Overview
Background
My research team in crop protection is studying the biology, epidemiology and ecology of economically significant diseases and insect pests. The overarching objective of the research is to facilitate innovative and sustainable management of crop pests (insects and diseases) using disruptive new tools that can be incorporated with the less harmful existing control options in diverse farming systems.
Availability
- Professor Femi Akinsanmi is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Obafemi Awolowo University
- Masters (Research), Obafemi Awolowo University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Plant Pathology, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management
Diagnostics, Ecology, Biology and Management of Plant Diseases
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Host-Pathogen interaction
Elucidating pathogen biology, ecology and disease resistance
Research impacts
Provide knowledge and develop innovative and sustainable strategies and new tools to reduce pesticide application rates that enhance economic and environmental benefits.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases in Australian macadamia nurseries
Khan, Jahangir, Drenth, André and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2025). Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases in Australian macadamia nurseries. European Journal of Plant Pathology. doi: 10.1007/s10658-025-03011-6
2025
Journal Article
Soilborne Serratia fonticola in macadamia roots implicated as a causative agent of abnormal vertical growth
Zakeel, Mohamed C.M., Geering, Andrew D.W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2025). Soilborne Serratia fonticola in macadamia roots implicated as a causative agent of abnormal vertical growth. Applied Soil Ecology, 206 105914, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2025.105914
2025
Journal Article
Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Australian Yam (Dioscorea spp.)
Fawale, Samson Olumide, Netzel, Michael E., Nguyen, Ai, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Marrie, Henrietta and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Australian Yam (Dioscorea spp.). Food Bioscience, 63 105612, 105612. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105612
2024
Journal Article
Biology and pathogenicity of fungi causing husk rot of macadamia in South Africa
Twiddy, Dee I., Fouché, Arista, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Fourie, Gerda (2024). Biology and pathogenicity of fungi causing husk rot of macadamia in South Africa. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 170 (3), 501-518. doi: 10.1007/s10658-024-02915-z
2024
Journal Article
Influence of soil moisture conditions on severity of Botryosphaeria branch dieback caused by Lasiodiplodia iraniensis and impact of plant growth in macadamia
Mohankumar, Vheena, Dann, Elizabeth K. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2024). Influence of soil moisture conditions on severity of Botryosphaeria branch dieback caused by Lasiodiplodia iraniensis and impact of plant growth in macadamia. Crop Protection, 180 106671, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106671
2024
Journal Article
New insights into macadamia rachis tip dieback
Xu, Xiaoxue, Rincon-Florez, Vivian and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2024). New insights into macadamia rachis tip dieback. Australia Macadamia society News Bulletin, 52 (2), 59-60.
2024
Journal Article
Towards predicting husk rot severity in macadamia
Rincon-Florez, Vivian, Mensah, Theophilus and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2024). Towards predicting husk rot severity in macadamia. Australia Macadamia society News Bulletin, 52 (2), 65-66.
2024
Journal Article
Temporal colonization of macadamia tree roots by Phytophthora cinnamomi based on a newly developed quantitative real‐time PCR assay
McLeod, Adele, Hamza, Zizipho, Schoeman, Maritha H., Moyo, Lindani and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2024). Temporal colonization of macadamia tree roots by Phytophthora cinnamomi based on a newly developed quantitative real‐time PCR assay. Plant Pathology, 73 (2), 366-377. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13819
2023
Journal Article
Fungal composition, quantification of mycotoxins and enzyme activity in processed Solanum tuberosum Linn (Potato) products stored at different relative humidity
Danladi, Margaret M. A., Ogbonna, Chike I. C., Ogbonna, Abigail I., Giles, Cindy, Fletcher, Mary T. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). Fungal composition, quantification of mycotoxins and enzyme activity in processed Solanum tuberosum Linn (Potato) products stored at different relative humidity. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 134 (12) lxad266, 1-12. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxad266
2023
Conference Publication
Nutritional, antinutritional, and antioxidant properties of Australian bush tucker yams (Dioscorea spp.)
Fawale, Samson Olumide, Netzel, Michael E., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Nutritional, antinutritional, and antioxidant properties of Australian bush tucker yams (Dioscorea spp.). Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy: A Global Bioeconomy Alliance Conference, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 27-29 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadama
Mohamed Cassim, Mohamed Zakeel, Geering, Andrew and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2023). Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadama. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
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
2023
Journal Article
Status and gaps in knowledge of 'BOT' disease in macadamias
Akinsanmi, Femi and Mohankumar, Vheena (2023). Status and gaps in knowledge of 'BOT' disease in macadamias. Australian Macadamia Society. News Bulletin, 51 (2), 59-61.
2023
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
2023
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, 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s10681-023-03169-2
2023
Journal Article
Diversity and pathogenicity of species of Botrytis, Cladosporium, Neopestalotiopsis and Pestalotiopsis causing flower diseases of macadamia in Australia
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
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of in-field inoculation methods for characterisation of macadamia germplasm to husk spot incidence and severity
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
2022
Journal Article
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.
2022
Journal Article
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.
2022
Journal Article
Diversity and pathogenicity of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with macadamia branch dieback in Australia
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
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of the mechanisms and infection process of flower disease in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea, Dr Vivian Rincon Florez, Dr Lilia Carvalhais
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Doctor Philosophy
The epidemiology of trunk pathogens, including Phytophthora species, in Australian almonds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lilia Carvalhais
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Doctor Philosophy
Biology and Epidemiology of Husk Rot Pathogens of Macadamia in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the epidemiology, impact and management of biotic agents in macadamia nurseries in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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Doctor Philosophy
Etiology and management of trunk diseases of walnut
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez
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Doctor Philosophy
Biology and ecology of rachis dieback (rat tail disease) in macadamia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez, Dr Lilia Carvalhais
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Pests and Diseases in a Range of Orchard Management Systems in Macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mobashwer Alam
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and Application of Forecasting Tools for Flower and Fruit Diseases in Macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Neil White, Dr Vivian Rincon Florez
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Dr Mobashwer Alam
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Biology and epidemiology of Botryosphaeria branch dieback and tree death in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Dann
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Unravelling the cause of abnormal vertical growth in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Geering
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Etiology of flower blight complex in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Occurence and pathogenicity of Phytophthora in macadamia in Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Professor Andre Drenth
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic variation in Macadamia for resistance to Husk Spot, caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Dr Mobashwer Alam, Professor Bruce Topp
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Etiology and diversity of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Husk Spot Disease of Macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Professor Andre Drenth
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- fungicide resistance
- fungus
- nut crops
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