Associate Professor Anthony Young
Associate Professor

Anthony Young

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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

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Bacteriology Biogeography and phylogeography Biological Sciences Crop and pasture production Genetics Genomics Horticultural production Host-parasite interactions Infectious agents Invertebrate biology Microbial ecology Microbial genetics Microbiology Microbiology not elsewhere classified Molecular evolution Mycology Phylogeny and comparative analysis Plant biology Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Macquarie University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

Research interests

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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83 works between 1999 and 2024
All (83) Journal Article (47) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (31)

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2019

Conference Publication

Implementing molecular techniques develops our understanding of a devastating bacterial disease of mungbean, halo blight

Noble, T., Mundree, S., Williams, B., Young, A. and Douglas, C. (2019). Implementing molecular techniques develops our understanding of a devastating bacterial disease of mungbean, halo blight. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Biennial Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

Implementing molecular techniques develops our understanding of a devastating bacterial disease of mungbean, halo blight

2019

Conference Publication

Epidemiological characterisation of pasture dieback in eastern Australia.

Young, A. J., Thomson, M. B., Abdul Aziz, A., Ayuni Azizan, F., Sari Astuti, I., Xu, H., Stirling, G. and Campbell, S. (2019). Epidemiological characterisation of pasture dieback in eastern Australia. . Australasian Plant Pathology Society Biennial Conference, Melbourne, 25-28 November 2019.

Epidemiological characterisation of pasture dieback in eastern Australia.

2019

Journal Article

Diagnosis and management of halo blight in Australian mungbeans: a review

Noble, Thomas J., Young, Anthony J., Douglas, Colin A., Williams, Brett and Mundree, Sagadevan (2019). Diagnosis and management of halo blight in Australian mungbeans: a review. Crop and Pasture Science, 70 (3), 195-203. doi: 10.1071/CP18541

Diagnosis and management of halo blight in Australian mungbeans: a review

2018

Conference Publication

Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers

Javazmi, L., Low, T., Ash, G. and Young, A. (2018). Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers. Applied Nanotechnology and Nanoscience International Conference, Berlin, Germany, 22-24 October 2018.

Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers

2018

Journal Article

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia

Stirling, G. R., Young, A. J., Aitken, R. L., Beattie, R. N. and Munro, A. (2018). Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia. International Sugar Journal, 120 (1435).

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia

2018

Conference Publication

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia

Stirling, G. R., Young, A. J., Aitken, R. L., Beattie, R. N. and Munro, A. (2018). Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia. 40th Annual Conference of the Australian-Society-of-Sugar-Cane-Technologists (ASSCT), Mackay Australia, Apr 18-20, 2018. KENT: INT SUGAR JOURNAL LTD.

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales, Australia

2018

Journal Article

Pressurised dewatering of sugarcane press mud for logistical transport efficiency and industrial reuse

Wieck, T., Bennett, J. McL., Redmond, T. W. and Young, A. (2018). Pressurised dewatering of sugarcane press mud for logistical transport efficiency and industrial reuse. Sugar Tech, 21 (2), 235-243. doi: 10.1007/s12355-018-0621-3

Pressurised dewatering of sugarcane press mud for logistical transport efficiency and industrial reuse

2018

Journal Article

Phytocercomonas venanatans, a new species of Cercozoa associated with chlorotic streak of sugarcane

Ngo, Chuong N., Braithwaite, Kathryn S., Bass, David, Young, Anthony J. and Croft, Barry J. (2018). Phytocercomonas venanatans, a new species of Cercozoa associated with chlorotic streak of sugarcane. Phytopathology, 108 (4), 479-486. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-07-17-0237-R

Phytocercomonas venanatans, a new species of Cercozoa associated with chlorotic streak of sugarcane

2018

Conference Publication

The rough end of the pineapple: The sometimes prickly relationship between science and policy

Young, A. (2018). The rough end of the pineapple: The sometimes prickly relationship between science and policy. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, MA, United States, Jul 29-Aug 03, 2018. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-108-10-S1.240

The rough end of the pineapple: The sometimes prickly relationship between science and policy

2018

Conference Publication

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales

Stirling, G. R., Young, A. J., Aitken, R. L., Beattie, R. N. and Munro, A. (2018). Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales. 40th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2018, Mackay, Queensland, 18-20 April 2018 . Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Effects of compost and mill mud/ash on soil carbon and the nematode community in a field trial on sugarcane at Harwood, New South Wales

