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)

361 - 380 of 455 works

2001

Journal Article

Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds

Adkins, SW and Peters, NCB (2001). Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds. Seed Science Research, 11 (3), 213-222. doi: 10.1079/ssr200177

Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds

2001

Journal Article

Breeding for resistance to papaya ringspot virus

Magdalita, P. M., Drew, R.A. and Adkins, S. W. (2001). Breeding for resistance to papaya ringspot virus. Journal of Tropical Plant Pathology, 37 (1), 1-15.

Breeding for resistance to papaya ringspot virus

2001

Conference Publication

Diagnostic development and genetic analysis of weedy Sporobolus species

Adkins, S. W., Graham, G. C., Shrestha, S. and Loch, D.S. (2001). Diagnostic development and genetic analysis of weedy Sporobolus species. The 18th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, Beijing, China, 28 May - 2 June 2001. Sanlihe, Fuxingmenwai, Beijing: Standards Press of China.

Diagnostic development and genetic analysis of weedy Sporobolus species

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.

Coconut In vitro ecology: Modification of headspace and medium additives can optimize somatic embryogenesis and plantlet development

2000

Conference Publication

Overcoming seed dormancy of Australian plants

Bellairs, S. M., Adkins, S. W., Preston, C. and Farley, G. (2000). Overcoming seed dormancy of Australian plants. The Third AMEEF Innovation Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 15-17 August, 2000. Melbourne: Australian Minerals & Energy Environment Foundation.

Overcoming seed dormancy of Australian plants

2000

Conference Publication

A lucid key to the suburban weeds of Queensland

Navie, S., Norton, G., Playford, J. and Adkins, S. W. (2000). A lucid key to the suburban weeds of Queensland. 6th Qld Weeds Symposium, Caloundra, Qld, July, 2000. Caloundra: Weed Society of Queensland.

A lucid key to the suburban weeds of Queensland

2000

Journal Article

Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. I. Relation between seed quality, weather and reproductive development

Yeates, S. J., Lawn, R. J. and Adkins, S. W. (2000). Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. I. Relation between seed quality, weather and reproductive development. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 51 (5), 637-648. doi: 10.1071/AR99062

Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. I. Relation between seed quality, weather and reproductive development

2000

Conference Publication

Defining seed quality of Australian arid zone hummock grasses (Triodia and Plectrachne species)

Wells, G. B., Davidson, P., Dixon, K. and Adkins, S. W. (2000). Defining seed quality of Australian arid zone hummock grasses (Triodia and Plectrachne species). Third Native Seed Biology for Revegetation Workshop, Perth, WA, 17-18 May, 1999. Brisbane: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.

Defining seed quality of Australian arid zone hummock grasses (Triodia and Plectrachne species)

2000

Book Chapter

Smoke and germination of arable and rangeland weeds

Adkins, S. W., Davidson, P., Matthew, L., Navie, S., Wills, D. A., Taylor, I. and Bellairs, S. M. (2000). Smoke and germination of arable and rangeland weeds. Seed Biology: Advances and Applications. (pp. 347-359) edited by M. Black, K. J. Bradford and J. Vazquez-Ramos. Wallingford: CABI Publishing.

Smoke and germination of arable and rangeland weeds

2000

Conference Publication

Development of a multimedia key to the suburban weeds of Queensland

Navie, S., Norton, G., Playford, J. and Adkins, S. W. (2000). Development of a multimedia key to the suburban weeds of Queensland. The 6th Queensland Weeds Symposium, Caloundra, Qld, July, 2000. Caloundra: Weed Society of Queensland.

Development of a multimedia key to the suburban weeds of Queensland

2000

Conference Publication

Towards the clonal propagation of coconut

Adkins, S. W., Samosir, Y., Nikmatullah, A., Wilkins, R., Ogle, H. J. and Hetherington, S. E. (2000). Towards the clonal propagation of coconut. International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, Cairns, Queensland, 26 Nov-1 Dec 2000. Brisbane: Griffith University.

Towards the clonal propagation of coconut

2000

Journal Article

Embryo culture activities at the University of Queensland in Australia

Adkins, S. W. and Samosir, Y. (2000). Embryo culture activities at the University of Queensland in Australia. Coconut Embryo Culture Network Newsletter, 3 (1), 4-4.

Embryo culture activities at the University of Queensland in Australia

2000

Conference Publication

Molecular methods in seed science

Doyle, J., Adkins, S. W. and Bellairs, S. M. (2000). Molecular methods in seed science. Third Native Seed Biology for Revegetation Workshop, Perth, WA Australia, 17-18 May 1999. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.

Molecular methods in seed science

2000

Journal Article

Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. II. Model application

Yeates, S. J., Lawn, R. J. and Adkins, S. W. (2000). Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. II. Model application. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 51 (5), 649-656. doi: 10.1071/AR99086

Prediction of weather damage of mungbean seed in tropical Australia. II. Model application

2000

Conference Publication

Seed dormancy mechanisms of Australian native species

Adkins, S. W. and Bellairs, S. M. (2000). Seed dormancy mechanisms of Australian native species. Third Native Seed Biology for Revegetation Workshop, Perth, WA, 17-18 May 1999. Brisbane: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.

Seed dormancy mechanisms of Australian native species

2000

Conference Publication

Parthenium weed: The recent research effort

Adkins, S. W., Navie, S., McFadyen, R. E., Tomley, A. J., Dhileepan, K., Chamberlain, J., Graham, G., Adamson, D. C., Goldworthy, D. and Dearden, S. (2000). Parthenium weed: The recent research effort. Move into the New Millenium, Caloundra, Qld, 10-13 Jul, 2000. Brisbane: Weed Society Qld.

Parthenium weed: The recent research effort

2000

Book Chapter

Challenges and future approaches to weed management

Adkins, S. W. and Walker, S. R. (2000). Challenges and future approaches to weed management. Australian Weed Management Systems. (pp. 481-497) edited by Brian M. Sindel. Melbourne: R. G. & F. J. Richardson.

Challenges and future approaches to weed management

2000

Conference Publication

Identifying dormancy mechanisms of Australian native plant species

Farley, G. J., Adkins, S. W., Dixon, K., Bellairs, S. M. and Preston, C. (2000). Identifying dormancy mechanisms of Australian native plant species. Third Native Seed Biology for Revegetation Workshop, Perth, WA, 17-18 May 1999. Brisbane: Australian Centre for Mining Environmental Research.

Identifying dormancy mechanisms of Australian native plant species

2000

Conference Publication

Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds

Adkins, S. W. and Peters, N. (2000). Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds. Third International Weed Science Congress, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 6-11 June 2000. Oregon USA: International Weed Science Society.

Smoke derived from burnt vegetation stimulates germination of arable weeds

1999

Journal Article

Plant sensitivity to atrazine and chlorsulfuron residues in a soil-free system

Jettner, R. J., Walker, S. R., Churchett, J. D., Blamey, F. P. C., Adkins, S. W. and Bell, K. (1999). Plant sensitivity to atrazine and chlorsulfuron residues in a soil-free system. Weed Research, 39 (4), 287-295. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-3180.1999.00145.x

Plant sensitivity to atrazine and chlorsulfuron residues in a soil-free system

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

    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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