Research area: Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management
My research approach incorporates modern research tools relating to plant disease epidemiology, host genetics, pathogen taxonomy and decision support systems. My research informs disease management systems in agricultural ecosystems, including grain and cereal broadacre crops, and horticultural tree nut and fruit crops, in developing and developed countries.
Journal Article: A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia. Plant Pathology, 72 (4), 731-741. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13689
Journal Article: Seasonal dynamics of inoculum of Botryosphaeriaceae in macadamia orchards in Australia
Mohankumar, Vheena, Dann, Elizabeth K. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). Seasonal dynamics of inoculum of Botryosphaeriaceae in macadamia orchards in Australia. Plant Pathology, 72 (6), 1160-1170. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13730
Journal Article: Genetic parameters of husk spot resistance in macadamia breeding families
Nunn, Jasmine, Hardner, Craig, De Faveri, Joanne, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., O’Connor, Katie, Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2023). Genetic parameters of husk spot resistance in macadamia breeding families. Euphytica, 219 (5) 54. doi: 10.1007/s10681-023-03169-2
(2023–2027) Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
(2022–2027) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Do seed treatments have a role in Fusarium management in mungbean?
(2022–2024) Grains Research & Development Corporation
Biology and epidemiology of Botryosphaeria associated with branch dieback and tree death in macadamia
Doctor Philosophy
Biology and ecology of rachis dieback (rat tail disease) in macadamia.
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of the mechanisms and infection process of flower disease in macadamia
Doctor Philosophy
Biology and epidemiology of husk rot in macadamia
This study will examine the biology of pathogens that are associated with husk rot in macadamia. Information on epidemiological factors, infection process and mechanism of host resistance is required to develop forecasting models to manage the disease in macadamia cropping system.
Student attributes:
Impact of Pests and Diseases in a Range of Orchard Management Systems in Macadamia
The study will investigate and generate information about seasonal crop loss resulting from a range of factors. Pests and diseases are both significant sources of on-farm reject in macadamia orchards. Economic assessment of specific crop losses will be undertaken and, wherever possible, will be related to farm management approaches and environmental conditions to measure associated impacts on productivity and profitability. Lean design principles will be applied to minimise field trial costs and maximise sample coverage.
Student attributes:
This overarching aim of this study is to develop a dynamic integrated information and communication technologies to support decision making process for control of flower and fruit diseases in macadamia ecosystems.
Student attributes:
Junior secondary agricultural science (UBE edition)
Akinsanmi, Oluyemi, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Adebisi, O. and Olumakaiye, M.F. (2013). Junior secondary agricultural science (UBE edition). Lagos, Nigeria: LearnAfrica.
Macadamia integrated disease management (MC16018)
Akinsanmi, Femi (2022). Macadamia integrated disease management (MC16018). Macadamia plant protection guide 2022–23. (pp. 23-24) edited by Jeremy Bright. Orange, NSW Australia: NSW Department of Primary Industries.
Akinsanmi, O.A., Miles, A. and Drenth, A. (2009). Macadamia. Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia. (pp. 149-156) edited by Tony Cooke, Denis Persley and Susan House. Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia. Plant Pathology, 72 (4), 731-741. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13689
Seasonal dynamics of inoculum of Botryosphaeriaceae in macadamia orchards in Australia
Mohankumar, Vheena, Dann, Elizabeth K. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). Seasonal dynamics of inoculum of Botryosphaeriaceae in macadamia orchards in Australia. Plant Pathology, 72 (6), 1160-1170. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13730
Genetic parameters of husk spot resistance in macadamia breeding families
Nunn, Jasmine, Hardner, Craig, De Faveri, Joanne, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., O’Connor, Katie, Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2023). Genetic parameters of husk spot resistance in macadamia breeding families. Euphytica, 219 (5) 54. doi: 10.1007/s10681-023-03169-2
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Galea, Victor J. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). Diversity and pathogenicity of species of Botrytis, Cladosporium, Neopestalotiopsis and Pestalotiopsis causing flower diseases of macadamia in Australia. Plant Pathology, 72 (5), 881-899. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13707
Nunn, Jasmine, Akinsanmi, Olufemi Akinyemi, Hardner, Craig, De Faveri, Joanne, O'Connor, Katie, Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2023). Evaluation of in-field inoculation methods for characterisation of macadamia germplasm to husk spot incidence and severity. Plant Disease, 107 (1), 76-82. doi: 10.1094/pdis-03-22-0507-re
Flower blight in South African macadamia orchards
Botha, Gerhard, Van den Berg. Noelani, Yilmaz Neriman, Fourie, Gerda and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2022). Flower blight in South African macadamia orchards. SAMAC Journal, 56-58.
