Professor Andrew Geering
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Andrew Geering

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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.

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Professor Andrew Geering is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Horticultural production Microbiology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide

Search Professor Andrew Geering’s works on UQ eSpace

157 works between 1994 and 2025
All (157) Journal Article (110) Book Chapter (15) Conference Publication (22) Book (3) Other Outputs (7)

121 - 140 of 157 works

2011

Journal Article

Complete genome sequence of a novel badnavirus, banana streak IM virus

Geering, Andrew D. W., Parry, Judith N. and Thomas, John E. (2011). Complete genome sequence of a novel badnavirus, banana streak IM virus. Archives of Virology, 156 (4), 733-737. doi: 10.1007/s00705-011-0946-7

Complete genome sequence of a novel badnavirus, banana streak IM virus

2011

Book Chapter

Endogenous viral sequences in plant genomes

Teycheney, Pierre-Yves and Geering, Andrew D.W. (2011). Endogenous viral sequences in plant genomes. Recent Advances in Plant Virology. (pp. 343-362) edited by Carole Caranta, Miguel A. Aranda, Mark Tepfer and Juan José Lopéz-Moya. Norfolk, United Kingdom: Caister Academic Press.

Endogenous viral sequences in plant genomes

2010

Journal Article

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in Australia: distribution, detection and discovery of naturally occurring defective DNA molecules

Van Brunschot, S. L., Persley, D. M., Geering, A. D. W., Campbell, P. R. and Thomas, J. E. (2010). Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in Australia: distribution, detection and discovery of naturally occurring defective DNA molecules. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (5), 412-423. doi: 10.1071/AP10083

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in Australia: distribution, detection and discovery of naturally occurring defective DNA molecules

2010

Journal Article

The classification and nomenclature of endogenous viruses of the family Caulimoviridae

Geering, Andrew D. W., Scharaschkin, Tanya and Teycheney, Pierre-Yves (2010). The classification and nomenclature of endogenous viruses of the family Caulimoviridae. Archives of Virology, 155 (1), 123-131. doi: 10.1007/s00705-009-0488-4

The classification and nomenclature of endogenous viruses of the family Caulimoviridae

2009

Conference Publication

The distribution of badnavirus-infected Musa germplasm from the International Transit Centre, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Geering, A. D. W. (2009). The distribution of badnavirus-infected Musa germplasm from the International Transit Centre, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. International Symposium on Recent Advances in Banana Crop Protection for Sustainable Production and Improved Livelihoods, White River, South Africa, 10-14 September, 2007. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

The distribution of badnavirus-infected Musa germplasm from the International Transit Centre, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

2009

Conference Publication

Viral pathogens of banana: outstanding questions and options for control

Geering, A. D. W. (2009). Viral pathogens of banana: outstanding questions and options for control. International Symposium on Recent Advances in Banana Crop Protection for Sustainable Production and Improved Livelihoods, White River, South Africa, 1 May 2009. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

Viral pathogens of banana: outstanding questions and options for control

2008

Journal Article

Development of an immunomagnetic capture-reverse transcriptase-PCR assay for three pineapple ampeloviruses

GambleyCF, GeeringADW and ThomasJE (2008). Development of an immunomagnetic capture-reverse transcriptase-PCR assay for three pineapple ampeloviruses. Journal of Virological Methods, 155 (2), 187-192. doi: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2008.10.006

Development of an immunomagnetic capture-reverse transcriptase-PCR assay for three pineapple ampeloviruses

2008

Journal Article

Identification of viral and non-viral reverse transcribing elements in pineapple ( Ananas comosus ), including members of two new badnavirus species

GambleyCF, GeeringADW, SteeleV and ThomasJE (2008). Identification of viral and non-viral reverse transcribing elements in pineapple ( Ananas comosus ), including members of two new badnavirus species. Archives of Virology, 153 (8), 1599-1604. doi: 10.1007/s00705-008-0160-4

Identification of viral and non-viral reverse transcribing elements in pineapple ( Ananas comosus ), including members of two new badnavirus species

2008

Journal Article

The genetic diversity of ampeloviruses in Australian pineapples and their association with mealybug wilt disease

GambleyCF, SteeleV, GeeringADW and ThomasJE (2008). The genetic diversity of ampeloviruses in Australian pineapples and their association with mealybug wilt disease. Australasian Plant Pathology, 37 (2), 95-105. doi: 10.1071/AP07096

The genetic diversity of ampeloviruses in Australian pineapples and their association with mealybug wilt disease

2008

Other Outputs

Sunblotch disease - past, present or never a problem?

