Professor Andre Drenth
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Andre Drenth

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Professor Andre Drenth is:
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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)

181 - 200 of 245 works

2008

Journal Article

Challenges and tools for husk spot control

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Challenges and tools for husk spot control. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (2), 53-55.

Challenges and tools for husk spot control

2008

Journal Article

First report of Pythium splendens associated with severe wilt of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) in Oman

Al-Sa'di, A. M., Deadman, M. L., Al-Said, F. A., Khan, I., Al-Azri, M., Drenth, A. and Aitken, E. A. B. (2008). First report of Pythium splendens associated with severe wilt of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) in Oman. Plant Disease, 92 (2), 313-313. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-92-2-0313C

First report of Pythium splendens associated with severe wilt of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) in Oman

2008

Journal Article

Genetic diversity, aggressiveness and metalaxyl sensitivity of Pythium aphanidermatum populations infecting cucumber in Oman

Al-Sa'di, A. M., Drenth, A., Deadman, M. L. and Aitken, E. A. B. (2008). Genetic diversity, aggressiveness and metalaxyl sensitivity of Pythium aphanidermatum populations infecting cucumber in Oman. Plant Pathology, 57 (1), 45-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2007.01700.x

Genetic diversity, aggressiveness and metalaxyl sensitivity of Pythium aphanidermatum populations infecting cucumber in Oman

2008

Journal Article

Seedling dieback in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Seedling dieback in macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 35 (1), 44-46.

Seedling dieback in macadamia

2008

Conference Publication

Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Ballina, NSW Australia, 13-15 October 2008. Lismore, NSW Australia: Australian Macadamia Society.

Review of husk spot control and diseases affecting macadamia

2008

Journal Article

Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, Andre (2008). Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 37 (2), 141-147. doi: 10.1071/AP08001

Alternative fungicides for controlling husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

2008

Journal Article

Genetic Diversity, Aggressiveness and Metalaxyl Sensitivity of Pythium spinosum Infecting Cucumber in Oman

Al-Sa'di, A.M, Drenth, A., Deadman, M.L., De Cock, A.W.A.M., Al-Said, F.A. and Aitken, E. A.B. (2008). Genetic Diversity, Aggressiveness and Metalaxyl Sensitivity of Pythium spinosum Infecting Cucumber in Oman. Journal of Phytopathology, 156 (1), 29-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2007.01318.x

Genetic Diversity, Aggressiveness and Metalaxyl Sensitivity of Pythium spinosum Infecting Cucumber in Oman

2008

Conference Publication

Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus

Akinsanmi, O. A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2008). Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus. 9th International Mycological Congress, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August 2008. Pisa, Italy: Edizioni E T S.

Unravelling the evolutionary dynamics of a novel cercosporoid fungus

2007

Journal Article

Update on macadamia diseases management program

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Update on macadamia diseases management program. Australian Macadamia Society Ltd. News Bulletin, 34 (6), 52-55.

Update on macadamia diseases management program

2007

Other Outputs

Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007

Drenth, Andre, Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Miles, Andrew K. (2007). Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007. Brisbane, Australia:

Integrated Management of Husk Spot Disease (Pseudocercospora macadamiae) in Macadamias Final report: MC03007

2007

Journal Article

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of Pythium species associated with damping-off in greenhouse cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in Oman

Al-Sa'di, A. M., Drenth, A., Deadman, M. L., de Cock, A. W. A. M. and Aitken, E. A. B. (2007). Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of Pythium species associated with damping-off in greenhouse cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in Oman. Plant Pathology, 56 (1), 140-149. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2006.01501.x

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of Pythium species associated with damping-off in greenhouse cucumber (Cucumis sativus) in Oman

2007

Journal Article

Pre-transplanting treatment of cucumber seedlings with metalaxyl reduces Pythium-induced damping-off disease

Al Sa'di, A. M., Deadman, M. L., Drenth, A., Al-Said, F. A., Khan, I. A. and Aitken, E. A. (2007). Pre-transplanting treatment of cucumber seedlings with metalaxyl reduces Pythium-induced damping-off disease. Phytopathology, 97 (7), S2-S2.

Pre-transplanting treatment of cucumber seedlings with metalaxyl reduces Pythium-induced damping-off disease

2007

Conference Publication

Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Grose, M. and Drenth, Andre (2007). Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.

Cross-pathogenicity of Nectria pseudotrichia

2007

Journal Article

Timing of fungicide applications for control of husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

Akinsanmi, O. A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, A. (2007). Timing of fungicide applications for control of husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia. Plant Disease, 91 (12), 1675-1681. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-91-12-1675

Timing of fungicide applications for control of husk spot caused by Pseudocercospora macadamiae in macadamia

2007

Conference Publication

The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia

Miles, A.K., Akinsanmi, Olufemi A. and Drenth, Andre (2007). The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia. 16th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-27 September 2007.

The disease cycle of Pseudocercospora macadamiae on macadamia

2007

Book Chapter

The potato late blight pathogen and other pathogenic Oomycota Phytophthora infestans

Govers, Francine, Drenth, André and Pieterse, Corné M. J. (2007). The potato late blight pathogen and other pathogenic Oomycota Phytophthora infestans. Plant relationships: Part B. (pp. 17-36) edited by George C. Carroll, Paul Tudzynsk and Karl Esser. Berlin, Germany: Springer.

The potato late blight pathogen and other pathogenic Oomycota Phytophthora infestans

2006

Conference Publication

Disease management-Husk Spot

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A.K. and Drenth, Andre (2006). Disease management-Husk Spot. Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia, 2-3 November 2006. Lismore, NSW, Australia: Australian Macadamia Society.

Disease management-Husk Spot

2006

Journal Article

First report of Tubercularia lateritia as the causal agent of canker on macadamia

Akinsanmi, O. A. and Drenth, A. (2006). First report of Tubercularia lateritia as the causal agent of canker on macadamia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes, 1 (1), 49-51. doi: 10.1071/DN06019

First report of Tubercularia lateritia as the causal agent of canker on macadamia

2006

Journal Article

Pathogens associated with nursery plants imported into Western Australia

Davison, E. M., Drenth, A., Kumar, S., Mack, S., Mackie, A. E. and McKirdy, S. (2006). Pathogens associated with nursery plants imported into Western Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (4), 473-475. doi: 10.1071/AP06043

Pathogens associated with nursery plants imported into Western Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Pseudocercospora macadamiae, the causal agent of husk spot disease in macadamia

Akinsanmi, Olufemi A., Miles, A. K. and Drenth, Andre (2006). Pseudocercospora macadamiae, the causal agent of husk spot disease in macadamia. 8th International Mycological Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20-25 August 2006.

Pseudocercospora macadamiae, the causal agent of husk spot disease 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 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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