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
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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 (62) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (95) Book (1) Other Outputs (4)

81 - 100 of 163 works

2007

Conference Publication

Evaluating new learning technologies in an educational context

Kelly, Greta, Galea, Victor and Dakuidreketi, Aloesi (2007). Evaluating new learning technologies in an educational context. South Pacific User Services Conference SPUSC-007, Gold Coast, QLD,Australia, 26-30 November 2007.

Evaluating new learning technologies in an educational context

2007

Conference Publication

Less spraying for celery leaf blight

Harapas, D., Minchinton, E., Galea, V. J., Ure, E., Thomson, F. and Partington, D. (2007). Less spraying for celery leaf blight. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.

Less spraying for celery leaf blight

2007

Other Outputs

Validation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery

Minchinton, E., Galea, Victor J., Ure, L., Harapas, D., Trapnell, L.N., Vujovic, S. and Fiona Thomson (2007). Validation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery. Horticulture Australia Project No.: VG06047 Victoria Australia: Bioscience Research Division, Knoxfield.

Validation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery

2007

Conference Publication

The virtual plant pathology lab: student and peer evaluation of a tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance students

Petro, Rachel and Galea, Victor J. (2007). The virtual plant pathology lab: student and peer evaluation of a tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance students. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference 2006, Univerity of Queensland, Brisbane, 2-3 November 2006.

The virtual plant pathology lab: student and peer evaluation of a tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance students

2007

Conference Publication

Challenge FRAP: An e-learning tool used to scaffold authentic problem-solving processes

Galea, V. J., Stewart, T. and Steel, C. H. (2007). Challenge FRAP: An e-learning tool used to scaffold authentic problem-solving processes. ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning, Singapore, 2-5 December 2007. Singapore: Centre for Educational Development, Nanyang University.

Challenge FRAP: An e-learning tool used to scaffold authentic problem-solving processes

2006

Journal Article

Approaches to training practitioners in the art and science of plant disease diagnosis

Stewart, TM and Galea, VJ (2006). Approaches to training practitioners in the art and science of plant disease diagnosis. Plant Disease, 90 (5), 539-547. doi: 10.1094/PD-90-0539

Approaches to training practitioners in the art and science of plant disease diagnosis

2006

Conference Publication

Training in Plant disease Diagnosis using CHALLENGE FRAP

Galea, V J and Stewart, M (2006). Training in Plant disease Diagnosis using CHALLENGE FRAP. 2006 Internatioanl society for Plant Pathology Teaching Sympos, on line, 22-29th May, 2006. UK: International Society for Plant Pathology.

Training in Plant disease Diagnosis using CHALLENGE FRAP

2006

Conference Publication

Model tackles sprays for late blight

Minchinton, E. J., Galea, V. J., Thomson, F., Ure, E., Vujovic, S. and Nadesan, S. (2006). Model tackles sprays for late blight. Australian Vegetable Industry Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-12 May 2006.

Model tackles sprays for late blight

2006

Journal Article

Use of optical density as a measure of Claviceps africana conidial suspension concentration

Herde, D. J., Ryley, M. J., Foster, S. D., Galea, V. J., Henzell, R. G. and Jordan, D. R. (2006). Use of optical density as a measure of Claviceps africana conidial suspension concentration. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (1), 77-80. doi: 10.1071/AP05093

Use of optical density as a measure of Claviceps africana conidial suspension concentration

2006

Conference Publication

Virtual Plant Pathology Lab CD-ROM. A tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance education.

Galea, V J (2006). Virtual Plant Pathology Lab CD-ROM. A tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance education.. 2006 International Society for Plant Pathology Teaching Sympom, on line, 29th May - 4th June, 2006. UK: International Society for Plant Pathology.

Virtual Plant Pathology Lab CD-ROM. A tool to support plant pathology diagnostics learning for distance education.

2006

Conference Publication

A preliminary investiagion of dieback on Parkinsonian aculeata

Diplock, N. D., Galea, V J, van Klinken, and Wearing, A. H. (2006). A preliminary investiagion of dieback on Parkinsonian aculeata. 15th Australian Weeds Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, 24-28 September 2006. South Australia: Council of Australasian Weed Societies.

