Professor Andre Drenth
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Andre Drenth

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Professor Andre Drenth is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Crop and pasture production Forestry sciences Horticultural production

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Wageningen University

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256 works between 1991 and 2026
All (256) Book (4) Journal Article (170) Other Outputs (5) Conference Publication (68) Book Chapter (9)

1 - 20 of 256 works

2026

Conference Publication

A nasty surprise: black core rot in citrus

Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2026). A nasty surprise: black core rot in citrus. Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12-13 May 2026.

A nasty surprise: black core rot in citrus

2026

Journal Article

The resistance of lemon myrtle (<i>Backhousia citriodora</i>) to myrtle rust (<i>Austropuccinia psidii</i>)

Lancaster, Emily Kathryn, Pegg, Geoffrey Samuel, Hayes, R. Andrew, Drenth, André and Lee, David John (2026). The resistance of lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) to myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii). Australasian Plant Pathology, 55 (3) 66. doi: 10.1007/s13313-026-01145-7

The resistance of lemon myrtle (<i>Backhousia citriodora</i>) to myrtle rust (<i>Austropuccinia psidii</i>)

2026

Conference Publication

Looks can be deceiving with black core rot in the orchard

Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2026). Looks can be deceiving with black core rot in the orchard. Australian Citrus Congress, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 2-4 March 2026.

Looks can be deceiving with black core rot in the orchard

2026

Journal Article

Relative susceptibility of macadamia rootstocks to fungal stem diseases in nurseries

Khan, Jahangir, Drenth, André and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2026). Relative susceptibility of macadamia rootstocks to fungal stem diseases in nurseries. Annals of Applied Biology, 188 (2) aab.70074, 606-616. doi: 10.1111/aab.70074

Relative susceptibility of macadamia rootstocks to fungal stem diseases in nurseries

2025

Journal Article

Mycobiome associated with macadamia plants at different growth stages

Khan, Jahangir, Drenth, André and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2025). Mycobiome associated with macadamia plants at different growth stages. Frontiers in Agronomy, 7 1696145. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2025.1696145

Mycobiome associated with macadamia plants at different growth stages

2025

Journal Article

Identity and sources of Diaporthe species causing Phomopsis graft dieback disease in macadamia nursery plants

Khan, Jahangir, Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi Akinyemi (2025). Identity and sources of Diaporthe species causing Phomopsis graft dieback disease in macadamia nursery plants. Plant Disease PDIS-04-25-0770-RE. doi: 10.1094/pdis-04-25-0770-re

Identity and sources of Diaporthe species causing Phomopsis graft dieback disease in macadamia nursery plants

2025

Journal Article

Preserving the biologically coherent generic concept of Phytophthora, “Plant Destroyer” : “We can see no reason why a Darwinian should adopt the concept of paraphyly” (Ernst Mayr and Walter Bock 2002)

Brasier, Clive M., Grünwald, Niklaus J., Bourret, Tyler B., Govers, Francine, Scanu, Bruno, Cooke, David E. L., Bose, Tanay, Hawksworth, David L., Abad, Z. Gloria, Albarracin, M. Victoria, Alsultan, Wael, Altamirano-Junqueira, Astrid E., Arifin, Arild R., Arnet, Matthew J., Aumentado, Herbert Dustin R., Bakonyi, József, Belisle, Wei H., Benigno, Alessandra, Bienapfl, John C., Bilodeau, Guillaume J., Blair, Jaime E., Botella, Leticia, Brandano, Andrea, Cacciola, Santa Olga, Carbone, Ignazio, Castroagudin, Vanina L., Chaendaekattu, Narayanan, Consford, Jonathan D., Corcobado, Tamara ... Jung, Thomas (2025). Preserving the biologically coherent generic concept of Phytophthora, “Plant Destroyer” : “We can see no reason why a Darwinian should adopt the concept of paraphyly” (Ernst Mayr and Walter Bock 2002). Phytopathology, 115 (6), 573-586. doi: 10.1094/phyto-11-24-0372-le

Preserving the biologically coherent generic concept of Phytophthora, “Plant Destroyer” : “We can see no reason why a Darwinian should adopt the concept of paraphyly” (Ernst Mayr and Walter Bock 2002)

2025

Journal Article

Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases in Australian macadamia nurseries

