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
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Works
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2019
Conference Publication
Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Three novel Ambrosia Fusarium Clade species producing clavate macroconidia known (F. floridanum and F. obliquiseptatum) or predicted (F. tuaranense) to be farmed by Euwallacea spp. (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) on woody hosts
Aoki, Takayuki, Smith, Jason A., Kasson, Matthew T., Freeman, Stanley, Geiser, David M., Geering, Andrew D. W. and O'Donnell, Kerry (2019). Three novel Ambrosia Fusarium Clade species producing clavate macroconidia known (F. floridanum and F. obliquiseptatum) or predicted (F. tuaranense) to be farmed by Euwallacea spp. (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) on woody hosts. Mycologia, 111 (6), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/00275514.2019.1647074
2019
Book Chapter
Caulimoviridae (Plant Pararetroviruses)
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2019). Caulimoviridae (Plant Pararetroviruses). Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. (pp. 1-11) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0000746.pub4
2019
Journal Article
Building biosecurity capacity
Parkinson, L. E. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Building biosecurity capacity. Talking Avocados, 30 (2), 54-55.
2019
Journal Article
A highly sensitive method to detect avocado sunblotch viroid for the maintenance of infection-free avocado germplasm collections
Kuhn, David N, Freeman, Barbie, Geering, Andrew and Chambers, Alan H (2019). A highly sensitive method to detect avocado sunblotch viroid for the maintenance of infection-free avocado germplasm collections. Viruses, 11 (6) 512, 512. doi: 10.3390/v11060512
2019
Journal Article
Xylella fastidiosa, a high priority biosecurity threat for the Australian avocado industry
Geering, Andrew and Parkinson, Louisa (2019). Xylella fastidiosa, a high priority biosecurity threat for the Australian avocado industry. Talking Avocados, 30 (1), 49-50.
2019
Journal Article
Questions surrounding the taxonomic validity of the species Garlic mite-borne filamentous virus (genus Allexivirus)
Geering, Andrew D. W. and McTaggart, Alistair R. (2019). Questions surrounding the taxonomic validity of the species Garlic mite-borne filamentous virus (genus Allexivirus). Archives of Virology, 164 (9), 2367-2370. doi: 10.1007/s00705-019-04333-7
2019
Conference Publication
Biosecurity capacity for the Australian avocado industry
Parkinson, L. E., Bransgrove, K., Dann, E. K. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biosecurity capacity for the Australian avocado industry. International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TropAg) 2019, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11–13 November 2019. MDPI.
2019
Conference Publication
New achievements for diagnostics of banana streak virus
Ngo, Ha, Crew, Kathy S., Vance, Megan, Thomas, John, Nguyen, Son, Duarte, Tania, Coin, Lachlan and Geering, Andrew (2019). New achievements for diagnostics of banana streak virus. Australasian Plant Pathology Society 22nd Biennial Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 26-28 November 2019. Melbourne, Australia:
2019
Conference Publication
Biosecurity capacity building for the Australian avocado industry
Parkinson, L. E., Bransgrove, K., Dann, E. K. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biosecurity capacity building for the Australian avocado industry. IX World Avocado Congress, Medellín, Colombia, 23–27 September 2019. World Avocado Congress.
2018
Journal Article
Biosecurity update on ambrosia beetles associated with avocado tree dieback
Parkinson, Louisa and Geering, Andrew (2018). Biosecurity update on ambrosia beetles associated with avocado tree dieback. Talking Avocados, 29 (3), 54-56.
2018
Journal Article
A review of the status of Avocado sunblotch viroid in Australia
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2018). A review of the status of Avocado sunblotch viroid in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 47 (6), 555-559. doi: 10.1007/s13313-018-0592-6
2018
Other Outputs
Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution
Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2018, 08 09). Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution Turf Industry Magazine 12-13.
2018
Journal Article
Diversity of gall-forming rusts (Uromycladium, Pucciniales) on Acacia in Australia
Doungsa-ard, C., McTaggart, A. R., Geering, A. D. W. and Shivas, R. G. (2018). Diversity of gall-forming rusts (Uromycladium, Pucciniales) on Acacia in Australia. Persoonia, 40 (1), 221-238. doi: 10.3767/persoonia.2018.40.09
2018
Journal Article
Ortervirales: a new viral order unifying five families of reverse-transcribing viruses
Krupovic, Mart, Blomberg, Jonas, Coffin, John M., Dasgupta, Indranil, Fan, Hung, Geering, Andrew D., Gifford, Robert, Harrach, Balázs, Hull, Roger, Johnson, Welkin, Kreuze, Jan F., Lindemann, Dirk, Llorens, Carlos, Lockhart, Ben, Mayer, Jens, Muller, Emmanuelle, Olszewski, Neil, Pappu, Hanu R., Pooggin, Mikhail, Richert-Pöggeler, Katja R., Sabanadzovic, Sead, Sanfaçon, Hélène, Schoelz, James E., Seal, Susan, Stavolone, Livia, Stoye, Jonathan P., Teycheney, Pierre-Yves, Tristem, Michael, Koonin, Eugene V. and Kuhn, Jens H. (2018). Ortervirales: a new viral order unifying five families of reverse-transcribing viruses. Journal of Virology, 92 (12) e00515-18, e00515-18. doi: 10.1128/JVI.00515-18
2018
Journal Article
Detection of “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum” in tomato on Norfolk Island, Australia
Thomas, J. E., Geering, A. D.W. and Maynard, G. (2018). Detection of “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum” in tomato on Norfolk Island, Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 13 (1) 7, 6-7. doi: 10.1007/s13314-018-0289-2
2018
Journal Article
Tracheophyte genomes keep track of the deep evolution of the Caulimoviridae
Diop, Seydina Issa, Geering, Andrew D W, Alfama-Depauw, Françoise, Loaec, Mikaël, Teycheney, Pierre-Yves and Maumus, Florian (2018). Tracheophyte genomes keep track of the deep evolution of the Caulimoviridae. Scientific reports, 8 (1) 572, 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-16399-x
2018
Conference Publication
Contribution of Fusarium spp. to sugarcane yellow canopy syndrome (YCS) in Australia
Basnayake, S., Czislowski, E., Olsen, D., Basnayake, J., Aitken, E. and Geering, A. (2018). Contribution of Fusarium spp. to sugarcane yellow canopy syndrome (YCS) in Australia. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, Massachusetts, 29 July - 3 August 2018. St Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2017
Journal Article
Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Geering, Andrew D.W., Pandit, Pratibala, Topp, Bruce , O'Hare, P., Mulo, S. and Searle, C. (2017). Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 45 (4), 57-59.
2017
Journal Article
First record of Papaya ringspot virus in Cambodia and confirmation of its presence in Laos
Chittarath, Khonesavanh, So, Thavrith, Sor, Sarika, Rungsawang, Wasana, Pongsapich, Preyapan, Kong, Gary, Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2017). First record of Papaya ringspot virus in Cambodia and confirmation of its presence in Laos. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 12 (1) 58. doi: 10.1007/s13314-017-0283-0
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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
Media
Enquiries
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- Plant biosecurity
- Plant disease diagnosis
- Plant pathology
- Plant virology
- Shorebird biology
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