Overview
Availability
- Professor Bruce Topp is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida
Works
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2020
Conference Publication
Phylogenetic relationship among Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla wild accessions
Mai, Thuy Thi Phuong, Alam, Mobashwer, Henry, Robert, Hardner, Craig and Topp, Bruce (2020). Phylogenetic relationship among Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla wild accessions. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: M D P I AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036067
2019
Journal Article
A review of biological functions, health benefits, and possible de novo biosynthetic pathway of palmitoleic acid in macadamia nuts
Hu, Wei, Fitzgerald, Melissa, Topp, Bruce, Alam, Mobasher and O'Hare, Tim J. (2019). A review of biological functions, health benefits, and possible de novo biosynthetic pathway of palmitoleic acid in macadamia nuts. Journal of Functional Foods, 62 103520, 103520. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103520
2019
Journal Article
Scion control of miRNA abundance and tree maturity in grafted avocado
Ahsan, Muhammad Umair, Hayward, Alice, Alam, Mobashwer, Bandaralage, Jayeni Hiti, Topp, Bruce, Beveridge, Christine Anne and Mitter, Neena (2019). Scion control of miRNA abundance and tree maturity in grafted avocado. BMC Plant Biology, 19 (1) 382, 382. doi: 10.1186/s12870-019-1994-5
2019
Journal Article
Anatomical structure associated with vegetative growth variation in macadamia
Toft, Benjamin D., Alam, Mobashwer M. and Topp, Bruce L. (2019). Anatomical structure associated with vegetative growth variation in macadamia. Plant and Soil, 444 (1-2), 343-350. doi: 10.1007/s11104-019-04285-6
2019
Journal Article
Population structure, genetic diversity and linkage disequilibrium in a macadamia breeding population using SNP and silicoDArT markers
O’Connor, Katie, Kilian, Andrzej, Hayes, Ben, Hardner, Craig, Nock, Catherine, Baten, Abdul, Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2019). Population structure, genetic diversity and linkage disequilibrium in a macadamia breeding population using SNP and silicoDArT markers. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 15 (2) 24, 24. doi: 10.1007/s11295-019-1331-z
2019
Journal Article
Selecting for nut characteristics in macadamia using a genome-wide association study
O’Connor, Katie, Hayes, Ben, Hardner, Craig, Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2019). Selecting for nut characteristics in macadamia using a genome-wide association study. HortScience, 54 (4), 629-632. doi: 10.21273/hortsci13297-18
2019
Journal Article
Historical and molecular evidence of genetic identity of macadamia cultivars HAES741 and HAES660
Alam, Mobashwer, Hardner, Craig, Nock, Catherine, O’Connor, Katie and Topp, Bruce (2019). Historical and molecular evidence of genetic identity of macadamia cultivars HAES741 and HAES660. HortScience, 54 (4), 616-620. doi: 10.21273/hortsci13318-18
2019
Journal Article
Phenotypic association of multi-scale architectural traits with canopy volume and yield: moving toward high-density systems for macadamia
Toft, Benjamin D., Alam, Mobashwer M., Wilkie, John D. and Topp, Bruce L. (2019). Phenotypic association of multi-scale architectural traits with canopy volume and yield: moving toward high-density systems for macadamia. HortScience, 54 (4), 596-602. doi: 10.21273/hortsci13293-18
2019
Journal Article
Assessing fatty acid profiles of macadamia nuts
O’Hare, Tim J., Trieu, Hung Hong, Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal, Pun, Sharon, Torrisi, Caterina and Liu, Dianna (2019). Assessing fatty acid profiles of macadamia nuts. HortScience, 54 (4), 633-637. doi: 10.21273/hortsci13418-18
2019
Conference Publication
The effect of storage temperature on the accumulation of anthocyanins in different fruit tissues of Queen Garnet Plum
Kodagoda, Gethmini, Hong, Hung, Topp, Bruce, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, O'Hare, Tim and Netzel, Michael (2019). The effect of storage temperature on the accumulation of anthocyanins in different fruit tissues of Queen Garnet Plum. 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Macadamia (Macadamia spp.) breeding
Topp, Bruce L., Nock, Catherine J., Hardner, Craig M., Alam, Mobashwer and O’Connor, Katie M. (2019). Macadamia (Macadamia spp.) breeding. Advances in plant breeding strategies: nut and beverage crops. (pp. 221-251) edited by Jameel M. Al-Khayri, Shri Mohan Jain and Dennis V. Johnson. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-23112-5_7
2018
Conference Publication
Can greater understanding of macadamia canopy architecture lay the foundation for orchard productivity improvements?
