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:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Works
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2014
Journal Article
The rusts on Goodeniaceae and Stylidiaceae
McTaggart, Alistair R., Geering, Andrew D. W. and Shivas, Roger G. (2014). The rusts on Goodeniaceae and Stylidiaceae. Mycological Progress, 13 (4) 989, 1017-1025. doi: 10.1007/s11557-014-0989-8
2014
Journal Article
A bead-based suspension array for the multiplexed detection of begomoviruses and their whitefly vectors
van Brunschot, S. L., Bergervoet, J. H. W., Pagendam, D. E., de Weerdt, M., Geering, A. D. W., Drenth, A. and van der Vlugt, R. A. A. (2014). A bead-based suspension array for the multiplexed detection of begomoviruses and their whitefly vectors. Journal of Virological Methods, 198, 86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2013.12.014
2014
Journal Article
An outbreak of Potato spindle tuber viroid in tomato is linked to imported seed
van Brunschot, S. L., Verhoeven, J. Th, J., Persley, D. M., Geering, A. D. W., Drenth, A. and Thomas, J. E. (2014). An outbreak of Potato spindle tuber viroid in tomato is linked to imported seed. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 139 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s10658-014-0379-8
2014
Journal Article
Development of a multiplexed bead-based suspension array for the detection and discrimination of Pospiviroid plant pathogens
van Brunschot, Sharon L., Bergervoet, Jan H. W., Pagendam, Daniel E., de Weerdt, Marjanne, Geering, Andrew D. W., Drenth, André and van der Vlugt, René A. A. (2014). Development of a multiplexed bead-based suspension array for the detection and discrimination of Pospiviroid plant pathogens. PLoS One, 9 (1) e84743, e84743.1-e84743.12. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084743
2013
Journal Article
Panel of real-time PCRs for the multiplexed detection of two tomato-infecting begomoviruses and their cognate whitefly vector species
van Brunschot, S. L., Gambley, C. F., De Barro, P. J., Grams, R., Thomas, J. E., Henderson, J., Drenth, A. and Geering, A. D. W. (2013). Panel of real-time PCRs for the multiplexed detection of two tomato-infecting begomoviruses and their cognate whitefly vector species. Plant Pathology, 62 (5), 1132-1146. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12033
2013
Journal Article
An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by ambrosia beetles in the genus Euwallacea on avocado and other plant hosts
Kasson, Matthew T., O'Donnell, Kerry, Rooney, Alejandro P., Sink, Stacy, Ploetz, Randy C., Ploetz, Jill N., Konkol, Joshua L., Carrillo, Daniel, Freeman, Stanley, Mendel, Zvi, Smith, Jason A., Black, Adam W., Hulcr, Jiri, Bateman, Craig, Stefkova, Kristyna, Campbell, Paul R., Geering, Andrew D. W., Dann, Elizabeth K., Eskalen, Akif, Mohotti, Keerthi, Short, Dylan P. G., Aoki, Takayuki, Fenstermacher, Kristi A., Davis, Donald D. and Geiser, David M. (2013). An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by ambrosia beetles in the genus Euwallacea on avocado and other plant hosts. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 56, 147-157. doi: 10.1016/j.fgb.2013.04.004
2013
Journal Article
Thekopsora minima causes blueberry rust in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales
McTaggart, A. R., Geering, A. D. W. and Shivas, R. G. (2013). Thekopsora minima causes blueberry rust in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 8 (1), 81-83. doi: 10.1007/s13314-013-0101-2
2013
Conference Publication
The systematics of Endoraecium in Australia
Mctaggart, A. R., Doungsa-Ard, C., Geering, A., Aime, M. C. and Shivas, R. G. (2013). The systematics of Endoraecium in Australia. 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting, Austin, U.S.A., August 10–14, 2013. St. Paul, United States: American Phytopathological Society. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-103-6-S2.1
2013
Journal Article
A historical overview of the appearance and spread of Musa pests and pathogens on the African continent: highlighting the importance of clean Musa planting materials and quarantine measures
Blomme, G., Ploetz, R., Jones, D., De Langhe, E., Price, N., Gold, C., Geering, A., Viljoen, A., Karamura, D., Pillay, M., Tinzaara, W., Teycheney, P. -Y., Lepoint, P., Karamura, E. and Buddenhagen, I. (2013). A historical overview of the appearance and spread of Musa pests and pathogens on the African continent: highlighting the importance of clean Musa planting materials and quarantine measures. Annals of Applied Biology, 162 (1), 4-26. doi: 10.1111/aab.12002
2013
Other Outputs
Deciphering the onion rust complex
Geering, A., McTaggart, A., Doungsa-ard, C. and Shivas, R. (2013, 01 01). Deciphering the onion rust complex Onions Australia Magazine 26-27.
