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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2015
Conference Publication
Temperature affects germination of native Australian Gomphrena and Ptilotus species differently
Currey, C. J., Lopez, R. G., Cave, R. L., Harrison, D. K. and Johnston, M. E. (2015). Temperature affects germination of native Australian Gomphrena and Ptilotus species differently. International Horticulture Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1104.71
2015
Conference Publication
Cold temperature under aerobic conditions increases spikelet sterility in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Proud, Christopher, Hammadil, Muneer, Cave, Robyn, Mitchell, Jacquie and Fukai, Shu (2015). Cold temperature under aerobic conditions increases spikelet sterility in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Australian Society of Agronomy, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 20-24 September 2015. Warragul, VIC, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.
2013
Journal Article
Modelling temperature, photoperiod and vernalization responses of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp. (Portulacaceae) to predict flowering time
Cave, Robyn L., Hammer, Graeme L., McLean, Greg, Birch, Colin J., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2013). Modelling temperature, photoperiod and vernalization responses of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp. (Portulacaceae) to predict flowering time. Annals of Botany, 111 (4), 629-639. doi: 10.1093/aob/mct028
2012
Conference Publication
An experimental approach for developing seed lines of new Australian native flowering pot plants
Cave, R. L., Erwin, J. E., Hammer, G. L., Birch, C. J. and Johnston, M. E. (2012). An experimental approach for developing seed lines of new Australian native flowering pot plants. XXVIII International Horticultural Congress (IHC2010), Lisbon, Portugal, 22-27 August 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.937.2
2011
Journal Article
Juvenility and flowering of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae) in relation to vernalization and daylength
Cave, Robyn L., Birch, Colin J., Hammer, Graeme L., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2011). Juvenility and flowering of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae) in relation to vernalization and daylength. Annals of Botany, 108 (1), 215-220. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcr116
2011
Other Outputs
Development and flowering of Brunonia australis and Calandrinia sp.: influence of temperature, daylength and vernalisation
Robyn Cave (2011). Development and flowering of Brunonia australis and Calandrinia sp.: influence of temperature, daylength and vernalisation. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland.
2011
Journal Article
Cardinal Temperatures and Thermal Time for Seed Germination of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae)
Cave, Robyn L., Birch, Colin J., Hammer, Graeme L., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2011). Cardinal Temperatures and Thermal Time for Seed Germination of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae). HortScience, 46 (5), 753-758. doi: 10.21273/hortsci.46.5.753
2010
Journal Article
Vernalization promotes flowering of a heat tolerant Calandrinia while long days replace vernalization for early flowering of Brunonia
Cave, RL and Johnston, ME (2010). Vernalization promotes flowering of a heat tolerant Calandrinia while long days replace vernalization for early flowering of Brunonia. Scientia Horticulturae, 123 (3), 379-384. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2009.10.004
2010
Journal Article
Floral ontogeny of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp. (Portulacaceae)
Cave, Robyn L., Birch, Colin J., Hammer, Graeme L., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2010). Floral ontogeny of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp. (Portulacaceae). Australian Journal of Botany, 58 (1), 61-69. doi: 10.1071/BT09211
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
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
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.
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
Media
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