Professor Steve Adkins
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Steve Adkins

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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)

241 - 260 of 455 works

2008

Conference Publication

Seed longevity can be modified by the parental environment in selected Australian native plant species

Kochanek, J., Steadman, K. J., Probert, R. and Adkins, S. W. (2008). Seed longevity can be modified by the parental environment in selected Australian native plant species. A Green Future? Biodiversity under Climate Change' Forum, Pullenvale, Brisbane, Australia, April 12 2008. The Hut Environmental & Community Association Inc (THECA).

Seed longevity can be modified by the parental environment in selected Australian native plant species

2008

Conference Publication

Architectural modeling of maize under water stress

Birch, Colin J., Thornby, David, Adkins, Steve, Andrieu, Bruno and Hanan, Jim (2008). Architectural modeling of maize under water stress. Maize Association of Australia 6th Triennial Conference, Griffith, NSW, Austrlia, 21-23 February 2006. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/EA06105

Architectural modeling of maize under water stress

2008

Journal Article

Spray deposition on plant surfaces: a modelling approach

Dorr, Gary, Hanan, Jim, Adkins, Steve, Hewitt, Andrew, O'Donnell, Chris and Noller, Barry (2008). Spray deposition on plant surfaces: a modelling approach. Functional Plant Biology, 35 (9/10), 988-996. doi: 10.1071/FP08056

Spray deposition on plant surfaces: a modelling approach

2008

Conference Publication

Seed longevity can be changed by the pre-zygotic parental environment

Kochanek, Jitka, Steadman, Kathryn J., Probert, Robin J. and Adkins, Steve W. (2008). Seed longevity can be changed by the pre-zygotic parental environment. ANPC Seventh National Conference: Our Declining Flora – Tackling the Threats, Mulgoa, N.S.W., Australia, 21-24 April 2008. Canberra, Australia: Australian Network for Plant Conservation.

Seed longevity can be changed by the pre-zygotic parental environment

2007

Book

Seeds: biology, development and ecology - Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Seeds, Brisbane, Australia, May 2005

Adkins, Stephen W., Ashmore, Sarah E. and Navie, Sheldon C. eds. (2007). Seeds: biology, development and ecology - Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Seeds, Brisbane, Australia, May 2005. Cambridge, MA United States: CABI.

Seeds: biology, development and ecology - Proceedings of the Eighth International Workshop on Seeds, Brisbane, Australia, May 2005

2007

Journal Article

Single-site mutations in the carboxyltransferase domain of plastid acetyl-CoA carboxylase confer resistance to grass-specific herbicides

Liu, W. J., Harrison, D. K., Chalupska, D., Gornicki, P., O'Donnell, C. C., Adkins, S. W., Haselkorn, R. and Williams, R. R. (2007). Single-site mutations in the carboxyltransferase domain of plastid acetyl-CoA carboxylase confer resistance to grass-specific herbicides. Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America, 104 (9), 3627-3632. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0611572104

Single-site mutations in the carboxyltransferase domain of plastid acetyl-CoA carboxylase confer resistance to grass-specific herbicides

2007

Conference Publication

Karyotype change observed within Indonesian coconut cultivars following cryopreservation

Sisunandar and Adkins, Stephen W. (2007). Karyotype change observed within Indonesian coconut cultivars following cryopreservation. 16th International Chromosome Conference (16th ICC), RAI conference centre, Amsterdam, 25–29 August, 2007. The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic. doi: 10.1007/s10577-007-1912-9

Karyotype change observed within Indonesian coconut cultivars following cryopreservation

2007

Conference Publication

Optimisation of herbicide deposition and retention using computer modeling validated through wind tunnel studies

Dorr, S., Adkins, S., Hanan, J., O'Donnell, C., Hewitt, A. and Noller, B. (2007). Optimisation of herbicide deposition and retention using computer modeling validated through wind tunnel studies. 21st Asian Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2-6 October 2007. Colombo, Sri Lanka: University of Peradeniya and Chemical Industries.

Optimisation of herbicide deposition and retention using computer modeling validated through wind tunnel studies

2007

Conference Publication

Australian parthenium weed research aids management of this weed in the agro-ecosystems of Ethiopia and Pakistan

Adkins, S. W. (2007). Australian parthenium weed research aids management of this weed in the agro-ecosystems of Ethiopia and Pakistan. EMAPi9: 9th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, Perth, Western Australia, 17-21 September, 2007. Perth, WA: Congress West.

Australian parthenium weed research aids management of this weed in the agro-ecosystems of Ethiopia and Pakistan

2007

Conference Publication

Interaction of crops, weeds and the environment: 3D architectural modeling and visualization for improved integrated weed management

Gaur, S., Adkins, S. W., Dorr, G. and Hanan, J. (2007). Interaction of crops, weeds and the environment: 3D architectural modeling and visualization for improved integrated weed management. 21st Asian Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2-6 October 2007. Colombo, Sri Lanka: University of Peradeniya and Chemical Industries.

