Biodynamic Research References

Endelman, J. (2010). The Valerian Preparation: Correlating Sensory Experience and Physicochemical Properties. Biodynamics, (271), 28-34.

Turinek, M., Grobelnik-Mlakar, S., Bavec, M., & Bavec, F.. (2009). Biodynamic agriculture research progress and priorities. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 24(2), 146-154. Retrieved from http://www.biodynamisk.org/dokumenter/2009-biodyn-review_Tunick.pdf

Coderey, P. (2009). Sensitive Crystallizations. Biodynamics, (270), 36-37.

Reeve, J. (2008). Effects of the Preparations on a Biodynamic Vineyard. Biodynamics, (265), 28-29.

Sehmsdorf, H. (2008). On-Farm Research: Biodynamic Forage Production on S&S Homestead Farm. Analysis of effects of biodynamic preparations on soil pH. Biodynamics, (265), 22-27.

Goldstein, W. A., & Cambardella, C.. (2008). Organic maize, organic matter management, root health, and nitrogen. ISOFAR International Conference on Soil Fertility, 12-14 March 2008. Dankook University, Korea.

Probst, B., Schüler, C., & Joergensen, R.. (2008). Vineyard soils under organic and conventional management–microbial biomass and activity indices and their relation to soil chemical properties. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 44(3), 443-450. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/226680593_Vineyard_soils_under_organic_and_conventional_management_-_microbial_biomass_and_activity_indices_and_their_relation_to_soil_chemical_properties

Aishwath, O. P. (2007). Concept, Background, and Feasibility of Organic Agriculture and Biodynamic Agriculture. Asian Agri-History, 11(2), 119-132. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Om_Aishwath/publication/286731877_Concept_background_and_feasibility_of_organic_agriculture_and_biodynamic_agriculture/links/577a638b08ae213761c9b5a0/Concept-background-and-feasibility-of-organic-agriculture-and-biodyn

Bloksma, J., Northolt, M., Huber, M., van der Burgt, G. - J., & van de Vijver, L.. (2007). A new quality concept based on life processes. In Handbook of Organic Food Safety and Quality. Driebergen, the Netherlands: Louis Bolk Institute. Retrieved from http://www.louisbolk.org/downloads/1910.pdf

Mauger, M. (2007). Safe Food From Contaminated Soil? - Biodynamic Agricultural Method Shows Successful Field Research. Biodynamics, (259), 37-41.

Perumal, K., Praveena, V., Stalin, V., & Janarthanan, B.. (2006). Assessment of selected organic manures and plant growth hormones and their impact on the growth attributes of Alium cepa Lin. Current Science (Communicated). Retrieved from http://www.biodynamics.in/Perumalhormon.htm

Eldridge, M., Kirchoff, B., & Richter, S.. (2006). A further test of the biodynamic plant peppers. Biodynamics, (255), 37-40.

Menaka, M., Venkatasubramanian, C., & Perumal, K.. (2005). A comparative study on nutritional quality of selected organic, biodynamic and conventional foods. Indian Journal of Human Science, 1(2), 96-101.

Menaka, M., Venkatasubramanian, C., & Perumal, K.. (2005). A comparative study on the acceptability of selected organic, biodynamic and conventional foods. Indian Journal of Human Science, 1(1), 68-76.

Eldridge, M., Kirchoff, B., & Richter, S.. (2005). An Experimental Test of the Biodynamic Plant Peppers. Biodynamics, (254), 30-33.

Kjellenberg, L., & Granstedt, A.. (2005). The K-trial. A 33-year study of the connections between manuring, soils and crops. Sweden: Biodynamic Research Institute. Retrieved from http://orgprints.org/10765/1/K-trial.pdf

Steiner, R., Adams, G., & Adams, M.. (2005). Occult Science: An Outline. Rudolf Steiner Press. Retrieved from https://www.biodynamics.com/_webstore

Reeve, J. R., Carpenter-Boggs, L., Reganold, J. P., York, A. L., McGourty, G., & McCloskey, L. P.. (2005). Soil and Winegrape Quality in Biodynamically and Organically Managed Vineyards. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 56(4), 367-376.

