Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Email:
- y.sultanbawa@uq.edu.au
- Phone:
- +61 7 344 32471
- Phone:
- +61 7 336 52145
Overview
Background
Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa's research is focused within the agribusiness development framework, specifically in the area of food processing, preservation, food safety and nutrition. Her current research includes the minimisation of post harvest losses through value addition and the search for natural preservatives to replace current synthetic chemicals. In addition, her research area also includes the challenge of nutrition security, in particular micronutrient deficiency (hidden hunger), lack of diet diversity and nutritional losses in the food supply chain, which are addressed by her work with underutilized Australian plant species and potential new crops. Her work on Australian native plant foods is focused on incorporation of these plants in mainstream agriculture and diet diversification Working with indigenous communities to develop nutritious and sustainable value added products from native plants for use in the food, feed, cosmetic and health care industries is a key strategy. The creation of employment, economic and social benefits to these remote communities is an anticipated outcome. She considers it a privilege to engage with these communities and is very passionate that her work will have a positive socio-economic impact.
Research Focus
- Functional ingredients (natural additives)
Functional food/feed/nutraceutical ingredients with enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles are obtained from specialty crops (Australian native plant foods) and industry co/by-products. Natural additives are obtained from raw materials of vegetable, fruit, herbs/spices or microbiological origin. An example is plant extracts which can provide e.g. antioxidants, shelf-life extension (natural antimicrobials), trace-nutrients (vitamins/ minerals) and novel flavours. Innovative technology solutions
- Novel packaging systems
Development of active, biodegradable packaging material with natural additives for shelf life extension, smart packaging with nanosensors for the effective detection of food contaminants, microperforated packaging systems with optimised modified atmospheres for fresh foods and high barrier packaging material for herbs and spices are practical objectives of her research. Engineered nano-delivery systems for plant bioactives Develop nano-platforms for targeted delivery and controlled release of plant bioactives including antioxidant and antimicrobial products, through testing of in vitro activities and shelf life under various conditions.
- Photodynamic treatment
Photodynamic treatment or photosensitization is a novel light and photo dye based approach which offers promising alternatives to conventional methods for the control of microorganisms. Plant bioactives such as curcumin has been successfully used to control mycrotoxigenic fungi. This technology has potential as a decontamination tool to reduce the microbial load in food and feed.
- Food safety
Her research focus in this field includes intervention strategies to inhibit and prevent food-borne pathogens and spoilage organisms in fresh food and beverages, elucidating mechanisms of antimicrobial action, shelf-life extension with natural antimicrobials, retaining bioactivity during processing and storage, search for natural inhibitors from Australian native plants, use of bioactive honey from Leptospermum polygalifolium (Jelly bush) in treating microbial wound infections.
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Reading
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of British Columbia
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Increasing vegetable consumption: A means-end chain approach
Kirchhoff, Stephanie, Smyth, Heather, Sanderson, Jessica, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Gething, Katrina (2011). Increasing vegetable consumption: A means-end chain approach. British Food Journal, 113 (8), 1031-1044. doi: 10.1108/00070701111153779
2011
Book Chapter
Plant antimicrobials in food applications: Minireview
Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2011). Plant antimicrobials in food applications: Minireview. Science against microbial pathogens: Communicating current research and technological advances. (pp. 1084-1093) edited by A. Méndez-Vilas. Badajoz, Spain: Formatex Research Center.
2011
Conference Publication
Fruit quality and flavour profile of fresh-cut papaya
Liu, Dianna, Chatelard, Antoine, Cusack, Andrew, Abberton, Kerrie, Currie, Margaret, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Smyth, Heather (2011). Fruit quality and flavour profile of fresh-cut papaya. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Brisbane, Australia: The State of Queensland (Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation).
2011
Conference Publication
Antimicrobial films from Kakadu plum
Brossier, Morgan, Cusack, Andrew, Edwards, David, Kelly, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2011). Antimicrobial films from Kakadu plum. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference (GFAC), Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 February 2011.
