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.

Availability

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)

141 - 157 of 157 works

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

2001

Journal Article

A new badnavirus in Ribes species, its detection by PCR, and its close association with gooseberry vein banding disease

Jones, A. T., McGavin, W. J., Geering, A. D. W. and Lockhart, B. E. L. (2001). A new badnavirus in Ribes species, its detection by PCR, and its close association with gooseberry vein banding disease. Plant Disease, 85 (4), 417-422. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.2001.85.4.417

A new badnavirus in Ribes species, its detection by PCR, and its close association with gooseberry vein banding disease

2001

Other Outputs

Pest and disease diagnosis

Geering, Andrew D.W. (2001, 01 01). Pest and disease diagnosis Australian Bananas 32-33.

Pest and disease diagnosis

2001

Journal Article

The effect of Banana streak virus on the growth and yield of dessert bananas in tropical Australia

Daniells, J. W., Geering, A. D. W., Bryde, N. J. and Thomas, J. E. (2001). The effect of Banana streak virus on the growth and yield of dessert bananas in tropical Australia. Annals of Applied Biology, 139 (1), 51-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7348.2001.tb00130.x

The effect of Banana streak virus on the growth and yield of dessert bananas in tropical Australia

2000

Journal Article

Genetic diversity among banana streak virus isolates from Australia (vol 90, pg 921, 2000)

Geering, ADW, McMichael, LA, Dietzgen, RG and Thomas, JE (2000). Genetic diversity among banana streak virus isolates from Australia (vol 90, pg 921, 2000). PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 90 (11), 1295-1295.

Genetic diversity among banana streak virus isolates from Australia (vol 90, pg 921, 2000)

2000

Journal Article

Genetic diversity among Banana streak virus isolates from Australia

Geering, A. D. W., McMichael, L. A., Dietzgen, R. G. and Thomas, J. E. (2000). Genetic diversity among Banana streak virus isolates from Australia. Phytopathology, 90 (8), 921-927. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO.2000.90.8.921

Genetic diversity among Banana streak virus isolates from Australia

2000

Journal Article

Confirmation of the presence of Rice tungro bacilliform virus in Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia

Davis, R. I., Parry, J. N., Geering, A. D. W., Thomas, J. E. and Rahamma, S. (2000). Confirmation of the presence of Rice tungro bacilliform virus in Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 29 (3), 223-223. doi: 10.1071/AP00040

Confirmation of the presence of Rice tungro bacilliform virus in Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia

2000

Journal Article

First records of Banana streak virus on the island of New Guinea

Davis, R. I., Geering, A. D. W., Thomas, J. E., Gunua, T. G. and Rahamma, S. (2000). First records of Banana streak virus on the island of New Guinea. Australasian Plant Pathology, 29 (4), 281-281. doi: 10.1071/AP00053

First records of Banana streak virus on the island of New Guinea

1999

Book

Banana streak disease : an illustrated field guide

Daniells, Jeff W., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (1999). Banana streak disease : an illustrated field guide. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Queensland Department of Primary Industries.

Banana streak disease : an illustrated field guide

1999

Conference Publication

Promoters from Australian Banana streak Badna-Virus (BSV) isolates drive transgene expression in Banana, Sugarcane and Tobacco

Remans, T., Schenk, P. M., Elliot, A. R., Sagi, L., Geering, A. D., McMichael, L. A., Thomas, J.E., Swennen, R. L., Grof, C. P., Manners, J. and Ebert, P.R. (1999). Promoters from Australian Banana streak Badna-Virus (BSV) isolates drive transgene expression in Banana, Sugarcane and Tobacco. ComBio 99, Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast, 27-30 September, 1999. Kent Town, SA: Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Promoters from Australian Banana streak Badna-Virus (BSV) isolates drive transgene expression in Banana, Sugarcane and Tobacco

1999

Journal Article

Characterisation of a virus from Australia that is closely related to papaya mosaic potexvirus

Geering, A. D. W. and Thomas, J. E. (1999). Characterisation of a virus from Australia that is closely related to papaya mosaic potexvirus. Archives of Virology, 144 (3), 577-592. doi: 10.1007/s007050050526

Characterisation of a virus from Australia that is closely related to papaya mosaic potexvirus

1997

Conference Publication

Pineapple, pararetroviruses and retrotransposons

Gambley, Cherie F., Steele, Visnja, Geering, Andrew D. W. and Thomas, John E. (1997). Pineapple, pararetroviruses and retrotransposons. XIII International Congress of Virology, San Francisco, CA United States, 23-28 July 1997.

Pineapple, pararetroviruses and retrotransposons

1997

Journal Article

Purification, properties, and diagnosis of banana bract mosaic potyvirus and its distinction from abaca mosaic potyvirus

Thomas, J. E., Geering, A. D. W., Gambley, C. F., Kessling, A. F. and White, M. (1997). Purification, properties, and diagnosis of banana bract mosaic potyvirus and its distinction from abaca mosaic potyvirus. Phytopathology, 87 (7), 698-705. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO.1997.87.7.698

Purification, properties, and diagnosis of banana bract mosaic potyvirus and its distinction from abaca mosaic potyvirus

1997

Journal Article

Search for alternative hosts of banana bunchy top virus in Australia

Geering, A. D. W. and Thomas, J. E. (1997). Search for alternative hosts of banana bunchy top virus in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 26 (4), 250-254. doi: 10.1071/AP97040

Search for alternative hosts of banana bunchy top virus in Australia

1996

Journal Article

A comparison of four serological tests for the detection of banana bunchy top virus in banana

Geering, A. D. W. and Thomas, J. E. (1996). A comparison of four serological tests for the detection of banana bunchy top virus in banana. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 47 (3), 403-412. doi: 10.1071/AR9960403

A comparison of four serological tests for the detection of banana bunchy top virus in banana

1994

Journal Article

Analysis of the nucleocapsid gene of lettuce necrotic yellows rhabdovirus

Wetzel, T., Dietzgen, R. G., Geering, A. D. W. and Dale, J. L. (1994). Analysis of the nucleocapsid gene of lettuce necrotic yellows rhabdovirus. Virology, 202 (2) 71438, 1054-1057. doi: 10.1006/viro.1994.1438

Analysis of the nucleocapsid gene of lettuce necrotic yellows rhabdovirus

1994

Journal Article

Interactions between a seed-borne strain of cucumber mosaic cucumovirus and its lupin host

Geering, A. D. W. and Randles, J. W. (1994). Interactions between a seed-borne strain of cucumber mosaic cucumovirus and its lupin host. Annals of Applied Biology, 124 (2), 301-314. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1994.tb04135.x

Interactions between a seed-borne strain of cucumber mosaic cucumovirus and its lupin host

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:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

    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 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

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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