Professor Victor Galea
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Victor Galea

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Background

I am a plant pathologist specialising in the study of fungal pathogens of all manner of plants from agricultural and natural settings. My research career has spanned various areas of interest from horticultural and agricultural crop diseases, the development of disease forecasting systems, the study of soil mycorrhizal fungi, the use of beneficial microbes in promoting soil health and plant disease management and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

A key area of development has been the investigation of dieback disorders of invasive woody weeds in the Australian landscape. This has resulted in the development of a bioherbicide for the invasive weed Parkinsonia and the establishment of a start-up company - BioHerbicides Australia (BHA). BHA now produces this bioherbicide (which is a registered product) and has developed a range of synthetic herbicide products along with the delivery technology required for field implementation. My research team bioprospects for new control agents for a range of woody weeds (there are many) and also explores the use of synthetic herbicides. My research takes me to many interesting locations in outback Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and New South Wales. I am interested in many weed species including mimosa bush, chinee apple, celtis, prickly acacia, athel pine, mesquite, leucaena, rubber vine and various cacti.

I have been Deputy Head of School (Gatton) since 2013 where my main function has been to support the HoS as we develop this school through a process of growth and change with recruitment of new staff, development of new processes and teams and create a true sense of collegiality across both campus locations. We have taken Agriculture at UQ from an international ranking of #7 in 2016 to #3 in 2022. Apart from administrative tasks, my key role is to support and develop new staff to settle into their academic jobs, assist them with achieving milestones and probation and manage their development of KPIs and career development.

Availability

Professor Victor Galea is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Agriculture, land and farm management Crop and pasture production Horticultural production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), La Trobe University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Victor Galea’s works on UQ eSpace

163 works between 1985 and 2024
All (163) Journal Article (63) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (95) Book (3) Other Outputs (1)

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2009

Conference Publication

Using audience response systems (Clickers) for large first year interactive learning sessions

Galea, Victor J. and Steel, Caroline (2009). Using audience response systems (Clickers) for large first year interactive learning sessions. Blended Learning Conference 2009, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 18 June 2009.

Using audience response systems (Clickers) for large first year interactive learning sessions

2009

Journal Article

Effects of conidial concentration and stigma wetness period on infection by the sorghum ergot pathogen Claviceps africana

Bhuiyan, S. A., Ryley, M. J., Galea, V. J., Tay, D. and Lisle, A. T. (2009). Effects of conidial concentration and stigma wetness period on infection by the sorghum ergot pathogen Claviceps africana. Australasian Plant Pathology, 38 (5), 496-499. doi: 10.1071/AP09032

Effects of conidial concentration and stigma wetness period on infection by the sorghum ergot pathogen Claviceps africana

2009

Conference Publication

Where are the learning spaces on the scientific enquiry landscape?

Boin, A., Elliott, K., Irving, H., Galea, Victor J. and Johnson, E. (2009). Where are the learning spaces on the scientific enquiry landscape?. Same places, different spaces, 26th ASCILITE Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 6-9 December 2009. Auckland, New Zealand: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite).

Where are the learning spaces on the scientific enquiry landscape?

2009

Journal Article

Iterative germination and innovative techniques for the production and inoculation of secondary conidia of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana)

Tonapi, V.A., Ryley, M., Galea V., Bhuiyan, S. and Wearing, A. (2009). Iterative germination and innovative techniques for the production and inoculation of secondary conidia of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 42 (3), 248-254. doi: 10.1080/03235400601036612

Iterative germination and innovative techniques for the production and inoculation of secondary conidia of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana)

2009

Conference Publication

Educating the next generation of scientists: the challenge for higher education in Australia

Elliott, K., Boin, A., Galea, Victor J., Irving, H. and Johnson, E. (2009). Educating the next generation of scientists: the challenge for higher education in Australia. National UniServe Science Conference, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, 30 September - 2 October 2009. Sydney NSW, Australia: UniServe Science.

Educating the next generation of scientists: the challenge for higher education in Australia

2009

Conference Publication

Can you really teach scientific inquiry online?

Johnton, Elizabeth, Elliott, Kristine, Boin, Anna, Irving, Helen and Galea, Victor (2009). Can you really teach scientific inquiry online?. 3rd Science Learning and Teaching Conference 2009, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 16-17 June 2009. Edinburgh U.K.: Higher Education Academy Subject Centres for Bioscience, Materials and Physical Sciences.

Can you really teach scientific inquiry online?

