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)

281 - 300 of 455 works

2005

Conference Publication

Combining spray drift and plant architecture modeling to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application

Dorr, G. J., Hanan, J., Woods, N., Adkins, S., Kleinmeulman, P., Ricci, P. and Noller, B. (2005). Combining spray drift and plant architecture modeling to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application. MODSIM05 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Melbourne, Australia, 12-15 December 2005. Canberra, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust and New Zealand.

Combining spray drift and plant architecture modeling to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application

2005

Conference Publication

Embryo transplantation and ex vitro germination for germplasm exchange and the production of high value, endosperm mutant coconuts

Samosir, Y. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Embryo transplantation and ex vitro germination for germplasm exchange and the production of high value, endosperm mutant coconuts. 8th International Workshop on Seeds, Germinating New Ideas, Brisbane, Australia, 8-13 May 2005. Brisbane, Qld: International Society for Seed Science.

Embryo transplantation and ex vitro germination for germplasm exchange and the production of high value, endosperm mutant coconuts

2005

Conference Publication

Wind Tunnel Spray Drift Measurements and Modeling

Dorr, G. J., Woods, N., O'Donnell, C. C., Hanan, J., Noller, B. N. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Wind Tunnel Spray Drift Measurements and Modeling. Science Week at QHSS 2005, Brisbane, Queensland, 15-19 August, 2005. Brisbane, Queensland: EnTox, The University of Queensland.

Wind Tunnel Spray Drift Measurements and Modeling

2005

Journal Article

The effect of CO2 enrichment of the growth of a C3 weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and its competitive interaction with a C4 grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.)

Navie, S. C., McFadyen, R. E., Panetta, F. D. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). The effect of CO2 enrichment of the growth of a C3 weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and its competitive interaction with a C4 grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.). Plant Protection Quarterly, 20 (2), 61-66.

The effect of CO2 enrichment of the growth of a C3 weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and its competitive interaction with a C4 grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.)

2005

Conference Publication

Seed longevity of Queensland native species and the effects of maternal environment

Kochanek, J., Steadman, K. J., Probert, R. J. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Seed longevity of Queensland native species and the effects of maternal environment. 8th International Workshop on Seeds - Germinating New Ideas, Sheraton Hotel, Brisbane, Qld, 8-13 May, 2005. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: International Society for Seed Science.

Seed longevity of Queensland native species and the effects of maternal environment

2005

Conference Publication

Using L-systems to simulate chickpea cultivars and their shading abilities

Cici, S. Z. H., Sindel, B. M., Adkins, S. and Hanan, J. (2005). Using L-systems to simulate chickpea cultivars and their shading abilities. MODSIM05 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Melbourne, Australia, 12-15 December 2005. Canberra, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Using L-systems to simulate chickpea cultivars and their shading abilities

2005

Book Chapter

Current developments in coconut tissue culture

Adkins, S. W. and Samosir, Y. (2005). Current developments in coconut tissue culture. Selected Scientific Works Studies on the Development of Oil Plants and Vegetable Oils in Vietnam. (pp. 55-69) edited by P. Lieu. Ho Chi Minh City: Agricultural Publishing House.

Current developments in coconut tissue culture

2005

Conference Publication

Predicting seed persistence in soil: Towards rapid and reliable assessment

Long, R. L., Steadman, K.J., Panetta, F. D. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Predicting seed persistence in soil: Towards rapid and reliable assessment. 8th International Workshop on Seeds - Germinating New Ideas, Sheraton Hotel, Brisbane, Qld., 8-13 May 2005. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: International Society for Seed Science.

Predicting seed persistence in soil: Towards rapid and reliable assessment

2005

Conference Publication

Initiation of somatic embryos in asparagus superclones

Antonova, I., Conner, T., Falloon, P., Falloon, L. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Initiation of somatic embryos in asparagus superclones. Contributing to a Sustainable Future, Perth, WA, 21-24 September, 2005. Perth, WA: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association Inc.

Initiation of somatic embryos in asparagus superclones

2005

Conference Publication

Combining Spray Drift and Plant Architecture Modeling to Minimise Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application

Dorr, G. J., Hanan, J., Woods, N., Adkins, S., Kleinmeulman, P., Ricci, P. and Noller, B. (2005). Combining Spray Drift and Plant Architecture Modeling to Minimise Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM05), Melbourne Australia, Dec 12-15, 2005. NEDLANDS: UNIV WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Combining Spray Drift and Plant Architecture Modeling to Minimise Environmental and Public Health Risk of Pesticide Application

2005

Conference Publication

Modelling cotton plant development with L-systems: A template model for incorporating physiology

Hanan, J., Thornby, D. and Adkins, S. (2005). Modelling cotton plant development with L-systems: A template model for incorporating physiology. MODSIM05 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Melbourne, Australia, 12-15 December 2005. Canberra, Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Modelling cotton plant development with L-systems: A template model for incorporating physiology

2005

Conference Publication

Development of a decision-making tool to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application

Dorr, G. J., Noller, B., Hanan, J., Adkins, Stephen W., Woods, N., Hewitt, A. and Ricci, P. (2005). Development of a decision-making tool to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application. 2005 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 15-20 December, 2005.

