Overview
Background
Dr Robyn Cave is a horticulturalist with research experience in plant propagation, reproductive biology and the control of plant development and flowering. Robyn's current projects involve developing propagation protocols for Australian native plants for food, ornamental purposes and land restoration.
Availability
- Dr Robyn Cave is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Applied Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental factors and their influence on germination performance of Australian native species
Beveridge, Fernanda C., Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Dayananda, Buddhi and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental factors and their influence on germination performance of Australian native species. Seed Science Research, 34 (2), 56-71. doi: 10.1017/s0960258523000235
2024
Journal Article
Environmental effects during early life-history stages and seed development on seed functional traits of an Australian native legume species
Beveridge, Fernanda C., Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Haque, Mirza M. and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Environmental effects during early life-history stages and seed development on seed functional traits of an Australian native legume species. Biology, 13 (3) 148. doi: 10.3390/biology13030148
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut ecophysiology
Lacerda, Claudivan Feitosa, Kong, Eveline Y.Y., Neto, Miguel Ferreira-, Cave, Robyn, Bezerra, Marlos Alves and Gheyi, Hans Raj (2024). Coconut ecophysiology. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 14-30) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Surrey, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0002
2024
Book Chapter
An introduction: botany, origin and diversity
Adkins, Steve W., Cave, Robyn and Beveridge, Fernanda Caro (2024). An introduction: botany, origin and diversity. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 1-13) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0001
2023
Conference Publication
Post-anthesis maternal environmental effects on seed traits of the native Australian grass Heteropogon contortus
Caro Beveridge, Fernanda, Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundar and Adkins, Steve (2023). Post-anthesis maternal environmental effects on seed traits of the native Australian grass Heteropogon contortus. 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration, Darwin, NT Australia, 26-30 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental stressors and their influence on seed germination of Australian native species
Caro Beveridge, Fernanda, Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundar and Adkins, Steve (2023). Interactions between seed functional traits and environmental stressors and their influence on seed germination of Australian native species. 14th Biennial ISSS Conference: Seed science in a changing world, Paris, France, 3-7 July 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Seed morpho-anatomy and germination enhancement of the Australian native species Lomandra longifolia Labill. and L. hystrix (R.Br.) L.R. Fraser & Vickery
Beveridge, Fernanda Caro, Williams, Alwyn, Cave, Robyn, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2023). Seed morpho-anatomy and germination enhancement of the Australian native species Lomandra longifolia Labill. and L. hystrix (R.Br.) L.R. Fraser & Vickery. Applied Biosciences, 2 (2), 222-235. doi: 10.3390/applbiosci2020016
2023
Conference Publication
Simulating in-transit ripening of ‘Honey Gold™’ mango fruit to predict quality outcomes
Mott, K.J.M., Lisle, A.T., Joyce, D.C., Hofman, P.J., Macnish, A.J., Bhandari, B. and Cave, R.L. (2023). Simulating in-transit ripening of ‘Honey Gold™’ mango fruit to predict quality outcomes. XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022): International Symposium on Postharvest Technologies to Reduce Food Losses, Angers, France, 14 - 20 August 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2023.1364.43
2023
Conference Publication
Value chain stakeholder preferences are misaligned with economic weights derived from the bio-economic model: what is the effect on the ranking of candidates?
Kern, S., Santos, B., Topp, B., Cave, R., Bignell, G., Mulo, S. and Hardner, C. (2023). Value chain stakeholder preferences are misaligned with economic weights derived from the bio-economic model: what is the effect on the ranking of candidates?. XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022): International Symposium on Breeding and Effective Use of Biotechnology and Molecular Tools in Horticultural Crops, Angers, France, 14-20 August 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2023.1362.71
2022
Journal Article
Using choice analysis of growers’ preferences to prioritize breeding traits in horticultural tree crops: a macadamia case study
Kern, Stéphane, Santos, Bruno, Topp, Bruce, Cave, Robyn, Bignell, Grant, Mulo, Shane and Hardner, Craig (2022). Using choice analysis of growers’ preferences to prioritize breeding traits in horticultural tree crops: a macadamia case study. Scientia Horticulturae, 294 110766, 110766. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110766
2021
Journal Article
Cloning coconut via somatic embryogenesis: a review of the current status and future prospects
Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Mu, Zhihua, Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Biddle, Julianne, Cave, Robyn, Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Wijayabandara, Kusinara, Beveridge, Fernanda Caro, Nguyen, Quang and Adkins, Steve W. (2021). Cloning coconut via somatic embryogenesis: a review of the current status and future prospects. Plants, 10 (10) 2050, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/plants10102050
2021
Conference Publication
Chillies as potential candidates in breeding for high zeaxanthin bell-pepper varieties
Agarwal, Rimjhim, Hong, Hung, Cave, Robyn, Hayward, Alice, Harper, Steve and O'Hare, Tim (2021). Chillies as potential candidates in breeding for high zeaxanthin bell-pepper varieties. 1st Virtual International Conference on Carotenoids, Online, 22-25 June 2021. Miami, FL, United States: International Carotenoid Society.