Up close and personal with Husk Rot
Twiddy, Dee, Fourie, Arista, Fourie, Gerda and Akinsanmi, Femi (2022). Up close and personal with Husk Rot. SAMAC Journal, 39-41.
Mohankumar, Vheena, Dann, Elizabeth K. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2022). Diversity and pathogenicity of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with macadamia branch dieback in Australia. Plant Disease, 106 (10), 2576-2582. doi: 10.1094/pdis-10-21-2125-re
Sources, detection and inoculum quantification of flower blight pathogens in macadamia
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Galea, Victor Joseph and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2022). Sources, detection and inoculum quantification of flower blight pathogens in macadamia. Phytopathology®, 112 (10), 2151-2158. doi: 10.1094/phyto-08-21-0365-r
Nunn, Jasmine, De Faveri, Joanne De, O’Connor, Katie, Alam, Mobashwer, Hardner, Craig, Akinsanmi, Olufemi and Topp, Bruce (2022). Genome-wide association study for abscission failure of fruit pericarps (stick-tights) in wild macadamia germplasm. Agronomy, 12 (8) 1913, 1913. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12081913
Diseases in macadamia nurseries
Khan, Jahangir, Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2022). Diseases in macadamia nurseries. AMS News Bulletin, 50 (1), 22-24.
Prasannath, K., Galea, V.J. and Akinsanmi, O.A. (2022). Influence of climatic factors on dry flower, grey and green mould diseases of macadamia flowers in Australia. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 132 (2), 1291-1306. doi: 10.1111/jam.15241
Discovery of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Resistance to Abnormal Vertical Growth in Macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed Cassim Mohamed, Alam, Mobashwer, Geering, Andrew D. W., Topp, Bruce and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Discovery of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Resistance to Abnormal Vertical Growth in Macadamia. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12 756815, 756815. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.756815
Characterisation of novel endogenous geminiviral elements in macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W., Thomas, John E. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Characterisation of novel endogenous geminiviral elements in macadamia. BMC Genomics, 22 (1) 858, 858. doi: 10.1186/s12864-021-08174-0
Novel Botrytis and Cladosporium species associated with flower diseases of macadamia in Australia
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Shivas, Roger G., Galea, Victor J. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Novel Botrytis and Cladosporium species associated with flower diseases of macadamia in Australia. Journal of Fungi, 7 (11) 898, 898. doi: 10.3390/jof7110898
Culturable fungal endophytes in Australian macadamia nursery plants
Sosso, Julie, Zakeel, Mohamed C. M. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Culturable fungal endophytes in Australian macadamia nursery plants. Australasian Plant Pathology, 50 (6), 739-746. doi: 10.1007/s13313-021-00824-x
Neopestalotiopsis species associated with flower diseases of Macadamia integrifolia in Australia
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Shivas, Roger G., Galea, Victor J. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Neopestalotiopsis species associated with flower diseases of Macadamia integrifolia in Australia. Journal of Fungi, 7 (9) 771, 771. doi: 10.3390/jof7090771
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Molecular detection of putative pathogens to determine any role in a causal relationship with abnormal vertical growth syndrome of macadamia. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 161 (2), 427-437. doi: 10.1007/s10658-021-02333-5
Jeff-Ego, Olumide S., Drenth, Andre, Topp, Bruce, Henderson, Juliane and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Variability and inheritance in macadamia progenies to Phytophthora cinnamomi and P. multivora the causal agents of root rot and stem canker. Plant and Soil, 466 (1-2), 449-465. doi: 10.1007/s11104-021-05064-y
Prasannath, K., Galea, V. J. and Akinsanmi, O. A. (2021). Molecular methods for the detection and quantification of Pestalotiopsis and Neopestalotiopsis inoculum associated with macadamia. Plant Pathology, 70 (5), 1209-1218. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13371
