Professor Bruce Topp
Professor

Bruce Topp

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Professor Bruce Topp is:
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Fields of research

Animal production Crop and pasture production Veterinary sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida

Search Professor Bruce Topp’s works on UQ eSpace

134 works between 1989 and 2024
All (134) Journal Article (64) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (59) Other Outputs (6)

101 - 120 of 134 works

2012

Journal Article

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2012). Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Euphytica, 185 (2), 313-323. doi: 10.1007/s10681-012-0645-9

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

2012

Journal Article

Erratum to Plum [8, (2012)]

Topp, Bruce L., Russell, Dougal M., Neumuller, Michael, Dalbó, Marco A. and Liu, Weisheng (2012). Erratum to Plum [8, (2012)]. Fruit breeding, E5-E6. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0763-9_23

Erratum to Plum [8, (2012)]

2012

Conference Publication

Strategies for breeding macadamias in Australia

Topp, B. L., Hardner, C. M. and Kelly, A. M. (2012). Strategies for breeding macadamias in Australia. IHC2010: 28th International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People, Lisboa, Portugal, 22-27 August, 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.935.6

Strategies for breeding macadamias in Australia

2012

Book Chapter

Plum

Topp, Bruce L., Russell, Dougal M., Neumüller, Michael, Dalbó, Marco A. and Liu, Weisheng (2012). Plum. Fruit breeding. (pp. 571-621) edited by Marisa Luisa Badenes and David H. Byrne. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0763-9_15

Plum

2012

Conference Publication

Performance of five mume (Prunus mume) cultivars in Southern Queensland, Australia

Topp, B. L., Russell, D. M., Bignell, G. M., Giles, J. E. and Noller, J. M. (2012). Performance of five mume (Prunus mume) cultivars in Southern Queensland, Australia. XXVIII International Horticultural Congress (IHC2010), Lisbon, Portugal, 22-27 August 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.938.62

Performance of five mume (Prunus mume) cultivars in Southern Queensland, Australia

2012

Conference Publication

Breeding low-chill peaches in subtropical Queensland

Topp, B. L., Bignell, G. W., Russell, D. M. and Wilk, P. (2012). Breeding low-chill peaches in subtropical Queensland. 7th International Peach Symposium, Lleida, Spain, 8-11 June, 2009. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

Breeding low-chill peaches in subtropical Queensland

2011

Journal Article

'Queen Garnet' (Prunus salicina) Japanese plum

Russell, D. M. and Topp, B. L. (2011). 'Queen Garnet' (Prunus salicina) Japanese plum. Plant Varieties Journal, 24 (3), 141-143.

'Queen Garnet' (Prunus salicina) Japanese plum

2010

Journal Article

Vermiculite improves early development and survival of low chill stone-fruit embryos rescued in vitro

Hamill, S., Promchot, S., Bignell, G., Giles, J. and Topp, B. (2010). Vermiculite improves early development and survival of low chill stone-fruit embryos rescued in vitro. Acta Horticulturae, 829, 79-83.

Vermiculite improves early development and survival of low chill stone-fruit embryos rescued in vitro

2009

Conference Publication

Vermiculite Improves Early Development and Survival of Low Chill Stone-Fruit Embryos Rescued In Vitro

Hamill, S., Promchot, S., Bignell, G., Giles, J. and Topp, B. (2009). Vermiculite Improves Early Development and Survival of Low Chill Stone-Fruit Embryos Rescued In Vitro. 6th International Symposium on In Vitro Culture and Horticultural Breeding, Brisbane, Australia, 16 June 2009. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

Vermiculite Improves Early Development and Survival of Low Chill Stone-Fruit Embryos Rescued In Vitro

2008

Book Chapter

Low-chill cultivar development

Topp, B. L., Sherman, W. B. and Raseira, M. C. B. (2008). Low-chill cultivar development. The peach: Botany, production and uses. (pp. 106-138) edited by Desmond R. Layne and Daniele Bassi. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI Publishing.

