Professor Andre Drenth
Professor

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

41 - 60 of 245 works

2020

Journal Article

Prevalence of Phytophthora species in macadamia orchards in Australia and their ability to cause stem canker

Jeff‐Ego, Olumide S., Drenth, Andre, Topp, Bruce, Henderson, Juliane and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2020). Prevalence of Phytophthora species in macadamia orchards in Australia and their ability to cause stem canker. Plant Pathology, 69 (7) ppa.13208, 1270-1280. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13208

Prevalence of Phytophthora species in macadamia orchards in Australia and their ability to cause stem canker

2020

Journal Article

Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Shuey, Timothy A., Mudge, Stephen R., Papacek, Dan, Chandra, Kerri A. and Drenth, André (2020). Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa. Phytopathology, 110 (10), PHYTO-02. doi: 10.1094/phyto-02-20-0047-r

Inoculum dynamics and infection of citrus fruit by Phyllosticta citricarpa

2020

Journal Article

Transcriptomic data of the Musa balbisiana cultivar Kepok inoculated with Ralstonia syzigii subsp. celebesensis and Ralstonia solanacearum

Prakoso, Ady B., Anjani, Anisa A., Joko, Tri, Drenth, Andre, Soffan, Alan and Subandiyah, Siti (2020). Transcriptomic data of the Musa balbisiana cultivar Kepok inoculated with Ralstonia syzigii subsp. celebesensis and Ralstonia solanacearum. Data in Brief, 29 105366, 105366. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.105366

Transcriptomic data of the Musa balbisiana cultivar Kepok inoculated with Ralstonia syzigii subsp. celebesensis and Ralstonia solanacearum

2020

Conference Publication

A simple cold tolerance test for banana cultivars

Weinert, M. P., Peasley, D. L., Smith, M. K. and Drenth, A. (2020). A simple cold tolerance test for banana cultivars. XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC2018: XI International Symposium on Banana: ISHS-ProMusa Symposium onGrowing and Marketing Banana under Subtropical Conditions, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-16 August 2018. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1272.5

A simple cold tolerance test for banana cultivars

2020

Journal Article

Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S., Kruse, J. and Geering, A. D. W. (2020). Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 49 (2), 87-94. doi: 10.1007/s13313-020-00680-1

Couch smut, an economically important disease of Cynodon dactylon in Australia

2020

Conference Publication

Searching for new banana cultivars to overcome production constraints in the Australian subtropics

Weinert, M. P., Peasley, D. L. and Drenth, A. (2020). Searching for new banana cultivars to overcome production constraints in the Australian subtropics. International Symposium on Banana: ISHS-ProMusa Symposium on Growing and Marketing Banana under Subtropical Conditions, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-16 August 2018. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1272.11

Searching for new banana cultivars to overcome production constraints in the Australian subtropics

2020

Journal Article

Fungal planet description sheets: 1112–1181

Crous, P. W., Cowan, D. A., Maggs-Kölling, G., Yilmaz, N., Larsson, E., Angelini, C., Brandrud, T. E., Dearnaley, J. D.W., Dima, B., Dovana, F., Fechner, N., García, D., Gené, J., Halling, R. E., Houbraken, J., Leonard, P., Luangsa-Ard, J. J., Noisripoom, W., Rea-Ireland, A. E., Ševčíková, H., Smyth, C. W., Vizzini, A., Adam, J. D., Adams, G. C., Alexandrova, A. V., Alizadeh, A., Álvarez Duarte, E., Andjic, V., Antonín, V. ... Groenewald, J. Z. (2020). Fungal planet description sheets: 1112–1181. Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi, 45 (1), 251-409. doi: 10.3767/persoonia.2020.45.10

Fungal planet description sheets: 1112–1181

2019

Journal Article

Sexual reproduction in populations of Austropuccinia psidii

McTaggart, Alistair R., du Plessis, Esna, Roux, Jolanda, Barnes, Irene, Fraser, Stuart, Granados, Ginna M., Ho, Wellcome W. H., Shuey, Louise S. and Drenth, André (2019). Sexual reproduction in populations of Austropuccinia psidii. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 156 (2), 537-545. doi: 10.1007/s10658-019-01903-y

Sexual reproduction in populations of Austropuccinia psidii

2019

Conference Publication

Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass. Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

Biology and epidemiology of smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in couch grass

2019

Conference Publication

Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape

Tran, N. T., Miles, A. K., Dietzgen, R. G. and Drenth, A. (2019). Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape. Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 November 2019.

Citrus black spot: Sex, lies and Milenex® tape

2019

Conference Publication

Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants

Tran, N. T., McTaggart, A. R., Drenth, A., Shivas, R. G., Loch, D. S. and Geering, A. D. W. (2019). Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants. TropAg Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019.

