Anthony Young
- Email:
- anthony.young@uq.edu.au
- Phone:
- +61 7 54601 358
- Mobile:
- 0499292390
Overview
Background
I have a keen interest in the evolutionary relationships that underpin symbioses, particularly those involved in plant disease. There are countless examples of how diseases have impacted on different crops throughout history, and this is an ongoing issue that deleteriously impacts food security. My research involves developing a better understanding of the epidemiology of plant diseases and pests, and delivering improved diagnostics and field management. Working with collaborators and international experts, my work involves research on a broad range of plants that are affected by bacteria, fungi, oomycetes and viruses. I have a strong interest in the biotic factors that govern soil health and the methods by which we can promote the development of beneficial microbial communities.
Availability
- Associate Professor Anthony Young is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Macquarie University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University
Research interests
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Understanding germination of emu bush seeds
Emu bush (Eremophila spp.) are important members of Australia's native fauna. However, their floriculture is impeded by poor germination. We are trying to understand why and to improve seed germination.
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Improving ratoon stunting disease management
Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) is costing Australia over $200M annually. Management can be improved by utilising genetic resistance. We are working on improving management of RSD.
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Molecular identification of novel taxa
We use molecular methods to identify pests and pathogens associated with a range of different cropping systems.
Research impacts
I have led the Australian sugar industry in the management of ratoon stunting disease and chlorotic streak disease, and have had a pivotal role in developing diagnostic tests for bacterial diseases of mungbean. I developed a project that has led to improved potato production in the southern Philippines, while my training and mentorship has delivered pathology and diagnostic expertise to numerous Australian and international scientists. My work on the Australian Sugar Industry Biosecurity Group and related committees has improved biosecurity outcomes in Australia and abroad. There are exciting opportunities to work on a broad range of different crop presentations and to deploy the latest in molecular technologies to address the many challenges facing agriculture in the 21st Century.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Molecular, phenotypical, and host-range characterization of Robbsia andropogonis strains isolated from Bougainvillea spp. in Mexico
Morales-Galván, Oscar, Nigam, Deepti, Young, Anthony J., Ignatov, Alexander N., Mejía-Sánchez, Dimas and Flores-López, Luis Fernando (2022). Molecular, phenotypical, and host-range characterization of Robbsia andropogonis strains isolated from Bougainvillea spp. in Mexico. Plant Disease, 106 (2), 603-611. doi: 10.1094/pdis-06-21-1254-re
2022
Conference Publication
Controlled traffic and wider row spacing reduces the incidence of Chlorotic Streak Disease (CSD) in sugarcane seedbeds in subtropical Australia
Wang, Ke, Williams, Alwyn and Young, Anthony (2022). Controlled traffic and wider row spacing reduces the incidence of Chlorotic Streak Disease (CSD) in sugarcane seedbeds in subtropical Australia. System Solutions for Complex Problems, Toowoomba, QLD Australia, 18-22 September 2022. Toowoomba, QLD Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.