2009

Conference Publication

Pythium irregulare can cause root rot of Platysace lanceolata

Conway, J.R., Joyce, D.C., Galea, V. and Wearing, A.H. (2009). Pythium irregulare can cause root rot of Platysace lanceolata. Austalia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/AP09017

Pythium irregulare can cause root rot of Platysace lanceolata

2009

Conference Publication

Enhancing the learning of enabling scientific enquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian Universities

Irving, H.R., Elliott, K., Boin, A., Johnson, E. and Galea, Victor J. (2009). Enhancing the learning of enabling scientific enquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian Universities. ComBio 2009, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-10 December 2009.

Enhancing the learning of enabling scientific enquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian Universities

2009

Conference Publication

Uniform distribution of powdery mildew conidia using an improved spore settling tower

Zaiton Sapak, Galea, V.J., Joyce, Daryl C. and Minchinton, E. (2009). Uniform distribution of powdery mildew conidia using an improved spore settling tower. The 17th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2009), Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia, 29 September - 1 October 2009. Brisbame, Qld, Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Uniform distribution of powdery mildew conidia using an improved spore settling tower

2009

Conference Publication

Management of white blister on vegetable brassicas with irrigation and varieties

Minchinton, E. J., Auer, D. P. F., Petkowski, J. E., Faggian, R. F., Galea, V. and Thomson, F. (2009). Management of white blister on vegetable brassicas with irrigation and varieties. APPS 2009, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 29 September-1 October 2009.

Management of white blister on vegetable brassicas with irrigation and varieties

2008

Conference Publication

A cooperative research model - biological control of Parkinsonia aculeata and Landcare groups in northern Australia

Galea, V. J. (2008). A cooperative research model - biological control of Parkinsonia aculeata and Landcare groups in northern Australia. XII International Syposium on Biological Control of Weeds, La Grande Motte, France, 22-27 April 2007. Wallingford UK: CAB International. doi: 10.1079/9781845935061.0676

A cooperative research model - biological control of Parkinsonia aculeata and Landcare groups in northern Australia

2008

Journal Article

Development of a small-plant bioassay to assess banana grown from tissue culture for consistent infection by Fusarium oxysporum F. sp. cubense

Smith, L.J., Smith, M.K., Tree, D., O'Keefe, D. O. and Galea, V. J. (2008). Development of a small-plant bioassay to assess banana grown from tissue culture for consistent infection by Fusarium oxysporum F. sp. cubense. Australasian Plant Pathology, 37 (2), 171-179. doi: 10.1071/AP08006

Development of a small-plant bioassay to assess banana grown from tissue culture for consistent infection by Fusarium oxysporum F. sp. cubense

2008

Conference Publication

Parkinsonia dieback: a new association with potential for biological control

Diplock, N., Galea, V., van Klinken, R. D. and Wearing, A. (2008). Parkinsonia dieback: a new association with potential for biological control. XII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Wallingford, United Kingdom, unknown.

Parkinsonia dieback: a new association with potential for biological control

2008

Conference Publication

Scientific inquiry: where is it in the educational technology landscape?

Elliott, Kristine, Sweeney, Kevin, Galea, Victor, Irving, Helen and Johnson, Elizabeth (2008). Scientific inquiry: where is it in the educational technology landscape?. 25th Annual Ascilite Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 30 November - 3 December 2008. Melbourne, Australia: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite).

Scientific inquiry: where is it in the educational technology landscape?

2008

Conference Publication

Timing sprays for celery late blight based on the disease predictive model TomCast

Minchinton, E.J., Galea, Victor J., Thomson, F., Trapnell, L. and Nadesan, S. (2008). Timing sprays for celery late blight based on the disease predictive model TomCast. 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August 2008.

Timing sprays for celery late blight based on the disease predictive model TomCast

2008

Conference Publication

Movement of dieback through a stand of parkinsonia - a time series study

Diplock, Naomi, Galea, Victor and van Klinken, Rieks. D. (2008). Movement of dieback through a stand of parkinsonia - a time series study. 16th Australian Weeds Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 18-22 May 2008. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The Weed Society of Queensland Inc..

Movement of dieback through a stand of parkinsonia - a time series study

2008

Conference Publication

Evaluation of fungal isolates for potential use a mycoherbicides for bank reduction of Parkinsonia aculeata

Toh, Ruey, Galea, Victor J., Diplock, Naomi and van Klinken, Rieks D. (2008). Evaluation of fungal isolates for potential use a mycoherbicides for bank reduction of Parkinsonia aculeata. 16th Australian Weeds Conference, Cairns, 18-22 May 2008. Brisbane Australia: The Weed Society of Queensland Inc..

