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

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)

141 - 160 of 245 works

2012

Conference Publication

Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia

Harteveld, D. O., Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2012). Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia. Annual Meeting of the American-Phytopathological-Society (APS), Providence, RI, United States, 4-8 August 2012. St Paul, MN, United States: American Phytopathological Society.

Etiology and epidemiology of Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apple in Australia

2012

Journal Article

Phosphonate applied as a pre-plant dip controls Phytophthora cinnamomi root and heart rot in susceptible pineapple hybrids

Anderson, J. M., Pegg, K. G., Scott, C. and Drenth, A. (2012). Phosphonate applied as a pre-plant dip controls Phytophthora cinnamomi root and heart rot in susceptible pineapple hybrids. Australasian Plant Pathology, 41 (1), 59-68. doi: 10.1007/s13313-011-0090-6

Phosphonate applied as a pre-plant dip controls Phytophthora cinnamomi root and heart rot in susceptible pineapple hybrids

2011

Journal Article

Genome diversity in wild grasses under environmental stress

Fitzgerald, Timothy L., Shapter, Frances M., McDonald, Stuart, Waters, Daniel L. E., Chivers, Ian H., Drenth, Andre, Nevo, Eviatar and Henry, Robert J. (2011). Genome diversity in wild grasses under environmental stress. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 108 (52), 21140-21145. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1115203108

Genome diversity in wild grasses under environmental stress

2011

Journal Article

Variability in aggressiveness of Quambalaria pitereka isolates

Pegg, G. S., Shuey, L. S., Carnegie, A. J., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2011). Variability in aggressiveness of Quambalaria pitereka isolates. Plant Pathology, 60 (6), 1107-1117. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02478.x

Variability in aggressiveness of Quambalaria pitereka isolates

2011

Journal Article

Spread and development of quambalaria shoot blight in spotted gum plantations

Pegg, G. S., Nahrung, H., Carnegie, A. J., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2011). Spread and development of quambalaria shoot blight in spotted gum plantations. Plant Pathology, 60 (6), 1096-1106. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02468.x

Spread and development of quambalaria shoot blight in spotted gum plantations

2011

Journal Article

Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance

Harteveld, Dalphy, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance. Australian Fruitgrower, 5 (8), 16-17.

Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot of apples in Australia- Description of both diseases and importance

2011

Journal Article

Effective control of husk spot

Akinsanmi, Femi and Drenth, Andre (2011). Effective control of husk spot. News Bulletin, 39 (4), 54-58.

Effective control of husk spot

2011

Journal Article

Occurrence and pathogenicity of Neofusicoccum parvum and N-mangiferae on ornamental Tibouchina species

Heath, R. N., Roux, J., Slippers, B., Drenth, A., Pennycook, S. R., Wingfield, B. D. and Wingfield, M. J. (2011). Occurrence and pathogenicity of Neofusicoccum parvum and N-mangiferae on ornamental Tibouchina species. Forest Pathology, 41 (1), 48-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0329.2009.00635.x

Occurrence and pathogenicity of Neofusicoccum parvum and N-mangiferae on ornamental Tibouchina species

2011

Journal Article

Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (1), 52-53.

Macadamia fact sheet: plant health- growing healthy trees from nursery to orchard

2011

Journal Article

Variable resistance to Quambalaria pitereka in spotted gum reveal opportunities for disease screening

Pegg, G. S., Carnegie, A. J., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2011). Variable resistance to Quambalaria pitereka in spotted gum reveal opportunities for disease screening. Australasian Plant Pathology, 40 (1), 76-86. doi: 10.1007/s13313-010-0016-8

Variable resistance to Quambalaria pitereka in spotted gum reveal opportunities for disease screening

2011

Conference Publication

Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples

Harteveld, Dalphy , Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2011). Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.

Disease cycle of Alternaria in apples

2011

Conference Publication

Genetic diversity of Guignardia musae on banana based on internal transcribed spacer region of ribosomal DNA

Wong, M.H., Henderson. J., Cook, L., Van Brunschot., S., Aitken, E.A.B. and Drenth, A. (2011). Genetic diversity of Guignardia musae on banana based on internal transcribed spacer region of ribosomal DNA. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011. APPS.

Genetic diversity of Guignardia musae on banana based on internal transcribed spacer region of ribosomal DNA

2011

Journal Article

Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A, Pretorius, John, Quinlan, Kevin, O'Hare, Paul and Drenth, Andre (2011). Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 39 (6), 62-66.

Husk spot control with fungicide spray applications: Is it profitable?

2011

Conference Publication

Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia

Neilsen, Merran, Drenth, Andre and Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. (2011). Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia. 4th Asian Conference for Plant Pathology (ACPP) concurrent with the 18th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-29 April 2011.

Characterisation of Alternaria species causing leaf blotch and fruits spot in apples in Australia

2011

Journal Article

Potential gains through selecting for resistance in spotted gum to Quambalaria pitereka

Pegg, G. S., Shuey, L. S., Carnegie, A. J., Wingfield, M. J. and Drenth, A. (2011). Potential gains through selecting for resistance in spotted gum to Quambalaria pitereka. Australasian Plant Pathology, 40 (2), 197-206. doi: 10.1007/s13313-011-0030-5

Potential gains through selecting for resistance in spotted gum to Quambalaria pitereka

2010

Journal Article

Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field

Miles A. K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field. Crop Protection, 29 (11), 1347-1353. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2010.06.021

Source of Pseudocercospora macadamiae inoculum in macadamia trees and its use for characterising husk spot susceptibility in the field

2010

Journal Article

Improving macadamia germination efficiency

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2010). Improving macadamia germination efficiency. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 38 (5), 58-60.

Improving macadamia germination efficiency

2010

Journal Article

AFLP analysis reveals a clonal population of Phytophthora pinifolia in Chile

Duran, Alvaro, Gryzenhout, Marieka, Drenth, Andre, Slippers, Bernard, Ahumada, Rodrigo, Wingfield, Brenda D. and Wingfield, Michael J. (2010). AFLP analysis reveals a clonal population of Phytophthora pinifolia in Chile. Fungal Biology, 114 (9), 746-752. doi: 10.1016/j.funbio.2010.06.008

AFLP analysis reveals a clonal population of Phytophthora pinifolia in Chile

2010

Journal Article

Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination

Miles, A. K., Akinsanmi, O. A., Aitken, E. A. B. and Drenth, A. (2010). Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (5), 453-462. doi: 10.1071/AP10001

Timing of infection of macadamia fruit by Pseudocercospora macadamiae and climatic effects on growth and spore germination

2010

Journal Article

The Eucalyptus canker pathogen Chrysoporthe cubensis discovered in eastern Australia

Pegg, Geoffrey S., Gryzenhout, Marieka, O'Dwyer, Cecilia, Drenth, Andre and Wingfield, Michael J. (2010). The Eucalyptus canker pathogen Chrysoporthe cubensis discovered in eastern Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39 (4), 343-349. doi: 10.1071/AP10004

The Eucalyptus canker pathogen Chrysoporthe cubensis discovered in eastern Australia

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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