Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Michael is passionate about plant-based foods, with a particular focus on their nutritional composition, quality, bioactivity, digestibility, and potential for promoting healthy diets. He has served as a Chief Investigator on several flagship initiatives, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, and the HIA-funded Naturally Nutritious project. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding both in vitro bioaccessibility—how compounds are released from the food matrix and become available for intestinal absorption—and the more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism, including microbial degradation in the gut. These processes are critical for predicting the bioactivity and potential health benefits of dietary phytochemicals in humans.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My primary research interests focus on phytochemicals—specifically polyphenols (both bound and free), carotenoids, and betalains—as well as vitamins. I investigate their analysis, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, and structural modifications or degradation during processing and digestion. This includes studying their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and metabolism, essentially tracing the journey “from raw produce to absorbed and metabolised bioactive compounds.”

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661 works between 1992 and 2025
All (661) Journal Article (175) Book Chapter (17) Conference Publication (457) Book (3) Edited Outputs (9)

341 - 360 of 661 works

2015

Edited Outputs

Acta Horticulturae 1106: Proceedings of the VI International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables - FAVHEALTH2014

Tim J. O'Hare and Michael E. Netzel eds. (2015). Acta Horticulturae 1106: Proceedings of the VI International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables - FAVHEALTH2014. VI International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables - FAVHEALTH2014, Brisbane Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: ISHS.

Acta Horticulturae 1106: Proceedings of the VI International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables - FAVHEALTH2014

2015

Conference Publication

Phytochemicals in the tissues of Australian-grown papaya cultivars

Ikram, E. H., Netzel, M. E., Fanning, K. and Stanley, R. (2015). Phytochemicals in the tissues of Australian-grown papaya cultivars. FAV HEALTH: International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-20 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1106.27

Phytochemicals in the tissues of Australian-grown papaya cultivars

2015

Conference Publication

Verfügbarkeit phenolischer Komponenten aus Rotwein (Lemberger) und rotem Traubensaft für den Menschen

Bitsch, Roland, Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabi, Frank, Thomas and Bitsch, Irmgard (2015). Verfügbarkeit phenolischer Komponenten aus Rotwein (Lemberger) und rotem Traubensaft für den Menschen. 38th World Congress of Vine and Wine, Mainz, Germany, 5–10 July 2015. Les Ulis, France: EDP Sciences. doi: 10.1051/oivconf/201508002

Verfügbarkeit phenolischer Komponenten aus Rotwein (Lemberger) und rotem Traubensaft für den Menschen

2015

Journal Article

Consumption of anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum juice reduces platelet activation related thrombogenesis in healthy volunteers

Santhakumar, Abishek Bommannan, Kundur, Avinash Reddy, Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Michael, Stanley, Roger and Singh, Indu (2015). Consumption of anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum juice reduces platelet activation related thrombogenesis in healthy volunteers. Journal of Functional Foods, 12, 11-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.10.026

Consumption of anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum juice reduces platelet activation related thrombogenesis in healthy volunteers

2015

Conference Publication

Screening Queensland grown sorghum for health promoting compounds.

Netzel M, Lim J, Netzel G, Cruickshank A and Fox G (2015). Screening Queensland grown sorghum for health promoting compounds.. Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane Australia, 16-18 November 2015.

Screening Queensland grown sorghum for health promoting compounds.

2015

Conference Publication

Carotenoids in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia.

Netzel M, Bobrich A, Fanning K, Rychlik M and Diczbalis Y (2015). Carotenoids in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia.. Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane Australia, 16-18 November 2015.

Carotenoids in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia.

2014

Journal Article

Profiling of carotenoids and antioxidant capacity of microalgae from subtropical coastal and brackish waters

Ahmed, Faruq, Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Michael, Turner, Warwick, Li, Yan and Schenk, Peer M. (2014). Profiling of carotenoids and antioxidant capacity of microalgae from subtropical coastal and brackish waters. Food Chemistry, 165, 300-306. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.05.107

Profiling of carotenoids and antioxidant capacity of microalgae from subtropical coastal and brackish waters

2014

Journal Article

Phytochemicals in Japanese plums: impact of maturity and bioaccessibility

Bobrich, Anna, Fanning, Kent J., Rychlik, Michael, Russell, Dougal, Topp, Bruce and Netzel, Michael (2014). Phytochemicals in Japanese plums: impact of maturity and bioaccessibility. Food Research International, 65 (Part A), 20-26. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.06.030

Phytochemicals in Japanese plums: impact of maturity and bioaccessibility

2014

Journal Article

Western plums make room – opportunities to develop the health profile and functional applications of Asia’s plums

Fanning, Kent, Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal and Netzel, Michael (2014). Western plums make room – opportunities to develop the health profile and functional applications of Asia’s plums. Food Asia Pacific, 1 (2), 25-25.