Interaction of crops, weeds and the environment: 3D architectural modeling and visualization for improved integrated weed management

2007

Book Chapter

The effect of light intensity on seed production and quality in a number of Australian wild oat (Avena fatua L.) lines

Adkins, S. W. and Armstrong, L. J. (2007). The effect of light intensity on seed production and quality in a number of Australian wild oat (Avena fatua L.) lines. Seeds: biology, development and ecology. (pp. 383-397) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Sarah E. Ashmore and Sheldon C. Navie. Oxfordshire: CABI.

The effect of light intensity on seed production and quality in a number of Australian wild oat (Avena fatua L.) lines

2007

Conference Publication

Modeling the Interaction of Plant Architecture and Spray Techniques

Dorr, Gary J., Hanan, Jim, Hewitt, Andrew J., Adkins, Steve and Noller, Barry N. (2007). Modeling the Interaction of Plant Architecture and Spray Techniques. 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 17-20 June, 2007. St. Joseph, Michigan: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Modeling the Interaction of Plant Architecture and Spray Techniques

2007

Conference Publication

The effect of medicinal plant extracts on growth of Lemna aequinoctialis

Allan, S. M. and Adkins, S. W. (2007). The effect of medicinal plant extracts on growth of Lemna aequinoctialis. Hisar: Int Allelopathy Foundation.

The effect of medicinal plant extracts on growth of Lemna aequinoctialis

2007

Journal Article

Karyotypes of some Indonesian coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars

Sisunandar and Adkins, S. W. (2007). Karyotypes of some Indonesian coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars. Chromosome Research, 15, 36-37.

Karyotypes of some Indonesian coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars

2007

Conference Publication

Development of a Decision-Making Tool to Minimize Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application

Dorr, G., Noller, B. N., Woods, N., Hewitt, A. J., Hanan, J. S., Adkins, S. W. and Ricci, P. F. (2007). Development of a Decision-Making Tool to Minimize Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (PACIFICHEM 2005), Honolulu, HI, 15-20 Dec 2005. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2007-0966.ch004

Development of a Decision-Making Tool to Minimize Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application

2007

Conference Publication

The impact of provenance, season and seed differences on the seed longevity of nine Australian native species

Kochanek, Jitka, Steadman, Kathryn J., Probert, Robin J. and Adkins, Steve W. (2007). The impact of provenance, season and seed differences on the seed longevity of nine Australian native species. 28th ISTA Congress Diversity in Seed Technology, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 7-9 May, 2007. Basserdorf, Switzerland: International Seed Testing Association - ISTA.

The impact of provenance, season and seed differences on the seed longevity of nine Australian native species

2007

Conference Publication

Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment for physiological dormancy alleviation of Australian native Goodeniaceae and Asteraceae species

Hoyle, G. L, Steadman, K. J., Daws, M. I. and Adkins, S. W. (2007). Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment for physiological dormancy alleviation of Australian native Goodeniaceae and Asteraceae species. Seed Ecology II 2007 - The 2nd International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment, Perth, Australia, 9-13 September, 2007. Perth, Western Australia: UniPrint, Univ of Western Australia.

Mimicking a semi-arid tropical environment for physiological dormancy alleviation of Australian native Goodeniaceae and Asteraceae species

2007

Conference Publication

The impact of maternal vegetative stress on seed longevity

Kochanek, Jitka, Steadman, Kathryn J., Probert, Robin J. and Adkins, Steve W. (2007). The impact of maternal vegetative stress on seed longevity. 28th ISTA Congress 2007, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 5-11 May 2007. Bassersdorf, Switzerland: International Seed Testing Association - ISTA.

The impact of maternal vegetative stress on seed longevity

2007

Conference Publication

The effects of provenance and plant growth environment on the seed longevity of the genus Wahlenbergia in Australia

Kochanek, J., Steadman, K. J., Probert, R. J. and Adkins, S. W. (2007). The effects of provenance and plant growth environment on the seed longevity of the genus Wahlenbergia in Australia. Seed Ecology II 2007: The 2nd ISSS Meeting on Seeds and the Environment, Perth, Western Australia, 9-13 September, 2007. Perth, Australia: UniPrint, University of Western Australia.

The effects of provenance and plant growth environment on the seed longevity of the genus Wahlenbergia in Australia

2007

Conference Publication

An understanding of the physiology of cereal preharvest sprouting through dormancy studies on native grasses

Farley, G. and Adkins, S.W. (2007). An understanding of the physiology of cereal preharvest sprouting through dormancy studies on native grasses. 11th International Symposium on Pre-harvest Sprouting in Cereals, Mendoza, Argentina, 5-8 November, 2007.

An understanding of the physiology of cereal preharvest sprouting through dormancy studies on native grasses

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
    Seed dormancy of Australian native species for sustainable minesite rehabilitation
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    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
  • 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

    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

    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

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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