Resistance in wild macadamia germplasm to Phytophthora cinnamomi and P. multivora
Jeff‐Ego, Olumide S., Topp, Bruce, Drenth, Andre, Henderson, Julianne and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Resistance in wild macadamia germplasm to Phytophthora cinnamomi and P. multivora. Annals of Applied Biology, 178 (3) aab.12668, 519-526. doi: 10.1111/aab.12668
Jeff‐Ego, Olumide S., Drenth, Andre, Topp, Bruce, Henderson, Juliane and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2020). Prevalence of Phytophthora species in macadamia orchards in Australia and their ability to cause stem canker. Plant Pathology, 69 (7) ppa.13208, 1270-1280. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13208
Draft genome of the macadamia husk spot pathogen, Pseudocercospora macadamiae
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Carvalhais, Lilia C. (2020). Draft genome of the macadamia husk spot pathogen, Pseudocercospora macadamiae. Phytopathology®, 110 (9), PHYTO12190460A-12. doi: 10.1094/phyto-12-19-0460-a
Macadamia integrated disease management (IDM)
Akinsanmi, Femi, Jeff-Ego, Olumide, Prasannath, K. and Mohankumar, Vheena (2020). Macadamia integrated disease management (IDM). Macadamia Plant Protection Guide 2020–21, 6, 18-21.
Phomopsis husk rot of macadamia in Australia and South Africa caused by novel Diaporthe species
Wrona, Christopher J., Mohankumar, Vheena, Schoeman, Maritha H., Tan, Yu P., Shivas, Roger G., Jeff-Ego, Olumide S. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2020). Phomopsis husk rot of macadamia in Australia and South Africa caused by novel Diaporthe species. Plant Pathology, 69 (5) ppa.13170, 911-921. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13170
Spatiotemporal spread of abnormal vertical growth of macadamia in Australia informs epidemiology
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2020). Spatiotemporal spread of abnormal vertical growth of macadamia in Australia informs epidemiology. Phytopathology, 110 (7), PHYTO10190396R-1304. doi: 10.1094/phyto-10-19-0396-r
Prasannath, K., Galea, V. J. and Akinsanmi, O. A. (2020). Characterisation of leaf spots caused by Neopestalotiopsis clavispora and Colletotrichum siamense in macadamia in Australia. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 156 (4), 1219-1225. doi: 10.1007/s10658-020-01962-6
Akinsanmi, Olufemi and Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan (2019). Flower blight complex. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 47, 36-37.
Daniel, Rosalie and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2019). A case for area-wide and integrated management of Botryosphaeriales in Australian horticultural crops. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (1), 19-24. doi: 10.1007/s13313-019-0616-x
Botryosphaeriaceae causing branch dieback and tree death of macadamia in Australia
Jeff-Ego, Olumide S. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2019). Botryosphaeriaceae causing branch dieback and tree death of macadamia in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (1), 59-64. doi: 10.1007/s13313-018-0604-6
Introduction to special issue on Botryosphaeriales
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Daniel, Rosalie and Shivas, Roger (2019). Introduction to special issue on Botryosphaeriales. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s13313-018-0610-8
Non-host specificity of Botryosphaeriaceae on macadamia and blueberry
Liddle, R. L., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Galea, V. J. (2018). Non-host specificity of Botryosphaeriaceae on macadamia and blueberry. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (1), 65-73. doi: 10.1007/s13313-018-0600-x
Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Geering, Andrew D.W., Pandit, Pratibala, Topp, Bruce , O'Hare, P., Mulo, S. and Searle, C. (2017). Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 45 (4), 57-59.
Osunkoya, Olusegun O., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Lim, Layla S. A., Perrett, Christine, Callander, Jason and Dhileepan, Kunjithapatham (2017). Parthenium hysterophorus L. (Asteraceae) invasion had limited impact on major soil nutrients and enzyme activity: Is the null effect real or reflects data insensitivity?. Plant and Soil, 420 (1-2), 177-194. doi: 10.1007/s11104-017-3375-x
Fungi implicated in dry flower disease
Akinsanmi, Femi (2017). Fungi implicated in dry flower disease. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 45 (3), 67-67.
