Professor Steve Adkins
Professor

Steve Adkins

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Professor Steve Adkins is:
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Fields of research

Agricultural biotechnology Agricultural biotechnology not elsewhere classified Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Agriculture, land and farm management Biological Sciences Conservation and biodiversity Crop and pasture production Environmental Sciences Environmental rehabilitation and restoration Horticultural production Plant biology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, King's College London
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Reading

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455 works between 1981 and 2025
All (455) Journal Article (234) Book Chapter (37) Conference Publication (168) Book (4) Other Outputs (9) Edited Outputs (3)

221 - 240 of 455 works

2010

Conference Publication

Frequency and density of Mikania micrantha and other weeds in taro and banana systems in eastern Viti Levu, Fiji

Adkins, S.W., Day, M. D., Macanawai, A. R. and Tumaneng-Diete, T. (2010). Frequency and density of Mikania micrantha and other weeds in taro and banana systems in eastern Viti Levu, Fiji. Seventeenth Australasian Weed Conference, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand., 26-30 September 2010. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

Frequency and density of Mikania micrantha and other weeds in taro and banana systems in eastern Viti Levu, Fiji

2010

Conference Publication

Management of parthenium weed: Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control through competition from beneficial plants

Shabbir, Asad, Dhileepan, Kunjitapatham, O'Donnell, Chris, Khan, Naeem and Adkins, Steve W. (2010). Management of parthenium weed: Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control through competition from beneficial plants. 17th Australasian Weed Conference (2010), Christchurch, New Zealand, 26-30 September 2010. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

Management of parthenium weed: Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control through competition from beneficial plants

2010

Conference Publication

Parthenium Weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) research in Australia : New management possibilities

Adkins, Steve W., O'Donnell, Chris, Khan, Naeem, Nguyen, Thi, Shabbir, Asad, Dhileepan, Kunjitapatham, George, Doug and Navie, Sheldon (2010). Parthenium Weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) research in Australia : New management possibilities. Seventeenth Australasian Weed Conference, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand., 26-30 September 2010.. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

Parthenium Weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) research in Australia : New management possibilities

2010

Journal Article

Seeds for Life: A successful collaboration for the collection, conservation and utilization of Australian native seed

Adkins, Steve, Ashmore, Sarah, Cameron, Philip, Halford, Jason and Beyleveld, Leon (2010). Seeds for Life: A successful collaboration for the collection, conservation and utilization of Australian native seed. Botanica Orientalis, 7, 1-6. doi: 10.3126/botor.v7i0.4367

Seeds for Life: A successful collaboration for the collection, conservation and utilization of Australian native seed

2010

Conference Publication

Some factors that may influence the invasiveness of Mikania micrantha Kunth. ex. H.B.K. in Fiji

Macanawai, A. R., Day, M. D., Tumaneng-Diete, T. and Adkins, S. W. (2010). Some factors that may influence the invasiveness of Mikania micrantha Kunth. ex. H.B.K. in Fiji. Seventeenth Australasian Weeds Conference (2010), Christchurch, New Zealand., 26-30 September 2010.. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

Some factors that may influence the invasiveness of Mikania micrantha Kunth. ex. H.B.K. in Fiji

2010

Conference Publication

Competitive displacement of parthenium weed with beneficial native and introduced pasture plants in central Queensland, Australia

Khan, Naeem, O'Donnell, Chris, Shabbir, Asad and Adkins, Steve W. (2010). Competitive displacement of parthenium weed with beneficial native and introduced pasture plants in central Queensland, Australia. Seventeenth Australasian Weed Conference (2010), Christchurch, New Zealand, 26-30 September 2010. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

Competitive displacement of parthenium weed with beneficial native and introduced pasture plants in central Queensland, Australia

2010

Conference Publication

The effect of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on plant diversity in pastures in Queensland, Australia

Nguyen, Thi L.T., Navie, Sheldon C. and Adkins, Steve W. (2010). The effect of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on plant diversity in pastures in Queensland, Australia. Seventeenth Australasian Weed Conference, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, 26-30 September 2010.. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

The effect of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on plant diversity in pastures in Queensland, Australia

2010

Conference Publication

The reproductive capacity of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under different climatic conditions

Nguyen, Thi L.T., Navie, Sheldon C. and Adkins, Steve W. (2010). The reproductive capacity of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under different climatic conditions. Seventeenth Australasian Weed Conference, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand., 26-30 September 2010. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Plant Protection Society.

