Overview
Background
Nga is a plant pathologist wanting to make an impact for agriculture through research to improve our understanding of the pathogen biology and disease epidemiology. Her areas of expertise span fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of plants, with core skills and interests in etiology and epidemiology, diagnostics, population genetics, pathogen – vector interactions, and host resistance. New knowledge generated from Nga’s research will facilitate effective and sustainable management of diseases, which in turn will increase food security and crop productivity, and improve the lives of subsistence farmers.
Availability
- Dr Nga Tran is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), University of Adelaide
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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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. doi: 10.1007/s13313-025-01023-8
2025
Journal Article
Origins and Distribution of Panicum Mosaic Virus and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus on <i>Stenotaphrum secundatum</i> 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®. doi: 10.1094/phyto-11-24-0363-r
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
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
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.
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.
2022
Conference Publication
Distribution and genetic diversity of sugarcane mosaic virus in turf grasses in Australia
Tran, Nga T. , McTaggart, Alistair , Teo, Ai Chin , Persley, Denis , Thomas, John and Geering, Andrew (2022). Distribution and genetic diversity of sugarcane mosaic virus in turf grasses in Australia. Australasian Plant Virology Workshop, Melbourne, Australia, 5-7 December 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Bermuda grass latent virus in Australia: genome sequence, sequence variation, and new hosts
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Crew, Kathleen S., Thomas, John E., Campbell, Paul R. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2022). Bermuda grass latent virus in Australia: genome sequence, sequence variation, and new hosts. Archives of Virology, 167 (5), 1317-1323. doi: 10.1007/s00705-022-05434-6
2021
Journal Article
Fungal Planet description sheets: 1284-1382
Crous, P. W., Osieck, E. R., Jurjevi, Z., Boers, J., Van Iperen, A. L., Starink-Willemse, M., Dima, B., Balashov, S., Bulgakov, T. S., Johnston, P. R., Morozova, O., Pinruan, U., Sommai, S., Alvarado, P., Decock, C. A., Lebel, T., McMullan-Fisher, S., Moreno, G., Shivas, R. G., Zhao, L., Abdollahzadeh, J., Abrinbana, M., Ageev, D., Akhmetova, G., Alexandrova, A., Altes, A., Amaral, A. G. G., Angelini, C., Antonin, ... Groenewald, J. Z. (2021). Fungal Planet description sheets: 1284-1382. Persoonia, 47, 178-374. doi: 10.3767/persoonia.2021.47.06
2021
Conference Publication
Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry
Tran, N. T., Thomas, J. E. and Geering, A. D. W. (2021). Buffalo grass yellowing – an emerging threat to the Australian turf industry. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference , Online, 23-26 November 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Crew, Kathleen S., Campbell, Paul R., Thomas, John E. and Geering, Andrew D.W. (2021). Genome sequence and geographic distribution of a new nepovirus infecting Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Virus Research, 305 198554, 198554. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2021.198554
2021
Journal Article
Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis)
Thomas, John E., Raymond, Myriam, Tran, Nga T., Crew, Kathleen S., Teo, Ai Chin and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2021). Complete genome sequences and properties of Spartina mottle virus isolates from hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis). Plant Pathology, 70 (5), 1062-1071. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13357
2021
Conference Publication
Better understanding of banana bunchy top disease
Crew, Kathy, Vance, Megan, Tran, Nga, Moradi, Mona and Thomas, John (2021). Better understanding of banana bunchy top disease. Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Online, 23-26 November 2021.
2020
Journal Article
Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia
Tran, Nga T., Teo, Ai Chin, Thomas, John E., Crew, Kathleen S. and Geering, Andrew D. W. (2020). Sugarcane mosaic virus infects Stenotaphrum secundatum in Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 15 (1) 41, 1-4. doi: 10.1007/s13314-020-00410-y
2020
Journal Article
Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa
Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Shuey, Timothy A., Mudge, Stephen R., Papacek, Dan, Chandra, Kerri A. and Drenth, André (2020). Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa. Phytopathology, 110 (10), PHYTO-02. doi: 10.1094/phyto-02-20-0047-r
2020
Other Outputs
Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing
Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020, 06 30). Project update: understanding buffalo yellowing Turf Industry Magazine 10-12.
2020
Journal Article
Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S., Kruse, J. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020). Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 49 (2), 87-94. doi: 10.1007/s13313-020-00680-1
2019
Conference Publication
Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape
Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2019). Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape. Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.
Supervision
Availability
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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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