Characterization of accessions and species of Macadamia to stem infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Akinsanmi, O. A., Neal, J., Drenth, A. and Topp, B. (2017). Characterization of accessions and species of Macadamia to stem infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plant Pathology, 66 (2), 186-193. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12566
Characterisation of husk rot in macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2017). Characterisation of husk rot in macadamia. Annals of Applied Biology, 170 (1), 104-115. doi: 10.1111/aab.12320
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Nisa, Shaheen, Jeff-Ego, Olumide S., Shivas, Roger G. and Drenth, Andre (2017). Dry flower disease of Macadamia in Australia caused by Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov. and Pestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov.. Plant Disease, 101 (1), 45-53. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-05-16-0630-RE
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Wang, Gang, Neal, Jodi, Russell, Dougal, Drenth, Andre and Topp, Bruce (2016). Variation in susceptibility among macadamia genotypes and species to Phytophthora root decay caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Crop Protection, 87, 37-43. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2016.04.021
Soil health management is a precursor to sustainable control of Phytophthora in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, A. (2016). Soil health management is a precursor to sustainable control of Phytophthora in macadamia. Acta Horticulturae, 1109 (1109), 203-208. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.33
Sustainable control of husk spot of macadamia by cultural practices
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, A. (2016). Sustainable control of husk spot of macadamia by cultural practices. Acta Horticulturae, 1109 (1109), 231-236. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.37
Branch dieback: a growing threat
Akinsanmi, Femi and Searle, Chris (2016). Branch dieback: a growing threat. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 44 (1), 58-59.
Ong, C. E., Henderson, J. and Akinsanmi, O. A. (2016). Characterization and development of qPCR for early detection and quantification of Pseudocercospora macadamiae at different stages of infection process. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 147 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s10658-016-0982-y
Diseases affecting macadamia flowers: a significant threat to production
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2015). Diseases affecting macadamia flowers: a significant threat to production. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 43 (2), 68-70.
Comparative fitness of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia
Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A., Becker, M. F. and Drenth, A. (2014). Comparative fitness of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 43 (5), 495-501. doi: 10.1007/s13313-014-0297-4
Biological control of husk spot in macadamia
Metcalf, Dean, Bright, Jeremy, McLean, Steve, Akinsanmi, Olufemi and Commens, Robbie (2014). Biological control of husk spot in macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 42 (3), 56-57.
Harteveld, Dalphy O. C., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, André (2014). Pathogenic variation of Alternaria species associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 139 (4), 789-799. doi: 10.1007/s10658-014-0433-6
Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2014). Soil health and tree decline. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 42, 58-60.
Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A., Dullahide, S. and Drenth, A. (2014). Sources and seasonal dynamics of Alternaria inoculum associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples. Crop Protection, 59, 35-42. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.01.011
Timing of infection and development of alternaria diseases in the canopy of apple trees
Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A., Chandra, K. and Drenth, A. (2014). Timing of infection and development of alternaria diseases in the canopy of apple trees. Plant Disease, 98 (3), 401-408. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-06-13-0676-RE
Pathogenicity and identification of Botryosphaeriacae spp. causing gummosis and dieback in macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Pathogenicity and identification of Botryosphaeriacae spp. causing gummosis and dieback in macadamia. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica, 43 (Supplement), 21-22.
Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Crop Protection, 53 (November), 29-36. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.06.007
Phytophthora diseases of macadamias
Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, André (2013). Phytophthora diseases of macadamias. Australian Nutgrower, 27 (3), 15-17.
Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007)
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007). Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (2), 50-51.
Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica, 43 (Supplement), 176-176.
Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (3), 34-37.
Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia. Plant Pathology, 62 (2), 289-297. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2012.02637.x
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2012). Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application. Crop Protection, 41, 35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2012.04.021
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2012). Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Euphytica, 185 (2), 313-323. doi: 10.1007/s10681-012-0645-9
Harteveld, Dalphy, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance. Australian Fruitgrower, 5 (8), 16-17.