The reproductive capacity of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under different climatic conditions

2009

Journal Article

Allelopathic potential of Cambodian rice lines under field conditions

Pheng, S., Olofsdotter, M., Jahn, G., Nesbitt, H. and Adkins, S.W. (2009). Allelopathic potential of Cambodian rice lines under field conditions. WEED BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 9 (4), 267-275. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-6664.2009.00350.x

Allelopathic potential of Cambodian rice lines under field conditions

2009

Journal Article

Potential allelopathic rice lines for weed management in Cambodian rice production

Pheng, S., Olofsdotter, M., Jahn, G. and Adkins, S. W. (2009). Potential allelopathic rice lines for weed management in Cambodian rice production. Weed Biology and Management, 9 (4), 259-266. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-6664.2009.00349.x

Potential allelopathic rice lines for weed management in Cambodian rice production

2009

Journal Article

Soil type does not affect seed ageing when soil water potential and temperature are controlled

Long, Rowena L., Steadman, Kathryn J., Panetta, F. Dane and Adkins, Stephen W. (2009). Soil type does not affect seed ageing when soil water potential and temperature are controlled. Plant and Soil, 320 (1-2), 131-140. doi: 10.1007/s11104-008-9878-8

Soil type does not affect seed ageing when soil water potential and temperature are controlled

2009

Journal Article

Modelling the morphogenesis of annual sowthistle, a common weed in crops

Cici, S-Zahra-Hosseini, Adkins, S. and Hanan, J. (2009). Modelling the morphogenesis of annual sowthistle, a common weed in crops. Computers And Electronics In Agriculture, 69 (1), 40-45. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2009.06.014

Modelling the morphogenesis of annual sowthistle, a common weed in crops

2009

Journal Article

Variation in seed longevity among different populations, species and genera found in collections from wild Australian plants

Kochanek, J., Steadman, K., Probert, R.J. and Adkins, S.W. (2009). Variation in seed longevity among different populations, species and genera found in collections from wild Australian plants. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY, 57 (2), 123-131. doi: 10.1071/BT09023

Variation in seed longevity among different populations, species and genera found in collections from wild Australian plants

2009

Journal Article

Establishment of mature axillary bud culture of sugarcane and overcoming persistent culture contamination

Wagih, M. E., Adkins, S. W. and Attia, K. (2009). Establishment of mature axillary bud culture of sugarcane and overcoming persistent culture contamination. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2 (1), 18-25. doi: 10.17485/ijst/2009/v2i1/29365

Establishment of mature axillary bud culture of sugarcane and overcoming persistent culture contamination

2008

Journal Article

Pre- and post-harvest influences on physiological dormancy alleviation of an Australian Asteraceae species: Actinobole uliginosum (A.Gray) H.Eichler

Hoyle, Gemma L., Daws, Matthew, I., Steadman, Kathryn J. and Adkins, Stephen W. (2008). Pre- and post-harvest influences on physiological dormancy alleviation of an Australian Asteraceae species: Actinobole uliginosum (A.Gray) H.Eichler. Seed Science Research, 18 (4), 191-199. doi: 10.1017/S0960258508082986

Pre- and post-harvest influences on physiological dormancy alleviation of an Australian Asteraceae species: Actinobole uliginosum (A.Gray) H.Eichler

