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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2017
Conference Publication
Trait mining for high-density macadamia planting systems: how important are more detailed architectural characteristics
Toft, B., Topp, B. and Alam, M. (2017). Trait mining for high-density macadamia planting systems: how important are more detailed architectural characteristics. International Macadamia Research Symposium, Hawaii, United States, 13-14 September 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Early screening for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia trees
Jeff-Ego, Olumide, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Henderson, J., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2017). Early screening for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia trees. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20-22 November 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Opportunities and challenges in macadamia breeding
Topp, Bruce, Hardner, Craig, Alam, Mobashwer, Akinsanmi, Olufemi, O'Connor, Katie, Mai, Thuy and Russell, Dougal (2017). Opportunities and challenges in macadamia breeding. International Macadamia Research Symposium, Hawaii, USA, 13-14 September 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Genetic diversity and variability in graft success in Australian macadamia rootstocks
Alam, Mohammad, Wilkie, John, Kelly, Allison, Hardner, Craig and Topp, Bruce (2017). Genetic diversity and variability in graft success in Australian macadamia rootstocks. International Macadamia Research Symposium, Hawaii, United States, 13-14 September 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Searching for extended variability in nut characteristics in wild macadamia gene pool
Mai, Thuy, Alam, Mobashwer, Topp, Bruce, Hardner, Craig and Henry, Robert (2017). Searching for extended variability in nut characteristics in wild macadamia gene pool. International Tropical Agriculture Conference TropAg 2017, Brisbane, Australia, 19-20 November 2017. Lausanne, Switzerland: Frontiers.
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.
2017
Conference Publication
Are multiple Phytophthora species associated with macadamia?
Jeff-Ego, Olumide, Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Henderson, J and Topp, Bruce (2017). Are multiple Phytophthora species associated with macadamia?. Science Protecting Plant Health - a joint Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre, Brisbane, Australia, 26-28 September 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Historical and molecular evidence of genetic identity of 'HAES741' and 'HAES660' macadamia cultivars
Alam, Mobashwer, Hardner, Craig, Nock, Catherine, O'Connor, Katie and Topp, Bruce (2017). Historical and molecular evidence of genetic identity of 'HAES741' and 'HAES660' macadamia cultivars. International Macadamia Research Symposium, Hawaii, United States, 13-14 September 2017.
2016
Journal Article
Variation in susceptibility among macadamia genotypes and species to Phytophthora root decay caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Wang, Gang, Neal, Jodi, Russell, Dougal, Drenth, Andre and Topp, Bruce (2016). Variation in susceptibility among macadamia genotypes and species to Phytophthora root decay caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Crop Protection, 87, 37-43. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2016.04.021
2016
Other Outputs
Macadamia Breeding Progeny Trials: What Did We Learn?
Bignell, Grant, O'Hare, Paul and Topp, Bruce (2016, 05 01). Macadamia Breeding Progeny Trials: What Did We Learn? Horticulture Innovation Australia 68-69.
2016
Other Outputs
Using a Mexican peach for breeding new cultivars in Australia
Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal and Howell, Eddie (2016, 05 01). Using a Mexican peach for breeding new cultivars in Australia Australian Stonefruit Grower 14-17.
2016
Conference Publication
Assessing nut germination protocols for macadamia cultivar 'Beaumont'
Neal, J. M, Russell, D. M, Giles, J. and Topp, B. L. (2016). Assessing nut germination protocols for macadamia cultivar 'Beaumont'. 29th International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture - Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC) / International Symposium on Nut Crops, Brisbane Australia, Aug 17, 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.31
2016
Book Chapter
Plum, prune, and ume juices
Fanning, Kent, Stanley, Roger, Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal and Netzel, Michael (2016). Plum, prune, and ume juices. Handbook of functional beverages and human health. (pp. 501-512) edited by Fereidoon Shahidi and Cesarettin Alasalvar. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b19490-47
2016
Conference Publication
Overview of the Australian macadamia industry breeding program
Topp, B., Hardner, C. M., Neal, J., Kelly, A., Russell, D., McConchie, C. and O'Hare, P. (2016). Overview of the Australian macadamia industry breeding program. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17 - 22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1127.8
2016
Conference Publication
Preliminary evaluation of macadamia rootstocks for yield and tree height
Neal, J. M., Kelly, A., Hardner, C. M., McConchie, C. and Topp, B. L. (2016). Preliminary evaluation of macadamia rootstocks for yield and tree height. 29th International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture - Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC) / International Symposium on Nut Crops, Brisbane Australia, Aug 17, 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.30
2016
Conference Publication
Variation of cutting rooting ability in cultivated and wild species of Macadamia
Russell, D. M., Neal, J. M., Mayer, R., Bell, D. and Topp, B. L. (2016). Variation of cutting rooting ability in cultivated and wild species of Macadamia. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1109.32
2016
Conference Publication
Molecular tools for improved productivity in Queensland plum orchards
Ko, L., Russell, D., Goodrich, B., Berecry, R. and Topp, B. (2016). Molecular tools for improved productivity in Queensland plum orchards. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17 - 22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1127.44
2015
Conference Publication
Use of the Mexican peach 'Nieve' for breeding new cultivars in Australia
Topp, B., Perez, S., Krolow, D., Correa, E., Russell, D. and Neal, J. (2015). Use of the Mexican peach 'Nieve' for breeding new cultivars in Australia. VIII International Peach Symposium, Matera, Italy, 17-20 June 2013. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1084.14
2015
Conference Publication
Prospects of genetic resources for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia
Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Russell, D., Neal J., Drenth A and Topp B. (2015). Prospects of genetic resources for Phytophthora cinnamomi resistance in macadamia. 7th International Macadamia symposium, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 11-13 August 2015. The Southern African Macadamia Growers's™ Association (SAMAC).
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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
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
Genomic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Wild and Domesticated Macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado
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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 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
Developing a rapid and cost effective genotyping method for blueberry breeding
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Craig Hardner
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing efficient breeding strategies to improve yield and quality in passionfruit
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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: 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: Associate Professor Craig Hardner, Dr Mobashwer Alam, Professor Ben Hayes
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2025
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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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The genomes of the four Macadamia species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Agnelo Furtado
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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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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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