2017

Journal Article

Molecular detection of diverse Leifsonia strains associated with sugarcane

Young, Anthony J. and Nock, Catherine J. (2017). Molecular detection of diverse Leifsonia strains associated with sugarcane. Plant Disease, 101 (8), 1422-1431. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-01-17-0016-RE

Molecular detection of diverse Leifsonia strains associated with sugarcane

2017

Conference Publication

Improved RSD management in Harwood leads to record yields

Young, Anthony (2017). Improved RSD management in Harwood leads to record yields. 39th Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2017, Cairns, QLD Australia, 3-5 May 2017. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Improved RSD management in Harwood leads to record yields

2016

Journal Article

Efficient diagnosis of ratoon stunting disease of sugarcane by quantitative PCR on pooled leaf sheath biopsies

Young, Anthony J., Kawamata, Asuka, Ensbey, Mark A., Lambley, Eleanore and Nock, Catherine J. (2016). Efficient diagnosis of ratoon stunting disease of sugarcane by quantitative PCR on pooled leaf sheath biopsies. Plant Disease, 100 (12) A01, 2492-2498. doi: 10.1094/pdis-06-16-0848-re

Efficient diagnosis of ratoon stunting disease of sugarcane by quantitative PCR on pooled leaf sheath biopsies

2016

Journal Article

Possible origin of ratoon stunting disease following interspecific hybridization of Saccharum species

Young, A. J. (2016). Possible origin of ratoon stunting disease following interspecific hybridization of Saccharum species. Plant Pathology, 65 (9), 1403-1410. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12545

Possible origin of ratoon stunting disease following interspecific hybridization of Saccharum species

2016

Journal Article

Seedbed inspections underestimate the overall incidence of ratoon stunting disease

Young, Anthony J. (2016). Seedbed inspections underestimate the overall incidence of ratoon stunting disease. International Sugar Journal, 118 (1413), 678-682.

Seedbed inspections underestimate the overall incidence of ratoon stunting disease

2016

Journal Article

Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments

Young, Anthony and Ensbey, Mark (2016). Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments. International Sugar Journal, 118 (1407), 216-220.

Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments

2015

Conference Publication

Diverse Leifsonia genotypes are associated with sugarcane in Australia

Young, A. and Nock, C. (2015). Diverse Leifsonia genotypes are associated with sugarcane in Australia. 1st Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.

Diverse Leifsonia genotypes are associated with sugarcane in Australia

2015

Conference Publication

Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments

Young, Anthony and Ensbey, Mark (2015). Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments. 37th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2015, Bundaberg, QLD, Australia, 28-30 April, 2015. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Insights into the epidemiology of chlorotic streak disease as determined by multiple field assessments

2014

Journal Article

Effects of externally supplied protein on root morphology and biomass allocation in Arabidopsis

Lonhienne, Thierry G. A., Trusov, Yuri, Young, Anthony, Rentsch, Doris, Näsholm, Torgny, Schmidt, Susanne and Paungfoo-Lonhienne, Chanyarat (2014). Effects of externally supplied protein on root morphology and biomass allocation in Arabidopsis. Scientific Reports, 4 (5055) 5055, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/srep05055

Effects of externally supplied protein on root morphology and biomass allocation in Arabidopsis

2014

Conference Publication

Novel diagnostic method for ratoon stunting disease: Development and implications for RSD management

Young, Anthony J., Nock, Catherine J., Martin, Aimee and Ensbey, Mark (2014). Novel diagnostic method for ratoon stunting disease: Development and implications for RSD management. 36th Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2014, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia, 28 April -1 May 2014. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Novel diagnostic method for ratoon stunting disease: Development and implications for RSD management

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2027
    Applications-oriented elucidation of germination triggers for Emu Bush seed
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2026
    Crop health and nutrient management of shallot-chilli-rice cropping systems in coastal Indonesia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Pasture Dieback Research Project
    North Coast Local Land Services
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Determine the role of ground pearls in pasture dieback
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Quantifying agricultural pathogens (nematodes and fungi) to determine soil health
    Total Growers Services AT Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Development of a soil-health index based on soil nematode diversity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Pathology support for the Queensland mungbean improvement program
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Determination of natural Leifsonia strains in native populations of Saccharum officinarum in Papua New Guinea
    Sugar Research Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Using leaf sheath biopsy metagenomics for determining if novel bacterial strains are associated with yellow canopy syndrome (YCS)
    Sugar Research Australia Limited
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Anthony Young is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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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