
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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2002
Conference Publication
Dormancy in selected species of Atriplex and Maireana
Preston, C. A., Bellairs, S. M. and Adkins, S. W. (2002). Dormancy in selected species of Atriplex and Maireana. 4th Aust Workshop on Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Victoria, 3-4 September, 2001. Brisbane, Qld: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
In Vitro ecology: modification of headspace and medium conditions can optimise tissue and plant development
Adkins, S. W., Adkins, A. L., Ramage, C. M. and Williams, R. R. (2002). In Vitro ecology: modification of headspace and medium conditions can optimise tissue and plant development. IAPTC, Australian Branch Meeting, Armidale/University of New England, Armidale, NSW: University of New England.
2002
Conference Publication
Effects of shelf and soil storage on seed viability
Bellairs, S. M., Paddon, B., Pengelly, E., Adkins, S. W., Preston, C. A. and Thompson, L. (2002). Effects of shelf and soil storage on seed viability. Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Victoria, 3 - 4 September 2001. Kenmore, Queensland: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
Embryo culture activities at the University of Queensland, Australia
Adkins, S. W. and Samosir, Y. (2002). Embryo culture activities at the University of Queensland, Australia. Coconut Embryo Culture, Merida, Mexico, January, 2000. Rome: IPGRI.
2002
Conference Publication
Towards the clonal propagation of coconut
Adkins, S. W., Samosir, Y., Nikmatullah, A., Wilkins, R., Hetherington, S. E. and Ogle, H. J. (2002). Towards the clonal propagation of coconut. International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, Cairns, Australia, 26 November- 1 December, 2000. Budapest, Hungary: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.575.9
2002
Other Outputs
Dormancy Mechanisms of Australian Native Plant Species
Preston, C. A., Adkins, S. W., Bellairs, S. M., Thompson, L., Farley, G. J. and Gravina, A. J. (2002). Dormancy Mechanisms of Australian Native Plant Species. University of Queensland: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
An interactive identification key to the noxious weeds of Australia
Navie, S., Adkins, S. W. and Norton, G. (2002). An interactive identification key to the noxious weeds of Australia. 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, W.A./Sheraton Perth Hotel, 8-13 September, 2002. Melbourne: Shannon Books.
2002
Edited Outputs
Proceedings of the fourth Australian workshop on native seed biology for revegetation
Adkins, S. W., Bellairs, S. M. and Bell, L. C. eds. (2002). Proceedings of the fourth Australian workshop on native seed biology for revegetation. Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Vic, 3-4 September, 2001. Brisbane, Queensland: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
Implications of native seed viability
Thompson, L., Adkins, S. W. and Bellairs, S. M. (2002). Implications of native seed viability. 4th Aust Workshop on Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Victoria, 3-4 September, 2001. Brisbane, Qld: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
Architectural responses of intra- and inter-species plant-plant interactions
Kumar, S. K., Hanan, J. S. and Adkins, S. W. (2002). Architectural responses of intra- and inter-species plant-plant interactions. 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, W.A./Sheraton Perth Hotel, 8-13 September, 2002. Melbourne: Shannon Books.
2002
Journal Article
Seed dormancy mechanisms in warm season grass species
Adkins, S. W., Bellairs, S. M. and Loch, D. S. (2002). Seed dormancy mechanisms in warm season grass species. Euphytica, 126 (1), 13-20. doi: 10.1023/A:1019623706427
2002
Conference Publication
Seed dormancy in selected Australian native grass species
Farley, G. J., Adkins, S. W. and Bellairs, S. M. (2002). Seed dormancy in selected Australian native grass species. Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Victoria, 3 - 4 September 2001. Kenmore, Queensland: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
Research, education and services of the tropical and subtropical weeds research unit, The University of Queensland
Adkins, S. W. and Paterson, M. F. (2002). Research, education and services of the tropical and subtropical weeds research unit, The University of Queensland. 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, W.A./Sheraton Perth Hotel, 8-13 September, 2002. Melbourne: Shannon Books.
2002
Other Outputs
Development of diagnostic tools for Sporobolus identification
Adkins, S. W. (2002). Development of diagnostic tools for Sporobolus identification. University of Queensland: Dairy Research & Development Corporation.
2002
Conference Publication
Identifying dormancy mechanisms of Australian native plant species
Adkins, S. W., Bellairs, S. M., Preston, C. A., Thompson, L. and Farley, G. (2002). Identifying dormancy mechanisms of Australian native plant species. 4th Aust Workshop on Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Vic, 3-4 September, 2001. Brisbane, Qld: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Conference Publication
Towards the production of allelopathic cultivars for low input rice farming systems
Pheng, S., Adkins, S. W., Olofsdotterr, M., Nesbitt, H.J. and Jahn, G. (2002). Towards the production of allelopathic cultivars for low input rice farming systems. 13th Australian Weeds Conference, Perth, W.A./Sheraton Perth Hotel, 8-13 September, 2002. Melbourne: Shannon Books.
2002
Conference Publication
Germination strategies of native grasses for revegetation: a brief overview
Paterson, M. F., Doley, D., Loch, D.S. and Adkins, S. W. (2002). Germination strategies of native grasses for revegetation: a brief overview. 4th Aust Workshop on Native Seed Biology for Revegetation, Mildura, Victoria, 3-4 September, 2001. Brisbane, Qld: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.
2002
Journal Article
An embryo-rescue protocol for Vigna interspecific hybrids
Palmer, JL, Lawn, RJ and Adkins, SW (2002). An embryo-rescue protocol for Vigna interspecific hybrids. Australian Journal of Botany, 50 (3), 331-338. doi: 10.1071/BT01086
2001
Conference Publication
Coconut In vitro ecology: Modification of headspace and medium additives can optimize somatic embryogenesis and plantlet development
Adkins, S. W., Samosir, Y., Nikmatullah, A. and Ogle, H. J. (2001). Coconut In vitro ecology: Modification of headspace and medium additives can optimize somatic embryogenesis and plantlet development. Second International Symposium on Biotechnology of Tropical &u, Institute of Botany, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-9 November, 2001. Taipei, Taiwan: Institute of Botany, Academic Sinica.
2001
Journal Article
Wild oat and climate change: The effect of CO2 concentration, temperature, and water deficit on the growth and development of wild oat in monoculture
O'Donnell, Chris C. and Adkins, Steve W. (2001). Wild oat and climate change: The effect of CO2 concentration, temperature, and water deficit on the growth and development of wild oat in monoculture. Weed Science, 49 (5), 694-702. doi: 10.1614/0043-1745(2001)049[0694:WOACCT]2.0.CO;2
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Parthenium Weed Invasion in Bhutan: Climate Suitability Modelling and Socio-Economic Impacts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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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: 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
The management of the invasive aquatic plant - Cabomba caroliniana with the herbicide flumioxazin
Principal Advisor
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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, 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, Dr Alice Hayward, Dr Eveline Kong
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Brien, Dr Eveline Kong, Dr Alice Hayward
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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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2024
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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2024
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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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Germination triggers, persistence, and management of Pimelea trichostachya Lindl. in Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Associate Professor 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: 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: Associate Professor Shane Campbell
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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: Associate Professor 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
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
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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOITING ALLELOPATHY TO ENHANCE WEED MANAGEMENT IN CAMBODIAN RICE FARMING SYSTEMS
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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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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