Overview
Availability
- Professor Steve Adkins is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, King's College London
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Reading
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Temporary immersion culture: a potential in vitro culture method for the clonal propagation of coconut
Mu, Zhihua, Li, Zhiying, Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Biddle, Julianne, Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika and Adkins, Steve (2024). Temporary immersion culture: a potential in vitro culture method for the clonal propagation of coconut. Horticulturae, 10 (9) 946, 946. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10090946
2024
Journal Article
Towards Pathogen-Free Coconut Germplasm Exchange
Yang, Chongxi, Nguyen, Van Anh, Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Beveridge, Fernanda Caro, Biddle, Julianne, Young, Anthony and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Towards Pathogen-Free Coconut Germplasm Exchange. Plants, 13 (13) 1809, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/plants13131809
2024
Other Outputs
Phenology and reproductive biology of Avena ludoviciana in relation to combined heat and drought stress
Ali, Mohammad and Adkins, Steve (2024). Phenology and reproductive biology of Avena ludoviciana in relation to combined heat and drought stress. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/8103437
2024
Journal Article
Chemical Management Strategies of Pimelea trichostachya Lindl. Using Pre- and Post-Emergence Herbicides
Saleem, Rashid, Campbell, Shane, Fletcher, Mary T., Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Chemical Management Strategies of Pimelea trichostachya Lindl. Using Pre- and Post-Emergence Herbicides. Plants, 13 (10) 1342, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/plants13101342
2024
Journal Article
Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental factors and their influence on germination performance of Australian native species
Beveridge, Fernanda C., Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Dayananda, Buddhi and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental factors and their influence on germination performance of Australian native species. Seed Science Research, 1-16. doi: 10.1017/s0960258523000235
2024
Journal Article
Environmental effects during early life-history stages and seed development on seed functional traits of an Australian native legume species
Beveridge, Fernanda C., Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Haque, Mirza M. and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Environmental effects during early life-history stages and seed development on seed functional traits of an Australian native legume species. Biology, 13 (3) 148. doi: 10.3390/biology13030148
2024
Book
The coconut: botany, production and uses
Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian eds. (2024). The coconut: botany, production and uses. Botany, Production and Uses, Wallingford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0000
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut production under a changing climate
Hebbar, Kukkehalli Balachandra, Ramesh, Shunmugiah Veluchamy, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Coconut production under a changing climate. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 46-57) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Wallingford, Oxford, United States: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0004
2024
Book Chapter
An introduction: botany, origin and diversity
Adkins, Steve W., Cave, Robyn and Beveridge, Fernanda Caro (2024). An introduction: botany, origin and diversity. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 1-13) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0001
2024
Book Chapter
Physiological and nutritional disorders of coconut
Ramesh, Shunmugiah Veluchamy, Hebbar, Kukkehalli Balachandra, Bhat, Ravi, Subramanian, Periasamy, Sukumar, P. Abhin, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Physiological and nutritional disorders of coconut. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 83-98) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Wallingford, Oxford, United States: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0006
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut conservation and propagation
Wilms, Hannes, Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Panis, Bart and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Coconut conservation and propagation. Botany, production and uses. (pp. 126-142) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundar Kalaipandian. London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0009
2024
Book Chapter
Global coconut trade, economy and the value chain
Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Biddle, Julianne and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Global coconut trade, economy and the value chain. Botany, production and uses. (pp. 193-205) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundar Kalaipandian. London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0013
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut (‘Kalpavriksha’-‘Tree of Life’): A Prologue
Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika, Yang, Chongxi, Kong, Eveline Y. Y., Ramesh, S. V., Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Nguyen, Van Anh, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Coconut (‘Kalpavriksha’-‘Tree of Life’): A Prologue. Coconut-Based Nutrition and Nutraceutical Perspectives. (pp. 1-16) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-3976-9_1
2023
Journal Article
Herbicide program to control Parthenium hysterophorus in grain sorghum in an arid environment
Bajwa, Ali Ahsan, Nawaz, Ahmad, Farooq, Muhammad, Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh and Adkins, Steve (2023). Herbicide program to control Parthenium hysterophorus in grain sorghum in an arid environment. Crops, 3 (4), 292-301. doi: 10.3390/crops3040026
2023
Conference Publication
Post-anthesis maternal environmental effects on seed traits of the native Australian grass Heteropogon contortus
Caro Beveridge, Fernanda, Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundar and Adkins, Steve (2023). Post-anthesis maternal environmental effects on seed traits of the native Australian grass Heteropogon contortus. 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, Darwin, NT Australia, 26-30 September 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Drought stress affects the reproductive biology of Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana
Ali, Mohammad, Williams, Alwyn, Widderick, Michael, Haque, Mohammad Anamul and Adkins, Steve (2023). Drought stress affects the reproductive biology of Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana. Land, 12 (9) 1745, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/land12091745
2023
Conference Publication
Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental stressors and their influence on seed germination of Australian native species
Caro Beveridge, Fernanda, Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundar and Adkins, Steve (2023). Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental stressors and their influence on seed germination of Australian native species. 14th Biennial ISSS Conference: Seed science in a changing world, Paris, France, 3-7 July 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Poisonous Plants of the Genus Pimelea: A Menace for the Australian Livestock Industry
Saleem, Rashid, Bajwa, Ali Ahsan, Campbell, Shane, Fletcher, Mary T., Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2023). Poisonous Plants of the Genus Pimelea: A Menace for the Australian Livestock Industry. Toxins, 15 (6) 374, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/toxins15060374
2023
Journal Article
Factors affecting the germination ecology of Pimelea trichostachya and its relationship to field emergence
Saleem, Rashid, Campbell, Shane, Fletcher, Mary T., Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve (2023). Factors affecting the germination ecology of Pimelea trichostachya and its relationship to field emergence. Plants, 12 (11) 2112, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/plants12112112
2023
Journal Article
Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.): An Emerging Weed in the Sweet Corn–Brassica Cropping System
Saifullah, Khaled, Williams, Alwyn and Adkins, Steve (2023). Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.): An Emerging Weed in the Sweet Corn–Brassica Cropping System. Agronomy, 13 (5) 1430, 1430. doi: 10.3390/agronomy13051430
