Overview
Background
My research applies population genetics, evolutionary and ecological theory, and genomics to understand agricultural pests, weeds and pollination, all three are billion dollar problems facing Australian Agriculture. I am always keen to explore new approaches and cutting-edge technologies. This is important because some of the most innovative and transformative advances in genomics are coming from human genomics, and I draw upon these advances and apply them to insect and weed pests. As a result, my research combines cutting-edge genomic tools and ecological experimentation to investigate agricultural pests in an evolutionary context, with the goal of protecting agricultural crops and ensuring global food security.
Availability
- Dr James Hereward is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Manchester
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
In addition to peer reviewed outputs, I communicate my research to stakeholders through industry communication channels and my work feeds into management plans for agricultural industries to reduce the impact of pests and weeds. I have also published a number of articles in the conversation on the ethical issues of various aspects of DNA technology.
Recently gave a media comment to Nature News about changes to the OGTR regulations on genome editing technology exempting CRISPR from GMO regulation provided no new genetic material is added. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01282-8
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Protecting trust in medical genetics in the new era of forensics
Curtis, Caitlin, Hereward, James, Mangelsdorf, Marie, Hussey, Karen and Devereux, John (2018). Protecting trust in medical genetics in the new era of forensics. Genetics in Medicine, 21 (7), 1483-1485. doi: 10.1038/s41436-018-0396-7
2018
Other Outputs
Tweaking just a few genes in wild plants can create new food crops - but let's get the regulation right
Hereward, James and Curtis, Caitlin (2018, 10 24). Tweaking just a few genes in wild plants can create new food crops - but let's get the regulation right The Conversation
2018
Other Outputs
Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission, Human Rights and Technology Project
Curtis, Caitlin, Mangelsdorf, Marie and Hereward, James (2018). Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission, Human Rights and Technology Project. Australia: Australian Human Rights Commission.
2018
Journal Article
Herbicide resistance evolution can be tamed by diversity in irrigated Australian cotton: a multi-species, multi-herbicide modelling approach
Thornby, David, Werth, Jeff, Hereward, James, Keenan, Michelle and Chauhan, Bhagirath S. (2018). Herbicide resistance evolution can be tamed by diversity in irrigated Australian cotton: a multi-species, multi-herbicide modelling approach. Pest Management Science, 74 (10), 2363-2375. doi: 10.1002/ps.4914
2018
Journal Article
Invasions of green mirid (Creontiades dilutus) (Stål) (Hemiptera: Miridae) into cotton – perceptions of Australian crop consultants
Cappadonna, J. K., Miles, M. M., Hereward, J. P. and Walter, G. H. (2018). Invasions of green mirid (Creontiades dilutus) (Stål) (Hemiptera: Miridae) into cotton – perceptions of Australian crop consultants. Agricultural Systems, 166, 70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2018.07.017
2018
Journal Article
The complete chloroplast genome of the invasive fern Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br
McCulloch, Graham A., Hereward, James P., Lake, Ellen C., Smith, Melissa C., Purcell, Matthew F. and Walter, Gimme H. (2018). The complete chloroplast genome of the invasive fern Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br. Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 3 (2), 746-747. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1483755
2018
Other Outputs
Criminals can’t easily edit their DNA out of forensic databases
Curtis, Caitlin and Hereward, James (2018, 05 11). Criminals can’t easily edit their DNA out of forensic databases The Conversation
2018
Journal Article
DNA facial prediction could make protecting your privacy more difficult
Curtis, Caitlin and Hereward, James (2018, 05 02). DNA facial prediction could make protecting your privacy more difficult The Conversation
2018
Journal Article
The complete mitochondrial genome of the five-lined cardinalfish Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus (Apogonidae)
Matias, Ambrocio Melvin and Hereward, James (2018). The complete mitochondrial genome of the five-lined cardinalfish Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus (Apogonidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 3 (2), 521-522. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1467221
2018
Journal Article
Seasonal abundance of cotton thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) across crop and non-crop vegetation in an Australian cotton producing region
Silva, Rehan, Hereward, James P., Walter, Gimme H., Wilson, Lewis J. and Furlong, Michael J. (2018). Seasonal abundance of cotton thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) across crop and non-crop vegetation in an Australian cotton producing region. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 256, 226-238. doi: 10.1016/j.agee.2017.12.024
2018
Other Outputs
New cryptocurrencies could let you control and sell access to your DNA data
Curtis, Caitlin and Hereward, James (2018, 01 23). New cryptocurrencies could let you control and sell access to your DNA data The Conversation
2018
Journal Article
Complete chloroplast genome of glyphosate resistant Sonchus oleraceus L. from Australia, with notes on the small single copy (SSC) region orientation
Hereward, James P., Werth, Jeff A., Thornby, David F., Keenan, Michelle, Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh and Walter, Gimme H. (2018). Complete chloroplast genome of glyphosate resistant Sonchus oleraceus L. from Australia, with notes on the small single copy (SSC) region orientation. Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 3 (1), 363-364. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1450682