2008

Journal Article

Seed persistence in the field may be predicted by laboratory-controlled aging

Long, Rowena L., Panetta, F. Dane, Steadman, Kathryn J., Probert, Robin, Bekker, Renee M., Brooks, Simon and Adkins, Steve W. (2008). Seed persistence in the field may be predicted by laboratory-controlled aging. Weed Science, 56 (4), 523-528. doi: 10.1614/WS-07-189.1

Seed persistence in the field may be predicted by laboratory-controlled aging

2008

Journal Article

A canopy architectural model to study the competitive ability of chickpea with sowthistle

Cici, S-Zahra-Hosseini, Adkins, Steve and Hanan, Jim (2008). A canopy architectural model to study the competitive ability of chickpea with sowthistle. Annals of Botany, 101 (9), 1311-1318. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcn040

A canopy architectural model to study the competitive ability of chickpea with sowthistle

2008

Journal Article

Pre- and post-harvest influences on seed dormancy status of an Australian Goodeniaceae species, Goodenia fasciularis

Hoyle, Gemma L., Steadman, Kathryn J., Daws, Matthew, I. and Adkins, Steve W. (2008). Pre- and post-harvest influences on seed dormancy status of an Australian Goodeniaceae species, Goodenia fasciularis. Annals of Botany, 102 (1), 93-101. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcn062

Pre- and post-harvest influences on seed dormancy status of an Australian Goodeniaceae species, Goodenia fasciularis

2008

Journal Article

Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment achieves dormancy alleviation for seeds of Australian native Goodeniacceae and Asteracceae

Hoyle, G. L., Daws, M. I., Steadman, K. J. and Adkins, S. W. (2008). Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment achieves dormancy alleviation for seeds of Australian native Goodeniacceae and Asteracceae. Annals of Botany, 101 (5), 701-708. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcn009

Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment achieves dormancy alleviation for seeds of Australian native Goodeniacceae and Asteracceae

2008

Journal Article

Physiological dormancy in forbs native to south-west Queensland: Diagnosis and classification

Hoyle, G. L., Steadman, K. J., Daws, M. I. and Adkins, S. W. (2008). Physiological dormancy in forbs native to south-west Queensland: Diagnosis and classification. South African Journal of Botany, 74 (2), 208-213. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2007.11.005

Physiological dormancy in forbs native to south-west Queensland: Diagnosis and classification