Effective control of husk spot
Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2011). Effective control of husk spot. News Bulletin, 39 (4), 54-58.
Husk spot management information sheet
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2011). Husk spot management information sheet. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (2), 18-19.
Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (1), 52-53.
Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A, Pretorius, John, Quinlan, Kevin, O'Hare, Paul and Drenth, Andre (2011). Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (6), 62-66.
Miles A. K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field. Crop Protection, 29 (11), 1347-1353. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2010.06.021
Improving macadamia germination efficiency
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2010). Improving macadamia germination efficiency. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 38 (5), 58-60.
Miles, A. K., Akinsanmi, O. A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (5), 453-462. doi: 10.1071/AP10001
Spatial pattern and the effects of climatic factors on husk spot disease in macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2010). Spatial pattern and the effects of climatic factors on husk spot disease in macadamia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (2), 125-131. doi: 10.1071/AP09071
Infection, colonisation and sporulation by Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia fruit
Miles, A.K., Akinsanmi, O.A., Sutherland, P.W., Aitken, E. A.B. and Drenth, A. (2009). Infection, colonisation and sporulation by Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia fruit. Australasian Plant Pathology, 38 (1), 36-43. doi: 10.1071/AP08074
Phytophthora diseases management
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2009). Phytophthora diseases management. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 36 (1), 32-34.
Phytophthora diseases management
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Phytophthora diseases management. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (4), 49-50.
Challenges and tools for husk spot control
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Challenges and tools for husk spot control. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (2), 53-55.
Akinsanmi, O.A., Backhouse, D., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2008). Mycelial compatibility reactions of Australian Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum isolates compared with AFLP groupings. Plant Pathology, 57 (2), 251-261. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2007.01772.x
Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 37 (2), 141-147. doi: 10.1071/AP08001
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Seedling dieback in macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (1), 44-46.
Update on macadamia diseases management program
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Update on macadamia diseases management program. Australian Macadamia Society Ltd. News Bulletin, 34 (6), 52-55.
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Chakraborty, Sukumar, Backhouse, David and Simpfendorfer, Steven (2007). Passage through alternative hosts changes the fitness of Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium pseudograminearum. Environmental Microbiology, 9 (2), 512-520. doi: 10.1111/j.1462-2920.2006.01168.x
Akinsanmi, O. A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2007). Timing of fungicide applications for control of husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Plant Disease, 91 (12), 1675-1681. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-91-12-1675
Chakraborty, S., Liu, C. J., Mitter, V., Scott, J. B., Akinsanmi, O. A., Ali, S., Dill-Macky, R., Nicol, J., Backhouse, D. and Simpfendorfer, S. (2006). Pathogen population structure and epidemiology are keys to wheat crown rot and Fusarium head blight management. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (6), 643-655. doi: 10.1071/AP06068
Pathogenic variation of Fusarium isolates associated with head blight of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, O. A., Backhouse, D., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2006). Pathogenic variation of Fusarium isolates associated with head blight of wheat in Australia. Journal of Phytopathology, 154 (9), 513-521. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2006.01137.x
First report of Tubercularia lateritia as the causal agent of canker on macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2006). First report of Tubercularia lateritia as the causal agent of canker on macadamia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 1 (1), 49-51. doi: 10.1071/DN06019
Genetic diversity of Australian Fusarium graminearum and F-pseudograminearum
Akinsanmi, O. A., Backhouse, D., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2006). Genetic diversity of Australian Fusarium graminearum and F-pseudograminearum. Plant Pathology, 55 (4), 494-504. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2006.01398.x
Integrated management of husk spot. Research and Development report Project MC03007
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Drenth, Andre and Miles, A.K. (2005). Integrated management of husk spot. Research and Development report Project MC03007. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 25 (4), 52-54.
