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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2020
Journal Article
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
2020
Journal Article
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
2020
Journal Article
Characterisation of leaf spots caused by Neopestalotiopsis clavispora and Colletotrichum siamense in macadamia in Australia
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
2020
Conference Publication
Air temperature an influential climatic factor for growth and reproduction of dry flower pathogens of macadamia
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
2020
Conference Publication
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
2019
Journal Article
Flower blight complex
Akinsanmi, Olufemi and Prasannath, Kandeeparoopan (2019). Flower blight complex. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 47, 36-37.
2019
Journal Article
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
2019
Conference Publication
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.
2019
Journal Article
A case for area-wide and integrated management of Botryosphaeriales in Australian horticultural crops
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
2019
Journal Article
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
2018
Journal Article
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
2018
Conference Publication
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.
2018
Conference Publication
Flower blights of macadamia caused by Botrytis cinerea, Pestalotiopsis macadamiae and Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae in Australia
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.
2017
Journal Article
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.
2017
Journal Article
Parthenium hysterophorus L. (Asteraceae) invasion had limited impact on major soil nutrients and enzyme activity: Is the null effect real or reflects data insensitivity?
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
2017
Journal Article
Fungi implicated in dry flower disease
Akinsanmi, Femi (2017). Fungi implicated in dry flower disease. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 45 (3), 67-67.
2017
Other Outputs
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth - final research report project MC51011
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2017). Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth - final research report project MC51011.
2017
Journal Article
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
2017
Journal Article
Dry flower disease of Macadamia in Australia caused by Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov. and Pestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov.
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
2017
Conference Publication
Development of a rapid bioassay to determine cross-pathogenicity and pathogenic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae isolates on blueberry and macadamia
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.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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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
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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Enquiries
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- disease management
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- fungicide resistance
- fungus
- nut crops
- pathology
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