Professor Andre Drenth
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Andre Drenth

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Fields of research

Crop and pasture production Forestry sciences Horticultural production

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Wageningen University

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245 works between 1991 and 2025
All (245) Journal Article (164) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (63) Book (4) Other Outputs (5)

201 - 220 of 245 works

2006

Journal Article

Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species

Drenth, A., Wagels, G., Smith, B., Sendall, B., O'Dwyer, C., Irvine, G. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2006). Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (2), 147-159. doi: 10.1071/AP06018

Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species

2005

Journal Article

Integrated management of husk spot. Research and Development report Project MC03007

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Drenth, Andre and Miles, A.K. (2005). Integrated management of husk spot. Research and Development report Project MC03007. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 25 (4), 52-54.

Integrated management of husk spot. Research and Development report Project MC03007

2005

Journal Article

Quambalaria pitereka on spotted gum plantations in Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia

Pegg, G. S., Drenth, A. and Wingfield M. J. (2005). Quambalaria pitereka on spotted gum plantations in Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia. International Forestry Review, 7 (5), 337-337.

Quambalaria pitereka on spotted gum plantations in Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia

2005

Conference Publication

Overview of husk spot disease of macadamia in Australia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A.K. and Drenth, Andre (2005). Overview of husk spot disease of macadamia in Australia. 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005.

Overview of husk spot disease of macadamia in Australia

2004

Journal Article

Fungal epidemics - does spatial structure matter?

Drenth, André (2004). Fungal epidemics - does spatial structure matter?. New Phytologist, 163 (1), 4-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.01116.x

Fungal epidemics - does spatial structure matter?

2004

Journal Article

Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA

Whisson, S. C., Basnayake, S. W. V., Maclean, D. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Drenth, A. (2004). Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 41 (1), 62-74. doi: 10.1016/j.fgb.2003.08.007

Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA

2003

Journal Article

A Rapid Seedling Based Screening Technique to Assay Tobacco for Resistance to Phytophthora nicotianae

Van Jaarsveld, E., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2003). A Rapid Seedling Based Screening Technique to Assay Tobacco for Resistance to Phytophthora nicotianae. Journal of Phytopathology, 151 (7-8), 389-394. doi: 10.1046/j.1439-0434.2003.00737.x

A Rapid Seedling Based Screening Technique to Assay Tobacco for Resistance to Phytophthora nicotianae

2003

Journal Article

Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae

May, K. J., Drenth, A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2003). Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae. Australasian Plant Pathology, 32 (3), 353-359. doi: 10.1071/AP03037

Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae

2002

Journal Article

Evaluation of Tobacco Cultivars for Resistance to Races of Phytophthora nicotianae in South Africa

Van Jaarsveld, E., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2002). Evaluation of Tobacco Cultivars for Resistance to Races of Phytophthora nicotianae in South Africa. Journal of Phytopathology, 150 (8-9), 456-462. doi: 10.1046/j.1439-0434.2002.00766.x

Evaluation of Tobacco Cultivars for Resistance to Races of Phytophthora nicotianae in South Africa

2002

Journal Article

Effect of Metalaxyl Resistance and Cultivar Resistance on Control of Phytophthora nicotianae in Tobacco

Van Jaarsveld, E., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2002). Effect of Metalaxyl Resistance and Cultivar Resistance on Control of Phytophthora nicotianae in Tobacco. Plant Disease, 86 (4), 362-366. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.2002.86.4.362

Effect of Metalaxyl Resistance and Cultivar Resistance on Control of Phytophthora nicotianae in Tobacco

2002

Journal Article

Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae

May, K. J., Whisson, S. C., Zwart, R. S., Searle, I. R., Irwin, J. A.G., Maclean, D. J., Carroll, B. J. and Drenth, A. (2002). Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae. Fungal Genetics And Biology, 37 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1016/S1087-1845(02)00027-0

Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae

2001

Journal Article

Diversity of Phytophthora clandestina isolated from subterranean clover in southern australia: Analysis of virulence and RAPD profiles