Adekunle, O. K. and Akinsanmi, O. A. (2005). Bioactivity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp glycines and Sclerotium rolfsii filtrates on egg hatching, survival and infectivity of juveniles of Meloidogyne incognita race 2. Australian Journal Of Experimental Agriculture, 45 (1), 99-102. doi: 10.1071/EA02129
Akinsanmi, OA, Mitter, V, Simpfendorfer, S, Backhouse, D and Chakraborty, S (2004). Identity and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. Isolated from wheat fields in Queensland and northern New South Wales. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 55 (1), 97-107. doi: 10.1071/AR03090
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Adekunle, O. K. (2003). Effect of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. glycines and Sclerotium rolfsii on the pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita race 2 to soybean. Plant And Soil, 253 (2), 429-435. doi: 10.1023/A:1024880115651
First report of soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Nigeria
Akinsanmi, O. A., Ladipo, J. L. and Oyekan, P. O. (2001). First report of soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Nigeria. Plant Disease, 85 (1), 97-97. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.2001.85.1.97B
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Galea, Victor and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2020). Air temperature an influential climatic factor for growth and reproduction of dry flower pathogens of macadamia. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2019 , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036033
Breeding for resistance to husk spot disease in macadamia
Nunn, Jasmine, Alam, Mobashwer, Akinsanmi, Olufemi, Hardner, Craig and Topp, Bruce (2020). Breeding for resistance to husk spot disease in macadamia. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036103
Leaf spot a possible source of inoculum of dry flower disease in macadamia in Australia
Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan, Galea, Victor and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2019). Leaf spot a possible source of inoculum of dry flower disease in macadamia in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference 2019, Melbourne, Australia, 26-28 November 2019.
Akinsanmi, O. (2018). Flower blights of macadamia caused by Botrytis cinerea, Pestalotiopsis macadamiae and Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae in Australia. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) 2018, Boston MA, United States, July 29-3 August 2018. St. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Varietal susceptibility to multiple Phytophthora species in macadamia
Jeff-Ego, O., Akinsanmi, O., Topp, B., Henderson, J. and Drenth, A. (2018). Varietal susceptibility to multiple Phytophthora species in macadamia. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston MA, United States, July 29-3 August 2018. St. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Societ.
Are multiple Phytophthora species associated with macadamia?
Jeff-Ego, Olumide, Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Henderson, J and Topp, Bruce (2017). Are multiple Phytophthora species associated with macadamia?. Science Protecting Plant Health - a joint Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 26-28 September 2017.
Characterisation of Diaporthe species causing husk rot in macadamia
Wrona, Christopher and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2017). Characterisation of Diaporthe species causing husk rot in macadamia. Science Protecting Plant Health - a joint Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 26-28 September 2017.
Liddle, R.L., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Galea, Victor J. (2017). Development of a rapid bioassay to determine cross-pathogenicity and pathogenic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae isolates on blueberry and macadamia. Science Protecting Plant Health - a joint Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 26-28 September 2017.
Early screening for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia trees
Jeff-Ego, Olumide, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Henderson, J., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2017). Early screening for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia trees. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.
Opportunities and challenges in macadamia breeding
Topp, Bruce, Hardner, Craig, Alam, Mobashwer, Akinsanmi, Olufemi, O'Connor, Katie, Mai, Thuy and Russell, Dougal (2017). Opportunities and challenges in macadamia breeding. International Macadamia Research Symposium, Hawaii, USA, 13-14 September 2017.
Fruit abscission in macadamia due to husk spot disease
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2016). Fruit abscission in macadamia due to husk spot disease. 29th International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture - Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC) / International Symposium on Nut Crops, Brisbane,Australia, 17 August 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.34
Multiple Pestalotiopsis and Neopestalotiopsis species cause flower bight of macadamia in Australia
Akinsanmi, O., Nisa, S., Jeff-Ego, O. and Drenth, A. (2016). Multiple Pestalotiopsis and Neopestalotiopsis species cause flower bight of macadamia in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society (APS), Tampa, FL, United States, Jul 30-Aug 03, 2016. St Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2015). Advances and search for robust biological fertility indicators for sustainable soil health management in Perennial tree crops. TropAg2015, Brisbane, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.
