Overview
Background
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Dann joined QAAFI’s Centre for Plant Science in October 2010. She is a plant pathologist based at the Ecosciences Precinct at Dutton Park. Her research aims to increase the productivity and quality of tropical and sub-tropical crops through improved management of diseases.
She obtained her PhD in 1995 from the University of Sydney, and undertook post doctoral research at Michigan State University, USA and at the University of Sydney, prior to joining the Plant Pathology (Horticulture) research team within the Queensland Government in 2002.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr Dann has broad expertise in the discipline of plant pathology. Her diverse area of research includes investigation of natural defence mechanisms in plants, plant disease epidemiology and diagnostics. Her research is very focused on delivering improved quality and productivity to horticultural industries through optimised disease management.
She is recognised internationally for her work on systemic induced resistance in plants and its practical implementation. A large component of her research is focused on assessing non-traditional products or treatments that may be valuable in disease management, such as compounds which activate disease resistance pathways. Such products are becoming more popular given concerns over pesticides in the environment and residues in fruit, and the drive towards more sustainable production of our food.
Dr Dann supervises several students on projects investigating molecular diversity and epidemiology of fungal pathogens and constitutive and inducible plant defences.
Current active areas of research include: assessment of avocado rootstocks for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi optimising phosphonate treatments for management of Phytophthora root rot epidemiology of brown root rot disease of avocados and related molecular diversity of causal “Phellinus noxius” fungi assessment of best management practices for reducing losses in mango and avocado caused by postharvest diseases investigations of UV-C exposure of fruit for disease control systemic induced resistance in passionfruit to Passionfruit Woodiness Virus evaluation of soil amendments for improved soil and plant health and soilborne disease suppression.
Availability
- Associate Professor Elizabeth Dann is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
Investigating Soilborne Nectriaceous Fungi associated with Black Root Rot in Avocado
Parkinson, Louisamarie, McTaggart, Alistair, Shivas, Roger and Dann, Elizabeth (2015). Investigating Soilborne Nectriaceous Fungi associated with Black Root Rot in Avocado . Tropical Agriculture Conference 2015, Brisbane, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.
2014
Book Chapter
Implementation of induced resistance for crop protection
Reglinski, Tony, Dann, Elizabeth and Deverall, Brian (2014). Implementation of induced resistance for crop protection. Induced Resistance for Plant Defense: A Sustainable Approach to Crop Protection. (pp. 249-299) edited by Dale R. Walters, Adrian C. Newton and Gary D. Lyon. Oxford, UK: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118371848.ch12
2014
Journal Article
Research Update Phellinus noxius (Brown root rot)
Armour, D. and Dann, E. (2014). Research Update Phellinus noxius (Brown root rot). Talking Avocados, 25 (1), 38-39.
