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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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.
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
‘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
Conference Publication
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. International Symposia on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture - ISTTH2016, Cairns, QLD Australia, 20-25 November 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. 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
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
Journal Article
Prospects for increasing yield in macadamia using component traits and genomics
O'Connor, Katie, Hayes, Ben and Topp, Bruce (2018). Prospects for increasing yield in macadamia using component traits and genomics. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 14 (1) 7. doi: 10.1007/s11295-017-1221-1
2018
Conference Publication
Varietal susceptibility to multiple Phytophthora species in macadamia
Jeff-Ego, O., Akinsanmi, O., Topp, B., Henderson, J. and Drenth, A. (2018). Varietal susceptibility to multiple Phytophthora species in macadamia. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston MA, United States, July 29-3 August 2018. St. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Societ.
2018
Other Outputs
DArTseq markers of wild macadamia species
Topp, Bruce, Alam, Mobashwer and Mai, Thuy (2018). DArTseq markers of wild macadamia species. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.395
2018
Book Chapter
Macadamia integrifolia and M. tetraphylla
Hardner, C. and Topp, B. (2018). Macadamia integrifolia and M. tetraphylla. Trees for life in Oceania: conservation and utilisation of genetic diversity. (pp. 147-151) edited by Lee Thomson, John Doran and Bronwyn Clarke. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
2018
Other Outputs
DArTseq based silicoDArT and SNP data
Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2018). DArTseq based silicoDArT and SNP data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.394
2018
Other Outputs
SNPs and silicoDArT markers of B1.2 progeny and parents
Topp, Bruce, O'Connor, Katie and Alam, Mohammad (2018). SNPs and silicoDArT markers of B1.2 progeny and parents. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.491
2017
Journal Article
Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Geering, Andrew D.W., Pandit, Pratibala, Topp, Bruce , O'Hare, P., Mulo, S. and Searle, C. (2017). Abnormal vertical growth syndrome in macadamia – how widespread, what causes it?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 45 (4), 57-59.
2017
Journal Article
Characterization of accessions and species of Macadamia to stem infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Akinsanmi, O. A., Neal, J., Drenth, A. and Topp, B. (2017). Characterization of accessions and species of Macadamia to stem infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plant Pathology, 66 (2), 186-193. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12566
2017
Conference Publication
Prospects of utilizing wild germplasm for future improvement of macadamia
Mai, Thuy, Alam, Mobashwer, Henry, Robert, Hardner, Craig and Topp, Bruce (2017). Prospects of utilizing wild germplasm for future improvement of macadamia. International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg2017, Brisbane, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Morphological and molecular characterization of self-pollinated vs naturally out-crossed progeny of macadamia: a case study of 'HAES741'
Alam, Mobashwer, Neal, Jodi, O'Connor, Katie, Nock, Catherine, Langdon, Kirsty and Topp, Bruce (2017). Morphological and molecular characterization of self-pollinated vs naturally out-crossed progeny of macadamia: a case study of 'HAES741'. International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2017, Brisbane, Australia, 19-20 November 2017.
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
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing efficient breeding strategies to improve yield and quality in passionfruit
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivi Arief, Professor Heather Smyth, 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
Genetic basis of the variability in nut traits and their association with nutborer and fruit spotting bug resistance in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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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Doctor Philosophy
Developing next generation trait diagnostics platforms for analysing single nucleotide polymorphisms in plant breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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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: Dr Shabbir Ahmad, Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Doctor Philosophy
AI-guided prediction of genomic breeding values for yield and vigour in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lee Hickey, Associate Professor Sen Wang, Dr Eric Dinglasan, Dr Mobashwer Alam
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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
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: 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, 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, Dr Jim Hanan
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