Akinsanmi, F, Searle, C. and Drenth, A. (2015). Botryosphaeriaceae associated with macadamia branch die-back is becoming a significant pathogen in Australia. APS Annual Meeting, Pasadena, CA, United States, 1-5 August, 2015. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Macadamia flower blight caused by a complex of pathogens: a redefinition of disease name
Akinsanmi O. A. (2015). Macadamia flower blight caused by a complex of pathogens: a redefinition of disease name. 7th International Macadamia symposium, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 10 -13 August 2015. The Southern African Macadamia Growers'€™ Association (SAMAC).
Prospects of genetic resources for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Russell, D., Neal J., Drenth A and Topp B. (2015). Prospects of genetic resources for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia. 7th International Macadamia symposium, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 11-13 August 2015. The Southern African Macadamia Growers's™ Association (SAMAC).
Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Maddox, C. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.
Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia. 19th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.
Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia. 11th International Epidemiology Workshop, Beijiing, China, 22-25 August.
The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple
Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.
Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia
Harteveld, D. O., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2012). Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American-Phytopathological-Society (APS), Providence, RI, United States, 4-8 August 2012. St Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia
Neilsen, Merran, Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2011). Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.
Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples
Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.
Stress predispose macadamia roots to Phytophthora infection
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2010). Stress predispose macadamia roots to Phytophthora infection. 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, Twin Waters Qld., Australia, 9-11 August 2010. Toowoomba, Qld., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
Macadamia diseases in Australia
Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Miles, Andrew (2009). Macadamia diseases in Australia. 4th International Macadamia Symposium, Skukuza, South Africa, 6-9 September 2009. Johannesburg, SA: Southern African Macadamia Growers' Association.
Pyraclostrobin is effective against husk spot
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, A. (2009). Pyraclostrobin is effective against husk spot. 4th International Macadamia Symposium, Skukuza, South Africa, 6-9 September 2009. Johannesburg, SA: Southern African Macadamia Growers' Association.
Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Ballina, NSW Australia, 13-15 October 2008. Lismore, NSW Australia: Australian Macadamia Society.
Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus
Akinsanmi, O. A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2008). Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus. 9th International Mycological Congress, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August 2008. Pisa, Italy: Edizioni E T S.
Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Grose, M. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.
The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia
Miles, A.K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A.K. and Drenth, Andre (2006). Disease management-Husk Spot. Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia, 2-3 November 2006. Lismore, NSW, Australia: Australian Macadamia Society.
Fusarium pathogens of wheat in Australia
Chakraborty, S., Scott, J. B., Akinsanmi, O. A., Liu, C. J., Mitter, V. and Dill-Macky, R. (2006). Fusarium pathogens of wheat in Australia. A Strategic Planning Workshop held at CIMMYT, El Batán, Mexico, 14 - 17 March 2006. Mexico: CIMMYT.
Pseudocercospora macadamiae, the causal agent of husk spot disease in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, Andre (2006). Pseudocercospora macadamiae, the causal agent of husk spot disease in macadamia. 8th International Mycological Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 August 2006.
Gene genealogy of Fusarium pseudograminearum
Scott, J., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V. and Chakraborty, S. (2005). Gene genealogy of Fusarium pseudograminearum. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005.
Overview of husk spot disease of macadamia in Australia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A.K. and Drenth, Andre (2005). Overview of husk spot disease of macadamia in Australia. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005.
Pathogenicity and variation in Fusarium spp. causing scab of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2005). Pathogenicity and variation in Fusarium spp. causing scab of wheat in Australia. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September, 2005.
Fusarium species that cause head scab and crown rot of wheat in Australia
Chakraborty, S., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V. and Liu, C. (2004). Fusarium species that cause head scab and crown rot of wheat in Australia. 2004 National Conference Australian Society for Microbiology, Melbourne Convention Centre Melbourne Australia, 26 September –1 October 2004. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Australian Society for Microbiology.
Scott, J., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2004). Prevalence of Fusarium crown rot pathogens of wheat in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 September-1 October 2004.
A comparison of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum from wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, O. A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). A comparison of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum from wheat in Australia. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Bloomington, MN, USA, 13-15 December 2003. East Lansing, MI United States: Michigan State University.