A preliminary investiagion of dieback on Parkinsonian aculeata

2005

Other Outputs

Evaluation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery

Minchinton, Elizabeth, Galea, Victor J., Thomson, Fiona, Trapnell, Lindsay N., Nadesan, Savitri and Vujovic, Slobodan (2005). Evaluation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Department of Primary Industries.

Evaluation of a disease forecasting model to manage late blight (Septoria) in celery

2005

Conference Publication

Use of reflection to enhance learning in clinical coursework in Agriculture

Galea, V. J. (2005). Use of reflection to enhance learning in clinical coursework in Agriculture. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, 4-5 November 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Griffith Institute for Higher Education.

Use of reflection to enhance learning in clinical coursework in Agriculture

2005

Conference Publication

Identification and characerisation of colletotichum species associated with berry anthracnose of coffea Arabica L. in Papua New Guinea

Kenny, M.K., Galea, Victor J., Scott, P.T. and Price, T.V. (2005). Identification and characerisation of colletotichum species associated with berry anthracnose of coffea Arabica L. in Papua New Guinea. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005.

Identification and characerisation of colletotichum species associated with berry anthracnose of coffea Arabica L. in Papua New Guinea

2005

Book Chapter

Challenge FRAP - A combination guide and reporting tool for problem-based exercises

Stewart, Terry M., MacIntyre, William R. and Galea, Victor J. (2005). Challenge FRAP - A combination guide and reporting tool for problem-based exercises. Towards sustainable and scalable educational innovations informed by the learning sciences : sharing good practices of research, experimentation and innovation. (pp. 444-451) edited by Chee-Kit Looi, David H Jonassen and Mitsuru Ikeda. Washington DC U.S.A.: IOS Press.

Challenge FRAP - A combination guide and reporting tool for problem-based exercises

2005

Conference Publication

The identification and characterization of a Chitinolytic bacterium of inducing system resistance in banana to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense

Smith, L. J., Forsyth, L. M., Lewis, S. D., Aitken, E. A. B, Feagan, M. and Galea, V. J. (2005). The identification and characterization of a Chitinolytic bacterium of inducing system resistance in banana to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, VIC, Australia, 26 - 29 September 2005.

The identification and characterization of a Chitinolytic bacterium of inducing system resistance in banana to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense

2005

Conference Publication

Diagnosis for Crop Problems: Reverse application of a multimedia program designed for clinical teaching to create a tool for deeper learning in students

Galea, V. J., Stewart, T.S. and Norton, G. (2005). Diagnosis for Crop Problems: Reverse application of a multimedia program designed for clinical teaching to create a tool for deeper learning in students. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, 4-5 November 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Griffith Institute for Higher Education.

Diagnosis for Crop Problems: Reverse application of a multimedia program designed for clinical teaching to create a tool for deeper learning in students

2005

Conference Publication

Evaluation of the disease predictive model TomCast for timing fungicide sprays for late blight control in celery

Minchinton, E. J., Galea, V. J., Thomson, F., Trapnell, L. and Nadesan, S. (2005). Evaluation of the disease predictive model TomCast for timing fungicide sprays for late blight control in celery. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005.

Evaluation of the disease predictive model TomCast for timing fungicide sprays for late blight control in celery

2005

Conference Publication

Learning through exchange about organic agriculture - case of Europe and Australia

Sriskandarajah, N., Mulley, R. C., Christie, M., Taji, A., Wals, A. E. J., Abbott, L., von Fragstein und Neimsdorff, P., Williams, R., Langer, V., Olsen, H., Parvez, Q., Ward, P., Packham, R., Scullion, J., Daniel, H., Kristiansen, P. and Galea, V. J. (2005). Learning through exchange about organic agriculture - case of Europe and Australia. 15th IFOAM Organic World Congress, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 20-23 September 2005.

Learning through exchange about organic agriculture - case of Europe and Australia

2005

Journal Article

Timing of anthesis in the sorghum hybrid MR Buster and the elite line 31945-2-2

Herde, D. J., Ryley, M. J., Jordan, D. R., Henzell, R. G. and Galea, V. J. (2005). Timing of anthesis in the sorghum hybrid MR Buster and the elite line 31945-2-2. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 46, 20-22.

Timing of anthesis in the sorghum hybrid MR Buster and the elite line 31945-2-2

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

Completed supervision

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