Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Email:
- y.sultanbawa@uq.edu.au
- Phone:
- +61 7 344 32471
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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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2021
Journal Article
Provenance and uniqueness in the emerging botanical and natural food industries—definition, issues and tools
Smyth, Heather, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Provenance and uniqueness in the emerging botanical and natural food industries—definition, issues and tools. Food Analytical Methods, 14 (12), 2511-2523. doi: 10.1007/s12161-021-02079-0
2021
Journal Article
Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)
Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Shai, Jerry L., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir). Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 694649, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.694649
2021
Journal Article
Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties
Nguenha, Rafael, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Phan, Anh D. T., Hong, Hung T., Chaliha, Mridusmita, O’Hare, Tim J., Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Effect of photosensitization mediated by curcumin on carotenoid and aflatoxin content in different maize varieties. Applied Sciences, 11 (13) 5902, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/app11135902
2021
Conference Publication
Metabolite differences in the Green Plum (Buchanania obovata) fruit occur through maturation and ripening and between geographical locations
Fyfe, Selina, Smyth, Heather E, Schmitt-Kopplin, Philippe, Harir, Mourad, Rychlik, Michael, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Schirra, Horst Joachim (2021). Metabolite differences in the Green Plum (Buchanania obovata) fruit occur through maturation and ripening and between geographical locations. Metabolomics 2021 Online: The 17th Annual Conference of the Metabolomics Society, Online, 22-24 June 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Do blood-plums (Prunus salicina) have carotenoids?
Kodagoda, Gethmini, Hong, Hung, Topp, Bruce, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, O'Hare, Tim and Netzel, Michael E. (2021). Do blood-plums (Prunus salicina) have carotenoids?. 1st Virtual International Conference on Carotenoids (VICC 2021), International Carotenoid Society, Virtual, 22-25 June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)
Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Foods, 10 (6) 1420, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods10061420
2021
Journal Article
The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Netzel, Michael E. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 14 (11), 2328-2334. doi: 10.1007/s12161-021-02065-6
2021
Journal Article
The effect of maturity and tissue on the ability of mid infrared spectroscopy to predict the geographical origin of banana (Musa Cavendish)
Zhang, Long, Huang, Yichao, Sun, Fengjiang, Chen, Da, Netzel, Michael, Smyth, Heather E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Deng, Yongfeng, Fang, Mingliang and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). The effect of maturity and tissue on the ability of mid infrared spectroscopy to predict the geographical origin of banana (Musa Cavendish). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56 (6), 2621-2627. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.14960
2021
Journal Article
Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Fuller, Steve, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Netzel, Gabriele, Weber, Nadine, Rychlik, Michael, Cozzolino, Daniel, Smyth, Heather E. and Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M. (2021). Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina). Future Foods, 3 100007, 100007. doi: 10.1016/j.fufo.2020.100007
2021
Journal Article
Post-harvest fungal occurrence on commercial strawberry cultivars grown in Australia: impact of phytochemical composition
Maral Damyeh, Seidi, Fernando, Chrishanthi W., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Hong, Hung T., Mereddy, Ram, Netzel, Michael E., Chaliha, Mridusmita and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Post-harvest fungal occurrence on commercial strawberry cultivars grown in Australia: impact of phytochemical composition. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 15 (4), 3811-3822. doi: 10.1007/s11694-021-00924-8
2021
Journal Article
Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea
Vanambathina, Prameela, Rachaputi, Rao C. N., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Henry, Robert J. and Brier, Hugh (2021). Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea. Legume Science, 3 (4) leg3.101. doi: 10.1002/leg3.101
2021
Journal Article
Effect of solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented lupins on performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens
Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Pan, Liyi, Zhang, Dagong, Mereddy, Ram, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Li, Xiuhua (2021). Effect of solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented lupins on performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens. Animal Production Science, 61 (14), 1449-1459. doi: 10.1071/an21038
2021
Journal Article
Performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broilers fed diets containing solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented canola meals
Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Pan, Liyi, Zhang, Dagong, Mereddy, Ram, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Li, Xiuhua (2021). Performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broilers fed diets containing solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented canola meals. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 275 114876, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114876
2021
Journal Article
Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy
Bobasa, Eshetu M., Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Phan, Anh Dao Thi and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy, 29 (4), 096703352098236-206. doi: 10.1177/0967033520982361
2021
Journal Article
Can infrared spectroscopy detect adulteration of Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) dry powder with synthetic ascorbic acid?
Cozzolino, Daniel, Phan, Anh Dao T., Aker, Saleha, Smyth, Heather E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Can infrared spectroscopy detect adulteration of Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) dry powder with synthetic ascorbic acid?. Food Analytical Methods, 14 (9), 1936-1942. doi: 10.1007/s12161-021-02031-2
2021
Journal Article
Mid-infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to qualitatively predict the effects of species, regions and roasting on the nutritional composition of Australian Acacia seed species
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Mid-infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to qualitatively predict the effects of species, regions and roasting on the nutritional composition of Australian Acacia seed species. Molecules, 26 (7) 1879, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/molecules26071879
2021
Journal Article
Correction: Shelat, K.J.; et al. Overall Nutritional and Sensory Profile of Different Species of Australian Wattle Seeds (Acacia spp.): Potential Food Sources in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions. Foods 2019, 8, 482
Shelat, Kinnari J., Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Mantilla, Sandra M. Olarte, Smyth, Heather E., Tinggi, Ujang, Hickey, Sarah, Rühmann, Broder, Sieber, Volker and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Correction: Shelat, K.J.; et al. Overall Nutritional and Sensory Profile of Different Species of Australian Wattle Seeds (Acacia spp.): Potential Food Sources in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions. Foods 2019, 8, 482. Foods, 10 (3) 650, 1-1. doi: 10.3390/foods10030650
2021
Journal Article
The inactivation by curcumin-mediated photosensitization of Botrytis cinerea apores isolated from strawberry fruits
Huang, Li, Yong, Ken W. L., Fernando, W. Chrishanthi, Carpinelli de Jesus, Matheus, De Voss, James J., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Fletcher, Mary T. (2021). The inactivation by curcumin-mediated photosensitization of Botrytis cinerea apores isolated from strawberry fruits. Toxins, 13 (3) 196, 196. doi: 10.3390/toxins13030196
2021
Journal Article
Responsive small-molecule luminescence probes for sulfite/bisulfite detection in food samples
Feng, Huan, Liu, Jianping, Qaitoon, Ali, Meng, Qingtao, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Zhang, Zhiqiang, Xu, Zhi Ping and Zhang, Run (2021). Responsive small-molecule luminescence probes for sulfite/bisulfite detection in food samples. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 136 116199, 116199. doi: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116199
2021
Journal Article
High throughput screening to determine the antibacterial activity of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum): A proof of concept
Akter, Saleha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). High throughput screening to determine the antibacterial activity of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum): A proof of concept. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 182 106169, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106169
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Occurrence, Bio accessibility and Safety of Rare Earth Elements in Rice
Principal Advisor
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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
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
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
Gastronomy as Intangible Heritage: Native Plants, Food Labels, and Law in Tucson¿s UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brad Sherman, Associate Professor Allison Fish
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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
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
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 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
Other advisors: Dr Luke Williams
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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
Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Dr Dharini Sivakumar
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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
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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
Examining the Sustainability of Indigenous-Led Family-Owned Enterprises in the Australian Native Foods Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janeen Baxter
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensitive Detection of Antibiotics with Nanoprobes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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
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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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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