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.

Availability

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

155 works between 2001 and 2025
All (155) Journal Article (96) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (48) Book (1) Other Outputs (8)

81 - 100 of 155 works

2014

Journal Article

Biological control of husk spot in macadamia

Metcalf, Dean, Bright, Jeremy, McLean, Steve, Akinsanmi, Olufemi and Commens, Robbie (2014). Biological control of husk spot in macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 42 (3), 56-57.

Biological control of husk spot in macadamia

2014

Journal Article

Sources and seasonal dynamics of Alternaria inoculum associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples

Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A., Dullahide, S. and Drenth, A. (2014). Sources and seasonal dynamics of Alternaria inoculum associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples. Crop Protection, 59, 35-42. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.01.011

Sources and seasonal dynamics of Alternaria inoculum associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples

2014

Journal Article

Timing of infection and development of alternaria diseases in the canopy of apple trees

Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A., Chandra, K. and Drenth, A. (2014). Timing of infection and development of alternaria diseases in the canopy of apple trees. Plant Disease, 98 (3), 401-408. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-06-13-0676-RE

Timing of infection and development of alternaria diseases in the canopy of apple trees

2014

Other Outputs

AP06007- Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions: Final Report

Akinsanmi, Femi, Drenth, Andre and Macleod, Nick (2014). AP06007- Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions: Final Report. Sydney, Australia: Horticulture Australia.

AP06007- Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions: Final Report

2013

Journal Article

Pathogenicity and identification of Botryosphaeriacae spp. causing gummosis and dieback in macadamia

Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Pathogenicity and identification of Botryosphaeriacae spp. causing gummosis and dieback in macadamia. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica, 43 (Supplement), 21-22.

Pathogenicity and identification of Botryosphaeriacae spp. causing gummosis and dieback in macadamia

2013

Journal Article

Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Crop Protection, 53 (November), 29-36. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.06.007

Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi

2013

Journal Article

Phytophthora diseases of macadamias

Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, André (2013). Phytophthora diseases of macadamias. Australian Nutgrower, 27 (3), 15-17.

Phytophthora diseases of macadamias

2013

Journal Article

Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007)

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007). Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (2), 50-51.

Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007)

2013

Other Outputs

Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003

Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2013). Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003.

Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003

2013

Journal Article

Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia

Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica, 43 (Supplement), 176-176.

Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia

2013

Journal Article

Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (3), 34-37.

Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot

2013

Journal Article

Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia

Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia. Plant Pathology, 62 (2), 289-297. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2012.02637.x

Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia

2013

Conference Publication

The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple

Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple

2013

Conference Publication

Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia. 19th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia

2013

Conference Publication

Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia. 11th International Epidemiology Workshop, Beijiing, China, 22-25 August.

Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia

2013

Conference Publication

Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Maddox, C. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia

2013

Book

Junior secondary agricultural science (UBE edition)

Akinsanmi, Oluyemi, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Adebisi, O. and Olumakaiye, M.F. (2013). Junior secondary agricultural science (UBE edition). Lagos, Nigeria: LearnAfrica.

Junior secondary agricultural science (UBE edition)

2012

Other Outputs

Disease management in macadamia industry - Final Research Project MC12007

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2012). Disease management in macadamia industry - Final Research Project MC12007.

Disease management in macadamia industry - Final Research Project MC12007

2012

Journal Article

Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2012). Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application. Crop Protection, 41, 35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2012.04.021

Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application

2012

Journal Article

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2012). Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Euphytica, 185 (2), 313-323. doi: 10.1007/s10681-012-0645-9

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

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

    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

    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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: 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

    Investigating the epidemiology, impact and management of biotic agents in macadamia nurseries in Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Etiology and management of trunk diseases of walnut

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Vivian Rincon Florez

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

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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