Wang, Yaolin, Ma, Quanlin, Li, Yingke, Sun, Tao, Jin, Hujia, Zhao, Chuanyan, Milne, Eleanor, Easter, Mark, Paustian, Keith, Yong, Hoi Wen Au and McDonagh, John (2019) Energy consumption, carbon emissions and global warming potential of wolfberry production in Jingtai Oasis, Gansu Province, China. Environmental Management, 64 (6). pp. 772-782. ISSN 0364-152X
Fajardo, Belina García, Hernández, María Estela Orozco, McDonagh, John, Arteaga, Gustavo Álvarez and Lezama, Patricia Mireles (2016) Land management strategies and their implications for Mazahua farmers’ livelihoods in the Highlands of Central Mexico. Miscellanea Geographica, 20 (2). pp. 5-12. ISSN 2084-6118
Wang, Yaolin, Zhao, Chuanyan, Ma, Quanlin, Li, Yingke, Jing, Hujia, Sun, Tao, Milne, Eleanor, Easter, Mark, Paustian, Keith, Au Yong, Hoi Wen and McDonagh, John (2015) Carbon benefits of wolfberry plantation on secondary saline land in Jingtai oasis, Gansu: A case study on application of the CBP model. Journal of Environmental Management, 157. pp. 303-310.
Sohi, Saran, McDonagh, John, Novak, Jeff, Wu, Weixiang and Miu, Luciana-Maria (2015) Biochar Systems and System fit. In: Biochar for Environmental Management. Routledge, pp. 735-759. ISBN 978-0-415-70415-1
Clare, Abbie, Barnes, Andrew, Mcdonagh, John and Shackley, Simon (2014) From rhetoric to reality: farmer perspectives on the economic potential of biochar in China. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 12 (4). pp. 440-458. ISSN 1473-5903
Mcdonagh, John, Lu, Yuelai and Semalulu, Onesmus (2014) Adoption and adaptation of improved soil management practices in the Eastern Ugandan hills. Land Degradation & Development, 25 (1). pp. 58-70. ISSN 1085-3278
McDonagh, John, Garcia Fajardo, Belina and P., Mireles Lezama (2014) Saberes y recursos comunitarios en la estragia de mejoramiento y conservacion de suelos agricolas mazahuas. In: Patrimonio ambiental y conocimiento local. UNSPECIFIED, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, pp. 205-239. ISBN 978-607-7588-89-4
Bunning, S., Mcdonagh, J., McGarry, D., Liniger, H. and Rioux, J. (2009) Field manual for local level land degradation assessment in drylands part 1: methodological approach, planning and analysis. Working Paper. Food and Agriculture Organisation (Rome).
Bunning, S., Mcdonagh, J., McGarry, D., Liniger, H. and Rioux, J. (2009) Field manual for local level land degradation assessment in drylands part 2: tools and methods for fieldwork. Working Paper. Food and Agriculture Organisation (Rome).
McDonagh, John and Lu, Yuelai (2007) Success stories in reversing land degradation and the role of UNCCD. Working Paper. UK Department for International Development (DFID).
McDonagh, J., Hillyer, A. E. M. and Verlinden, A. (2006) Land-use and legumes in northern Namibia - The value of a local classification system. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 117 (4). pp. 251-265. ISSN 0167-8809
Mcdonagh, J., Lu, Y. and Stocking, M. (2006) Global impacts of land degradation. Working Paper. Overseas Development Group (ODG), Norwich.
Lu, Y., Mcdonagh, J., Semalulu, O., Stocking, M. and Owuor, C. (2005) Enhancing the impacts of research in soil management - development of practical tools in the hillsides of Eastern Uganda. In: Renewable Natural Resources Management for Mountain Communities. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu. ISBN 92-9115-062-2
McDonagh, J. (2005) Crop-based Farming Systems and Diverse Livelihoods in Uganda. In: Rural Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction Policies. Routledge, pp. 215-234. ISBN 0-415-34119-1
Mcdonagh, J. and Stocking, M. (2004) Report by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on measures taken to support the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification with a particular focus on affected developing country parties in Africa. Working Paper. UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Jensen, J., Bernhard, R.H., Hansen, S., Mcdonagh, J., Moberg, J.P., Nielsen, N.E. and Nordbo, E. (2003) Productivity in maize based cropping systems under various soil–water–nutrient management strategies in a semi-arid, alfisol environment in East Africa. Agricultural Water Management, 59 (3). pp. 217-237.
McDonagh, J. and Hillyer, A. E. M. (2003) Grain legumes in pearl millet systems in northern Namibia: an assessment of potential nitrogen contributions. Experimental Agriculture, 39 (4). pp. 349-362. ISSN 0014-4797
Lu, Y., Mcdonagh, J., Semalulu, O., Stocking, M. and Nkalubo, S. (2002) Bridging research and development in soil management: matching technical options with local livelihoods. In: Sustainable Utilization of Global Soil and Water Resources, Proceedings of the 12th International Conservation Organization Conference. Tsinghua University Press, Beijing.
McDonagh, J., Birch Thomsen, T. and Magid, J. (2001) Soil organic matter decline and compositional change associated with cereal cropping in Southern Tanzania. Land Degradation & Development, 12 (1). pp. 13-26. ISSN 1085-3278
Mcdonagh, J. and Hillyer, A. (1999) Soil fertility, legumes and livelihoods in northern Namibia. DFID Plant Sciences Research Programme Annual Programme Report. pp. 39-47.
Birch-Thomsen, T., Boesen, J. and Mcdonagh, J. (1997) Plant nutrient balances, resource and management constraints at household level in Iringa Region, Tanzania. In: Proceedings of the workshop on Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Developing Countries. The Danish Strategic Environmental Programme, Mols, Denmark.
Lewis, B.A., Phillipson, P.B., Andrianarisata, M., Rahajasoa, G., Rakotomalaza, P.J., Randriambololona, M. and Mcdonagh, J. (1996) A study of the botanical structure, composition, and diversity of the eastern slopes of the Reserve Naturelle Integrale d'Andringitra, Madagascar. Fieldiana, 85. pp. 24-71.
Mcdonagh, J. F., Toomsan, B., Limpinuntana, V. and Giller, K. E. (1995) Grain legumes and green manures as pre-rice crops in Northeast Thailand:II. Residue decomposition. Plant and Soil, 177 (1). pp. 127-136. ISSN 0032-079X
Mcdonagh, J. F., Toomsan, B., Limpinuntana, V. and Giller, K. E. (1995) Grain legumes and green manures as pre-rice crops in Northeast Thailand:I. Legume N2-fixation, production and residual nitrogen benefits to rice. Plant and Soil, 177 (1). pp. 111-126. ISSN 0032-079X
Toomsan, B., Mcdonagh, J. F., Limpinuntana, V. and Giller, K. E. (1995) Nitrogen fixation by groundnut and soyabean and residual nitrogen benefits to rice in farmers' fields in Northeast Thailand. Plant and Soil, 175 (1). pp. 45-56. ISSN 0032-079X
Mcdonagh, J. F., Toomsan, B., Limpinuntana, V. and Giller, K. E. (1993) Estimates of the residual nitrogen benefit of groundnut to maize in Northeast Thailand. Plant and Soil, 154 (2). pp. 267-277. ISSN 0032-079X