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
- Professor Andrew Geering is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Characterisation of novel endogenous geminiviral elements in macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W., Thomas, John E. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2021). Characterisation of novel endogenous geminiviral elements in macadamia. BMC Genomics, 22 (1) 858, 858. doi: 10.1186/s12864-021-08174-0
2021
Conference Publication
Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry
Tran, N. T., Thomas, J. E. and Geering, A. D. W. (2021). Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference , Online, 23-26 November 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Crew, Kathleen S., Campbell, Paul R., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D.W. (2021). Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Virus Research, 305 198554, 198554. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2021.198554
2021
Other Outputs
Sanger sequence data
Mohamed Zakeel, Mohamed Cassim, Olufemi, Akinsanmi and Andrew, Geering (2021). Sanger sequence data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/f801edd
2021
Journal Article
Insertion of badnaviral DNA in the late blight resistance gene (R1a) of brinjal eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Serfraz, Saad, Sharma, Vikas, Maumus, Florian, Aubriot, Xavier, Geering, Andrew D. W. and Teycheney, Pierre-Yves (2021). Insertion of badnaviral DNA in the late blight resistance gene (R1a) of brinjal eggplant (Solanum melongena). Frontiers in Plant Science, 12 683681, 683681. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.683681
2021
Journal Article
Molecular detection of putative pathogens to determine any role in a causal relationship with abnormal vertical growth syndrome of macadamia
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Molecular detection of putative pathogens to determine any role in a causal relationship with abnormal vertical growth syndrome of macadamia. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 161 (2), 427-437. doi: 10.1007/s10658-021-02333-5
2021
Journal Article
Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis)
Thomas, John E., Raymond, Myriam, Tran, Nga T., Crew, Kathleen S., Teo, Ai Chin and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis). Plant Pathology, 70 (5), 1062-1071. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13357
2021
Journal Article
Complete genome sequence of aucuba ringspot virus
Uke, Ayaka, Pinili, Marita S., Natsuaki, Keiko T. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Complete genome sequence of aucuba ringspot virus. Archives of Virology, 166 (4), 1227-1230. doi: 10.1007/s00705-021-04977-4
2021
Book Chapter
Badnaviruses (Caulimoviridae)
Geering, Andrew D.W. (2021). Badnaviruses (Caulimoviridae). Encyclopedia of Virology. (pp. 158-168) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814515-9.00147-8
2020
Journal Article
First report of garlic virus E in Australia
Nurulita, Sari, Geering, Andrew D. W., Crew, Kathleen S., Harper, Stephen and Thomas, John E. (2020). First report of garlic virus E in Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 15 (1) 32. doi: 10.1007/s13314-020-00400-0
2020
Journal Article
Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Thomas, John E., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2020). Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 15 (1) 41, 1-4. doi: 10.1007/s13314-020-00410-y
2020
Journal Article
Identification of putative viroplasms within banana cells infected by banana streak MY virus
Ngo, By Thu Ha, Webb, Richard, Crew, Kathleen S., Vance, Megan E., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2020). Identification of putative viroplasms within banana cells infected by banana streak MY virus. Journal of General Virology, 101 (12), 1305-1312. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001498
2020
Journal Article
ICTV Virus taxonomy profile: Caulimoviridae
Teycheney, Pierre-Yves, Geering, Andrew D. W., Dasgupta, Idranil, Hull, Roger, Kreuze, Jan F., Lockhart, Ben, Muller, Emmanuelle, Olszewski, Neil, Pappu, Hanu, Pooggin, Mikhail M., Richert-Pöggeler, Katja R., Schoelz, James E., Seal, Susan, Stavolone, Livia, Umber, Marie and ICTV Report Consortium (2020). ICTV Virus taxonomy profile: Caulimoviridae. Journal of General Virology, 101 (10), 1025-1026. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001497
2020
Other Outputs
Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing
Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020, 06 30). Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing Turf Industry Magazine 10-12.
2020
Journal Article
Spatiotemporal spread of abnormal vertical growth of macadamia in Australia informs epidemiology
Zakeel, Mohamed C. M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2020). Spatiotemporal spread of abnormal vertical growth of macadamia in Australia informs epidemiology. Phytopathology, 110 (7), PHYTO10190396R-1304. doi: 10.1094/phyto-10-19-0396-r
2020
Journal Article
Demonstrating pest-freedom from avocado sunblotch viroid with a smartphone app and improved detection methods
Parkinson, L. E., Pretorius, L-S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020). Demonstrating pest-freedom from avocado sunblotch viroid with a smartphone app and improved detection methods. Talking Avocados, 31 (1), 63-66.
2020
Journal Article
Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S., Kruse, J. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020). Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 49 (2), 87-94. doi: 10.1007/s13313-020-00680-1
2020
Journal Article
First report of a carlavirus infecting plants in the Fabaceae in Australia
Persley, D., Steele, V., Sharman, M., Campbell, P., Geering, A. and Gambley, C. (2020). First report of a carlavirus infecting plants in the Fabaceae in Australia. New Disease Reports, 41 (1), 26-26. doi: 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2020.041.026
2019
Conference Publication
Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Phylogeny of Fusarium associated with Euwallacea-vectored branch dieback of avocado and other woody tree hosts in Australia
Parkinson, L. E., Bransgrove, K., Dann, E. K. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Phylogeny of Fusarium associated with Euwallacea-vectored branch dieback of avocado and other woody tree hosts in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology Society 22nd Biennial Conference - Strong Foundations, Future Innovations, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 25–28 November 2019. South Melbourne, VIC, Australia: ICMS Australasia.
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
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
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
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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 orthotospoviruses and thrips
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen
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Doctor Philosophy
RNA-based Biopesticides for targeting insect pests and virus disease of economic significance and biosecurity risk to cotton industry
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Study of viroids in Australian citriculture
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving surveillance strategies for orthotospoviruses and thrips
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen
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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
RNA-based Biopesticides for targeting insect pests and virus disease of economic significance and biosecurity risk to cotton industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Narelle Manzie, Dr Vivien Tsai
Completed supervision
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2025
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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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: 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
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Enquiries
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- Plant disease diagnosis
- Plant pathology
- Plant virology
- Shorebird biology
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