2014
Conference Publication
Investigating soilborne nectriaceous fungi associated with black root rot in avocado
Parkinson, L. E., McTaggart, A. R., Shivas, R. G. and Dann, E. K. (2014). Investigating soilborne nectriaceous fungi associated with black root rot in avocado. 8th Australasian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 10-13 November 2014. Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2013
Journal Article
An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by ambrosia beetles in the genus Euwallacea on avocado and other plant hosts
Kasson, Matthew T., O'Donnell, Kerry, Rooney, Alejandro P., Sink, Stacy, Ploetz, Randy C., Ploetz, Jill N., Konkol, Joshua L., Carrillo, Daniel, Freeman, Stanley, Mendel, Zvi, Smith, Jason A., Black, Adam W., Hulcr, Jiri, Bateman, Craig, Stefkova, Kristyna, Campbell, Paul R., Geering, Andrew D. W., Dann, Elizabeth K., Eskalen, Akif, Mohotti, Keerthi, Short, Dylan P. G., Aoki, Takayuki, Fenstermacher, Kristi A., Davis, Donald D. and Geiser, David M. (2013). An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by ambrosia beetles in the genus Euwallacea on avocado and other plant hosts. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 56, 147-157. doi: 10.1016/j.fgb.2013.04.004
2013
Journal Article
Morphological and molecular diversity of Colletotrichum spp. causing pepper spot and anthracnose of lychee (Litchi chinensis) in Australia
Anderson, J. M., Aitken, E. A. B., Dann, E. K. and Coates, L. M. (2013). Morphological and molecular diversity of Colletotrichum spp. causing pepper spot and anthracnose of lychee (Litchi chinensis) in Australia. Plant Pathology, 62 (2), 279-288. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2012.02632.x
2013
Conference Publication
An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: Phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by Euwallacea ambrosia beetles on avocado and other plant hosts
Kasson, M. T., O'Donnell, K., Rooney, A. P., Sink, S., Ploetz, R. C., Ploetz, J. N., Konkol, J. L., Carrillo, D., Freeman, S., Mendel, Z., Smith, J. A., Black, A. W., Hulcr, J., Bateman, C., Stefkova, K., Campbell, P. R., Geering, A. D. W., Dann, E. K., Eskalen, A., Mohotti, K., Short, D. P. G., Aoki, T., Fenstermacher, K. A., Davis, D. D. and Geiser, D. M. (2013). An inordinate fondness for Fusarium: Phylogenetic diversity of fusaria cultivated by Euwallacea ambrosia beetles on avocado and other plant hosts. APS-MSA Joint Meeting, Austin, TX United States, 10=14 August 2013. Paul, MN United States: American Phytopathological Society.
2013
Conference Publication
Alk(en)ylresorcinol concentrations in 'Kensington Pride' mango peel and antifungal activity against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Zainuri, Irving, D. E., Dann, E. K., Coates, L. M. and Wearing, A. H. (2013). Alk(en)ylresorcinol concentrations in 'Kensington Pride' mango peel and antifungal activity against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. 4th International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, 3-7 November 2008. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.975.23
2013
Journal Article
Evaluation of fruit yields and tree health of Hass trees grafted to 8 rootstocks in high Phytophthora root rot conditions at Childers, QLD
Dann, E., Whiley, T., Pegg, K., Dean, J., Chandra, K. and Smith, L. (2013). Evaluation of fruit yields and tree health of Hass trees grafted to 8 rootstocks in high Phytophthora root rot conditions at Childers, QLD. Talking Avocados, 24 (3), 34-37.
2013
Book Chapter
Foliar, fruit and soilborne diseases
Dann, E. K., Ploetz, R. C., Coates, L. M. and Pegg, K. G. (2013). Foliar, fruit and soilborne diseases. The Avocado: Botany, Production and Uses. (pp. 380-422) edited by Bruce Schaffer, B. Nigel Wolstenholme and Anthony W. Whiley. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781845937010.0380
2013
Conference Publication
The use of plant activators in mango postharvest diseases management
Akem, C., MacManus, G., Dann, L., Coates, L., Cooke, T. and Lakhesar, D. (2013). The use of plant activators in mango postharvest diseases management. IX International Mango Symposium, Sanya, Hainan Island, China, 8-12 April 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2013.992.47
2012
Journal Article
Pathogenicity studies in avocado with three nectriaceous fungi, Calonectria ilicicola, Gliocladiopsis sp. and Ilyonectria liriodendri
Dann, E. K., Cooke, A. W., Forsberg, L. I., Pegg, K. G., Tan, Y. -P. and Shivas, R. G. (2012). Pathogenicity studies in avocado with three nectriaceous fungi, Calonectria ilicicola, Gliocladiopsis sp. and Ilyonectria liriodendri. Plant Pathology, 61 (5), 896-902. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02579.x
2012
Journal Article
Calonectria ilicicola (Cylindrocladium parasiticum) a newly confirmed root pathogen of avocado
Dann, E., Forsberg, L., Cooke, T. and Pegg, K. (2012). Calonectria ilicicola (Cylindrocladium parasiticum) a newly confirmed root pathogen of avocado. Talking Avocados, 22 (4), 29-31.