2010
Conference Publication
Antimicrobial activity of Australian native plant essential oils against food-related bacteria
Chaliha, M., Currie, M., Cusack, A. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2010). Antimicrobial activity of Australian native plant essential oils against food-related bacteria. International Conference on Antimicrobial Research (ICAR2010), Valladolid, Spain, 3-5 November 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Effects of plant extract and MAP on fresh crimson snapper (Lutjanus erythropterus) fillets coated with sauce during chilled storage
Chaliha, M., Currie, M., Cusack, A., Exley, P., Forrest, A., Mayze, J., Paulo, C., Reeves, R., Sanderson., J., Slattery, S. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2010). Effects of plant extract and MAP on fresh crimson snapper (Lutjanus erythropterus) fillets coated with sauce during chilled storage. International Conference on Antimicrobial Research (ICAR2010), Valladolid, Spain, 3-5 November 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Formulation and evaluation of a feed ingredient from co-drying of fish silage and rice bran
Madage, S. S. K. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2010). Formulation and evaluation of a feed ingredient from co-drying of fish silage and rice bran. 66th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 6-10 December 2010. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
2009
Journal Article
An innovative microplate assay to facilitate the detection of antimicrobial activity in plant extracts
Sultanbawa, Y., Cusack, A., Currie, M. and Davis, C. (2009). An innovative microplate assay to facilitate the detection of antimicrobial activity in plant extracts. Journal of Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology, 17 (4), 519-534. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4581.2009.00187.x
2009
Journal Article
Mode of action of chitosan coating on anthracnose disease control in papaya
Hewajulige, Ilmi Ganga Namali, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Wijeratnam, R. Shanthi Wilson and Wijesundara, Ravindra L. C. (2009). Mode of action of chitosan coating on anthracnose disease control in papaya. Phytoparasitica, 37 (5), 437-444. doi: 10.1007/s12600-009-0052-5
2009
Journal Article
Effect of irradiated chitosan treatment on storage life of fruits of two commercially grown papaya (Carica papaya L.) varieties
Hewajulige, I. G. N., Sultanbawa, Y., Wijeratnam, R. S. W. and Wijesundara, R. L. C. (2009). Effect of irradiated chitosan treatment on storage life of fruits of two commercially grown papaya (Carica papaya L.) varieties. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 37 (1), 61-66. doi: 10.4038/jnsfsr.v37i1.458
2009
Conference Publication
Consumer expectations behind health and wellness promises from vegetable consumption
Sanderson, Jessica, Kirchhoff, Stephanie, Smyth, Heather E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2009). Consumer expectations behind health and wellness promises from vegetable consumption. Australian Vegetable Industry Conference, Melbourme, VIC Australia, May 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Demystifying Australian flavours
Smyth, Heather Eunice, Sanderson, Jessica and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2009). Demystifying Australian flavours. AIFST Convention, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, July.
2009
Conference Publication
Profiling Australian flavours
Smyth, H. E., Sanderson, J., Sultanbawa, Y. and Davis, C. (2009). Profiling Australian flavours. 42nd Annual AIFST Convention, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 13-16 July 2009.
2007
Conference Publication
Effect of chitosan coating on the control of anthracnose and overall quality retention of papaya (Carica papaya L.) during storage
Hewajulige, I. G. N., Sivakumar, D., Sultanbawa, Y., Wijeratnam, R.S.W. and Wijesundera, R. L. C. (2007). Effect of chitosan coating on the control of anthracnose and overall quality retention of papaya (Carica papaya L.) during storage. 1st International Symposium on Papaya, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 22-24 November 2005. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2007.740.29
2006
Journal Article
Effects of bifidogenic factors on growth of bifidobacterium bifidum in cultured milk yoghurt
Sultanbawa, Y. (2006). Effects of bifidogenic factors on growth of bifidobacterium bifidum in cultured milk yoghurt. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 34 (4), 205-209. doi: 10.4038/jnsfsr.v34i4.3638
2005
Journal Article
Effect of the combined application of chitosan and carbonate salts on the incidence of anthracnose and on the quality of papaya during storage
Sivakumar, D., Sultanbawa, Y., Ranasingh, N., Kumara, P. and Wijesundera, R. L. C. (2005). Effect of the combined application of chitosan and carbonate salts on the incidence of anthracnose and on the quality of papaya during storage. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 80 (4), 447-452. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2005.11511958
2001
Journal Article
Structural changes in natural actomyosin and surimi from ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus) during-frozen storage in the absence or presence of cryoprotectants
Sultanbawa, Y and Li-Chan, ECY (2001). Structural changes in natural actomyosin and surimi from ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus) during-frozen storage in the absence or presence of cryoprotectants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 49 (10), 4716-4725. doi: 10.1021/jf001281x
1998
Journal Article
Cryoprotective effects of sugar and polyol blends in ling cod surimi during frozen storage
Sultanbawa, Y. and Li-Chan, E. C. Y. (1998). Cryoprotective effects of sugar and polyol blends in ling cod surimi during frozen storage. Food Research International, 31 (2), 87-98. doi: 10.1016/S0963-9969(98)00063-5
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring traditional Aboriginal knowledge and potential enterprise development of fungi in Northern Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Sharlene Leroy-Dyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timorense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional quality and Food Functionality of Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata) - an Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Nutritional and Functional Quality of Australian Indigenous Yam