Distribution of Ustilago cynodontis within couch grass plants

2019

Journal Article

Fungal clones win the battle, but recombination wins the war

Drenth, André, McTaggart, Alistair R. and Wingfield, Brenda D. (2019). Fungal clones win the battle, but recombination wins the war. IMA Fungus, 10 (1) 18, 18. doi: 10.1186/s43008-019-0020-8

Fungal clones win the battle, but recombination wins the war

2019

Journal Article

Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay

Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Tran, Nga T., Shuey, Timothy A., Dewdney, Megan M. and Drenth, Andre (2019). Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay. Hortscience, 54 (10), 1673-1681. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI14200-19

Identification of resistance to citrus black spot using a novel in-field inoculation assay

2019

Journal Article

Molecular diagnostics of banana Fusarium wilt targeting secreted-in-xylem genes

Carvalhais, Lilia C., Henderson, Juliane, Rincon-Florez, Vivian A., O'Dwyer, Cecilia, Czislowski, Elizabeth, Aitken, Elizabeth A. B. and Drenth, Andre (2019). Molecular diagnostics of banana Fusarium wilt targeting secreted-in-xylem genes. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10 547, 547. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00547

Molecular diagnostics of banana Fusarium wilt targeting secreted-in-xylem genes

2019

Journal Article

Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, André (2019). Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus. Australasian Plant Pathology, 48 (3), 281-296. doi: 10.1007/s13313-019-00628-0

Phyllosticta capitalensis and P. paracapitalensis are endophytic fungi that show potential to inhibit pathogenic P. citricarpa on citrus

2018

Journal Article

Field evaluation of six Gros Michel banana accessions (Musa spp., AAA group) for agronomic performance, resistance to Fusarium wilt race 1 and yellow Sigatoka

Smith, M. K., Daniells, J. W., Peasley, D., O'Neill, W., Samuelian, S., Wright, C. and Drenth, A. (2018). Field evaluation of six Gros Michel banana accessions (Musa spp., AAA group) for agronomic performance, resistance to Fusarium wilt race 1 and yellow Sigatoka. Crop Protection, 113, 84-89. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2018.07.009

Field evaluation of six Gros Michel banana accessions (Musa spp., AAA group) for agronomic performance, resistance to Fusarium wilt race 1 and yellow Sigatoka

2018

Journal Article

Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.

Tran, Nga T., Miles, Andrew K., Smith, Malcolm W., Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Drenth, Andre (2018). Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.. Plant Disease, 102 (7), 1386-1393. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-17-1331-RE

Pathogenicity of Phyllosticta citricarpa ascospores on citrus spp.

2018

Journal Article

New geographical insights of the latest expansion of Fusarium oxysporum f.Sp. cubense tropical race 4 into the Greater Mekong subregion

Zheng, Si-Jun, García-Bastidas, Fernando A., Li, Xundong, Zeng, Li, Bai, Tingting, Xu, Shengtao, Yin, Kesuo, Li, Hongxiang, Fu, Gang, Yu, Yanchun, Yang, Liu, Nguyen, Huy Chung, Douangboupha, Bounneuang, Khaing, Aye Aye, Drenth, Andre, Seidl, Michael F., Meijer, Harold J. G. and Kema, Gert H. J. (2018). New geographical insights of the latest expansion of Fusarium oxysporum f.Sp. cubense tropical race 4 into the Greater Mekong subregion. Frontiers in Plant Science, 9 457, 457. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00457

New geographical insights of the latest expansion of Fusarium oxysporum f.Sp. cubense tropical race 4 into the Greater Mekong subregion

2018

Book

Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas. Volume 1, cultivation techniques

Gert H. J. Kema and André Drenth eds. (2018). Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas. Volume 1, cultivation techniques. Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science, Cambridge, United Kingdom: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. doi: 10.19103/as.2017.0020

Achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas. Volume 1, cultivation techniques

2018

Conference Publication

Analysis of global populations of Phytophthora cinnamomi suggests presence of two dominant clonal lineages and evidence of sex in Southeast Asia

Shakya, Shankar, Grunwald, Nik, Weiland, Jerry E., Fieland, Valerie, Knaus, Brian J., Jung, Marilia Horta, Maia, Cristiana, Drenth, Andre, Guest, David I., Liew, Edward C. Y., Crane, Colin, Scanu, Bruno and Jung, Thomas (2018). Analysis of global populations of Phytophthora cinnamomi suggests presence of two dominant clonal lineages and evidence of sex in Southeast Asia. Annual Meeting of the Southern Division of the American Pytopathological Society, Fayetteville, United States, 16-18 February, 2018. St. Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.

Analysis of global populations of Phytophthora cinnamomi suggests presence of two dominant clonal lineages and evidence of sex in Southeast Asia

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

    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

    Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nga Tran

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Dann

Completed supervision

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