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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2010
Journal Article
Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination
Miles, A. K., Akinsanmi, O. A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (5), 453-462. doi: 10.1071/AP10001
2010
Journal Article
Spatial pattern and the effects of climatic factors on husk spot disease in macadamia
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2010). Spatial pattern and the effects of climatic factors on husk spot disease in macadamia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (2), 125-131. doi: 10.1071/AP09071
2010
Conference Publication
Stress predispose macadamia roots to Phytophthora infection
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2010). Stress predispose macadamia roots to Phytophthora infection. 6th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, Twin Waters Qld., Australia, 9-11 August 2010. Toowoomba, Qld., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2009
Conference Publication
Pyraclostrobin is effective against husk spot
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, A. (2009). Pyraclostrobin is effective against husk spot. 4th International Macadamia Symposium, Skukuza, South Africa, 6-9 September 2009. Johannesburg, SA: Southern African Macadamia Growers' Association.
2009
Conference Publication
Macadamia diseases in Australia
Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Miles, Andrew (2009). Macadamia diseases in Australia. 4th International Macadamia Symposium, Skukuza, South Africa, 6-9 September 2009. Johannesburg, SA: Southern African Macadamia Growers' Association.
2009
Book Chapter
Macadamia
Akinsanmi, O.A., Miles, A. and Drenth, A. (2009). Macadamia. Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia. (pp. 149-156) edited by Tony Cooke, Denis Persley and Susan House. Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
2009
Journal Article
Phytophthora diseases management
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2009). Phytophthora diseases management. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 36 (1), 32-34.
2009
Journal Article
Infection, colonisation and sporulation by Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia fruit
Miles, A.K., Akinsanmi, O.A., Sutherland, P.W., Aitken, E. A.B. and Drenth, A. (2009). Infection, colonisation and sporulation by Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia fruit. Australasian Plant Pathology, 38 (1), 36-43. doi: 10.1071/AP08074
2008
Journal Article
Phytophthora diseases management
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Phytophthora diseases management. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (4), 49-50.
2008
Journal Article
Mycelial compatibility reactions of Australian Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum isolates compared with AFLP groupings
Akinsanmi, O.A., Backhouse, D., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2008). Mycelial compatibility reactions of Australian Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum isolates compared with AFLP groupings. Plant Pathology, 57 (2), 251-261. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2007.01772.x
2008
Journal Article
Challenges and tools for husk spot control
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Challenges and tools for husk spot control. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (2), 53-55.
2008
Journal Article
Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 37 (2), 141-147. doi: 10.1071/AP08001
2008
Conference Publication
Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Ballina, NSW Australia, 13-15 October 2008. Lismore, NSW Australia: Australian Macadamia Society.
2008
Journal Article
Seedling dieback in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Seedling dieback in macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (1), 44-46.
2008
Conference Publication
Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus
Akinsanmi, O. A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2008). Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus. 9th International Mycological Congress, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August 2008. Pisa, Italy: Edizioni E T S.
2007
Journal Article
Update on macadamia diseases management program
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Update on macadamia diseases management program. Australian Macadamia Society Ltd. News Bulletin, 34 (6), 52-55.
2007
Other Outputs
Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007
Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Miles, Andrew K. (2007). Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007. Brisbane, Australia:
2007
Journal Article
Passage through alternative hosts changes the fitness of Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium pseudograminearum
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Chakraborty, Sukumar, Backhouse, David and Simpfendorfer, Steven (2007). Passage through alternative hosts changes the fitness of Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium pseudograminearum. Environmental Microbiology, 9 (2), 512-520. doi: 10.1111/j.1462-2920.2006.01168.x
2007
Conference Publication
Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Grose, M. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia
Miles, A.K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for 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
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
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
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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
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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