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Parthenium weed invasion in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan: climate suitability and socio-economic impacts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
WEED DYNAMICS IN A SWEET CORN-BRASSICA CROPPING SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Management of Aquatic Weeds
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Interactions between seed functional traits and climate change in the Australian flora: implications for seed-based restoration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Robyn Cave, Dr Sundar Kalaipandian, Dr Alwyn Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
Importance of macrophyte seedbank dynamics for the management of invasive aquatic plants
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Carbon and Nitrogen cycling through diverse cover crop system
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian, Associate Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz, Dr Alwyn Williams
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Master Philosophy
Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Brien, Professor Neena Mitter, Dr Alice Hayward, Dr Eveline Kong
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic diversity of coconut populations prioritised for breeding and conservation in Papua New Guinea
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jimmy Botella, Dr Sundar Kalaipandian
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Germination triggers, persistence, and management of Pimelea trichostachya Lindl. in Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Shane Campbell
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Overcoming bottlenecks in the pathway of clonal propagation of coconut (cocos nucifera L.)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
EX SITU CONSERVATION OF COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) GERMPLASM USING CRYOPRESERVATION
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Clonal propagation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) by somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of a variable changing climate on Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana management in conservation agriculture
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FIREWEED (Senecio madagascariensis Poir.)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shane Campbell
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
GLYPHOSATE EFFICACY UNDER PROJECTED CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT ON THREE SUMMER FALLOW WEEDS OF AUSTRALIAN NORTHERN GRAIN REGION
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Donnell, Dr Alwyn Williams
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Dispersal and persistence of invasive parthenium weed: spread pattern, dynamics and a future perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shane Campbell
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2020
Master Philosophy
Enhancing seed-based restoration in south-east Queensland using Australian native species
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Robyn Cave, Dr Alwyn Williams
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Eco-biology and management of weeds in glyphosate-tolerant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Invasion Biology, Interference and Management of Parthenium Weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Agro-ecosystems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Clonal propagation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) for elite seedling production and germplasm exchange
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jitka Kochanek, Professor Elizabeth Aitken
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Invasive potential of the weed Parthenium hysterophorus - the role of allelopathy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Dennis
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Characterization of genetic diversity and invasive potential of parthenium weed in Australia
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Response of parthenium weed to the summer rust biological control agent under a changing climate: aspects of host-pathogen-environment interaction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jim Hanan
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the natural herbicide potential of some medicinal and allelopathic plants in southeast Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Donnell
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the impact of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) invasion and its management upon grassland community composition
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
TOWARDS THE IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF PARTHENIUM WEED: COMPLEMENTING BIOLOGICAL CONTROL WITH PLANT SUPPRESSION
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
The invasive potential of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) in Australia
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF MIKANIA MICRANTHA Kunth. ex. H.B.K. ON CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN VITI LEVU FIJI
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
LONG TERM, SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF PARTHENIUM WEED (PARTHENIUM HYSTEROPHORUS L.) USING SUPPRESSIVE PASTURE PLANTS
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Somatic embryogenesis for micropropagation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Parental growth environment modulates seed longevity: Investigations using Australian native species
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological Dormancy of Australian Native Asteraceae and Goodeniaceae Seeds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Cryopreservation for germplasm conservation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L)
Principal Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE COMPETITIVE ABILITY OF CHICKPEA WITH SOWTHISTLE: A CANOPY ARCHITECTURAL MODELLING STUDY
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jim Hanan
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
PLANT-PLANT INTERACTIONS OF CROPS AND WEEDS: MODELLING AND VISUALISATION
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jim Hanan
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting weed seed persistence: towards a technique for rapid and reliable assessment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
GERMINATION AND DORMANCY OF AUSTRALIAN NATIVE GRASS SPECIES USED FOR MINESITE REHABILITATION
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
USING NEW COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS TO INVESTIGATE THE RESPONSES OF COTTON PLANTS (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.) TO DEFOLIATION
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jim Hanan
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOITING ALLELOPATHY TO ENHANCE WEED MANAGEMENT IN CAMBODIAN RICE FARMING SYSTEMS
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
The Biology of Parthenium hysterphorus in Australia.
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
PREDICTING ANNUAL WEED DISTRIBUTIONS IN A CHANGED CLIMATE
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
STRESS FACTORS INFLUENCING SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND REGENERATION FROM CALLUS, CELL SUSPENSION AND PROTOPLAST CULTURES IN POACEAE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF WEEDY Sporobolus SPECIES OF AUSTRALIA AND THE PHYLOGENETIC STUDY OF Sporobolus Indicus COMPLEX
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Towards the optimisation of Coarse sprays to reduce drift and improve efficacy in Australian cropping systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Donnell, Professor Bhagirath Chauhan, Dr Andrew Hewitt
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Minimising environmental and public health risk of pestidice application through understanding the droplet-canopy interface
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barry Noller, Dr Jim Hanan
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
WEED MANAGEMENT USING GPS GUIDANCE
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
CHARACTERIZING THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF A C-CASE-INHIBITOR HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN WILD OAT OF THE NORTHERN GRAIN REGION OF AUSTRALIA
Associate Advisor
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