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.

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Professor Victor Galea is:
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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

164 works between 1985 and 2025
All (164) Journal Article (64) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (95) Book (3) Other Outputs (1)

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2001

Conference Publication

Comparative studies on the germination of Conidia of Claviceps africana

Bhuiyan, S., Ryley, M. J., Galea, V.J. and Tay, D.C.S. (2001). Comparative studies on the germination of Conidia of Claviceps africana. Kooralbyn, Queensland, 5-8 February, 2001. Toowoomba: Range Media Pty Ltd.

Comparative studies on the germination of Conidia of Claviceps africana

2001

Conference Publication

Comparison between ergot resistant and susceptible lines for environmental sensitivity

Herde, D., Ryley, M.J., Jordan, D., Henzell, R.G. and Galea, V.J. (2001). Comparison between ergot resistant and susceptible lines for environmental sensitivity. 13th Biennial Plant Pathology Conference, Cairns, Queensland, 24-27 September, 2001. Mareeba, Queensland: Queensland Government, QDPI.

Comparison between ergot resistant and susceptible lines for environmental sensitivity

2001

Conference Publication

New techniques to improve resistance to Phytophthora in waxflower

O'Sullivan, G., Galea, V.J., Gordon, I. J. I. and Fletcher, R.J. (2001). New techniques to improve resistance to Phytophthora in waxflower. Lorne, Victoria, 5-8 March, 2001. Knoxfield, Victoria: Institute for Horticultural Development, DNRE.

New techniques to improve resistance to Phytophthora in waxflower

2001

Conference Publication

Survival of Claviceps africana in Southern Queensland

Bhuiyan, S., Galea, V.J., Ryley, M. J. and Tay, D.C.S. (2001). Survival of Claviceps africana in Southern Queensland. 13th Biennial Plant Pathology Conference, Cairns, Queensland, 24-27 September, 2001. Mareeba, Queensland: Queensland Government, QDPI.

Survival of Claviceps africana in Southern Queensland

2000

Journal Article

In vitro screening and evaluation of fungicides for the control of Claviceps africana on sorghum seed

Bhuiyan, S. A., Galea, V. J., Ryley, M. J. and Tay, D. (2000). In vitro screening and evaluation of fungicides for the control of Claviceps africana on sorghum seed. Australasian Plant Pathology, 29 (3), 178-183. doi: 10.1071/AP00031

In vitro screening and evaluation of fungicides for the control of Claviceps africana on sorghum seed

2000

Conference Publication

Pathotype variation of the Australian net blotch population

Platz, G., Bell, K. L., Rees, R. G. and Galea, V. J. (2000). Pathotype variation of the Australian net blotch population. 8th International Barley Genetics Symposium, Adelaide, SA Australia, 22-27 October 2000. Glen Osmond, SA Australia: Adelaide University.

Pathotype variation of the Australian net blotch population

1999

Conference Publication

Factors affecting germination of conidia of Claviceps africana

Bhuiyan, S., Ryley, M. J., Galea, V. J. and Tay, D. C. (1999). Factors affecting germination of conidia of Claviceps africana. 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, ACT, Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Factors affecting germination of conidia of Claviceps africana

1999

Conference Publication

Towards improving resistance of micropropagated bananas to Fusarium wilt using bacteria and mycorrhizae

Smith, L., Smith, M. K., Hamill, S. D., Hunter, M. N., Pegg, K. G. and Galea, V. J. (1999). Towards improving resistance of micropropagated bananas to Fusarium wilt using bacteria and mycorrhizae. International Seminar & Workshop on the Banana Fusarium Wilt Disease, Genting Highlands Resort, Malaysia, 18-20 October 1999. Malaysia: Malaysian Agricultural Res. and Development Institute.