Evaluation of fungal isolates for potential use a mycoherbicides for bank reduction of Parkinsonia aculeata

2008

Conference Publication

Educational technologies: enhancing the learning of scientific inquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian universities

Elliott, K., Sweeney, K., Boin, A., Irving, H., Johnson, E. and Galea, V. J. (2008). Educational technologies: enhancing the learning of scientific inquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian universities. Australian Learning and Teaching Council Assessment and Standards Forum, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 19 November 2008.

Educational technologies: enhancing the learning of scientific inquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian universities

2007

Journal Article

The virtual plant pathology laboratory CD-ROM: an authentic learning environment designed to teach the principles of plant disease case management

Galea, Vic, Kelly, Greta and Steel, Caroline (2007, 05 07). The virtual plant pathology laboratory CD-ROM: an authentic learning environment designed to teach the principles of plant disease case management Ascilite Newsletter May 2007 Online Newsletter Overview

The virtual plant pathology laboratory CD-ROM: an authentic learning environment designed to teach the principles of plant disease case management

2007

Journal Article

Enhancing problem-based learning designs with a single e-learning scaffolding tool: Two case studies using Challenge FRAP

Stewart, T. M., MacIntyre, W. R., Galea, V. J. and Steel, C. H. (2007). Enhancing problem-based learning designs with a single e-learning scaffolding tool: Two case studies using Challenge FRAP. Interactive Learning Environments, 15 (1), 77-91. doi: 10.1080/10494820601058780

Enhancing problem-based learning designs with a single e-learning scaffolding tool: Two case studies using Challenge FRAP

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Management strategies for invasive leucaena on coal mine sites
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2028
    Investigation of Leaf Smut Disease (Ustilago sporoboli-indici) of Giant Rat's Tail Grass (GRT)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Improving smallholder well-being through participation in modern value chains: sustaining future growth in the Pakistan citrus industry
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2025
    Red Witchweed - Striga asiatica
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Disease epidemiology, modelling and delivery of management decision support tools (GRDC funded project led by Western Australian Agriculture Authority)
    Western Australian Agriculture Authority
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    The Integrated Bio-economy Project and the Controlled Biosphere
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Development of sterile Leucaena to enhance red-meat production in new regions of Australia
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Control options for Mimosa bush (Vachellia farnesiana) in Natural Grassland TECs
    North West Local Land Services
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Integration of splatter gun technology into control strategies for high priority rangeland weeds in northern Australia
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Towards a high-throughput metabolic phenotyping capability for production animals and plants
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Identification and taxonomy of economic crop diseases and their management using biological approaches
    Rural Development Administration
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Bioherbicide Research and Development
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Bioherbicide Research and Development
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Dieback of WoNS: Their cause and prospects for biocontrol (RIRDC PRJ-007280)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Parkinsonia bioherbicide - field scale evaluation
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Biological control of Athel pine (Tamarix aphylla)
    Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Preliminary investigation of prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica) dieback
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Parkinsonia dieback workshops across Queensland
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Beneficial natural microbial associations to optimise growth and survival of Ptilotus nobilis in horticulture
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Educational technologies: enhancing the learning of scientific inquiry skills for bioscience students in Australian universities
    ALTC Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Using an Audience Response System (ARS) to support whole class tutorial sessions in first year biology classes - re-defining student learning for the 21st century
    UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Benchmarking predictive models, nutrients and irrigation for management of downy and powdery mildew and white blister
    Victoria Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Improving management of Parkinsonia across Northern Australia
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Validation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (septoria) in celery
    Open grant
  • 2006
    NRM Links: Linking people, knowledge and action in NRM
    Roper Riber Landcare Group
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Improving management of Parkinsonia across northern Australia
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Produce a user-friendly computer based TomCast predictive model for use by Project VG04016 Evaluation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery
    Victoria Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Disease management strategies for the production of Bunching Vegetables - Downy mildew prediction model component
    Agriculture Victoria
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Developing grafting techniques for management of root rot in Geraldton Waxflower plantations.
    Queensland Wax & Native Flower Association
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Victor Galea is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Control of invasive woody weeds with stem implanted herbicide capsules

    Collaboration with Bioherbicides Australia to evalute their technology for use in ecological restoration.

  • Development of a bioherbicide to control invasive elms (Celtis sinensis)

    Celtis sinensis is an agressively invasive woody weed throughout south east Queensland. This project will develop fungal agents for use a bioherbicide candidates to control this weed.

Supervision history

Current supervision

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