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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2022
Other Outputs
Improved capacity for integrated disease management of couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in turf
Tran, Nga and Geering, Andrew (2022). Improved capacity for integrated disease management of couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in turf. North Sydney, NSW, Australia: Hort Innovation Australia.
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 (1), 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.
2021
Other Outputs
Identification and management of mosaic viruses and secondary pathogens in buffalo turf
Tran, Nga and Geering, Andrew (2021). Identification and management of mosaic viruses and secondary pathogens in buffalo turf. Sydney: Hort Innovation Australia.
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
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.
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
Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants
Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Citrus black spot: Are ascospores more important than conidia?
Tran, N. T. and Miles, A. K. (2019). Citrus black spot: Are ascospores more important than conidia?. Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) Queensland Plant Pathology Seminar Series, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, 21 October 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay
Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Tran, Nga T., Shuey, Timothy A., Dewdney, Megan M. and Drenth, Andre (2019). Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay. Hortscience, 54 (10), 1673-1681. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI14200-19
2019
Journal Article
Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus
Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, André (2019). Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (3), 281-296. doi: 10.1007/s13313-019-00628-0
2018
Other Outputs
Biology and epidemiology of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Australia
Tran, Nga (2018). Biology and epidemiology of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in Australia. PhD Thesis, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.756
2018
Other Outputs
Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution
Tran, N. T. and Geering, A. D. W. (2018, 08 09). Smut research: overcoming giggles to find an industry solution Turf Industry Magazine 12-13.
2018
Journal Article
Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.
Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, Andre (2018). Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.. Plant Disease, 102 (7), 1386-1393. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-17-1331-RE
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
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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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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