Towards improving resistance of micropropagated bananas to Fusarium wilt using bacteria and mycorrhizae

1999

Conference Publication

Control of ergot (Claviceps africana) on sorghum seed with fungicides

Bhuiyan, S., Galea, V. J., Ryley, M. J. and Tay, D. C. (1999). Control of ergot (Claviceps africana) on sorghum seed with fungicides. 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, ACT, Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Control of ergot (Claviceps africana) on sorghum seed with fungicides

1999

Conference Publication

Biological control of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana)

Bhuiyan, S., Ryley, M. J., Galea, V. J. and Tay, D. C. (1999). Biological control of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana). 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, A.C.T., Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Biological control of sorghum ergot (Claviceps africana)

1999

Journal Article

Effects of a network of mycorrhizae on capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) grown in the field with five rates of applied phosphorus

Olsen, JK, Schaefer, JT, Edwards, DG, Hunter, MN, Galea, VJ and Muller, LM (1999). Effects of a network of mycorrhizae on capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) grown in the field with five rates of applied phosphorus. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (2), 239-252. doi: 10.1071/A98008

Effects of a network of mycorrhizae on capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) grown in the field with five rates of applied phosphorus

1999

Conference Publication

Chamelaucium leaves as a bait for isolating Phytophthora from soil

O'Sullivan, G. J., Galea, V. J., Gordon, J. I. and Fletcher, R. J. (1999). Chamelaucium leaves as a bait for isolating Phytophthora from soil. 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, A.C.T., Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Chamelaucium leaves as a bait for isolating Phytophthora from soil

1999

Journal Article

Conquering disease in waxflower

O'Sullivan, G. J., Galea, V. J., Gordon, J. I. and Fletcher, R. J. (1999). Conquering disease in waxflower. Ornamentals Update, 14 (2), 20-22.

Conquering disease in waxflower

1999

Conference Publication

Developing healthier banana roots with bacteria and VAM

Smith, L., Smith, M. K., Hamill, S. D., Hunter, M. N., Pegg, K. G. and Galea, V. J. (1999). Developing healthier banana roots with bacteria and VAM. 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, A.C.T., Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Developing healthier banana roots with bacteria and VAM

1999

Conference Publication

Factors affecting the germination of conidia of Claviceps africana

Bhuiyan, S. A., Galea, V. J., Ryley, M. J. and Tay. D. (1999). Factors affecting the germination of conidia of Claviceps africana. 12th Biennial Conference of Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Canberra, ACT Australia, 27-30 September 1999.

Factors affecting the germination of conidia of Claviceps africana

1999

Journal Article

Effects of mycorrhizae, established from an existing intact hyphal network, on the growth response of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to five rates of applied phosphorus

Olsen, JK, Schaefer, JT, Edwards, DG, Hunter, MN, Galea, VJ and Muller, LM (1999). Effects of mycorrhizae, established from an existing intact hyphal network, on the growth response of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to five rates of applied phosphorus. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (2), 223-237. doi: 10.1071/A97167

Effects of mycorrhizae, established from an existing intact hyphal network, on the growth response of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to five rates of applied phosphorus

1999

Conference Publication

Relative resistance to Phytophthora spp. among six rootstocks used for waxflower production

O'Sullivan, G. J., Galea, V. J., Gordon, J. I. and Fletcher, R. J. (1999). Relative resistance to Phytophthora spp. among six rootstocks used for waxflower production. 12th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (12th APPS National Conference), Canberra, A.C.T., Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.

Relative resistance to Phytophthora spp. among six rootstocks used for waxflower production

1998

Journal Article

A study of the total ultraviolet exposure to all the leaves for small plant growth

Parisi, A.V., Wong, J.C.F. and Galea, Victor J. (1998). A study of the total ultraviolet exposure to all the leaves for small plant growth. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 45 (1), 36-42. doi: 10.1016/S1011-1344(98)00157-2

A study of the total ultraviolet exposure to all the leaves for small plant growth

1997

Conference Publication

Growth and activity of Arthrobotrys dactyloides when encapsulated in alginate and introduced into soil

Sudirman, Stirling, G. R. and Galea, V. J. (1997). Growth and activity of Arthrobotrys dactyloides when encapsulated in alginate and introduced into soil. 11th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Perth, WA, Australia, 29 September-2 October 1997.

Growth and activity of Arthrobotrys dactyloides when encapsulated in alginate and introduced into soil

1997

Conference Publication

Scheduling fungicide sprays for onion downy mildew management

MacManus, G. P. V., Galea, V. J. and O'Brien, R. G. (1997). Scheduling fungicide sprays for onion downy mildew management. 11th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Perth, WA, Australia, 29 September - 2 October 1997.

Scheduling fungicide sprays for onion downy mildew management

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 - 2014
    Bioherbicide Research and Development
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    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.

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