Epidemiology of fusarium head blight and crown rot of wheat: lessons for Australia
Chakraborty, S., Mitter, V., Akinsanmi, O., Liu, C. and Francl, L. (2003). Epidemiology of fusarium head blight and crown rot of wheat: lessons for Australia. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Bloomington, MN, USA, 13-15 December 2003. East Lansing, MI United States: Michigan State University.
Fusarium - a serious threat to the Australian wheat industry
Mitter, V., Akinsanmi, O. A., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Fusarium - a serious threat to the Australian wheat industry. 3rd Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 9 - 12 December 2003. New York, NY, United States: Taylor & Francis.
Akinsanmi, O., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia. 3rd Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 9 - 12 December 2003. New York, NY, United States: Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. doi: 10.1080/07060660409507134
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American-Phytopathological-Society (APS), Charlotte, NC, United States, 9-13 August 2003. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Fusarium spp. causing wheat head blight and crown rot in Australia
Akinsanmi, O., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2002). Fusarium spp. causing wheat head blight and crown rot in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathologica Society, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A., 27-31 July 2002. St. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
Mohamed Zakeel, Mohamed Cassim, Olufemi, Akinsanmi and Andrew, Geering (2021). Sanger sequence data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/f801edd
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2017). Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth - final research report project MC51011.
AP06007- Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions: Final Report
Akinsanmi, Femi, Drenth, Andre and Macleod, Nick (2014). AP06007- Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions: Final Report. Sydney, Australia: Horticulture Australia.
Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003
Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2013). Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003.
Disease management in macadamia industry - Final Research Project MC12007
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2012). Disease management in macadamia industry - Final Research Project MC12007.
Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Miles, Andrew K. (2007). Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007. Brisbane, Australia:
Etiology and diversity of Fusarium species causing head blight of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi Akinyemi. (2004). Etiology and diversity of Fusarium species causing head blight of wheat in Australia. PhD Thesis, School of Integrative Biology, The University of Queensland.
(2023–2027) Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
(2022–2027) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Do seed treatments have a role in Fusarium management in mungbean?
(2022–2024) Grains Research & Development Corporation
(2022–2023) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
NY20000 Resourcing, supporting and assessing biosecurity in nursery production
(2021–2025) Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
National Macadamia Breeding and Evaluation Program
(2019–2024) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Macadamia Integrated Disease Management (IDM) - MC16018
(2017–2022) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth
(2016–2017) Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
Macadamia breeding and conservation - second generation
(2015–2019) Horticulture Australia Limited
Disease management in macadamia industry
(2012–2017) Horticulture Australia Limited
(2011–2012) UQ Early Career Researcher
Biology and epidemiology of Botryosphaeria associated with branch dieback and tree death in macadamia
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Biology and ecology of rachis dieback (rat tail disease) in macadamia.
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Investigation of the mechanisms and infection process of flower disease in macadamia
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The epidemiology of trunk pathogens, including Phytophthora species, in Australian almonds
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Investigating the epidemiology, impact and management of biotic agents in macadamia nurseries in Australia
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Etiology of flower blight complex in macadamia
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Unravelling the cause of abnormal vertical growth in macadamia
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Occurence and pathogenicity of Phytophthora in macadamia in Australia.
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Genetic variation in Macadamia for resistance to Husk Spot, caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Etiology and diversity of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Husk Spot Disease of Macadamia
(2011) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Biology and epidemiology of husk rot in macadamia
This study will examine the biology of pathogens that are associated with husk rot in macadamia. Information on epidemiological factors, infection process and mechanism of host resistance is required to develop forecasting models to manage the disease in macadamia cropping system.
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Impact of Pests and Diseases in a Range of Orchard Management Systems in Macadamia
The study will investigate and generate information about seasonal crop loss resulting from a range of factors. Pests and diseases are both significant sources of on-farm reject in macadamia orchards. Economic assessment of specific crop losses will be undertaken and, wherever possible, will be related to farm management approaches and environmental conditions to measure associated impacts on productivity and profitability. Lean design principles will be applied to minimise field trial costs and maximise sample coverage.
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This overarching aim of this study is to develop a dynamic integrated information and communication technologies to support decision making process for control of flower and fruit diseases in macadamia ecosystems.
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