Khan, Jahangir, Drenth, André and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2025). Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases in Australian macadamia nurseries. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 172 (2), 391-410. doi: 10.1007/s10658-025-03011-6

Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases in Australian macadamia nurseries

2025

Journal Article

The virome of the panglobal, wide host-range plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi: phylogeography and evolutionary insights

Botella, Leticia, Hejna, Ondřej, Kudláček, Tomáš, Kovačiková, Kateřina, Rost, Michael, Forgia, Marco, Raco, Milica, Milenković, Ivan, Corcobado, Tamara, Maia, Cristiana, Scanu, Bruno, Drenth, André, Guest, David I, Liew, Edward C Y, Chi, Nguyen Minh, Thu, Pham Quang, Chang, Tun-Tschu, Fu, Chuen-Hsu, Kageyama, Koji, Hieno, Ayaka, Masuja, Hayato, Uematsu, Seiji, Durán, Álvaro, Tarigan, Marthin, Junaid, Muhammad, Nasri, Nasri, Sanfuentes, Eugenio, Čurn, Vladislav, Webber, Joan F ... Jung, Thomas (2025). The virome of the panglobal, wide host-range plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi: phylogeography and evolutionary insights. Virus Evolution, 11 (1) veaf020, 1-25. doi: 10.1093/ve/veaf020

The virome of the panglobal, wide host-range plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi: phylogeography and evolutionary insights

2025

Other Outputs

Getting under the skin of black core rot

Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A. and Drenth, A. (2025, 03 31). Getting under the skin of black core rot Australian Citrus News 18-19.

Getting under the skin of black core rot

2025

Conference Publication

Unravelling black core rot in Australian citrus

Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A., Fattore, A. and Drenth, A. (2025). Unravelling black core rot in Australian citrus. 23rd International Organisation of Citrus Virologists Conference, Mildura, VIC, Australia, 16-20 March 2025.

Unravelling black core rot in Australian citrus

2024

Journal Article

Validation of PCR diagnostic assays for detection and identification of all Ralstonia solanacearum sequevars causing Moko disease in banana

Rincon-Florez, Vivian A., Carvalhais, Lilia C., Silva, Adriano M. F., McTaggart, Alistair, Ray, Jane D., O'Dwyer, Cecilia, Roberts, Janet, Souza, Elineide B., Albuquerque, Greecy M. R. and Drenth, Andre (2024). Validation of PCR diagnostic assays for detection and identification of all Ralstonia solanacearum sequevars causing Moko disease in banana. Phytopathology, 114 (11), 2375-2384. doi: 10.1094/phyto-06-24-0190-r

Validation of PCR diagnostic assays for detection and identification of all Ralstonia solanacearum sequevars causing Moko disease in banana

2024

Journal Article

Selection for phytophthora root rot resistance in chickpea crosses affects yield potential of chickpea × Cicer echinospermum backcross derivatives

Bithell, Sean L., Asif, Muhammd A., Backhouse, David, Drenth, Andre, Harden, Steve and Hobson, Kristy (2024). Selection for phytophthora root rot resistance in chickpea crosses affects yield potential of chickpea × Cicer echinospermum backcross derivatives. Plants, 13 (11) 1432, 1432. doi: 10.3390/plants13111432

Selection for phytophthora root rot resistance in chickpea crosses affects yield potential of chickpea × Cicer echinospermum backcross derivatives

2024

Conference Publication

Unpacking black core rot in Australian citrus

Mahony, Z. I., Tran, N., Donovan, N., Creek, A. and Drenth, A. (2024). Unpacking black core rot in Australian citrus. Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 8-9 May 2024.

Unpacking black core rot in Australian citrus

2024

Journal Article

Diagnostics of Fusarium wilt in banana: Current status and challenges

Roberts, Janet M., Carvalhais, Lilia C., O'Dwyer, Cecilia, Rincón‐Flórez, Vivian A. and Drenth, Andre (2024). Diagnostics of Fusarium wilt in banana: Current status and challenges. Plant Pathology, 73 (4), 760-776. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13863

