Overview
Background
I am primarily a plant virologist but have has a diversity of research interests in mycology, bacteriology and even entomology as part of broader biosecurity projects. Living in Queensland has provided me the opportunity to work on diseases of tropical and subtropical horticultural crops such as banana, avocado, pineapple, citrus and sugarcane, and his expertise has been sought in developing nations throughout the world, particularly in southeast Asia.I strive to see fundamental scientific discoveries translated into practical outcomes for farmers. I also take a keen interest in promoting the profession of plant pathology through a previous role as President of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, and my current role as Vice President of the International Society of Plant Pathology.
Availability
- Associate Professor Andrew Geering is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Guest editor’s page: the path to food security in Australia through better plant disease management
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Guest editor’s page: the path to food security in Australia through better plant disease management. Historical Records of Australian Science, 35 (2), iii-v. doi: 10.1071/hr24013
2024
Journal Article
Why a strategic shift in action is needed to recognise and empower Indigenous plant pathology knowledge and research
Ehau-Taumaunu, H., Williams, N. M., Marsh, A., Waipara, N. W., Higgins, C. M., Geering, A. D.W., Mesarich, C. H., Rigano, L. A., Summerell, B. A., Johnson, G. I., Williamson, P. and MacDiarmid, R. M. (2024). Why a strategic shift in action is needed to recognise and empower Indigenous plant pathology knowledge and research. Australasian Plant Pathology, 53 (3), 211-219. doi: 10.1007/s13313-024-00977-5
2024
Book Chapter
Banana streak disease
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Banana streak disease. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas – Volume 3: Diseases and pests. (pp. 343-364) edited by André Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/AS.2022.0108.14
2024
Book Chapter
Other viral pathogens of banana
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Other viral pathogens of banana. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas Volume 3: Diseases and pests. (pp. 365-390) edited by André Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/AS.2022.0108.15
2024
Journal Article
Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Campbell, Paul R., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia. Archives of Virology, 169 (3) 68, 68. doi: 10.1007/s00705-024-05980-1
2024
Journal Article
The contributions of Rupert Best to the modern concept of the nature of viruses
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). The contributions of Rupert Best to the modern concept of the nature of viruses. Historical Records of Australian Science, 35 (2), 198-206. doi: 10.1071/hr23022
2024
Journal Article
The untold history of banana bunchy top disease
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). The untold history of banana bunchy top disease. Historical Records of Australian Science, 35 (2), 170-189. doi: 10.1071/hr24001
2023
Book
Management of Plant Pathogen Collections, 2nd edition
Shivas, Roger G., Kiss, Levente, Geering, Andrew D. W. and McTaggart, Alistair R. (2023). Management of Plant Pathogen Collections, 2nd edition. East Toowoomba, QLD Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2023
Conference Publication
Pioneering discoveries in plant virology from Australia (what lessons can we learn from history?
Geering, Andrew (2023). Pioneering discoveries in plant virology from Australia (what lessons can we learn from history?. 24th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, SA Australia, 20-24 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Development of highly sensitive RT-PCR assays for universal detection of orthotospoviruses and internal control in thrips testing
Chao, H., Geering, A., Thomas, J. and Dietzgen, R. (2023). Development of highly sensitive RT-PCR assays for universal detection of orthotospoviruses and internal control in thrips testing. 24th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, SA Australia, 20-24 November 2023.
2023
Journal Article
The discovery of tomato spotted wilt virus
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2023). The discovery of tomato spotted wilt virus. Historical Records of Australian Science, 35 (2), 190-197. doi: 10.1071/hr23015
2023
Conference Publication
Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadama
Mohamed Cassim, Mohamed Zakeel, Geering, Andrew and Akinsanmi, Olufemi (2023). Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadama. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Viruses are associated with buffalo grass yellowing in Australia
Tran, Nga, Teo, Ai Chin, McTaggart, Alistair, Thomas, John, Campbell, Paul, Persley, Denis and Geering, Andrew (2023). Viruses are associated with buffalo grass yellowing in Australia. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Understanding the population structure and pathogenicity of Bipolaris oryzae on commercial and wild Australian rices
Morrison, Sabrina M.L., McTaggart, Alistair R., Tran, Nga T., Geering, Andrew D. W., Furtado, Agnelo and Henry, Robert J. (2023). Understanding the population structure and pathogenicity of Bipolaris oryzae on commercial and wild Australian rices. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Biological and molecular characterisation of citrus viroid VII
Chambers, Grant, Donovan, Nerida, Holford, Paul, Vidalakis, Georgios, Bogema, Daniel and Geering, Andrew (2023). Biological and molecular characterisation of citrus viroid VII. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Endogenous Caulimovirids: fossils, zombies, and living in plant genomes
Vassilieff, Héléna, Geering, Andrew D. W., Choisne, Nathalie, Teycheney, Pierre-Yves and Maumus, Florian (2023). Endogenous Caulimovirids: fossils, zombies, and living in plant genomes. Biomolecules, 13 (7) 1069. doi: 10.3390/biom13071069
2023
Journal Article
A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2023). A fungal pathogen is unlikely to be the cause of abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia. Plant Pathology, 72 (4), 731-741. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13689
2023
Journal Article
Rational design of a survey protocol for avocado sunblotch viroid in commercial orchards to demonstrate pest freedom
Bonnéry, D. B., Pretorius, L-S., Jooste, A. E.C., Geering, A. D. W. and Gilligan, C. A. (2023). Rational design of a survey protocol for avocado sunblotch viroid in commercial orchards to demonstrate pest freedom. PLoS One, 18 (4) e0277725, 1-16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277725
2023
Journal Article
Surveillance for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Utilizing the European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Roberts, John M. K., Jooste, Anna E. C., Pretorius, Lara-Simone and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2023). Surveillance for Avocado Sunblotch Viroid Utilizing the European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera). Phytopathology, 113 (3), 559-566. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-08-22-0295-R
2023
Journal Article
A reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for the detection of citrus exocortis viroid in Australian citrus
Chambers, Grant A., Geering, Andrew D. W., Holford, Paul, Kehoe, Monica A., Vidalakis, Georgios and Donovan, Nerida J. (2023). A reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for the detection of citrus exocortis viroid in Australian citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology, 52 (2), 121-132. doi: 10.1007/s13313-023-00903-1
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Andrew Geering is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Study of viroids in Australian citriculture
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving surveillance strategies for tospoviruses and thrips to enhance the biosecurity of the nursery industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Plant pathogenic Magnaporthales in Australia, with particular reference to Pyricularia oryzae on wild and cultivated rice
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Henry
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The Diversity and Coevolution of Gall Rusts (Uromycladium) on Australian Acacia Species
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Development and characterisation of novel immunodiagnostic reagents for the detection of banana viruses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Ross Barnard
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Virus-infected garlic in Australia and factors affecting disease epidemiology
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephen Harper
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Unravelling the cause of abnormal vertical growth in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of virus-induced defence modulations during plant-virus interactions.
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Identification and invasion biology of virus and viroid diseases in tomato
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The aetiology of pineapple mealybug wilt disease in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken
Media
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- Plant pathology
- Plant virology
- Shorebird biology
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