2021
Conference Publication
Investigation of mimosa bush dieback (Vachellia farnesiana)
Limbongan, Amelia, Young, Anthony, Campbell, Shane, Xu, Hang and Galea, Victor (2021). Investigation of mimosa bush dieback (Vachellia farnesiana). Australasian Plant Pathology Society Online Conference 2021, Online, 23 - 26 November 2021. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2021
Conference Publication
Evaluation of fungi associated with dieback of mimosa bush (Vachellia farnesiana) for woody weed biological control
Limbongan, Amelia, Young, Anthony, Campbell, Shane and Galea, Victor (2021). Evaluation of fungi associated with dieback of mimosa bush (Vachellia farnesiana) for woody weed biological control. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Online Conference 2021, Online, 23 -26 November 2021. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2021
Journal Article
Whole-genome data from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens strains associated with tan spot of mungbean and soybean reveal diverse plasmid profiles
Vaghefi, Niloofar, Adorada, Dante L., Huth, Lauren, Kelly, Lisa A., Poudel, Barsha, Young, Anthony and Sparks, Adam H. (2021). Whole-genome data from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens strains associated with tan spot of mungbean and soybean reveal diverse plasmid profiles. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, 34 (10), 1216-1222. doi: 10.1094/MPMI-05-21-0116-A
2021
Journal Article
Using multi-temporal satellite data to analyse phenological responses of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) to climatic variations in South Sumatra, Indonesia
Azizan, Fathin Ayuni, Astuti, Ike Sari, Aditya, Mohammad Irvan, Febbiyanti, Tri Rapani, Williams, Alwyn, Young, Anthony and Abdul Aziz, Ammar (2021). Using multi-temporal satellite data to analyse phenological responses of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) to climatic variations in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Remote Sensing, 13 (15) 2932, 2932. doi: 10.3390/rs13152932
2021
Conference Publication
RSD resistance and the resistance to change
Young, Anthony J. and Knight, Noel L. (2021). RSD resistance and the resistance to change. Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Bundaberg, QLD, Australia, 20-23 April 2021. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2021
Journal Article
Ground pearls (Hemiptera: Margarodidae) in crops and pastures: biology and options for management
Thomson, Melody B., Campbell, Shane D. and Young, Anthony J. (2021). Ground pearls (Hemiptera: Margarodidae) in crops and pastures: biology and options for management. Crop and Pasture Science, 72 (9), 762-771. doi: 10.1071/cp20235
2021
Journal Article
Phenotypic and genotypic variation of in South Africa
Meyer, Wilku B., Boshoff, Willem H. P., Minnaar-Ontong, Adré, Young, Anthony J., Kong, Gary, Thompson, Susan, Pretorius, Zacharias A. and Visser, Botma (2021). Phenotypic and genotypic variation of in South Africa. Plant Disease, 105 (5), PDIS09201903RE-1489. doi: 10.1094/pdis-09-20-1903-re
2021
Journal Article
First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola
Young, Anthony and Kiss, Levente (2021). First report of powdery mildew of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) caused by Erysiphe quercicola. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 16 (1) 9. doi: 10.1007/s13314-021-00421-3
2021
Journal Article
Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures
Javazmi, Leila, Young, Anthony, Ash, Gavin J. and Low, Tobias (2021). Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures. Scientific Reports, 11 (1) 4871, 4871. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-84460-x
2021
Book Chapter
Sampling of bacteria associated with plant vascular tissues
Young, Anthony J. (2021). Sampling of bacteria associated with plant vascular tissues. The plant microbiome: methods and protocols. (pp. 31-35) edited by Lilia C. Carvalhais and Paul G. Dennis. New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1040-4_3
2021
Conference Publication
Towards a molecular toolkit to assess biological health of soil
Young, Anthony J., Wilson, Neil L., Thomson, Melody B., Fitzgerald, Shane, Fitzgerald, Ken, Baldock, Chris, Stirling, Marcelle and Stirling, Graham (2021). Towards a molecular toolkit to assess biological health of soil. 42nd Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Conference 2021, Bundaberg, QLD Australia, 20-23 April 2021. Mackay, QLD Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2020
Journal Article
Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns
Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony (2020). Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns. Scientific Reports, 10 (1) 19619, 19619. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-76395-6
2020
Journal Article
Towards a molecular toolkit to assess biological health of soil
Young, Anthony J., Wilson, Neil L., Thomson, Melody B., Fitzgerald, Shane, Fitzgerald, Ken, Baldock, Chris, Stirling, Marcelle and Stirling, Graham (2020). Towards a molecular toolkit to assess biological health of soil. International Sugar Journal, 122 (1463), 790-795.
