Overview
Background
Nga is a plant pathologist dedicated to advancing agricultural sustainability through research that improves our understanding of pathogen genetics, biology, and disease epidemiology. Her expertise spans fungal and viral diseases of plants, with core skills and interests in disease etiology and epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, population genetics, plant biosecurity, and integrated disease management.
Through her research, Nga generates knowledge that supports the development of effective and sustainable disease management strategies to enhance crop productivity and food security while contributing to the resilience of agricultural systems and the livelihoods of farming communities, including smallholder and subsistence farmers worldwide.
Availability
- Dr Nga Tran is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), University of Adelaide
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Molecular diagnostics
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Plant biosecurity
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Plant disease aetiology and epidemiology
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Integrated disease management
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Tree pathology
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Tropical agriculture
Works
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2026
Conference Publication
A nasty surprise: black core rot in citrus
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2026). A nasty surprise: black core rot in citrus. Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12-13 May 2026.
2026
Other Outputs
Avocado industry biosecurity capacity and capability building: Phase II
Tran, Nga, Pretorius, Lara and Geering, Andrew (2026). Avocado industry biosecurity capacity and capability building: Phase II. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Hort Innovation Australia.
2026
Conference Publication
Looks can be deceiving with black core rot in the orchard
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2026). Looks can be deceiving with black core rot in the orchard. Australian Citrus Congress, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 2-4 March 2026.
2026
Other Outputs
Quantum-enabled detection of invasive pathogens for improved biosecurity
Tran, Nga and Geering, Andrew (2026). Quantum-enabled detection of invasive pathogens for improved biosecurity. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Australian Government.
2026
Other Outputs
National diagnostic protocol: avocado sunblotch viroid
Pretorius, Lara, Tran, Nga and Geering, Andrew (2026). National diagnostic protocol: avocado sunblotch viroid. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics.
2026
Other Outputs
National diagnostic protocol: avocado scab caused by Elsinoe perseae
Tran, Nga, Pretorius, Lara and Geering, Andrew (2026). National diagnostic protocol: avocado scab caused by Elsinoe perseae. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics.
2025
Conference Publication
Hide and seek with black core rot in citrus
Mahony, Zali, Tran, Nga, Donovan, Nerida, Creek, Andrew and Drenth, Andre (2025). Hide and seek with black core rot in citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 26 - 28 May 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Origins and distribution of Panicum Mosaic virus and Sugarcane Mosaic virus on Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, McTaggart, Alistair R., Campbell, Paul R., Persley, Denis M., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2025). Origins and distribution of Panicum Mosaic virus and Sugarcane Mosaic virus on Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Phytopathology, 115 (4), 431-440. doi: 10.1094/phyto-11-24-0363-r
2025
Journal Article
The complete genome sequence of a novel legume closterovirus from Norfolk Island
Thomas, John E., Jackson, Mark, Campbell, Paul R., Tran, Nga T. and Geering, Andrew D.W. (2025). The complete genome sequence of a novel legume closterovirus from Norfolk Island. Australasian Plant Pathology, 54 (2), 131-135. doi: 10.1007/s13313-025-01023-8
2025
Other Outputs
Getting under the skin of black core rot
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A. and Drenth, A. (2025, 03 31). Getting under the skin of black core rot Australian Citrus News 18-19.
2025
Conference Publication
Unravelling black core rot in Australian citrus
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2025). Unravelling black core rot in Australian citrus. 23rd International Organisation of Citrus Virologists Conference, Mildura, VIC, Australia, 16-20 March 2025.
2024
Other Outputs
Mexico and Florida biosecurity study tour
Geering, Andrew and Tran, Nga (2024, 09 01). Mexico and Florida biosecurity study tour Talking Avocados Spring 2024 73-74.
2024
Conference Publication
Unpacking black core rot in Australian citrus
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A. and Drenth, A. (2024). Unpacking black core rot in Australian citrus. Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 8-9 May 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Towards finalising national diagnostic protocols for avocado scab and laurel wilt
Tran, Nga (2024). Towards finalising national diagnostic protocols for avocado scab and laurel wilt. Annual Diagnostic Workshop, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia, 19-20 March 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Journey to the Core: black core rot in citrus
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A. and Drenth, A. (2024). Journey to the Core: black core rot in citrus. Australian Citrus Congress, Twin Waters, QLD, Australia, 5-7 March 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Campbell, Paul R., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2024). Molecular characterisation of a novel sadwavirus infecting cattleya orchids in Australia. Archives of Virology, 169 (3) 68, 68. doi: 10.1007/s00705-024-05980-1
2023
Conference Publication
Journey to the Core: black core rot in Citrus
Mahony, Zali I., Tran, Nga T., Donovan, Nerida, Creek, Andrew and Drenth, Andre (2023). Journey to the Core: black core rot in Citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 20-24 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Black core rot in Australian citrus
Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N. and Creek, A. (2023). Black core rot in Australian citrus. NextGen Ag Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Understanding the population structure and pathogenicity of Bipolaris oryzae on commercial and wild Australian rices
Morrison, Sabrina M.L., McTaggart, Alistair R., Tran, Nga T., Geering, Andrew D. W., Furtado, Agnelo and Henry, Robert J. (2023). Understanding the population structure and pathogenicity of Bipolaris oryzae on commercial and wild Australian rices. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Viruses are associated with buffalo grass yellowing in Australia
Tran, Nga, Teo, Ai Chin, McTaggart, Alistair, Thomas, John, Campbell, Paul, Persley, Denis and Geering, Andrew (2023). Viruses are associated with buffalo grass yellowing in Australia. 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Lyon, France, 20-25 August 2023.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Nga Tran is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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Doctor Philosophy
Biocontrol of pest and diseases of vegetable crops
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Geering, Dr Nipuni Peththa Thanthrige, Dr Mark Jackson
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