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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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
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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 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
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- disease management
- epidemiology
- fruit
- fungicide resistance
- fungus
- nut crops
- pathology
- tree nuts
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