Toft, B.D., Hanan, J. S., Topp, B., Auzmendi, I. and Wilkie, J.D. (2018). Can greater understanding of macadamia canopy architecture lay the foundation for orchard productivity improvements?. XI International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Geneva, NY United States, 28 August - 2 September 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1228.7
2018
Journal Article
Ultra-high-throughput DArTseq-based silicoDArT and SNP markers for genomic studies in macadamia
Alam, Mobashwer, Neal, Jodi, O'Connor, Katie, Kilian, Andrzej and Topp, Bruce (2018). Ultra-high-throughput DArTseq-based silicoDArT and SNP markers for genomic studies in macadamia. PLoS One, 13 (8) e0203465, e0203465. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203465
2018
Journal Article
Estimating genetic parameters of architectural and reproductive traits in young macadamia cultivars
Toft, Benjamin D., Alam, Mobashwer and Topp, Bruce (2018). Estimating genetic parameters of architectural and reproductive traits in young macadamia cultivars. Tree Genetics and Genomes, 14 (4) 50. doi: 10.1007/s11295-018-1265-x
2018
Conference Publication
Variation in precocity in a macadamia breeding population
Alam, M.M., Howell, E., Hardner, C.M. and Topp, B.L. (2018). Variation in precocity in a macadamia breeding population. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 November, 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.80
2018
Conference Publication
Broad-sense heritability and inter-trait relationships in young macadamia architecture, flowering and yield
Toft, B. D., Alam, M. M. and Topp, B. L. (2018). Broad-sense heritability and inter-trait relationships in young macadamia architecture, flowering and yield. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH), Cairns Australia, Nov 20-25, 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.75
2018
Conference Publication
‘MPM1’: a macadamia hybrid showing breakdown of biological rhythm in morphogenesis
Alam, M.M., Neal, J., Howell, E., Russell, D. and Topp, B.L. (2018). ‘MPM1’: a macadamia hybrid showing breakdown of biological rhythm in morphogenesis. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 November, 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.78
2018
Journal Article
Variability of initial and final nut set in elite macadamia selections using different pollination methods
Howell, E., Russell, D., Alam, M. M. and Topp, B. L. (2018). Variability of initial and final nut set in elite macadamia selections using different pollination methods. Acta Horticulturae (1205), 617-622. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.76
2018
Conference Publication
Variation in floral and growth traits in a macadamia breeding population
O’Connor, K.M., Hardner, C.M., Alam, M.M., Hayes, B.J. and Topp, B.L. (2018). Variation in floral and growth traits in a macadamia breeding population. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 November, 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.77
2018
Conference Publication
Early growth and graft success in macadamia seedling and cutting rootstocks
Alam, M. M., Wilkie, J. and Topp, B. L. (2018). Early growth and graft success in macadamia seedling and cutting rootstocks. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture (ISTTH), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 November 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1205.79
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Study of self-fertility in a macadamia breeding program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mobashwer Alam, Dr Max Cowan
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the genetic and physiological basis of scion vigour in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lindsay Shaw, Dr Vivi Arief, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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Doctor Philosophy
Genome diversity in the Macadamia genus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado, Professor Robert Henry
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Doctor Philosophy
Choice analysis evaluating factors influencing horticultural crop cultivars adoption and how those are accounted for in bio-economic modelling
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Professor Neena Mitter, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing efficient breeding strategies to improve yield and quality in passionfruit
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing a rapid and cost effective genotyping method for blueberry breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Henry, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Master Philosophy
Genetic basis of the variability in nut traits and their association with nut borer resistance in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mobashwer Alam
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic variation in Macadamia for resistance to Husk Spot, caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Genomic-assisted exploitation of wild germplasm for improvement of macadamia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Henry, Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Selection strategies to improve yield in macadamia using component traits and genomics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Henry, Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Dr Mobashwer Alam, Professor Ben Hayes
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic Factors Affecting the Accumulation of Palmitoleic Acid and other Beneficial Fatty Acids in Macadamia Nut Kernels.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mobashwer Alam
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The genomes of the four Macadamia species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado, Professor Robert Henry
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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 Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Occurence and pathogenicity of Phytophthora in macadamia in Australia.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth, Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Phenotypic and genotypic diversity in macadamia canopy architecture, flowering and yield
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Inigo Auzmendi
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