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
- Associate 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, 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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2004
Conference Publication
Fusarium species that cause head scab and crown rot of wheat in Australia
Chakraborty, S., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V. and Liu, C. (2004). Fusarium species that cause head scab and crown rot of wheat in Australia. 2004 National Conference Australian Society for Microbiology, Melbourne Convention Centre Melbourne Australia, 26 September –1 October 2004. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Australian Society for Microbiology.
2004
Conference Publication
Prevalence of Fusarium crown rot pathogens of wheat in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales
Scott, J., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2004). Prevalence of Fusarium crown rot pathogens of wheat in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 September-1 October 2004.
2004
Other Outputs
Etiology and diversity of Fusarium species causing head blight of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi Akinyemi (2004). Etiology and diversity of Fusarium species causing head blight of wheat in Australia. PhD Thesis, School of Integrative Biology, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/106895
2004
Journal Article
Identity and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. Isolated from wheat fields in Queensland and northern New South Wales
Akinsanmi, OA, Mitter, V, Simpfendorfer, S, Backhouse, D and Chakraborty, S (2004). Identity and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. Isolated from wheat fields in Queensland and northern New South Wales. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 55 (1), 97-107. doi: 10.1071/AR03090
2003
Journal Article
Effect of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. glycines and Sclerotium rolfsii on the pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita race 2 to soybean
Akinsanmi, O. A. and Adekunle, O. K. (2003). Effect of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. glycines and Sclerotium rolfsii on the pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita race 2 to soybean. Plant And Soil, 253 (2), 429-435. doi: 10.1023/A:1024880115651
2003
Conference Publication
Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American-Phytopathological-Society (APS), Charlotte, NC, United States, 9-13 August 2003. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2003
Conference Publication
Epidemiology of fusarium head blight and crown rot of wheat: lessons for Australia
Chakraborty, S., Mitter, V., Akinsanmi, O., Liu, C. and Francl, L. (2003). Epidemiology of fusarium head blight and crown rot of wheat: lessons for Australia. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Bloomington, MN, USA, 13-15 December 2003. East Lansing, MI United States: Michigan State University.
2003
Conference Publication
Fusarium - a serious threat to the Australian wheat industry
Mitter, V., Akinsanmi, O. A., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Fusarium - a serious threat to the Australian wheat industry. 3rd Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 9 - 12 December 2003. New York, NY, United States: Taylor & Francis.
2003
Conference Publication
A comparison of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum from wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, O. A., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D., Yates, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). A comparison of Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. graminearum from wheat in Australia. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Bloomington, MN, USA, 13-15 December 2003. East Lansing, MI United States: Michigan State University.
2003
Conference Publication
Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia
Akinsanmi, O., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S., Backhouse, D. and Chakraborty, S. (2003). Genetic and pathogenic diversity of Fusarium graminearum and F. pseudograminearum causing head blight of wheat in Australia. 3rd Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 9 - 12 December 2003. New York, NY, United States: Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. doi: 10.1080/07060660409507134
2002
Conference Publication
Fusarium spp. causing wheat head blight and crown rot in Australia
Akinsanmi, O., Mitter, V., Simpfendorfer, S. and Chakraborty, S. (2002). Fusarium spp. causing wheat head blight and crown rot in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathologica Society, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A., 27-31 July 2002. St. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2001
Journal Article
First report of soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Nigeria
Akinsanmi, O. A., Ladipo, J. L. and Oyekan, P. O. (2001). First report of soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Nigeria. Plant Disease, 85 (1), 97-97. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.2001.85.1.97B
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Professor Neena Mitter, 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
Unravelling the cause of abnormal vertical growth in macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate 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
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi directly for media enquiries about:
- disease management
- epidemiology
- fruit
- fungicide resistance
- fungus
- nut crops
- pathology
- tree nuts
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