Goldstein, W. A., & Barber, W.. (2005). Yield and root growth in a long-term trial with biodynamic preparations. Scientific Conference in cooperation with the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). Adelaide, South Australia: International Society for Organic Farming Research (ISOFAR).

Steiner, R., & Adams, G.. (2004). Agriculture Course The Birth of the Biodynamic Method. Rudolf Steiner Press. Retrieved from https://www.biodynamics.com/_webstore

Zaller, J. G., & Köpke, U.. (2004). Effects of traditional and biodynamic farmyard manure amendments on yields, soil chemical, biochemical and biological properties in a long-term field experiment. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 40, 222-229. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/226004152_Effects_of_traditional_and_biodynamic_farmyard_manure_amendment_on_yields_soil_chemical_biochemical_and_biological_properties_in_a_long-term_field_experiment_Biol_Fertil_Soils

Forschungsring fur biologische-dynamische Wirtschaftweise e.V. Published in English by Biodynamic Agricultural Association, UK.Food Quality Research. The Monastery Study. How does food quality affect body, soul and spirit?. (2004). Food Quality Research. The Monastery Study. How does food quality affect body, soul and spirit?. Forschungsring fur biologische-dynamische Wirtschaftweise e.V. Published in English by Biodynamic Agricultural Association, UK. Retrieved from http://www.biodynamic.org.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/Documents/MonasteryStudy.pdf

Ingham, E. (2004). The Microbiology of Biodynamic Preparations. Biodynamics, (247), 38-44.

Published in English by Biodynamic Agricultural Association UK. Research by Forschungsring für biologisch-dynamische Wirtschaftsweise e.V The Monastery Study. How does food quality affect body, soul and spirit?. (2004). The Monastery Study. How does food quality affect body, soul and spirit?. Published in English by Biodynamic Agricultural Association UK. Research by Forschungsring für biologisch-dynamische Wirtschaftsweise e.V. Retrieved from http://tablehurst.farm/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MonasteryStudy.pdf

Forschungsring fur biologische-dynamische Wirtschaftweise. (2004). The Monastery Study. How does food quality affect body, soul and spirit?. Published in English by Biodynamic Agricultural Association UK. Retrieved from https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/how-does-biodynamic-food-affect-mind-body-and-soul/

A Review of New Zealand and International Organic Land Management Research. (2004). A Review of New Zealand and International Organic Land Management Research. Wellington, N.Z.: Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in New Zealand. Retrieved from http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7462003?selectedversion=NBD26344429

Pfeiffer, E. (2004). Soil Fertility, Renewal and Preservation (2nd ed., p. 212). Launceston, Cornwall, UK: The Lanthorn Press.

Perumal, K., Chakraparthy, K., & Vatsala, T. M.. (2003). Influence of nutrient management on quality and yield of carrot (Daucus carota, L.,). Journal of Soil and Crops, 13(2), 204-210.

Bloksma, J., & Huber, M.. (2002). Life processes in crops – on growth & differentiation. Louis Bolk Institute and FQH (International Research Association for Organic Food Quality and Health). Retrieved from http://www.louisbolk.org/downloads/1409.pdf

Gardner, M. (2002). The Significance of Fine Grinding: A Response to Harvey Lisle. Biodynamics, (243-244), 3-13.

Maeder, P., Fliessbach, A., Dubois, D., Gunst, L., Fried, P., & Niggli, U.. (2002). Soil fertility and biodiversity in organic farming. Science, 296, 1694-1697. Retrieved from https://www.sciencemag.org/content/296/5573/1694.full.pdf

Kollerstrom, N., & Staudenmaier, G.. (2001). Evidence for lunar-sidereal rhythms in crop yield: a review. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture , 19, 247-259. Retrieved from http://astro-calendar.com/shtml/Research/research_Kollerstrom2.shtml

Soil AssociationOrganic farming, food quality and human health. A review of the evidence.. (2001). Organic farming, food quality and human health. A review of the evidence. Bristol: Soil Association. Retrieved from https://www.soilassociation.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cY8kfP3Q%2bgA%3d&tabid=1326

Soil Association. (2001). Organic farming, food quality and human health. A review of the evidence. Bristol: Soil Association. Retrieved from https://www.soilassociation.org/media/4920/policy_report_2001_organic_farming_food_quality_human_health.pdf

Carpenter-Boggs, L., Reganold, J. P., & Kennedy, A. C.. (2000). Biodynamic preparations: Short-term effects on crops, soils, and weed populations. American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , 15(3), 96-104. Retrieved from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-journal-of-alternative-agriculture/article/biodynamic-preparations-shortterm-effects-on-crops-soils-and-weed-populations/6C46A1C7840E97B44554F1050C2A4A20

Goldstein, W. A. (2000). The effect of farming systems on the relationship of corn root growth to grain yields. American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, 15, 101-109.

