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Dr Chris O'Donnell
Dr

Chris O'Donnell

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Overview

Availability

Dr Chris O'Donnell is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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44 works between 2002 and 2023

21 - 40 of 44 works

2016

Journal Article

Determining the drift potential of Venturi nozzles compared with standard nozzles across three insecticide spray solutions in a wind tunnel

Ferguson, J. Connor, Chechetto, Rodolfo G., O'Donnell, Chris C., Dorr, Gary J., Moore, John H., Baker, Greg J., Powis, Kevin J. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2016). Determining the drift potential of Venturi nozzles compared with standard nozzles across three insecticide spray solutions in a wind tunnel. Pest Management Science, 72 (8), 1460-1466. doi: 10.1002/ps.4214

Determining the drift potential of Venturi nozzles compared with standard nozzles across three insecticide spray solutions in a wind tunnel

2016

Journal Article

Assessing the deposition and canopy penetration of nozzles with different spray qualities in an oat (Avena sativa L.) canopy

Ferguson, J. Connor, Chechetto, Rodolfo G., Hewitt, Andrew J., Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Adkins, Steve W., Kruger, Greg R. and O'Donnell, Chris C. (2016). Assessing the deposition and canopy penetration of nozzles with different spray qualities in an oat (Avena sativa L.) canopy. Crop Protection, 81, 14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.11.013

Assessing the deposition and canopy penetration of nozzles with different spray qualities in an oat (Avena sativa L.) canopy

2015

Journal Article

Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel

Ferguson, J. Connor, O'Donnell, Chris C., Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Adkins, Steve W., Kruger, Greg R., Wang, Ruobing, Urach Ferreira, Pedro H. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2015). Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel. Crop Protection, 76, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.06.008

Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel

2015

Journal Article

The combined effect of biological control with plant competition on the management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.)

Shabbir, Asad, Dhileepan, Kunjithapatham, Zalucki, Myron P., O 'Donnell, Chris, Khan, Naeem, Hanif, Zahid and Adkins, Steve W. (2015). The combined effect of biological control with plant competition on the management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47 (SI), 157-159.

The combined effect of biological control with plant competition on the management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.)

2013

Journal Article

Complementing biological control with plant suppression: Implications for improved management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.)

Shabbir, Asad, Dhileepan, Kunjitapatham, O'Donnell, Chris and Adkins, Steve W. (2013). Complementing biological control with plant suppression: Implications for improved management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.). Biological Control, 64 (3), 270-275. doi: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2012.11.014

Complementing biological control with plant suppression: Implications for improved management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.)

2013

Journal Article

Suppressive ability of selected fodder plants on the growth of Parthenium hysterophorus

Khan, N., O'Donnell, C., George, D. and Adkins, S. W. (2013). Suppressive ability of selected fodder plants on the growth of Parthenium hysterophorus. Weed Research, 53 (1), 61-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3180.2012.00953.x

Suppressive ability of selected fodder plants on the growth of Parthenium hysterophorus

2012

Journal Article

Characterization of the reproductive behaviour and invasive potential of parthenium weed in Australia

Hanif, Zahid, Adkins, Steve W., Prentis, Peter J., Navie, Sheldon C. and O’Donnell, Chris (2012). Characterization of the reproductive behaviour and invasive potential of parthenium weed in Australia. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 18 (Special Issue), 767-774.

Characterization of the reproductive behaviour and invasive potential of parthenium weed in Australia

2012

Journal Article

Weed seed spread by vehicles: a case study from south east Queensland, Australia

Khan, Ikramullah, O’Donnell, Chris, Navie, S., George, D. and Adkins, S. (2012). Weed seed spread by vehicles: a case study from south east Queensland, Australia. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 18 (Special Issue), 281-288.

Weed seed spread by vehicles: a case study from south east Queensland, Australia

2012

Journal Article

Early growth of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and climate change

Nguyen, Thi Lan Thi, O’Donnell, Chris and Adkins, Steve (2012). Early growth of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and climate change. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 18 (Special Issue), 457-468.

Early growth of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) and climate change

2011

Conference Publication

Towards the sustainable management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under a changing climate: An international collaborative approach

Adkins, S. W., O'Donnell, C., Khan, N., Nguyen, T., Khan, I., Shabbir, A., Dhileepan, K., George, D., Hanif, Z., Toh, R., Garcia, A. B., Navie, S., Strathie, L., McConnachie, A., Nigatu, L., Hassan, G., Nasim, G. and Mersie, W. (2011). Towards the sustainable management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under a changing climate: An international collaborative approach. American Phytopathological Society (APS)/International Plant Protection Congress(IPPS) Joint Meeting, Honolulu Hi, 6-10 August 2011. American Phytopathological Society.

Towards the sustainable management of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) under a changing climate: An international collaborative approach

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

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

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

Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling

Hewitt, A. J., Hoffman, W. C., Miller, P., Fritz, B., Thistle, H., Teske, M., Dorr, G., O'Donnell, C., Bagley, W., Giles, D., Czazykz, Z., Connell, R., Birchfield, N. and Martin, D. (2010). Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling. 31st Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Innovative Green Chemistries for the 21st Century, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 12-14 October 2010.

Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling

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

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

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

2005

Journal Article

Management of parthenium weed through competitive displacement with beneficialplants

O'Donnell, Chris and Adkins, Steve W. (2005). Management of parthenium weed through competitive displacement with beneficialplants. Weed Biology and Management, 5 (2), 77-79. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-6664.2005.00160.x

Management of parthenium weed through competitive displacement with beneficialplants

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

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

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Research in UAV Optimization for Crop Protection (AutoSpray Pty Ltd administered Emerging Aviation Technology Partnership Program grant)
    AutoSpray Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Saltspray
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Electrostatic charge effects on spray coverage and retention on capsicum pepper and tomato plants
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Developing an intelligent sprayer with lidar for the detection and automated application of basal bark, soil-applied and foliar-applied herbicides to Prickly Acacia
    Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program - Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions Competitive Grant Round
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Formulation and Application Systems
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Understanding the value of Delta-T with for ground spray application with VC, XC & UC
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Overall drift and efficiency assessment for pesticide application water sources in the Macquarie Valley
    New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Validation of spray droplet movement under different surface air inversion conditions
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Maintaining the Productive Capacity of the Australian Forest Industry
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Forestry Aerial spray review for coastal regions
    Hancock Queensland Plantations
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Evaluation of pesticide tank mix impacts on nozzle spray quality
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Project on cotton canopy penetration
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    LiDAR and PACE for vineyards
    Australian Grape and Wine Authority
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Spray Application Management (DRT modelling, managing surface-temperature inversions and spray quality effects on herbicide efficacy)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Database to support the ground application of pesticides (boom sprayer), accommodating nozzles, formulations and adjuvants
    Plant Health Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    An interim model for buffer zone reduction in pesticide application from ground sprayers
    Grains 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
    Understanding the control of adult mosquitoes to reduce arbovirus transmission while minimising environmental and public health risk.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Development of Risk Assessment and Modelling for Pesticide Drift Exposure
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    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

Supervision

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