Western plums make room – opportunities to develop the health profile and functional applications of Asia’s plums

2014

Journal Article

Plums: an untapped nutritional source

Fanning, Kent, Topp, Bruce, Berecry, Rowan, Stanley, Roger and Netzel, Michael (2014). Plums: an untapped nutritional source. The World of Food Ingredients, 09, 82-83.

Plums: an untapped nutritional source

2014

Conference Publication

Polyphenol fermentation and metabolism in vitro

Low, Dorrain, Williams, Barbara, Netzel, Gabi, Netzel, Michael, D'Arcy, Bruce and Gidley, Michael (2014). Polyphenol fermentation and metabolism in vitro. ICP2014: XXVIIth International Conference on Polyphenols & The 8th Tannin Conference, Nagoya, Japan, 2-6 September, 2014. Bordeaux, France: Groupe Polyphénols.

Polyphenol fermentation and metabolism in vitro

2014

Conference Publication

Carotenoid and polyphenol content of Carica papaya Linn cultivars

Ikram EHK, Netzel M, Fanning K and Stanley R (2014). Carotenoid and polyphenol content of Carica papaya Linn cultivars. AIFST Food Science Summer School 2014, St. Leo’s College, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2014.

Carotenoid and polyphenol content of Carica papaya Linn cultivars

2014

Conference Publication

Queen Garnet: a functional plum?

Netzel, Michael (2014). Queen Garnet: a functional plum?. Food as Medicines Forum 2014, Springfield, QLD, Australia, 3 July 2014.

Queen Garnet: a functional plum?

2014

Conference Publication

Biofortified produce – Queen Garnet a new high anthocyan plum

Netzel, Michael, Bobrich, Anna, Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal, Netzel, Gabi, Flanagan, Bernadine, Gidley, Michael and Fanning, Kent (2014). Biofortified produce – Queen Garnet a new high anthocyan plum. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 26-28 November 2014. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jnim.2014.10.065

Biofortified produce – Queen Garnet a new high anthocyan plum

2014

Conference Publication

Anthocyanins in Japanese plums

Bobrich A, Fanning K, Rychlik M and Netzel M (2014). Anthocyanins in Japanese plums. Arbeitstagung Lebensmittelchemische Gesellschaft, Regionalverband Bayern, Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg, Bavaria, Germany, 24 February 2014. Wiley-VCH.

Anthocyanins in Japanese plums

2014

Conference Publication

Phytochemical composition in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia

Bobrich A, Fanning K, Rychlik M, Diczbalis Y and Netzel M (2014). Phytochemical composition in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia. 29th International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 September 2014.

Phytochemical composition in unexploited tropical fruits grown in Queensland, Australia

2014

Conference Publication

New strawberry breeding lines – enhanced phytochemical composition and bioaccessibility

Zeilmann, Theresa, Netzel, Michael, Herrington, Mark, Rychlik, Michael, O'Hare, Tim and Fanning, Kent (2014). New strawberry breeding lines – enhanced phytochemical composition and bioaccessibility. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Hobart, TAS Australia, 26 - 28 November 2014. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elseiver.

New strawberry breeding lines – enhanced phytochemical composition and bioaccessibility

2014

Conference Publication

Induction of carotenoid production in the microalgae Tetraselmis suecica and Dunaliella salina by plant hormones

Ahmed, F., Fanning, K., Netzel, M. and Schenk, P. (2014). Induction of carotenoid production in the microalgae Tetraselmis suecica and Dunaliella salina by plant hormones. AIFST Food Science Summer School 2014, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2014.

Induction of carotenoid production in the microalgae Tetraselmis suecica and Dunaliella salina by plant hormones

2014

Journal Article

Japanese plums (Prunus salicina Lindl.)and phytochemicals – breeding, horticultural practice, postharvest storage, processing and bioactivity

Fanning, Kent J., Topp, Bruce, Russell, Dougal, Stanley, Roger and Netzel, Michael (2014). Japanese plums (Prunus salicina Lindl.)and phytochemicals – breeding, horticultural practice, postharvest storage, processing and bioactivity. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (11), 2137-2147. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6591

Japanese plums (Prunus salicina Lindl.)and phytochemicals – breeding, horticultural practice, postharvest storage, processing and bioactivity

2014

Conference Publication

Queen Garnet Plum – a “novel” source of dietary Anthocyanins

Netzel, Michael, Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Gabriele, Topp, Bruce, Russel, Dougal and Stanley, Roger (2014). Queen Garnet Plum – a “novel” source of dietary Anthocyanins. Scientific Seminar Series, Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), QLD Branch, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 15 August 2014.

Queen Garnet Plum – a “novel” source of dietary Anthocyanins

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Analysis of Natural Products
    Technical University of Munich
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value-adding to waste stream from a gluten-free flour mill
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant

Availability

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