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

Search Professor Andre Drenth’s works on UQ eSpace

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

121 - 140 of 245 works

2013

Journal Article

Panel of real-time PCRs for the multiplexed detection of two tomato-infecting begomoviruses and their cognate whitefly vector species

van Brunschot, S. L., Gambley, C. F., De Barro, P. J., Grams, R., Thomas, J. E., Henderson, J., Drenth, A. and Geering, A. D. W. (2013). Panel of real-time PCRs for the multiplexed detection of two tomato-infecting begomoviruses and their cognate whitefly vector species. Plant Pathology, 62 (5), 1132-1146. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12033

Panel of real-time PCRs for the multiplexed detection of two tomato-infecting begomoviruses and their cognate whitefly vector species

2013

Journal Article

An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area

Cook, David C., Liu, Shuang, Edwards, Jacqueline, Villalta, Oscar N., Aurambout, Jean‑Philippe, Kriticos, Darren J., Drenth, Andre and De Barro, Paul J. (2013). An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area. NeoBiota, 1 (18), 67-81. doi: 10.3897/neobiota.18.3863

An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area

2013

Journal Article

Phytophthora diseases of macadamias

Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, André (2013). Phytophthora diseases of macadamias. Australian Nutgrower, 27 (3), 15-17.

Phytophthora diseases of macadamias

2013

Journal Article

Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry

Cook, David C., Liu, Shuang, Edwards, Jacqueline, Villalta, Oscar N., Aurambout, Jean-Philippe, Kriticos, Darren J., Drenth, Andre and De Barro, Paul J. (2013). Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry. Crop Protection, 51, 48-56. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.03.016

Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry

2013

Journal Article

Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007)

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007). Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (2), 50-51.

Australian Macadamia Industry: New Disease Management Project (MC12007)

2013

Journal Article

Phyllosticta spp. on cultivated Citrus in Australia

Miles, A. K., Tan, Y. P., Tan, M. K., Donovan, N. J., Ghalayini, A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Phyllosticta spp. on cultivated Citrus in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 42 (4), 461-467. doi: 10.1007/s13313-013-0208-0

Phyllosticta spp. on cultivated Citrus in Australia

2013

Other Outputs

Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003

Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2013). Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003.

Disease management in macadamia. Final report Horticulture Australia Limited Project Number MC07003

2013

Journal Article

Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia

Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica, 43 (Supplement), 176-176.

Epidemiological assessments and husk spot control in macadamia

2013

Journal Article

Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia

Harteveld, D. O. C., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2013). Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia. Plant Pathology, 62 (2), 289-297. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2012.02637.x

Multiple Alternaria species groups are associated with leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases of apple in Australia

2013

Journal Article

Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 41 (3), 34-37.

Integrated disease management: a snapshot - husk spot

2013

Journal Article

Mode of infection of Phyllosticta maculata on banana as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

Wong, Mee-Hua, Henderson, Juliane, Aitken, Elizabeth A. B. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Mode of infection of Phyllosticta maculata on banana as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. Journal of Phytopathology, 161 (3), 135-141. doi: 10.1111/jph.12042

Mode of infection of Phyllosticta maculata on banana as revealed by scanning electron microscopy

2013

Conference Publication

Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia. 19th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

Emergence of Pestalotiopsis species as the causal agent of raceme blight and dieback of macadamia

2013

Conference Publication

Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia. 11th International Epidemiology Workshop, Beijiing, China, 22-25 August.

Growers’ self-assessment decision support system for spray application for husk spot in macadamia

2013

Conference Publication

Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Maddox, C. and Drenth, Andre (2013). Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

Ambrosia and bark beetle-associated tree death in macadamia

2013

Book Chapter

Phytophthora palmivora in tropical tree crops

Drenth, André and Guest, David (2013). Phytophthora palmivora in tropical tree crops. Phytophthora: A Global Perspective. (pp. 187-196) edited by Kurt Lamour. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781780640938.0187

Phytophthora palmivora in tropical tree crops

2013

Conference Publication

The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple

Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2013). The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple. 19th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 25-28 November 2013.

The disease cycle of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple

2012

Journal Article

Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2012). Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application. Crop Protection, 41, 35-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2012.04.021

Economic returns from fungicide application to control husk spot of macadamia in Australia is influenced by spray efficiency, rates and costs of application

2012

Journal Article

Phyllosticta species associated with freckle disease of banana

Wong, Mee-Hua, Crous, Pedro W., Henderson, Juliane, Groenewald, Johannes Z. and Drenth, Andre (2012). Phyllosticta species associated with freckle disease of banana. Fungal Diversity, 56 (1), 173-187. doi: 10.1007/s13225-012-0182-9

Phyllosticta species associated with freckle disease of banana

2012

Journal Article

Predicting the benefits of banana bunchy top virus exclusion from commercial plantations in Australia

Cook, David C., Liu, Shuang, Edwards, Jacqueline, Villalta, Oscar N., Aurambout, Jean-Philippe, Kriticos, Darren J., Drenth, Andre and De Barro, Paul J. (2012). Predicting the benefits of banana bunchy top virus exclusion from commercial plantations in Australia. PloS One, 7 (8) e42391, e42391. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0042391

Predicting the benefits of banana bunchy top virus exclusion from commercial plantations in Australia

2012

Journal Article

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Topp, Bruce and Drenth, Andre (2012). Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Euphytica, 185 (2), 313-323. doi: 10.1007/s10681-012-0645-9

Pericarps retained in the tree canopy and stomatal abundance are components of resistance to husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

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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