Professor Femi Akinsanmi
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Femi Akinsanmi

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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.

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Professor Femi Akinsanmi is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Biological Sciences Crop and pasture production Horticultural crop protection (incl. pests, diseases and weeds) Horticultural production Plant biology Plant pathology

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

  • Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management

    Diagnostics, Ecology, Biology and Management of Plant Diseases

  • 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.

Search Professor Femi Akinsanmi’s works on UQ eSpace

162 works between 2001 and 2025
All (162) Book (1) Journal Article (99) Other Outputs (9) Conference Publication (49) Book Chapter (4)

61 - 80 of 162 works

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.

Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?

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

Parthenium hysterophorus L. (Asteraceae) invasion had limited impact on major soil nutrients and enzyme activity: Is the null effect real or reflects data insensitivity?

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.

Fungi implicated in dry flower disease

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.

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

Characterization of accessions and species of Macadamia to stem infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi

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

Dry flower disease of Macadamia in Australia caused by Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov. and Pestalotiopsis macadamiae sp. nov.

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.

Development of a rapid bioassay to determine cross-pathogenicity and pathogenic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae isolates on blueberry and macadamia

2017

Conference Publication

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.

Early screening for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia trees

2017

Journal Article

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

Characterisation of husk rot in macadamia

2017

Conference Publication

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.

Are multiple Phytophthora species associated with macadamia?

2017

Conference Publication

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.

Opportunities and challenges in macadamia breeding

2017

Conference Publication

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.

Characterisation of Diaporthe species causing husk rot in macadamia

2016

Journal Article

Variation in susceptibility among macadamia genotypes and species to Phytophthora root decay caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi

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

Variation in susceptibility among macadamia genotypes and species to Phytophthora root decay caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi

2016

Conference Publication

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. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014): International Symposium on Nut Crops, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.33

Soil health management is a precursor to sustainable control of Phytophthora in macadamia

2016

Conference Publication

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. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014): International Symposium on Nut Crops, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.37

Sustainable control of husk spot of macadamia by cultural practices

2016

Journal Article

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.

Branch dieback: a growing threat

2016

Journal Article

Characterization and development of qPCR for early detection and quantification of Pseudocercospora macadamiae at different stages of infection process

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

Characterization and development of qPCR for early detection and quantification of Pseudocercospora macadamiae at different stages of infection process

2016

Conference Publication

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

Fruit abscission in macadamia due to husk spot disease

2016

Conference Publication

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.

Multiple Pestalotiopsis and Neopestalotiopsis species cause flower bight of macadamia in Australia

2015

Journal Article

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.

Diseases affecting macadamia flowers: a significant threat to production

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    An Integrated Disease Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2
    South Australian Research and Development Institute
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Macadamia Industry Benchmarking and Industry Sustainability Insights 2022 - 2027 (Qld Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF) lead)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    NY20000 Resourcing, supporting and assessing biosecurity in nursery production
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Lean design workshop to understand future challenges for horticulture production in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Do seed treatments have a role in Fusarium management in mungbean?
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    National Macadamia Breeding and Evaluation Program
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Macadamia Integrated Disease Management (IDM) - MC16018
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Macadamia breeding and conservation - second generation
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Disease management in macadamia industry
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Progenitor of adapted populations of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on Australian native plant in agricultural ecosystem
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Femi Akinsanmi is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biology and Epidemiology of Husk Rot Pathogens of Macadamia in Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Etiology and management of trunk diseases of walnut

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biology and ecology of rachis dieback (rat tail disease) in macadamia.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez, Dr Lilia Carvalhais

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impacts of Pests and Diseases in a Range of Orchard Management Systems in Macadamia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mobashwer Alam

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The epidemiology of trunk pathogens, including Phytophthora species, in Australian almonds

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lilia Carvalhais

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Epidemiology, impact and management of biotic agents in macadamia nurseries in Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • 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

Enquiries

Contact Professor Femi Akinsanmi directly for media enquiries about:

  • disease management
  • epidemiology
  • fruit
  • fungicide resistance
  • fungus
  • nut crops
  • pathology
  • tree nuts

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