Geering, Andrew D.W. and Steele, Visnja (2008, 01 01). Sunblotch disease - past, present or never a problem? Talking Avocados 28-29.

Sunblotch disease - past, present or never a problem?

2007

Book

Shorebirds of Australia

Andrew D. W. Geering, Lindsay Agnew and Sandra Harding eds. (2007). Shorebirds of Australia. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.

Shorebirds of Australia

2007

Book Chapter

Threats to shorebirds and conservation actions

Harding, Sandra B., Wilson, Jim R. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2007). Threats to shorebirds and conservation actions. Shorebirds of Australia. (pp. 197-213) edited by Andrew D. W. Geering, Lindsay Agnew and Sandra Harding. Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Pubishing.

Threats to shorebirds and conservation actions

2007

Book Chapter

Preface

Geering, Andrew, Agnew, Lindsay and Harding, Sandra (2007). Preface. Shorebirds of Australia. (pp. VII-IX) edited by Andrew D.W. Geering, Lindsay Agnew and Sandra Harding. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.

Preface

2007

Book Chapter

Evolutionary history and taxonomy

Geering, Andrew D. W. (2007). Evolutionary history and taxonomy. Shorebirds of Australia. (pp. 1-7) edited by Andrew D. W. Geering, Lindsay Agnew and Sandra Harding. Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Pubishing.

Evolutionary history and taxonomy

2005

Journal Article

The diversity of Banana streak virus isolates in Uganda

Harper, G., Hart, D., Moult, S., Hull, R., Geering, A. and Thomas, J. (2005). The diversity of Banana streak virus isolates in Uganda. Archives of Virology, 150 (12), 2407-2420. doi: 10.1007/s00705-005-0610-1

The diversity of Banana streak virus isolates in Uganda

2005

Journal Article

Characterisation of Banana streak Mysore virus and evidence that its DNA is integrated in the B genome of cultivated Musa

Geering, A. D. W., Pooggin, M. M., Olszewski, N. E., Lockhart, B. E. L. and Thomas, J. E. (2005). Characterisation of Banana streak Mysore virus and evidence that its DNA is integrated in the B genome of cultivated Musa. Archives of Virology, 150 (4), 787-796. doi: 10.1007/s00705-004-0471-z

Characterisation of Banana streak Mysore virus and evidence that its DNA is integrated in the B genome of cultivated Musa

2005

Journal Article

Banana contains a diverse array of endogenous badnaviruses

Geering, Andrew D. W., Olszewski, Neil E., Harper, Glyn, Lockhart, Benham E. L., Hull, Roger and Thomas, John E. (2005). Banana contains a diverse array of endogenous badnaviruses. Journal of General Virology, 86 (2), 511-520. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.80261-0

Banana contains a diverse array of endogenous badnaviruses

2003

Book Chapter

Banana and plantain

Thomas, J. E., Geering, A. D. W., Dahal, G., Lockhart, B. E. L. and Thottappilly, G. (2003). Banana and plantain. Virus and virus-like diseases of major crops in developing countries. (pp. 477-496) edited by Loebenstein, Gad and Thottappilly, George . Dordrecht ; London: Kluwer Academic. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-0791-7

Banana and plantain

2002

Other Outputs

Plant and viral promoters PMP Schenk, L Sagi, S Remy, RL Swennen, RG Dietzgen, ADW Geering, LA McMichael, JE Thomas, CPL Grof, AR Elliott. CSIRO, 2002. United States Patent US 6,391,639 B1.

