The University of Queensland

Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia

Tran, Nga T., Campbell, Paul R., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia. Archives of Virology, 169 (3) 68. doi: 10.1007/s00705-024-05980-1

Bermuda grass latent virus in Australia: genome sequence, sequence variation, and new hosts

Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Crew, Kathleen S., Thomas, John E., Campbell, Paul R. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2022). Bermuda grass latent virus in Australia: genome sequence, sequence variation, and new hosts. Archives of Virology, 167 (5), 1317-1323. doi: 10.1007/s00705-022-05434-6

Fungal Planet description sheets: 1284-1382

Crous, P. W., Osieck, E. R., Jurjevi, Z., Boers, J., Van Iperen, A. L., Starink-Willemse, M., Dima, B., Balashov, S., Bulgakov, T. S., Johnston, P. R., Morozova, O., Pinruan, U., Sommai, S., Alvarado, P., Decock, C. A., Lebel, T., McMullan-Fisher, S., Moreno, G., Shivas, R. G., Zhao, L., Abdollahzadeh, J., Abrinbana, M., Ageev, D., Akhmetova, G., Alexandrova, A., Altes, A., Amaral, A. G. G., Angelini, C., Antonin, ... Groenewald, J. Z. (2021). Fungal Planet description sheets: 1284-1382. Persoonia, 47, 178-374. doi: 10.3767/persoonia.2021.47.06

Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia

Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Crew, Kathleen S., Campbell, Paul R., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D.W. (2021). Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Virus Research, 305 198554, 198554. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2021.198554

Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis)

Thomas, John E., Raymond, Myriam, Tran, Nga T., Crew, Kathleen S., Teo, Ai Chin and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis). Plant Pathology, 70 (5), 1062-1071. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13357

Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia

Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Thomas, John E., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2020). Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 15 (1) 41, 1-4. doi: 10.1007/s13314-020-00410-y

Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Shuey, Timothy A., Mudge, Stephen R., Papacek, Dan, Chandra, Kerri A. and Drenth, André (2020). Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa. Phytopathology, 110 (10), PHYTO-02. doi: 10.1094/phyto-02-20-0047-r

Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S., Kruse, J. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020). Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 49 (2), 87-94. doi: 10.1007/s13313-020-00680-1

Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay

Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Tran, Nga T., Shuey, Timothy A., Dewdney, Megan M. and Drenth, Andre (2019). Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay. Hortscience, 54 (10), 1673-1681. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI14200-19

Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, André (2019). Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (3), 281-296. doi: 10.1007/s13313-019-00628-0

Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, Andre (2018). Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.. Plant Disease, 102 (7), 1386-1393. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-17-1331-RE

Does fungicide run-off from citrus delay leaf litter decomposition?

Miles, Andrew Keith, Wright, Carole, Tran, Nga Thi, Shuey, Timothy Andrew, Drénth, Andre and Dewdney, Megan M. (2017). Does fungicide run-off from citrus delay leaf litter decomposition?. Citrus Research and Technology, 38 (1). doi: 10.4322/crt.icc044

Sexual reproduction in the citrus black spot pathogen, Phyllosticta citricarpa

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G. , Dewdney, Megan M. , Zhang, Ke, Rollins, Jeffrey A. and Drenth, Andre (2017). Sexual reproduction in the citrus black spot pathogen, Phyllosticta citricarpa. Phytopathology, 107 (6), 732-739. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-11-16-0419-R

Distribution and genetic diversity of sugarcane mosaic virus in turf grasses in Australia

Tran, Nga T. , McTaggart, Alistair , Teo, Ai Chin , Persley, Denis , Thomas, John and Geering, Andrew (2022). Distribution and genetic diversity of sugarcane mosaic virus in turf grasses in Australia. Australasian Plant Virology Workshop, Melbourne, Australia, 5-7 December 2022.

Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry

Tran, N. T., Thomas, J. E. and Geering, A. D. W. (2021). Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference , Online, 23-26 November 2021.