Carpenter-Boggs, L., Reganold, J. P., & Kennedy, A. C.. (2000). Effects of Biodynamic Preparations on Compost Development. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture, 17, 313-328. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lynne_Carpenter-Boggs/publication/241681900_Effects_of_Biodynamic_Preparations_on_Compost_Development/links/004635310060c638ca000000.pdf

Goldstein, W. (2000). Experimental Proof for the Effects of Biodynamic Preparations. Biodynamics, (231), 6-13.

Baumgartner, S. M., Shah, D., Heusser, P., & Thurneysen, A.. (2000). Homeopathic dilutions: is there a potential for application in organic plant production?. IFOAM 2000 – The World Grows Organic. Proceedings 13th IFOAM Scientific Conference. Zurich: vdf Hochschulverlag: T. Alfӧldli, W. Lockeretz and U. Niggli, Eds. Retrieved from http://www.hiscia.ch/uploads/media/Baumgartner2000.pdf

Spiess, H. (2000). Lunar rhythms and plants. Biodynamics, (229), 19-22.

Carpenter-Boggs, L., Kennedy, A. C., & Reganold, J. P.. (2000). Organic and biodynamic management: effects on soil biology. Soil Science Society of America Journal , 64(5), 1651-1659. Retrieved from https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/sssaj/abstracts/64/5/1651

FiBL,. (2000). Organic farming enhances soil fertility and biodiversity: Results from a 21 year old field trail. FiBL Dossier 1. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL). Retrieved from https://shop.fibl.org/CHen/mwdownloads/download/link/id/90/?ref=1

Perumal, K., Mohanraj, S., & Vatsala, T. M.. (2000). Studies on microbial diversity in biodynamic preparations. Biodyne, (1), 1-3.

Seamon, D., & Zajonc, A.. (1998). Goethe’s Way of Science: A Phenomenology of Nature. Albany, New York: State University of New York Press.

Granstedt, A., & Kjellenberg, L.. (1997). Long-Term Field Experiment in Sweden: Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality. In Proceedings of an International conference - Agricultural Production and Nutrition, March 19-21, 1997.. Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts. Retrieved from http://www.jdb.se/sbfi/publ/boston/boston7.html

Raupp, J., & König, U. J.. (1996). Biodynamic preparations cause opposite yield effects depending upon yield levels. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture, 13, 175-188.

Bachinger, J. (1996). The effects of different types of fertilization (mineral, organic, biodynamic) on the temporal dynamics and spacial distribution of chemical and microbiological parameters of C and N dynamics in the soil and also of crop and root growth of winter rye (No. Research Report Volume 7). (German Language) (p. 166 pp.). Darmstadt, Germany: (German Language) Institute for Biodynamic Research.

Alfӧldi, T., Mader, P., Besson, J. M., & Niggli, U.. (1995). DOK-trial: Long-term effects of bio-dynamic, bio-organic and conventional farming systems on soil conditions, yield and product quality. 1st Meeting on Fertilization Systems in Organic Farming. Darmstadt.

Reganold, J. P. (1995). Soil quality and profitability of biodynamic and conventional farming systems: A review. American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, 10, 36-45. Retrieved from http://www.soin-de-la-terre.org/wp-content/uploads/Soil-quality-and-profitability-of-biodynamic-and-conventional-farming-system-a-review-Reganold-.pdf

Pfiffner, L., Niggli, U., Velimirov, A., Boltzmann, L., Balzer, U., Balzer, F., & Besson, J. M.. (1993). Effect of three farming systems (bio-dynamic, bio-organic, conventional) on yield and quality of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. var. esculenta L.) in a seven year crop rotation. Acta Horticulturae, 339, 11-32.