Schenk, P. M. P., Sagi, L., Remy, S., Swennen, R. L., Dietzgen, R. G., Geering, A. D. W., McMichael, L. A. , Thomas, J. E. , Grof, C. P. L. and Elliott, A. R. (2002). Plant and viral promoters PMP Schenk, L Sagi, S Remy, RL Swennen, RG Dietzgen, ADW Geering, LA McMichael, JE Thomas, CPL Grof, AR Elliott. CSIRO, 2002. United States Patent US 6,391,639 B1.. US Patent 6,391,639 B1.

Plant and viral promoters PMP Schenk, L Sagi, S Remy, RL Swennen, RG Dietzgen, ADW Geering, LA McMichael, JE Thomas, CPL Grof, AR Elliott. CSIRO, 2002. United States Patent US 6,391,639 B1.

2002

Conference Publication

Partial characterization of two aphid-transmitted viruses associated with yellow leafspot of Spiraea

Lockhart, BEL and Geering, ADW (2002). Partial characterization of two aphid-transmitted viruses associated with yellow leafspot of Spiraea. 10th International Symposium on Virus Diseases of Ornamental Plants, Annapolis Md, May 27-Jun 01, 2000. LEUVEN 1: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.568.24

Partial characterization of two aphid-transmitted viruses associated with yellow leafspot of Spiraea

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    Collection, characterization, and pre-breeding (BMGF grant administered by BRIN Indonesia)
    National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Understanding cross-protection of viral diseases in horticulture crops - a case study of citrus tristeza virus
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Improving Australia's ability to respond to graft transmissible citrus diseases (Hort Innovation funded project led by NSW Department of Primary Industries)
    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Building an advanced genomics platform for Australian horticulture
    Murdoch University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Avocado industry biosecurity capacity and capability building: Phase II
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2026
    BBTV mitigation: Community management in Nigeria, and screening wild banana progenitors for resistance
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2025
    Improving on-farm surveillance strategies for tospoviruses and thrips to enhance the bio-security of the nursery industry
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Identification and management of mosaic viruses and secondary pathogens in buffalo turf
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Ornamental and Asian vegetables as entry pathways for viruses
    Australian Plant Biosecurity Science Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Avocado sunblotch viroid survey
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Improving diagnostics and biosecurity for graft-transmissible diseases in citrus (HIA project led by NSW Department of Primary Industries)
    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Improved capacity for integrated disease management of couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in turf
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2023
    Improving Avocado Orchard Productivity Through Disease Management
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Avocado Industry Biosecurity Capacity Building
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Strengthening the banana industry diagnostic capacity
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Investigation of the biotic causes of yellow canopy syndrome
    Sugar Research Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum on Norfolk Island
    Plant Biosecurity CRC
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Co-evolution of gall rusts (Uromycladium tepperianum complex) and Acacia spp. in Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Norfolk Island Surveys (2013-2014): Plant pathogens other than fungi (including viruses, viroids, bacteria, phytoplasmas, other plant pathogens)
    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    A molecular and morphological catalogue of Australian rust fungi
    Australian Biological Resources Study
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    In vitro expression of the banana streak virus coat protein
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Diagnostic Training Scholarship for Andrew Geering
    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Biosecurity capacity building for the Australian avocado industry: laurel wilt
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Andrew Geering is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving surveillance strategies for tospoviruses and thrips to enhance the biosecurity of the nursery industry

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving surveillance strategies for orthotospoviruses and thrips

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    RNA-based Biopesticides for targeting insect pests and virus disease of economic significance and biosecurity risk to cotton industry

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study of viroids in Australian citriculture

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving surveillance strategies for orthotospoviruses and thrips

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving surveillance strategies for orthotospoviruses and thrips

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ralf Dietzgen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of post-translational processing of the Caulimoviridae capsid protein and utilisation of antipeptide antibodies for diagnosis

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Andrew Geering directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biology - shorebird
  • Molecular systematics
  • Plant biosecurity
  • Plant disease diagnosis
  • Plant pathology
  • Plant virology
  • Shorebird biology

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