2018
Journal Article
The complete mitochondrial genome of Bathygobius cocosensis (Perciformes, Gobiidae)
Evans, Jennifer L., Thia, Joshua A., Riginos, Cynthia and Hereward, James P. (2018). The complete mitochondrial genome of Bathygobius cocosensis (Perciformes, Gobiidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 3 (1), 217-219. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1437824
2018
Other Outputs
Conyza bonariensis transcriptome
Hereward, James (2018). Conyza bonariensis transcriptome. The University of Queensland. (Dataset)
2017
Other Outputs
It’s time to talk about who can access your digital genomic data
Curtis, Caitlin and Hereward, James (2017, 12 04). It’s time to talk about who can access your digital genomic data The Conversation
2017
Other Outputs
From the crime scene to the courtroom: the journey of a DNA sample
Curtis, Caitlin and Hereward, James (2017, 08 29). From the crime scene to the courtroom: the journey of a DNA sample The Conversation
2017
Journal Article
Divergence among generalist herbivores: the Frankliniella schultzei species complex in Australia (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Hereward, James, Hutchinson, Jayome A., McCulloch, Graham A., Silva, Rehan and Walter, Gimme H. (2017). Divergence among generalist herbivores: the Frankliniella schultzei species complex in Australia (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 11 (6), 875-887. doi: 10.1007/s11829-017-9543-3
2017
Journal Article
Complete chloroplast genome of glyphosate resistant Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist from Australia
Hereward, James P., Werth, Jeff A., Thornby, David F., Keenan, Michelle, Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh and Walter, Gimme H. (2017). Complete chloroplast genome of glyphosate resistant Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist from Australia. Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2 (2), 444-445. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1357441
2017
Other Outputs
Conyza_bonariensis_transcriptome
Hereward, James (2017). Conyza_bonariensis_transcriptome. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.1049
2017
Other Outputs
Conyza_bonariensis_transcriptome
Hereward, James (2017). Conyza_bonariensis_transcriptome. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.983
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr James Hereward is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Stingless bees and pollination
Projects are available to use high-throughput DNA sequencing methods to investiagate pollination of native stingless bees
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Phorid flies (stingless bee pest)
Phorid flies are a devastating pest of Australian native stingless bees, but very little is known about their basic biology and what attracts them to a hive. Short or long projects can be designed using a combination of ecology / genetics / and behavioral/bioassay studies. Collaboration with Dr Tobias Smith at the UQ Stingless Bee Lab
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Native Stingless bees for tropical fruit pollination.
Phd project available to investigate stingless bees (Tetragonula spp.) as effective pollinators of tropical fruits in northern Australia. Opportunities to apply for industry scholarship top-up and operating expenses. This project will involve a combination of behavioural and molecular ecology and plant phenology to determine the effectiveness of managed native pollinators and will develop a pollination strategy for industry. Will involve fieldwork in the Northern Territory. Collaboration with Mary Finlay-Doney (Northern Territory DITT).
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Using genetics to understand Rutherglen bug movement
Phd project available integrating population genetics, ecological genetics (DNA diet analyses), and mathematical models to understand the movement and host plant relationships of Rutherglen bug. We are interested in these things specifically in relation to pest dynamics, forecasting, and precision digital IPM. Opportunities to apply for industry funding and work alongside a GRDC supported team, includes opportunities for mentoring from myself and Dr Hazel Parry (CSIRO), Dr Dean Brookes (UQ), Dr Zorica Duric (NSW DPI), and Dr Matt Hill (Data61, CSIRO).
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Biology and ecology of Citrus Blossom Bugs in Avocados
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki, Professor Michael Furlong
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Herbivore-plant interactions: implications for the biological control of Harrisia martinii (Cactaceae) by Hypogeococcus species (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki, Professor Michael Furlong
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Hidden diversity, virulence and thermal requirements of subtropical entomopathogenic fungi
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Furlong
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Biology of Amaranthus retroflexus and Amaranthus viridis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Invasion History and Evolution of the Asian Tiger Mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) and the Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) in the Indo-Pacific
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Caitlin Curtis, Associate Professor Nigel Beebe
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Species limits, gene flow and host relationships of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) whitefly populations in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Furlong
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Feeding ecology of green mirids: polyphagy and spatio-temporal dynamics across arid and agricultural environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Furlong
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The interaction between diet breadth, geography and gene flow in herbivorous insects
Associate Advisor
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