Dr Lynn Hoffman

Senior Lecturer Crop Phys Agro

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Faculty of Science

Overview

Research Interests

  • Postharvest biology and technology of ornamentals, vegetables and fruit
  • Flowering biology of fruit crops
  • Mineral nutrition of vegetable and fruit crops
  • Ripening of astringent indigenous and commercially produced fruit
  • Use of biostimulants for sustainable fresh produce production and extended shelf life

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Stellenbosch

Publications

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Supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

  • Doctor Philosophy

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Publications

Featured Publications

Book Chapter

Journal Article

Conference Publication

  • Louw, E. L., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2022). Curvature development in vegetative Leucospermum 'Soleil' and 'Succession II' shoots in response to gravity and a consistent force. XIV International Protea Research Symposium, Canary Islands, Spain, 13 - 18 March 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2022.1347.14

  • Hattingh, N., O’Brien, C., Louw, E. L., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2022). Phenological studies of Protea cynaroides (L) 'Arctic Ice' following a synchronising winter pruning regime. XIV International Protea Research Symposium, Canary Islands, Spain, 13 - 18 March 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2022.1347.13

  • Suresh Krishnasamy, Smith, Millicent R., Narayan, Edward, Abdul Aziz, Ammar and Hoffman, Eleanor W. (2022). Developing virtual field trips for Agriculture. The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Perth, WA Australia, 28-30 September 2022. Sydney, Australia: The University of Sydney.

  • Huysamer, A., Hoffman, E. W. and Johnson, S. (2019). Postharvest insect pest control for western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, in exported cut Proteaceae flowers. XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC2018: International Symposium on Ornamental Horticulture and XI International Symposium on Postharvest Quality of Ornamental Plants, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-16 August 2018. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2019.1263.66

  • Louw, E. -L., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Application of plant growth regulators to single Leucospermum stems to extend stem length. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.54

  • Louw, E. L., Smit, D., Coetzee, C. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Extending shelf life of indoor potted plants by evaluating novel water reservoirs. VII International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC2017) and II International Symposium on Ornamentals in association with XIII International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4-7 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1201.84

  • Matsikidze, S. N., Botes, W. J., Huysamer, M. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Feasibility of automatic ventilation technology for sea freight of Protea cut flower products. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.61

  • Truter, W., Vardien, W. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Investigating the potential of sodium nitroprusside, a nitric oxide donor, to extend the vase life of Protea cut flower products. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.59

  • Huysamer, A., Hoffman, E. W. and Johnson, S. (2018). Novel technologies for the postharvest treatment of Cape Flora to control phytosanitary insect pests. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.57

  • McConchie, R., Bokshi, A., Dillon, C., Offord, C. A. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Promotion of flowering in waratahs (Telopea speciosissima). 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.53

  • Coetzee, J. H. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). Social and environmental responsibility of the floriculture industry in South Africa. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.64

  • Reinten, E., Hoffman, E. W., Bezuidenhout, K. and Gerber, A. (2018). Sustainable globalization within international markets for the Proteaceae ornamental industry. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.65

  • Smith, A., Steyn, W. J. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). The effect of high temperature and water stress on the development of bract browning in Protea 'Pink Ice'. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.56

  • Vardien, W., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). The efficacy of alternate sugars, trehalose and lactulose, as a postharvest treatment in Protea 'Sylvia', to alleviate leaf blackening. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.62

  • Vardien, W., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2018). The efficacy of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as a postharvest treatment in Protea, to enhance vase life and maintain quality. 7th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains (MQUIC) / 2nd International Symposium on Ornamentals / 13th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1201.55

  • Louw, E. L., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, E. W. (2015). Baseline growth studies of Leucospermum 'succession II' and 'Soleil' in contrasting Mediterranean climatic areas. VIII International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops and XII International Protea Research Symposium, Perth, Australia, 20-24 August 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1097.3

  • Smith, A., Steyn, W. J. and Hoffman, E. W. (2015). Involucral bract browning in Proteas -the what, how and what now?. VIII International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops and XII International Protea Research Symposium, Perth, Australia, 20-24 August 2015. LEUVEN 1: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1097.14

  • Hoffman, E. W., Miller, M. and Louw, E. L. (2015). The Efficacy of LED lights and growth regulator sprays at controlling chilling injury in Leucospermum potted plants. VIII International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops and XII International Protea Research Symposium, Perth, Australia, 20-24 August 2015. LEUVEN 1: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1097.5

  • Gerber, A. I. and Hoffman, E. W. (2014). International protea association and current global proteaceae production: achievements and challenges. XI International Protea Research Symposium, Santiago, Chile, 23-26 April 2012. LEUVEN 1: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2014.1031.1

  • Hoffman, E. W., Windell, N. E. and Jacobs, G. (2014). Optimum time of harvest for the control of leaf blackening in Protea 'Sylvia'. International Protea Research Symposium, Santiago, Chile, 23-26 April 2012. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2014.1031.14

  • Hoffman, E. W. and Du Plessis, M. (2013). A preliminary study into protocols for the long-term cold storage of Leucospermum potted plants. II All Africa Horticulture Congress, Skukuza, South Africa, 15-20 January 2012. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1007.15

  • Hoffman, E. W. and Jacobs, G. J. (2012). Developing inflorescences of Protea 'carnival' reduce the responsiveness of non-flowering shoots to benzyladenine induction of flowers "out of season". International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC2010): International Symposium on Advances in Ornamentals, Landscape and Urban Horticulture, Lisbon, Portugal , 22-27 August 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.937.95

  • Hoffman, E. W. and Jacobs, G. (2010). Phenology of and heat unit requirements for growth in Protea 'Carnival' induced by benzyladenine-containing growth regulators. IX International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 3-6 September 2008. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.869.7

Grants (Administered at UQ)

PhD and MPhil Supervision

Current Supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor

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  • Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor

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