).

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• The oil-generating potential of plants from coal and coal-bearing strata through time: a review with new evidence from Carboniferous plants.

  Collinson, M. E., van Bergen, P., Scott, A. C. & de Leeuw, J. W., 1994, Coal and Coal-bearing strata as oil prone source rocks? . London: The Geological Society, Vol. 77. p. 31-70 40 p. (Geological Society Special Publication ; vol. 77).

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• 1993

  A Late Dinantian Flora from Weaklaw, East Lothian, Scotland

  Galtier, J., Brown, R. E., Scott, A. C., Rex, G. M. & Rowe, N. P., 1993, Studies in Palaeobotany and Palynology in Honour of Professor W.G. Chaloner F.R.S.. Collinson, M. E. & Scott, A. C. (eds.). 49 ed. London: Palaeontological Association, p. 57-73 17 p. (Special papers in palaeontology; no. 49).

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• The distribution of megaspores from the Upper Carboniferous coal-bearing sequence of Westfield, Fife, Scotland.

  Scott, A. C., Parsons, D. & Hemsley, A. R., 1993, Compte Rendu XII Congress on Carboniferous and Permian Stratigraphy and Geology, Buenos Aires, 1991. . Buenos Aires, Vol. 1. p. 161-166 6 p.

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• The spores of the Dinantian lycopsid cone Flemingites scottii from Pettycur, Fife, Scotland.

  Scott, A. C. & Hemsley, A. R., 1993, Studies in palaeobotany and palynology in honour of Professor W. G. Chaloner. Collinson, M. E. & Scott, A. C. (eds.). 49 ed. London: Palaeontological Association, p. 31-41 11 p. (Special papers in palaeontology; no. 49).

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• William Gilbert Chaloner F.R.S.: biography and bibliography

  Scott, A. C. & Collinson, M., 1993, Studies in palaeobotany and palynology in honour of Professor W. G. Chaloner. Collinson, M. E. & Scott, A. C. (eds.). London: Palaeontological Association, Vol. 49. p. 5-11 7 p. (Special papers in palaeontology; no. 49).

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• 1992

  Trace fossils of plant-arthropod interactions

  Scott, A. C., 1992, Trace Fossils. . Maples, G. & West, R. R. (eds.). Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vol. 5. p. 197-223 (Short courses in Paleontology; vol. 5).

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• 1991

  Role of bacteria in oil generation from higher plant material: biomarker evidence from oils from Korea Bay Basin.

  Killops, S. D., Howell, V. J., Massoud, M. S. & Scott, A. C., 1991, Organic Geochemistry, Advances and applications in the natural environment. . Manning, D. C. (ed.). Manchester: Manchester University Press, p. 53-55 3 p.

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• The ecology of Scottish Lower Carboniferous floras: preliminary observations.

  Scott, A. C., 1991, C. R. XI Int. Congress on Carboniferous Stratigraphy and Geology, Beijing 1987. Beijing, Vol. 3. p. 274-281 8 p.

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• 1990

  Anatomical preservation of fossil plants.

  Scott, A. C., 1990, Palaeobiology, A Synthesis. Briggs, D. E. G. & Crowther, P. (eds.). Oxford: BLACKWELL SCIENCE PUBL, p. 263-266 4 p.

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• An early terrestrial biota preserved by Visean vulcanicity in Scotland

  Rolfe, W. D. I., Durant, G., Fallick, A. E., Hall, A. J., Large, D., Scott, A. C., Smithson, T. R. & Walkden, G., 1990, Volcanism and fossil biotas. . Lockley, M. & Rice, A. (eds.). Geological Society of America Special Publication , Vol. 244. p. 13-24 12 p. (Geological Society of America Special Publication ; vol. 244).

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• Preservation, evolution and extinction of plants in Lower Carboniferous volcanic sequences in Scotland.

  Scott, A. C., 1990, Volcanism and fossil biotas. . Lockley, M. & Rice, A. (eds.). Geological Society of America Special Publication , Vol. 244. p. 25-38 14 p. (Geological Society of America Special Publication ; vol. 244).

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• Reconstructing ancient plant communities.

  Scott, A. C., 1990, Palaeobiology, A Synthesis. Briggs, D. E. G. & Crowther, P. (eds.). Oxford: BLACKWELL SCIENCE PUBL, p. 351-354 4 p.

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• 1989

  Deltaic coals: an ecological and palaeobotanical perspective.

  Scott, A. C., 1989, Deltas: sites and traps for fossil fuels. . Whateley, M. K. G. & Pickering, K. T. (eds.). London: Geological Society of London Special Publication, Vol. 41. p. 309-316 8 p. (Geological Society Special Publication; vol. 41).

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• 1987

  Coal and coal-bearing strata: recent advances and future prospects

  Scott, A. C., 1987, Coal and coal-bearing strata: recent advances. Scott, A. C. (ed.). Oxford: Blackwell Scientific for the Geological Society of London, Vol. 32. p. 1-6 6 p. (Geological Society of London Special Publications; no. 32).

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• Factors controlling the organization and evolution of ancient plant communities.

  Collinson, M. E. & Scott, A. C., 1987, Organizations of communities past and present. . Gee, J. H. R. & Giller, P. S. (eds.). Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications, p. 399-420 22 p.

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• Implications of vegetational change through the geological record on models for coal-forming environments.

  Collinson, M. E. & Scott, A. C., 1987, Coal and coal-bearing strata: Recent advances. . Scott, A. C. (ed.). Oxford: Blackwell Scientific for the Geological Society of London, Vol. 32. p. 67-85 19 p. (Geological Society of London Special Publication ; vol. 32).

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• The accumulation and preservation of Dinantian plants from Scotland and its borders.

  Scott, A. C. & Rex, G. M., 1987, European Dinantian Environments. . Adams, A. E., Miller, J. & Wright, V. P. (eds.). Geological Journal Special Issue, Vol. 12. p. 329-344 16 p.

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• 1980

  The ecology of some Upper Palaeozoic floras

  Scott, A. C., 1980, The terrestrial environment and origin of land vertebrates. . Panchen, A. (ed.). London: Academic Press, Vol. 15. p. 87-115 38 p. (Systematic Association Symposium; vol. 15).

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• 1978

  Organic sedimentary particles: Results from SEM studies of fragmentary plant material.

  Scott, A. C. & Collinson, M. E., 1978, SEM in the study of sediments. . Norwich: Geoabstracts, p. 137-167 31 p.

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