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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666 works between 1992 and 2025
All (666) Book (3) Journal Article (176) Edited Outputs (9) Conference Publication (461) Book Chapter (17)

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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

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

2014

Conference Publication

Phytochemicals in different plant parts of Australian papaya cultivars

Ikram EH, Netzel M, Fanning K and Stanley R (2014). Phytochemicals in different plant parts of Australian papaya cultivars. 29th International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 September 2014.

Phytochemicals in different plant parts of Australian papaya cultivars

2014

Conference Publication

Modulation of in vitro fermentation by polyphenol-rich black carrot fractions

Netzel, G., Mikkelsen, D., Flanagan, B., Netzel, M., Gidley, M. J. and Williams, B. (2014). Modulation of in vitro fermentation by polyphenol-rich black carrot fractions. 29th International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 September 2014.

Modulation of in vitro fermentation by polyphenol-rich black carrot fractions

2014

Conference Publication

Unique sorghum cultivars grown in Australia – characterising their quality traits and phytochemical profiles - part 2

Netzel, Michael (2014). Unique sorghum cultivars grown in Australia – characterising their quality traits and phytochemical profiles - part 2. AusSoRGM 2014, Canungra, QLD, Australia, 23-24 July 2014.

Unique sorghum cultivars grown in Australia – characterising their quality traits and phytochemical profiles - part 2

2013

Journal Article

Comparative effects of thermal and high pressure processing on phenolic phytochemicals in different strawberry cultivars

Terefe, Netsanet Shiferaw, Kleintschek, Tanja, Gamage, Thambaramala, Fanning, Kent J., Netzel, Gabriele, Versteeg, Cornelis and Netzel, Michael (2013). Comparative effects of thermal and high pressure processing on phenolic phytochemicals in different strawberry cultivars. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 19, 57-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2013.05.003

Comparative effects of thermal and high pressure processing on phenolic phytochemicals in different strawberry cultivars

2013

Journal Article

Lack of release of bound anthocyanins and phenolic acids from carrot plant cell walls and model composites during simulated gastric and small intestinal digestion

Padayachee, Anneline, Netzel, Gabriele, Netzel, Michael, Day, Li, Mikkelsen, Deirdre and Gidley, Michael J. (2013). Lack of release of bound anthocyanins and phenolic acids from carrot plant cell walls and model composites during simulated gastric and small intestinal digestion. Food and Function, 4 (6), 906-916. doi: 10.1039/c3fo60091b

Lack of release of bound anthocyanins and phenolic acids from carrot plant cell walls and model composites during simulated gastric and small intestinal digestion

2013

Journal Article

High-anthocyanin strawberries through cultivar selection

Fredericks, Charissa H., Fanning, Kent J., Gidley, Michael J., Netzel, Gabriele, Zabaras, Dimitrios, Herrington, Mark and Netzel, Michael (2013). High-anthocyanin strawberries through cultivar selection. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93 (4), 846-852. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5806

High-anthocyanin strawberries through cultivar selection

2013

Journal Article

A dark strawberry may hold increased health benefits

Fanning, Kent, Netzel, Michael, Gidley, Mike, Pruneau, Damien and Herrington, Mark (2013). A dark strawberry may hold increased health benefits. Food Australia, 65 (1), 38-39.

A dark strawberry may hold increased health benefits

2013

Conference Publication

Increasing anthocyanin content in queen garnet plum and correlations with in-field measures

Fanning, K., Edwards, D., Netzel, M., Stanley, R., Netzel. G., Russell, D. and Topp, B. (2013). Increasing anthocyanin content in queen garnet plum and correlations with in-field measures. 10th International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Pomology, Davis, CA, United States, 20-26 May 2012. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.

Increasing anthocyanin content in queen garnet plum and correlations with in-field measures

2013

Conference Publication

Phytochemicals in Kwai Muk, an unexploited tropical fruit grown in Queensland, Australia

Bobrich, A., Fanning, K., Zabaras, D., Rychlik, M., Diczibalis, Y. and Netzel, M. (2013). Phytochemicals in Kwai Muk, an unexploited tropical fruit grown in Queensland, Australia. NSA NSNZ 2013 Joint Annual Scientific Meeting: 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia in conjunction with the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4-6 December, 2013. Perth, WA, Australia: Australasian Medical Journal.

Phytochemicals in Kwai Muk, an unexploited tropical fruit grown in Queensland, Australia

2013

Conference Publication

Bioactive compounds - challenges and opportunities

Netzel, Michael (2013). Bioactive compounds - challenges and opportunities. Faculty Seminar at the Center of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan, TUM, Weihenstephan, Germany, 17 July 2013.

Bioactive compounds - challenges and opportunities

2013

Conference Publication

Anthocyanins in Japanese plums: impact on maturity and bioaccessibility

Bobrich, A., Fanning, K., Rychlik, M. and Netzel, M. (2013). Anthocyanins in Japanese plums: impact on maturity and bioaccessibility. 7th ISANH World Congress on Polyphenols, Bonn, Germany, 6-7 June, 2013.

Anthocyanins in Japanese plums: impact on maturity and bioaccessibility

2013

Conference Publication

Breeding high anthocyanin plums for potential health functionality

Netzel, M., Fanning, K., Netzel, G., Edwards, D., Trloar, T., Stanley, Russell, D. and Topp, B. (2013). Breeding high anthocyanin plums for potential health functionality. 5th International Symposium on human health effects of fruits and vegetables (FAV Health 2012), Dharwad, India, 6-10 November 2012.

Breeding high anthocyanin plums for potential health functionality

2013

Conference Publication

Plant fibre structural inferences on polyphenol release

Padayachee, Anneline, Netzel, G., Netzel, M., Mikkelsen, D. and Gidley, M. (2013). Plant fibre structural inferences on polyphenol release. Food Structure, Digestion and Health: 2nd International Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 21-24 October, 2013.

Plant fibre structural inferences on polyphenol release

2013

Conference Publication

Phytochemicals in Australian papaya cultivars: the effect of maturity and cooking

Ikram, E. H., Netzel, M., Fanning, K. and Stanley, R. (2013). Phytochemicals in Australian papaya cultivars: the effect of maturity and cooking. NSA NSNZ 2013 Joint Annual Scientific Meeting: 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia in conjunction with the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4-6 December, 2013. Perth, WA, Australia: Australasian Medical Journal.

Phytochemicals in Australian papaya cultivars: the effect of maturity and cooking

2013

Conference Publication

Breeding anthocyanin rich strawberries for a healthy diet

Fanning, K., Fredericks, C., Netzel, G., Gidley, M. J., Herrington, M. and Netzel, M. (2013). Breeding anthocyanin rich strawberries for a healthy diet. 5th International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables (FAV Health 2012), Dharwad, India, 7-11 January 2013. Dharwad, India:

Breeding anthocyanin rich strawberries for a healthy diet

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    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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