Low-chill cultivar development

2005

Conference Publication

Producing super sweet and firm peaches and nectarines

Nissen, R. J., George, A. P. and Topp, B. L. (2005). Producing super sweet and firm peaches and nectarines. International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.694.51

Producing super sweet and firm peaches and nectarines

2005

Conference Publication

Effects of media and fruit ripeness on germination and transplanting of in vitro cultured embryos from low-chill peach and nectarine

Hamill, S.D., Beppu, K., Topp, B.L., Russell, D.M. and DeFaveri, J. (2005). Effects of media and fruit ripeness on germination and transplanting of in vitro cultured embryos from low-chill peach and nectarine. International Symposium on Harnessing the Potential of Horticulture in the Asian-Pacific Region, Coolum, QLD, Australia, 1-3 September 2004. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.694.23

Effects of media and fruit ripeness on germination and transplanting of in vitro cultured embryos from low-chill peach and nectarine

2002

Conference Publication

Performance of Brazilian stonefruit varieties in a temperate region of Australia

Russell, D. M. and Topp, B. L. (2002). Performance of Brazilian stonefruit varieties in a temperate region of Australia. V International Peach Symposium, Davis, CA, United States, *. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.592.20

Performance of Brazilian stonefruit varieties in a temperate region of Australia

2000

Journal Article

Nectarine skin speckling is associated with flesh soluble solids content

Topp, B.L. and Sherman, W.B. (2000). Nectarine skin speckling is associated with flesh soluble solids content. Journal of the American Pomological Society, 54 (4), 177-182.

Nectarine skin speckling is associated with flesh soluble solids content

2000

Conference Publication

Breeding strategies for developing temperate fruits for the subtropics, with particular reference to Prunus

Topp, B.L. and Sherman, W.B. (2000). Breeding strategies for developing temperate fruits for the subtropics, with particular reference to Prunus. XXVth International Horticultural Congress, Brussels, Belgium, 2-7 August 1998. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2000.522.26

Breeding strategies for developing temperate fruits for the subtropics, with particular reference to Prunus

1999

Conference Publication

Breeding strategies for atemoya and cherimoya

George, A. P., Broadley, R. H., Nissen, R. J., Hamill, S. D. and Topp, B. L. (1999). Breeding strategies for atemoya and cherimoya. 1st International Symposium on Cherimoya, Loja, Ecuador, 16-19 March 1999. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1999.497.13

Breeding strategies for atemoya and cherimoya

1996

Conference Publication

Low-chill, non-melting flesh peaches with fresh market and export potential

Porter, G. W., Richards, G. D., Topp, B. L. and Sherman, W. B. (1996). Low-chill, non-melting flesh peaches with fresh market and export potential. International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1996.374.6

Low-chill, non-melting flesh peaches with fresh market and export potential

1995

Journal Article

Plum bacterial spot resistance in leaves and stems measured by a selection index

Topp, B. L. and Sherman, W. B. (1995). Plum bacterial spot resistance in leaves and stems measured by a selection index. Acta Horticulturae (403), 47-50. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.1995.403.6

Plum bacterial spot resistance in leaves and stems measured by a selection index

1993

Journal Article

Comparison of Greenhouse Methods for Assessing Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot in Plum

Topp, B. L., Sherman, W. B., Stall, R. E., Minsavage, G. V. and Wilcox, C. J. (1993). Comparison of Greenhouse Methods for Assessing Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot in Plum. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 118 (5), 667-671.

Comparison of Greenhouse Methods for Assessing Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot in Plum

1993

Journal Article

Combining abilities of 5 Japanese plum cultivars for resistance to xanthomonas stem canker

Topp, B.L., Sherman, W.B., Huber, D.A. and Linda, S.B. (1993). Combining abilities of 5 Japanese plum cultivars for resistance to xanthomonas stem canker. Hortscience, 28 (7), 727-729.

Combining abilities of 5 Japanese plum cultivars for resistance to xanthomonas stem canker

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2028
    National Passionfruit Breeding and Evaluation Program
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Novel propagation and conservation technologies for Australian macadamia
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    National tree crop intensification in horticulture - Part 2 (Avocado, Mango, Macadamia) (HIA project administered by QDAF)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2026
    MC17006 Macadamia Regional Variety Trials Series 4
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    National Macadamia Breeding and Evaluation Program
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2021
    National tree crop intensification in horticulture - Part 1 (avocado, mango, macadamia) (HIA project administered by QDAF)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    National Tree Genomics Program - Phenotype Prediction
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Macadamia Integrated Disease Management (IDM) - MC16018
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Macadamia breeding and conservation - second generation
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2021
    Tropical Stonefruit Breeding and Evaluation
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2020
    Transforming subtropical/tropical tree crop productivity
    Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Macadamia breeding and conservation (HAL project novated from DEEDI)
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Low-chill stonefruit cultivar breeding and evaluation (HAL project)
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant

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