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2027
    Applications-oriented elucidation of germination triggers for Emu Bush seed
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Safeguarding and deploying coconut diversity for improving livelihoods in the Pacific Islands (ACIAR grant administered by Pacific Community)
    Secretariat of the Pacific Community
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    Native grass seed biology
    South Endeavour Trust
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Biology, Ecology and Management of Fireweed
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Seed enhancement technology for land revegetation
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Optimising tissue culture of coconut in support of saving the Pacific regional gene bank
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Towards a high-throughput metabolic phenotyping capability for production animals and plants
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Funding agreement for research into weeds management for the pipeline industry
    Energy Pipelines CRC Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Innovative cloning of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) towards sustainable seedling production and germplasm exchange
    Kokonas Indastri Koporesen
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    Emerging weeds (Grains and Research Development Corporation grant administered by the University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Method to regulate weed seeds in grains biologically unviable
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Test approaches to render common regulated weed seeds found in imported Australian grains into New Zealand biologically unviable
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Suppressive plants as part of an IM program for pathenium weed
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    AUSTRALIAN WEEDS RESEARCH CENTRE: Management of creeping lantana - stage 2
    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Parthenium Research Project
    Queensland Murray Darling Committee Inc
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Sustainable management of Parthenium
    Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management Inc
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Reducing viable weed seed spread
    Powerlink Queensland (Government Entity)
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Course Development for Plant Protection
    CRC for Tropical Plant Protection
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Development of embryo culture manual and embryo transplantation technique for coconut germplasm movement and seedlings production of elite coconut type
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Collecting for the Australian Plant DNA Bank
    Australian Plant DNA Bank Limited
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Collaboration for Agriculture and rural Development (CARD) Program - Adkins
    Hassall and Associates International
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Management of Parthenium weed through Fertilizer applications
    Queensland Murray Darling Committee Inc
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Management of Parthenium Weed through Competitive Displacement with Beneficial Plants
    Queensland Murray Darling Committee Inc
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Advanced application technology to manage spray drift and improve the efficacy of weed management practices
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Optimising Collection, Storage and Germination of Native Plant Species
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Millimun Seed Bank Project - Seeds for Life
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Targeted Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules- General Principles for Developing 'Designer' Biocides
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Minimising environmental and public health risk of pesticide application through understanding the droplet-canopy interface
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Travel grant - 19th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS Conference) and vist the International Rice Research Institute
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Maize-Modelling Canopy Production and Architecture, And Crop Yield Under Sub-Optimal Water Supply
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Parthenium Weed Spread Control: Methods for Seed Reduction
    Queensland Government
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Optimising Storage, Quality and Germination of Australian Native Plant Species
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Travel Grant - Dr Adkins, C O'Donnell, M Paterson to attend 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, September 2002
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Coconut tissue culture for clonal propagation and safe germplasm exchange
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Management of Parthenium Weed through Competitive Displacement with Beneficial Plants
    Queensland Government
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2004
    Detection, monitoring and management of herbicide resistance (NR)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Travel Grant - Dr S. Adkins to attend the Third International Weed Science Congress in Brazil
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Development of a Rapid Diagnostic Test for Resistance to ALS-Inhibitor Herbicides.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Development of diagnostic tools for Sporobolus identification
    Dairy Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Seed Dormancy of Australian Native Species for Sustainable Minesite Rehabilitation
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Seed dormancy of australian native species for sustainable minesite rehabilitation
    Australian Centre-Minesite Rehabilitation Research
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Seed dormancy of Australian native species for sustainable minesite rehabilitation
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Travel grant for Dr S Adkins to attend the 16th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7-13 September 1997)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Herbicide resistance in the Northern Grain Region
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Travel grant to visit the CRC for Weed Management Systems (CWMS), Adelaide (2-5 June 1997)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Biology of the weed Phalaris paradoxa L.(Paradoxa grass)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Travel to attend the 11th Australian Weeds Conference 1996 in Melbourne
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Collaboration at Kura Agricultural Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1998
    Use of a simulation model to predict future distributions of exotic woody weeds under climate change.
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Travel to attend the 15th conference of Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Tsukuba Bai-Ichi Hotel, Japan.
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Spinifex re-establishment on minesites.
    Australian Centre-Minesite Rehabilitation Research
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Steve Adkins is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Importance of macrophyte seedbank dynamics for the management of invasive aquatic plants

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    WEED DYNAMICS IN A SWEET CORN-BRASSICA CROPPING SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Parthenium Weed Invasion in Bhutan: Climate Suitability Modelling and Socio-Economic Impacts

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Parthenium weed invasion in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan: climate suitability and socio-economic impacts

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz

  • Doctor Philosophy

    WEED DYNAMICS IN A SWEET CORN-BRASSICA CROPPING SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Management of Aquatic Weeds

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The management of the invasive aquatic plant - Cabomba caroliniana with the herbicide flumioxazin

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Importance of macrophyte seedbank dynamics for the management of invasive aquatic plants

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Carbon and Nitrogen cycling through diverse cover crop system

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz, Dr Alwyn Williams

  • Master Philosophy

    Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Brien, Dr Alice Hayward, Dr Eveline Kong

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Brien, Dr Eveline Kong, Dr Alice Hayward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Towards pathogen free coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm and identifying varietal resistant markers to Bogia coconut disease: A focus on Papua New Guinea genotypes.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jimmy Botella, Dr Sundar Kalaipandian

Completed supervision

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