2013
Conference Publication
An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: Phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by Euwallacea ambrosia beetles on avocado and other plant hosts
Kasson, M. T., O'Donnell, K., Rooney, A. P., Sink, S., Ploetz, R. C., Ploetz, J. N., Konkol, J. L., Carrillo, D., Freeman, S., Mendel, Z., Smith, J. A., Black, A. W., Hulcr, J., Bateman, C., Stefkova, K., Campbell, P. R., Geering, A. D. W., Dann, E. K., Eskalen, A., Mohotti, K., Short, D. P. G., Aoki, T., Fenstermacher, K. A., Davis, D. D. and Geiser, D. M. (2013). An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: Phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by Euwallacea ambrosia beetles on avocado and other plant hosts. APS-MSA Joint Meeting, Austin, TX United States, 10=14 August 2013. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2012
Journal Article
Taxonomic revision of Ustilago, Sporisorium and Macalpinomyces
McTaggart, A. R., Shivas, R. G., Geering, A. D. W., Vanky, K. and Scharaschkin, T. (2012). Taxonomic revision of Ustilago, Sporisorium and Macalpinomyces. Persoonia, 29 (1), 116-132. doi: 10.3767/003158512X661462
2012
Journal Article
A review of the Ustilago-Sporisorium-Macalpinomyces complex
McTaggart, A. R., Shivas, R. G., Geering, A. D. W., Vanky, K. and Scharaschkin, T. (2012). A review of the Ustilago-Sporisorium-Macalpinomyces complex. Persoonia, 29 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.3767/003158512X660283
2012
Journal Article
Australian monocot-infecting mastrevirus diversity rivals that in Africa
Kraberger, Simona, Thomas, John E., Geering, Andrew D. W., Dayaram, Anisha, Stainton, Daisy, Hadfield, James, Walters, Matthew, Parmenter, Kathleen S., van Brunschot, Sharon, Collings, David A., Martin, Darren P. and Varsani, Arvind (2012). Australian monocot-infecting mastrevirus diversity rivals that in Africa. Virus Research, 169 (1), 127-136. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2012.07.018
2012
Book Chapter
Virus diseases of tropical crops
Geering, Andrew D. W. and Randles, John W. (2012). Virus diseases of tropical crops. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. (pp. 1-12) Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0000767.pub2
2012
Journal Article
Soral synapomorphies are significant for the systematics of the Ustilago-Sporisorium-Macalpinomyces complex (Ustilaginaceae)
McTaggart, A. R., Shivas, R. G., Geering, A. D. W., Callaghan, B., Vanky, K. and Scharaschkin, T. (2012). Soral synapomorphies are significant for the systematics of the Ustilago-Sporisorium-Macalpinomyces complex (Ustilaginaceae). Persoonia, 29 (1), 63-77. doi: 10.3767/003158512X660562
2012
Book Chapter
Family - Caulimoviridae
Geering, Andrew D. W. and Hull, Roger (2012). Family - Caulimoviridae. Virus Taxonomy Virus Taxonomy: Ninth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. (pp. 429-443) edited by Andrew M. Q. King, Michael J. Adams, Eric B. Carstens and Elliot J. Lefkowitz. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-384684-6.00040-9
2012
Book Chapter
Molecular Markers for Plant Biosecurity
Geering, Andrew D. W. (2012). Molecular Markers for Plant Biosecurity. Molecular Markers in Plants. (pp. 99-117) edited by Robert J. Henry. Hoboken NJ, United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.. doi: 10.1002/9781118473023.ch7
2012
Journal Article
Paspalum striate mosaic virus: An Australian mastrevirus from Paspalum dilatatum
Geering, Andrew D. W., Thomas, John E., Holton, Timothy, Hadfield, James and Varsani, Arvind (2012). Paspalum striate mosaic virus: An Australian mastrevirus from Paspalum dilatatum. Archives of Virology, 157 (1), 193-197. doi: 10.1007/s00705-011-1129-2
2011
Journal Article
Outbreak of angular leaf spot, caused by Xanthomonas fragariae, in a Queensland strawberry germplasm collection
Young, Anthony J., Marney, Thomas S., Herrington, Mark, Hutton, Don, Gomez, Apollo O., Villiers, Adam, Campbell, Paul R. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2011). Outbreak of angular leaf spot, caused by Xanthomonas fragariae, in a Queensland strawberry germplasm collection. Australasian Plant Pathology, 40 (3), 286-292. doi: 10.1007/s13313-011-0045-y
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis
Principal Advisor
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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- Biology - shorebird
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- Plant disease diagnosis
- Plant pathology
- Plant virology
- Shorebird biology
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