Development of a decision-making tool to minimise environmental and public health risk of pesticide application

2005

Conference Publication

Some aspects of native soil seed banks of the subtropics: Determination, dynamics and stimulation

Adkins, S. W. and Navie, S. C. (2005). Some aspects of native soil seed banks of the subtropics: Determination, dynamics and stimulation. Native Seed Biology, Brisbane, Qld, 21-23 June 2004. Brisbane, Qld: Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research.

Some aspects of native soil seed banks of the subtropics: Determination, dynamics and stimulation

2005

Conference Publication

The influence of shade on the production and quality of seed: A study on a number of Australian wild oat (avena fatua L.) biotypes

Adkins, S. W. and Armstrong, L.J. (2005). The influence of shade on the production and quality of seed: A study on a number of Australian wild oat (avena fatua L.) biotypes. 8th International Workshop on Seeds Germinating New Ideas, Sofitel, Brisbane, Australia, 8-13 May, 2005. Brisbane, Australia: International Society for Seed Science.

The influence of shade on the production and quality of seed: A study on a number of Australian wild oat (avena fatua L.) biotypes

2005

Conference Publication

Parthenium weed in Australia: Research progress and prospects

Adkins, Stephen W., Navie, S. C. and Dhileepan, K. (2005). Parthenium weed in Australia: Research progress and prospects. Second International Conference on Parthenium Management, Bangalore, India, 5-7 December, 2005.

Parthenium weed in Australia: Research progress and prospects

2005

Conference Publication

Overcoming seed dormancy for improved use of Australian natives in revegetation projects

Hoyle, G. L., Steadman, K. J., Daws, M. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Overcoming seed dormancy for improved use of Australian natives in revegetation projects. 8th International Workshop on Seeds - Germinating New Ideas, Sheraton Hotel, Brisbane, Qld, 8-13 May 2005. Brisbane QLD, Australia: International Society of Seed Science.

Overcoming seed dormancy for improved use of Australian natives in revegetation projects

2005

Conference Publication

Embryo transplantation for germplasm exchange and establishment of high value mutant coconut types

Samosir, Y. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Embryo transplantation for germplasm exchange and establishment of high value mutant coconut types. Contributing to a Sustainable Future, Perth, WA, Australia, 21-24 September 2005. Perth, WA, Australia: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association Inc.

Embryo transplantation for germplasm exchange and establishment of high value mutant coconut types

2005

Conference Publication

Using L-systems To Simulate Chickpea Cultivars And Their Shading Abilities

Cici, S. Z. H., Sindel, B. M., Adkins, S. and Hanan, J. (2005). Using L-systems To Simulate Chickpea Cultivars And Their Shading Abilities. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM05), Melbourne Australia, Dec 12-15, 2005. NEDLANDS: UNIV WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Using L-systems To Simulate Chickpea Cultivars And Their Shading Abilities

2005

Journal Article

Burial depth and cultivation influence emergence and persistence of Phalaris paradoxa seed in an Australian sub-tropical environment

Taylor, IN, Walker, SR and Adkins, SW (2005). Burial depth and cultivation influence emergence and persistence of Phalaris paradoxa seed in an Australian sub-tropical environment. Weed Research, 45 (1), 33-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3180.2004.00426.x

Burial depth and cultivation influence emergence and persistence of Phalaris paradoxa seed in an Australian sub-tropical environment

2005

Conference Publication

Development of a climate-driven simulation model (WoatSim) to explore wild oat (Avena Fatua L.) seed production under climate change in Australia

O'Donnell, C. and Adkins, S. W. (2005). Development of a climate-driven simulation model (WoatSim) to explore wild oat (Avena Fatua L.) seed production under climate change in Australia. 8th International Workshop on Seeds: Germinating New Ideas, Brisbane, Australia, 8-13 May 2005. Brisbane, QLD Australia: International Society for Seed Science.

Development of a climate-driven simulation model (WoatSim) to explore wild oat (Avena Fatua L.) seed production under climate change in Australia

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

    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

    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

    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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