Purwantara, A., Drenth, A., Flett, S. P., Guppy, W. and Keane, P. J. (2001). Diversity of Phytophthora clandestina isolated from subterranean clover in southern australia: Analysis of virulence and RAPD profiles. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 107 (3), 305-311. doi: 10.1023/A:1011272419130

Diversity of Phytophthora clandestina isolated from subterranean clover in southern australia: Analysis of virulence and RAPD profiles

2001

Journal Article

Sexual recombination in Phytophthora cinnamomi in vitro and aggressiveness of single-oospore progeny to Eucalyptus

Linde, C., Soo, S. H. and Drenth, A. (2001). Sexual recombination in Phytophthora cinnamomi in vitro and aggressiveness of single-oospore progeny to Eucalyptus. Plant Pathology, 50 (1), 97-102. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00530.x

Sexual recombination in Phytophthora cinnamomi in vitro and aggressiveness of single-oospore progeny to Eucalyptus

2001

Conference Publication

Detection of sorghum ergot pathogen using B-Tubulin primers

Bhuiyan, S., Nass-Komolong, B., Drenth, A., Galea, V.J., Ryley, M. J. and Chakraborty, S. (2001). Detection of sorghum ergot pathogen using B-Tubulin primers. Cairns, Queensland, 24-27 September, 2001. Mareeba, Queensland: Queensland Government, QDPI.

Detection of sorghum ergot pathogen using B-Tubulin primers

2001

Journal Article

Pythium insidiosum keratitis confirmed by DNA sequence analysis

Badenoch, PR, Coster, DJ, Wetherall, BL, Brettig, HT, Rozenbilds, MA, Drenth, A and Wagels, G (2001). Pythium insidiosum keratitis confirmed by DNA sequence analysis. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 85 (4), 502-503.

Pythium insidiosum keratitis confirmed by DNA sequence analysis

2000

Conference Publication

Application of molucular diagnostics to plant disease management

Drenth, A., Wagles, G. and Smith, B. (2000). Application of molucular diagnostics to plant disease management. 15th Australasian Biotechnology Conference, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2 - 6 July 2000.

Application of molucular diagnostics to plant disease management

2000

Conference Publication

High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae

Basnayake, S. W. V., Whisson, S., Drenth, A., Maclean, D. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2000). High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae. Combio 2000, Wellington, New Zealand, 11-14 Dec, 2000. Kent Town, SA: Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae

2000

Conference Publication

Assessment of genetic diversity in fungal populations

Drenth, A. (2000). Assessment of genetic diversity in fungal populations. Asian Mycological Conference, Hong Kong, 9 - 13 July 2000.

Assessment of genetic diversity in fungal populations

2000

Journal Article

A Molecular Phylogeny of Phytophthora and Related Oomycetes

Cooke, D. E. L., Drenth, A., Duncan, J. M., Wagels, G. and Brasier, C. M. (2000). A Molecular Phylogeny of Phytophthora and Related Oomycetes. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 30 (1), 17-32. doi: 10.1006/fgbi.2000.1202

A Molecular Phylogeny of Phytophthora and Related Oomycetes

1999

Book Chapter

Population structure of Oomycetes

Drenth, Andre and Goodwin, Stephen B. (1999). Population structure of Oomycetes. Structure and dynamics of fungal populations. (pp. 195-224) edited by James J. Worral. Amstedam, Netherlands: Springer.

Population structure of Oomycetes

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Avocado industry biosecurity capacity and capability building: Phase II
    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

  • 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

Availability

Professor Andre Drenth is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nga Tran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Diversity and evolution of phytoplasmas infecting banana and coconut in Papua New Guinea

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Cheong Xin Chan, Dr Lilia Carvalhais

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the phosphonic acid-mediated suppression of Phytophthora cinnamomi in avocado

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Dann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the epidemiology, impact and management of biotic agents in macadamia nurseries in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Femi Akinsanmi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pathology and Ecology of Fusarium Wilt Subtropical Race 4

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Dr Lilia Carvalhais

Completed supervision

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