Contribute to the work
Bring your expertise to the questions.
Carbon Biome Project brings veterinarians, scientists, growers and producers to defined questions, with a defined scope and accurate credit. These are on the agenda now.
On the agenda
Review the Plant and Soil Handbook
Ongoing. Pre-review edition, 89 pages. A review would establish whether its biology and its reading of the cited studies hold.
Trace carbon into soil microbes
Proposed. Tracing it with stable-isotope probing would establish whether, and which, soil microbes use a humic or fulvic material as carbon.
Start a horse study from a baseline
Proposed. A baseline would establish what normal looks like before any preparation is given.
Interpret and design studies
Ongoing. Finishing the library’s beef cattle record (Terry et al. 2018).
Ways to contribute
Start with a defined piece of work.
A contribution can be focused and practical. The starting point is a clear question, an appropriate role and an agreed scope.
Publication review
Help improve the accuracy, clarity and practical relevance of a guide, handbook or technical explanation.
- Check species-specific or system-specific biology.
- Examine the interpretation of cited research.
- Identify gaps, unclear terminology or statements needing revision.
A first step. The Plant and Soil Handbook, pre-review edition, 89 pages.
Discuss publication reviewEvidence interpretation and study design
Help refine a research question and determine what evidence or measurements would answer it.
- Assess the relevance of an existing study.
- Define appropriate comparisons and outcomes.
- Advise on measurement, analysis or methodological limitations.
A first step. Finishing the library’s beef cattle record (Terry et al. 2018).
Discuss evidence or study designField evaluation
Bring practical knowledge of an operation or setting to the development of a documented evaluation.
- Identify feasible baseline and follow-up observations.
- Describe management conditions and concurrent changes.
- Help assess whether a proposed evaluation is practical.
A first step. Baseline observations for a horse study; this library holds none.
Discuss a field evaluationResearch collaboration
Explore a defined research contribution involving relevant scientific or technical expertise.
- Material characterisation or analytical methods.
- Microbial or biological measurements.
- Data analysis and interpretation within an agreed study.
A first step. Which parts of a humic or fulvic material soil microbes use, traced with stable-isotope probing.
Discuss research collaboration
Relevant experience
Different questions need different expertise.
We welcome species-specific and system-specific knowledge, alongside expertise in chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, clinical practice, growing systems and research methods.
Background biology
Microbiologists and physiologists.
In the lab
Chemists and laboratory scientists.
In the living system
Veterinarians, nutritionists, agronomists and producers.
Across studies
Statisticians and reviewers.
The project’s reading of who answers which column of the evidence map.
Professional and technical perspectives
Veterinarians, researchers, nutritionists, agronomists, clinicians, analytical specialists and people experienced in study design or interpretation.
Practical and operational perspectives
Producers, growers and operational teams who can describe real conditions, identify useful questions and assess whether an evaluation is workable.
The project’s scope
Veterinary contributions may focus on a particular species or production context.
The first steps
Begin with a conversation and a clear scope.
- 01
Introduce your perspective
Tell us about your field, the contribution you are considering and any relevant question or experience.
- 02
Discuss the work
If there is a suitable fit, discuss the material, responsibilities, practical requirements and expected contribution.
- 03
Agree the terms before starting
Clarify scope, timing, compensation where applicable, attribution, permissions and relevant commercial relationships.
Sending an enquiry starts a conversation. It does not commit either party to a project or authorise the use of your name, image or professional affiliation.
How we work together
Clear responsibilities. Accurate attribution.
Defined contributions
Agree what the work includes, what it does not include and which material or question the contribution addresses.
Room for critical assessment
A useful contribution may identify weaknesses, alternative explanations or findings that do not support an initial expectation.
Accurate public representation
Use a contributor’s name, credentials, photograph or quotation only with approval and in connection with the work they have undertaken.
Transparent relationships
Discuss relevant commercial connections, funding and competing interests so they can be represented appropriately.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a named publication reviewer, with the chapters reviewed and the date.
A publication reviewer, technical adviser and research contributor perform different roles. The public description should match the actual contribution.
Start a conversation
Tell us where you could contribute.
A short introduction is enough to begin. Describe your area of experience, the contribution you are considering and the question or material you would like to discuss.
Email the project
Send a brief introduction and the area you would like to discuss.
Choose the kind of contribution
Each option opens an email to the project with the subject filled in. You can also write to the address directly.
- Publication review
- Evidence interpretation or study design
- Field evaluation
- Research collaboration
- Suggesting a source or correction
- Other enquiry
What to include
- Your name and, if useful, your organisation.
- Your area of experience and any professional or institutional profile.
- The living system, species, production stage or growing context involved.
- The question or material you would like to discuss, and the contribution you have in mind.
Please do not include identifiable patient information, confidential records or unpublished datasets in an initial enquiry. Relevant material can be discussed through an appropriate process later.
Practical questions
Do I need to propose a complete research project?
No. An enquiry can begin with a publication section, an evidence question, a practical setting or a relevant area of expertise. The scope can be discussed before work begins.
Can I contribute without endorsing a product?
Yes. A contribution can focus on reviewing educational material, interpreting evidence or advising on a defined question. Any public description, quotation or association should reflect the agreed contribution and receive your approval.
Are contributions paid?
Compensation depends on the scope and arrangement. Any fees, expenses or other terms should be discussed and agreed before work begins.
Can I send data or a full proposal now?
Begin with a non-confidential summary. If further material is relevant, the parties can agree an appropriate way to share and handle it.