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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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
2015
Conference Publication
Advances and search for robust biological fertility indicators for sustainable soil health management in Perennial tree crops
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.
2015
Conference Publication
Botryosphaeriaceae associated with macadamia branch die-back is becoming a significant pathogen in Australia
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.
2015
Conference Publication
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).
2015
Conference Publication
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).
2014
Journal Article
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
2014
Journal Article
Soil health and tree decline
Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2014). Soil health and tree decline. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 42, 58-60.
2014
Journal Article
Pathogenic variation of Alternaria species associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia
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
Funding
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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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