Better understanding of banana bunchy top disease

Crew, Kathy, Vance, Megan, Tran, Nga, Moradi, Mona and Thomas, John (2021). Better understanding of banana bunchy top disease. Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Online, 23-26 November 2021.

Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2019). Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape. Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.

Citrus black spot: Are ascospores more important than conidia?

Tran, N. T. and Miles, A. K. (2019). Citrus black spot: Are ascospores more important than conidia?. Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Queensland Plant Pathology Seminar Series, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 21 October 2019.

Timing of infection of citrus fruit by the citrus black spot pathogen, Phyllosticta citricarpa

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2017). Timing of infection of citrus fruit by the citrus black spot pathogen, Phyllosticta citricarpa. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.

Do ascospores play a role in the epidemiology of citrus black spot?

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2017). Do ascospores play a role in the epidemiology of citrus black spot? . Science Protecting Plant Health Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-28 September 2017.

Citrus black spot: One hitchhiker you just might want to pick up

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2017). Citrus black spot: One hitchhiker you just might want to pick up. Citrus Technical Forum, Mildura, VIC, Australia, 1-2 March 2017.

Citrus black spot: sexual reproduction provides new insights into an old problem

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2016). Citrus black spot: sexual reproduction provides new insights into an old problem. 13th International Citrus Congress, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, 18-23 September 2016. Brazil: International Society of Citriculture.

Does fungicide runoff from citrus delay leaf litter decomposition?

Miles, A. K., Tran, N. T., Shuey, T. A. and Drenth, A. (2016). Does fungicide runoff from citrus delay leaf litter decomposition?. 13th International Citrus Congress, Foz do Iguacu, 18-23 September 2016. Brazil: International Society of Citriculture.

Fruit inoculation studies with Phyllosticta citricarpa, the cause of citrus black spot

Miles, A. K., Smith, M. W., Tran, N. T., Shuey, T. A., Drenth, A. and Dewdney, M. (2016). Fruit inoculation studies with Phyllosticta citricarpa, the cause of citrus black spot. 13th International Citrus Congress, Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, 18-23 September 2016. Brazil: Internation Society of Citriculture.

Citrus black spot: Can the good endophyte protect us from the bad pathogen?

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2015). Citrus black spot: Can the good endophyte protect us from the bad pathogen?. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.

Seasonality of Phyllosticta spp. in citrus leaf litter

Miles, A. K., Shuey, T., Tran, N., Zhang, K., Jean, L., Drenth, A. and Dewdney, M. (2015). Seasonality of Phyllosticta spp. in citrus leaf litter. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 14-16 September 2015.

Studies of sexual reproduction of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2015). Studies of sexual reproduction of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 14-16 September 2015.

Citrus black spot: can the good endophyte protect us from the bad pathogen?

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2015). Citrus black spot: can the good endophyte protect us from the bad pathogen?. TropAg2015, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 November 2015. Australia: Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation.

Seasonality of Phyllosticta spp. in citrus leaf litter

Miles, A. K., Shuey, T. A., Tran, N. T., Zhang, K., Jean, L., Drenth, A. and Dewdney, M. (2015). Seasonality of Phyllosticta spp. in citrus leaf litter. 20th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 14-16 September 2015. Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS).

Studies of sexual reproduction of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2015). Studies of sexual reproduction of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot. 20th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Fremantle, Australia, 14-16 September 2015. Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing

Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020, 06 30). Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing Turf Industry Magazine 10-12.

Biology and epidemiology of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Australia

Tran, Nga (2018). Biology and epidemiology of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Australia. PhD Thesis, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.756

Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution

Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2018, 08 09). Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution Turf Industry Magazine 12-13.

New international partnership takes on citrus black spot

Miles, A. K., Tran, N. T., Shuey, T. A. and Drenth, A. (2015, 03 01). New international partnership takes on citrus black spot Australian Citrus News 14-15.

New international partnership takes on citrus black spot

Miles, A. K., Tran, N. T., Shuey, T. A. and Drenth, A. (2015, 03 01). New international partnership takes on citrus black spot Australian Citrus News