2021
Conference Publication
Germination enhancement of Australian native species Lomandra longifolia and Lomandra hystrix using different mechanical and chemical treatments
Beveridge, F.C., Williams, A., Cave, R. and Adkins, S.W. (2021). Germination enhancement of Australian native species Lomandra longifolia and Lomandra hystrix using different mechanical and chemical treatments. SERA 2021, Darwin, NT Australia, 10-13 May 2021.
2020
Conference Publication
In-transit ripening and outturn quality for mango
Mott, Khamla, Joyce, Daryl, Hofman, Peter, Macnish, Andrew, Bhandari, Bhesh and Cave, Robyn (2020). In-transit ripening and outturn quality for mango. Postharvest 2020 Webinar series, Online, 10-12 November 2020. Auckland, New Zealand: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research.
2020
Journal Article
Demand driven breeding of horticultural tree crops: proof of concept using macadamia
Kern, Stephane, Santos, Bruno, Cave, Robyn, Topp, Bruce and Hardner, Craig (2020). Demand driven breeding of horticultural tree crops: proof of concept using macadamia. Australian Macadamia Society News Bulletin, 75-76.
2020
Conference Publication
Nanobubbles in hydroponics
Li, Yimeng and Cave, Robyn (2020). Nanobubbles in hydroponics. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 - 13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: M D P I AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036039
2020
Conference Publication
The effect of heat treatments and drip line placements on the yield and quality of garlic
Djanie, Alina, Harper, Stephen and Cave, Robyn (2020). The effect of heat treatments and drip line placements on the yield and quality of garlic. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 - 13 November 2019. Basel Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036120
2020
Conference Publication
Orange capsicums and chillies as a potential source of dietary zeaxanthin, an important macular carotenoid for eye health
Agarwal, Rimjhim, Trieu, Hung Hong, Cave, Robyn, Harper, Stephen and O’Hare, Tim (2020). Orange capsicums and chillies as a potential source of dietary zeaxanthin, an important macular carotenoid for eye health. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036161
2017
Conference Publication
Effect of leaf whorl position on nutrient content of macadamia leaves
Hill, Scott and Cave, Robyn (2017). Effect of leaf whorl position on nutrient content of macadamia leaves. 2017 International Macadamia Research Symposium, Big Island, Hawaii, 13-14 September 2017.
2016
Conference Publication
Influence of rootstock on photosynthetic activity and yield of Capsicum annuum 'Warlock'
Cave, Robyn, Hall, Zara, Qin, Malin and Harper, Stephen (2016). Influence of rootstock on photosynthetic activity and yield of Capsicum annuum 'Warlock'. International Symposium on Tropical and Temperate Horticulture, Cairns, Australia, 20-25 November 2016.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Robyn Cave is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Environmental and genetic mechanisms that control seed germination of Australian native Eremophila (Emu Bush)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Benjamin Schulz
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Doctor Philosophy
Bushfoods and native plants of three Indigenous communities in Queensland: A cultural stewardship approach.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Bushfoods and native plants of three Indigenous communities in Queensland: A cultural stewardship approach.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marlize Bekker, Professor Susanne Schmidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Interactions between seed functional traits and climate change in the Australian flora: implications for seed-based restoration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian, Dr Alwyn Williams, Professor Steve Adkins
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Interactions between seed functional traits and climate change in the Australian flora: implications for seed-based restoration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sundar Kalaipandian, Dr Alwyn Williams, Professor Steve Adkins
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
MODELLING FRESH PRODUCE QUALITY IN A SUPPLY CHAIN
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Neil White
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The optimisation of novel plant promoting compounds and their delivery methods for the Australian Vegetable Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhesh Bhandari, Dr Jitka Kochanek
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2020
Master Philosophy
Enhancing seed-based restoration in south-east Queensland using Australian native species
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alwyn Williams, Professor Steve Adkins
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
In-transit ripening and outturn quality for mango
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhesh Bhandari
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2019
Master Philosophy
Determining density thresholds for managing rabbit damage to broccoli and corn
Associate Advisor
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