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
occurrence of rare earth elements in food
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Upconversion-encoded microspheres for glucocorticoids detection as food hazards or health markers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kayvan Etebari, Dr Zeinab Khalil, Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of nanoencapsulation as a delivery system of Terminalia ferdinandiana extract for periodontal disease therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating Disciplinary Lenses to Overcome Innovation and Commercialisation Barriers for Uniquely Australian Foods
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damian Hine, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) on human gut microbiota and metabolite production: an in vitro fermentation study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Loan Nguyen
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Doctor Philosophy
Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the nutritional and bioactive properties of native Australian Citrus species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natasha Hungerford, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening Indigenous Community Capability: Uniquely Australian Foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Using marks and designations to build and sustain local food and agriculture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brad Sherman, Associate Professor Allison Fish
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Perinatal strategies to improve birthweight, growth, and gut health in pre-weaned piglets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Luke Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring a framework for the Gamilaraay peoples governance of research and development on their traditional foods: a case study exploring functional ingredients in a culturally significant native grain
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of ICT in agriculture marketing to connect smallholder farmers to dynamic markets in the developing countries: A case of the dairy industry in Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Natalie Jones, Dr Luke Williams, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Leveraging Bushfoods of Australia: Exploiting novel processing technologies to extract bioactive compounds.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nidhi Bansal
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Doctor Philosophy
Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Kamalesh Adhikari
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of growing region and processing on the quality and functionality of wild harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Use of Novel Green Technologies for Preservation of Horticultural Produce using Plant Bioactives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of photosensitization on the nutrient profile and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in Australian grown strawberries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Characterising the potential of the green plum (Buchanania obovata) as a native Australian fruit
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Functional Quality of Flour and Proteins from Australian Acacia seed
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mike Gidley, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a new probiotic fermented milk with prebiotics for aflatoxin M1 detoxification
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Professor Mark Turner
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Utilization of solid-state fermented canola meal, camelina meal and lupin as potential protein sources in the diets of broiler chickens
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the safe use of Terminalia ferdinandiana for dietary purposes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Michael Netzel
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Potential of nanoencapsulated plant bioactives against weak acid resistant yeast to extend the shelf life of apple juice
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the bioactive potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) - a native plant of Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts and photosensitization against pathogenic and food spoilage fungi occurring on fresh date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruits
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Use of nanoemulsions with natural antimicrobials to reduce Campylobacter contamination from the chicken intestinal tract.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Australian Native Plants (Kakadu plum and Davidson plum) on the Safety and Quality of Value-added Meat Products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Louw Hoffman
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of storage on the nutritional quality of 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Dr Michael Netzel
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Australian indigenous edible halophytes - potential sources of functional ingredients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Dr Michael Netzel
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment and identification of molecular markers underpinning for H. armigera Hübner resistance in Australian wild Cajanus species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado, Professor Robert Henry
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Factors affecting carotenoids in zeaxanthin-biofortified sweet-corn (Zea mays L.)
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Factors related to differential occurrence rates of aflatoxins in maize grains: investigations with near infrared spectrometry and metabolite analysis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Harvested Maize in Kenya and Tanzania and Postharvest Control by Photosensitization
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Darren Kriticos
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