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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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
2012
Conference Publication
Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia
Harteveld, D. O., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2012). Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American-Phytopathological-Society (APS), Providence, RI, United States, 4-8 August 2012. St Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2011
Journal Article
Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance
Harteveld, Dalphy, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance. Australian Fruitgrower, 5 (8), 16-17.
2011
Journal Article
Effective control of husk spot
Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2011). Effective control of husk spot. News Bulletin, 39 (4), 54-58.
2011
Journal Article
Husk spot management information sheet
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2011). Husk spot management information sheet. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (2), 18-19.
2011
Journal Article
Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (1), 52-53.
2011
Conference Publication
Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples
Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A, Pretorius, John, Quinlan, Kevin, O'Hare, Paul and Drenth, Andre (2011). Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (6), 62-66.
2011
Conference Publication
Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia
Neilsen, Merran, Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2011). Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field
Miles A. K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field. Crop Protection, 29 (11), 1347-1353. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2010.06.021
2010
Journal Article
Improving macadamia germination efficiency
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2010). Improving macadamia germination efficiency. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 38 (5), 58-60.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Femi Akinsanmi is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
The epidemiology of trunk pathogens, including Phytophthora species, in Australian almonds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lilia Carvalhais
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Doctor Philosophy
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
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: 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
Etiology of flower blight complex in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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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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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Occurence and pathogenicity of Phytophthora in macadamia in Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: 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
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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
Media
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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