Diagnostics of Fusarium wilt in banana: Current status and challenges

2024

Journal Article

Segmental duplications drive the evolution of accessory regions in a major crop pathogen

van Westerhoven, Anouk C., Aguilera‐Galvez, Carolina, Nakasato‐Tagami, Giuliana, Shi‐Kunne, Xiaoqian, Martinez de la Parte, Einar, Chavarro‐Carrero, Edgar, Meijer, Harold J. G., Feurtey, Alice, Maryani, Nani, Ordóñez, Nadia, Schneiders, Harrie, Nijbroek, Koen, Wittenberg, Alexander H. J., Hofstede, Rene, García‐Bastidas, Fernando, Sørensen, Anker, Swennen, Ronny, Drenth, Andre, Stukenbrock, Eva H., Kema, Gert H. J. and Seidl, Michael F. (2024). Segmental duplications drive the evolution of accessory regions in a major crop pathogen. New Phytologist, 242 (2), 610-625. doi: 10.1111/nph.19604

Segmental duplications drive the evolution of accessory regions in a major crop pathogen

2024

Book Chapter

Banana blood disease

Ray, Jane, Subandiyah, Siti and Drenth, André (2024). Banana blood disease. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas – Volume 3: diseases and pests. (pp. 227-246) edited by Andre Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/as.2022.0108.09

Banana blood disease

2024

Book Chapter

Towards sustainable management of Fusarium wilt of banana

Drenth, André and Kema, Gert H. J. (2024). Towards sustainable management of Fusarium wilt of banana. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas – Volume 3: diseases and pests. (pp. 145-164) edited by Andre Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/as.2022.0108.06

Towards sustainable management of Fusarium wilt of banana

2024

Book Chapter

The past, present and future of Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4

García-Bastidas, Fernando, Drenth, André and Kema, Gert H. J. (2024). The past, present and future of Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas – Volume 3: diseases and pests. (pp. 113-144) edited by Andre Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/as.2022.0108.05

The past, present and future of Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4

2024

Book Chapter

Freckle disease of banana

Drenth, André and Wong, Mee Hua (2024). Freckle disease of banana. Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas – Volume 3: diseases and pests. (pp. 65-84) edited by Andre Drenth and Gert H. J. Kema. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/as.2022.0108.03

Freckle disease of banana

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2028
    Effective virus management in grain crops
    GRDC - PROC-9176724 - Effective virus management in grain crops
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Banana industry diagnostic capacity and capability building
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    Avocado industry biosecurity capacity and capability building: Phase II
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Development of an NDP for identification of Ceratocystis fimbriata and related taxa
    Plant Health Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Reversing the Impact of Banana Blood Disease in Indonesia
    Australian Plant Biosecurity Science Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Improved capacity for integrated disease management of couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in turf
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Phylogenomic classification of rust fungi in Australia
    Australian Biological Resources Study
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Macadamia Integrated Disease Management (IDM) - MC16018
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Blood disease of banana; diagnostics and distribution
    Plant Biosecurity CRC
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Strengthening the banana industry diagnostic capacity
    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
  • 2013 - 2018
    Joint Florida and Australia citrus black spot initiative
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    The leaf litter cycle of citrus black spot and improvements to current management practices
    University of Florida
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Disease management in macadamia industry
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    ResTeach Funding 2012 0.1 FTE School of AFS
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Banana plant protection program
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Extension AP05002: Alternaria Fruit Spot: New Directions
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Management of potato late blight in Papua New Guinea
    Victoria Department of Primary Industries
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2013
    Citrus Pathology Resource Scientist
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    Disease management in macadamia
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2011
    Strengthening disease detection, diagnosis and surveillance in the Australian banana industry
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Strengthening disease detection, diagnosis and surveillance in the Australian banana industry
    QLD DPI Northern Fisheries Centre
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    DNA diagnositics to protect horticultural industries in northern Australia
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Integrated management of husk spot disease in Macadamias
    Nufarm Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2011
    Principal Research Fellowship in Plant and Tree Pathology
    Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Integrated management of husk spot disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Characterisation of interacting genes that condition avirulence and resistance between Phytophthora pathogens and soybean
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Mutational approach to discovery of recognition and signalling genes that control compatibility between soybean and Phytophthora
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Survey for the presence of Phytopthora cinnamomi in Brisbane Koala Bushlands
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Attendance at the 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology and visit to the Scottish Crop Research Institute
    Horticultural Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Phytophthora cinnamomi on Pineapple
    Golden Circle Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Development of routine DNA based diagnostic tests for Phytophthora
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1999
    PCR based diagnostics for Phytophthora
    Horticultural Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 2000
    Soybean improvement for Eastern Australia
    Queensland Department Primary Industries
    Open grant

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