2011
Journal Article
Retention of the fruit peduncle at harvest retains sap and contributes to resistance against post-harvest anthracnose in 'Kensington Pride' but not in 'R2E2' mango
Hassan, M. K., Dann, E. K., Coates, L. M., Hofman, P. J. and Irving, D. E. (2011). Retention of the fruit peduncle at harvest retains sap and contributes to resistance against post-harvest anthracnose in 'Kensington Pride' but not in 'R2E2' mango. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 86 (3), 261-266. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2011.11512759
2011
Journal Article
Field assessment of avocado rootstock selections for resistance to Phytophthora root rot
Smith, L. A., Dann, E. K., Pegg, K. G., Whiley, A. W., Giblin, F. R., Doogan, V. and Kopittke, R. (2011). Field assessment of avocado rootstock selections for resistance to Phytophthora root rot. Australasian Plant Pathology, 40 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.1007/s13313-010-0011-0
2011
Conference Publication
The ‘Cylindro’ complex of avocado root pathogens
Dann, Elizabeth K., Forsberg, Leif I., Cooke, Anthony W., Pegg, Ken G., Shivas, Roger G. and Tan, Yu Pei (2011). The ‘Cylindro’ complex of avocado root pathogens. 7th World Avocado Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Rootstocks affect quality of ‘Hass’ avocado fruit after storage
Marques, J., Hofman, P., Whiley, A., Dann, E., Coates, L., Stubbings, B., Smith, L., Dean, J. and A. Cooke (2011). Rootstocks affect quality of ‘Hass’ avocado fruit after storage. 7th World Avocado Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. Cairns, QLD, Australia: World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Field assessment of avocado rootstock selections for resistance to Phytophthora root rot
Smith, L. A., Dann, E. K., Pegg, K. G. and Whiley, A. W. (2011). Field assessment of avocado rootstock selections for resistance to Phytophthora root rot. 7th World Avocado Congress 2011, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Improving ‘Hass’ avocado quality after storage; the role of rootstocks, crop load and storage temperatures
Hofman, P.J., Dann, E., Marques, R., Coates, L., Smith, L., Stubbings, B., Dean, J. and Cooke, A. (2011). Improving ‘Hass’ avocado quality after storage; the role of rootstocks, crop load and storage temperatures. Inaugural Joint Conference of Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference Organising Committee, the Australian Society for Horticultural Science and the New Zealand Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture Science on the theme “Horticulture for the Future”, Lorne, VIC, Australia, 18-22 September 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Phellinus noxius: A basidiomycete fungus impacting productivity of Australian avocados
Dann, E.K., Smith, L.A., Shuey, L.S. and Begum, F. (2011). Phellinus noxius: A basidiomycete fungus impacting productivity of Australian avocados. 7th World Avocado Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Elizabeth Dann is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the phosphonic acid-mediated suppression of Phytophthora cinnamomi in avocado
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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Doctor Philosophy
An integrated approach to managing postharvest diseases of avocado
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating soilborne nectriaceous fungi impacting avocado tree establishment in Australia
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Biology and epidemiology of Botryosphaeria branch dieback and tree death in macadamia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Mango anthracnose in Australia associated with varietal resistance, phenolic compounds and novel antifungal products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Phytophthora Root Rot Resistance in Avocado
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The diversity of Colletotrichum infecting lychee in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Silicon and acibenzolar-S-methyl induced defence responses in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) infected with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
CONSTITUTIVE ALK(EN)YLREORCINOLS AND RESISTANCE TO POSTHARVEST DISEASE IN MANGO (MANGIFERS INDICA L.)
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
DEFENCE MECHANISMS AND INDUCED RESISTANCE IN 'KENSINGTON PRIDE' MANGO
Associate Advisor
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