2020
Journal Article
Australia: a continent without native powdery mildews? The first comprehensive catalog indicates recent introductions and multiple host range expansion events, and leads to the re-discovery of Salmonomyces as a new lineage of the Erysiphales
Kiss, Levente, Vaghefi, Niloofar, Bransgrove, Kaylene, Dearnaley, John D. W., Takamatsu, Susumu, Tan, Yu Pei, Marston, Craig, Liu, Shu-Yan, Jin, Dan-Ni, Adorada, Dante L., Bailey, Jordan, Cabrera de Álvarez, Maria Graciela, Daly, Andrew, Dirchwolf, Pamela Maia, Jones, Lynne, Nguyen, Thuan Dat, Edwards, Jacqueline, Ho, Wellcome, Kelly, Lisa, Mintoff, Sharl J. L., Morrison, Jennifer, Németh, Márk Z., Perkins, Sandy, Shivas, Roger G., Smith, Reannon, Stuart, Kara, Southwell, Ronald, Turaganivalu, Unaisi, Váczy, Kálmán Zoltán ... Braun, Uwe (2020). Australia: a continent without native powdery mildews? The first comprehensive catalog indicates recent introductions and multiple host range expansion events, and leads to the re-discovery of Salmonomyces as a new lineage of the Erysiphales. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11 1571, 1571. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01571
2020
Journal Article
Bacterial wilt of dry beans caused by Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens: A new threat from an old enemy
Osdaghi, Ebrahim, Young, Anthony J. and Harveson, Robert M. (2020). Bacterial wilt of dry beans caused by Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens: A new threat from an old enemy. Molecular Plant Pathology, 21 (5) mpp.12926, 605-621. doi: 10.1111/mpp.12926
2020
Book Chapter
Resilient and dynamic soil biology
Williams, Alwyn, van der Bom, Frederik and Young, Anthony J. (2020). Resilient and dynamic soil biology. No-till farming systems for sustainable agriculture: challenges and opportunities. (pp. 251-266) edited by Yash P. Dang, Ram C. Dalal and Neal W. Menzies. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-46409-7_15
2020
Journal Article
Characterisation of the Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. phaseolicola population found in Eastern Australia associated with halo blight disease in Vigna radiata
Noble, Thomas J., Young, Anthony J., Kelly, Lisa A., Barrerro, Roberto A., Douglas, Colin A., Long, Hao, Williams, Brett and Mundree, Sagadevan (2020). Characterisation of the Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. phaseolicola population found in Eastern Australia associated with halo blight disease in Vigna radiata. Australasian Plant Pathology, 49 (5), 515-524. doi: 10.1007/s13313-020-00722-8
2019
Conference Publication
Rapid detection of Sweet Potato Virus G using novel LAMP detection technology
Maso, W., Deros, M., Coleman, E., Dennien, S., Young, A. and Galea, V. (2019). Rapid detection of Sweet Potato Virus G using novel LAMP detection technology. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Biennial Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Anthony Young is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Determining the role of ground pearls in Pasture Dieback
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, Dr Alwyn Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
RNA-based control of Phytophthora root rot
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Sawyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Utilizing Remote Sensing and Machine Learning to Detect Plantation Trees Infected by Fungal Diseases
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Scott Chapman, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimisation of a Stem-Implantation Technology for the Chemical and Biological Control of Chinee Apple (Ziziphus mauritiana)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, Professor Victor Galea
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising a Stem Injection Technology for the Chemical and Biological Control of Environmental Woody Weeds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, Professor Victor Galea
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Doctor Philosophy
Relationship between microbiota, phytochemistry, and environment of Australian native plants and their importance in empowering First Nations communities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Professor Alan Rowan, Dr Marlize Bekker
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular insights of plant-microbe interactions in chili bacterial leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sarah Meale
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2021
Master Philosophy
Development of a loop ¿ mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the detection of Sweetpotato virus G (SPVG) in Sweetpotato planting materials for commercial production in Papua New Guinea
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a management system for mimosa bush (Vachellia farnesiana): Evaluating chemical herbicide methods and investigating the potential for harnessing dieback as a management tool
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shane Campbell, Professor Victor Galea
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Climatic and epidemiological characterisation of new rubber leaf fall disease: A remote sensing approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Scott Chapman, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Anthony Young directly for media enquiries about:
- agriculture
- Bacteria
- biosecurity
- diagnostics
- integrated pest management
- molecular biology
- mungbean
- pineapple
- Plant Disease
- quarantine pest
- soybean
- sugarcane
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