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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2011
Conference Publication
Effects of rootstock on avocado fruit quality – assessment of postharvest disease, major cations and biochemical traits
Coates, L. M., Dann, E. K., Shuey, L. S., Smith, L. A., Dean, J. R., Cooke, A. W., Pegg, K. G., Hofman, P. J., Marques, J. R., Stubbings, B. A. and Whiley, A. W. (2011). Effects of rootstock on avocado fruit quality – assessment of postharvest disease, major cations and biochemical traits. 7th World Avocado Congress 2011, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Storage of ‘Hass’ avocado below 5°C
Hofman, P., Marques, J., Dann, E., Coates, L., Stubbings, B., Smith, L., Dean, J. and Cooke, A. (2011). Storage of ‘Hass’ avocado below 5°C. 7th World Avocado Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Exploring non-traditional products for management of postharvest anthracnose and stem end rot in avocado
Smith, L. A., Dann, E. K., Leonardi, J., Dean, J. R. and Cooke, A. W. (2011). Exploring non-traditional products for management of postharvest anthracnose and stem end rot in avocado. 7th World Avocado Congress 2011, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2011
Conference Publication
Quarantine threats: What happens when new and old diseases move
Ploetz, R. C., Dann, E., Pegg, K., Eskalen, A., Freeman, S. and Ochoa, S. (2011). Quarantine threats: What happens when new and old diseases move. 7th World Avocado Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 5-9 September 2011. World Avocado Congress.
2010
Journal Article
Two novel mastreviruses from chickpea (Cicer arietinum) in Australia
Thomas, J. E., Parry, J. N., Schwinghamer, M. W. and Dann, E. K. (2010). Two novel mastreviruses from chickpea (Cicer arietinum) in Australia. Archives of Virology, 155 (11), 1777-1788. doi: 10.1007/s00705-010-0763-4
2010
Conference Publication
Alkenylresorcinols in peel of 'Kensington Pride' mango have antifungal effects against Anthracnose disease
Zainuri, M., Dann, E., Coates, L. and Irving, D. (2010). Alkenylresorcinols in peel of 'Kensington Pride' mango have antifungal effects against Anthracnose disease. Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 2-5 August 2010. American Society for Horticultural Science.
2010
Conference Publication
Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi in Australian avocado orchards
L. A. Smith, E. K. Dann, K. G. Pegg and A. W. Whiley (2010). Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi in Australian avocado orchards. 6th Australian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, Twin Waters, QLD, 9-11 August 2010.
2010
Journal Article
Verticillium wilt more severe in 2009
Dann, E., Smith, L. and Pegg, K. (2010). Verticillium wilt more severe in 2009. Talking Avocados, 20, 32-33.
2010
Journal Article
Using lower storage temperatures to improve Hass avocado fruit quality after storage
Hofman, P., Marques, R., Stubbings, B., Dann, E. and Coates, L. (2010). Using lower storage temperatures to improve Hass avocado fruit quality after storage. Talking Avocados, 21 (3), 26-29.
2010
Journal Article
Mastreviruses in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and other dicotyledonous crops and weeds in Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia
Schwinghamer, M. W., Thomas, J. E., Schilg, M. A., Parry, J. N., Dann, E. K., Moore, K. J. and Kumari, S. G. (2010). Mastreviruses in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and other dicotyledonous crops and weeds in Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (6), 551-561. doi: 10.1071/AP10032
2010
Conference Publication
Soilborne diseases impacting avocado production in Australia
Dann, E. K., Smith, L. A. and Pegg, K. G. (2010). Soilborne diseases impacting avocado production in Australia. 6th Australian Soilborne Diseases Symposium, Twin Waters, QLD, 9-11 August 2010.
2010
Journal Article
Phytophthora trunk canker
Dann, E., Smith, L. and Pegg, K. (2010). Phytophthora trunk canker. Talking Avocados, 20 (4), 26-27.
2010
Book Chapter
Mango
Coates, Lindy, Akem, Chrys, Cooke, Tony, Dann, Elizabeth and Young, Anthony (2010). Mango. Diseases of fruit crops in Australia. (pp. 157-174) edited by Denis Persley, Susan House and Tony Cooke. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
2009
Conference Publication
Phellinus noxius: brown root rot is increasing in importance in the Australian avocado industry
Dann, E. K.,, Smith, L. A.,, Grose, M. L.,, Pegg, G.S. and Pegg, K. G. (2009). Phellinus noxius: brown root rot is increasing in importance in the Australian avocado industry. 17th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Newcastle, Australia, 29 September – 1 October, 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
The effects of nitrogen on postharvest disease in mango (Mangifera indica L ‘Keitt’)
Bally, I. S. E, Hofman, P., Irving, D., Coates, L. and Dann, E. K. (2009). The effects of nitrogen on postharvest disease in mango (Mangifera indica L ‘Keitt’). VIII International Mango Symposium, Sun City, South Africa, 5-10 February 2006. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2009.820.42
2009
Journal Article
Brian J. Deverall: a career of achievement in the field of plant-pathogen interactions Tribute
Dann, Elizabeth K. (2009). Brian J. Deverall: a career of achievement in the field of plant-pathogen interactions Tribute. Australasian Plant Pathology, 38 (2), 208-210. doi: 10.1071/AP08091
2009
Book Chapter
Avocado
Pegg, Ken, Coates, Lindy and Dann, Elizabeth (2009). Avocado. Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia. (pp. 49-64) edited by Tony Cooke, Denis Persley and Susan House. Collingwood, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
2009
Conference Publication
Effect of avocado crop load on postharvest anthracnose and stem end rot, and cations and phenolic acid levels in peel
Dann, E. K, Coates, L. M.,, Dean, J. R, Smith, L. A.,, Cooke, A. W and Pegg, K. G. (2009). Effect of avocado crop load on postharvest anthracnose and stem end rot, and cations and phenolic acid levels in peel. 17th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Newcastle, Australia, 29 September – 1 October, 2009.
2009
Journal Article
Sap properties and alk(en)ylresorcinol concentrations in Australian-grown mangoes
Hassan, M. K., Irving, D. E., Dann, E. K., Coates,L. M. and Hofman, P. J. (2009). Sap properties and alk(en)ylresorcinol concentrations in Australian-grown mangoes. Annals of Applied Biology, 154 (3), 419-427. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7348.2008.00313.x
2009
Conference Publication
The diversity of Colletotrichum infecting lychee in Australia
Anderson, J. M., Coates, L. M., Dann, E. K. and Aitken, E. A. B. (2009). The diversity of Colletotrichum infecting lychee in Australia. 17th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia, 29 September - 1 October 2009. AAPSnet.
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
DEFENCE MECHANISMS AND INDUCED RESISTANCE IN 'KENSINGTON PRIDE' MANGO
Associate Advisor
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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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