Prof Gavin Ash

NameProf Gavin Ash
Email Addressgavin.ash@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleExecutive Director (Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment)
QualificationsBSc(Hons) UNE, PhD UNE
DepartmentInstitute for Life Sciences and the Environment (Operations)
AffiliationsCentre for Crop Health
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6703-8295
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BSc(Hons)
UNE
1982
PhD
UNE
1990

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Invertebrates and their association with Yellow Canopy Syndrome in SugarcanePrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Uncertainty in Predicting Soil Water and Plant Available Water at High-Resolution ScalesAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2021
From regional to sub-paddock scale prediction of the soil-water characteristic: The requirement for localised calibrationPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020
Enhancing the biocontrol potential of Australian Ampelomyces strains, mycoparasites of powdery mildews infecting many cropsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2020
Soil water affected by cover crop: effect of changes in soil biology and structure and implications in the system designPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Improved selection of resistance to three economically significant foliar diseases of peanutsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Breeding for Durable Resistance to Puccinia Sorghi: Status and StrategiesPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
COMPARATIVE AMPLICON SEQUENCING OF PEANUT ROTATION SOIL BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES: DECIPHERING THEIR INFLUENCE ON PEANUT PLANT HEALTH AND NET BLOTCH DISEASEPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Host-induced adaptation of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzaePrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Metarhizium anisopliae as a promising candidate for wireworm biocontrol in Australian sweetpotato fieldsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Genome mining and comparative genomics of Elsinoë species, causing scab diseases on citrus and jojoba in Australia, for the prediction of virulence genesPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Interactions of biopesticides with synthetic pesticides and their implications for management of the macadamia seed weevil, Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)Principal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Fabrication and characterization of multi-layered nanofiber structures for potential applications in agricultureAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2019
Site-specific photosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)Associate SupervisorDoctoral2019

Phenotypic and genotypic diversity of Puccinia sorghi in Eastern Australia: implications for maize breeding programs

Quade, Aurelie, Park, Robert F., Stodart, Benjamin, Ding, Yi, Zhang, Peng, Thang, Mike, Poudel, Barsha, Vaghefi, Niloofar and Ash, Gavin James. 2023. "Phenotypic and genotypic diversity of Puccinia sorghi in Eastern Australia: implications for maize breeding programs ." PhytoFrontiers. 3 (3), pp. 610-618. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-12-22-0151-R

Resporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae granules on soil and mortality of Tenebrio molitor: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato

Shah, Sudhan, Ash, Gavin J. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2023. "Resporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae granules on soil and mortality of Tenebrio molitor: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato." Annals of Applied Biology. 182 (1), pp. 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12797

Can bacterial plant pathogens be written off from grain discolourations observed on rice in northern Queensland?

Buyoyu, Peter, Weeraratne, Nirodha, Adorada, Dante L. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2019. "Can bacterial plant pathogens be written off from grain discolourations observed on rice in northern Queensland?" 22nd Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference (APPS 2019): Strong Foundations, Future Innovations. Melbourne, Australia 25 - 28 Nov 2019 Australia.

Resistance in maize (Zea mays) to isolates of Puccinia sorghi from Eastern Australia

Quade, Aurelie, Ash, Gavin J., Park, Robert F. and Stodart, Benjamin. 2021. "Resistance in maize (Zea mays) to isolates of Puccinia sorghi from Eastern Australia." Phytopathology: International Journal of the American Phytopathological Society. 111 (10), pp. 1751-1757. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-20-0524-R

Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Dehigaspitiya, Prabuddha, Milham, Paul, Martin, Anke, Ash, Gavin, Gamage, Dananjali, Holford, Paul and Seneweera, Saman. 2021. "Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum)." Functional Plant Biology: an international journal of plant function. 49 (2), pp. 115-131. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP21111

The “Bipartite” Structure of the First Genome of Ampelomyces quisqualis, a Common Hyperparasite and Biocontrol Agent of Powdery Mildews, May Point to Its Evolutionary Origin from Plant Pathogenic Fungi

Huth, Lauren, Ash, Gavin J., Idnurm, Alexander, Kiss, Levente and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2021. "The “Bipartite” Structure of the First Genome of Ampelomyces quisqualis, a Common Hyperparasite and Biocontrol Agent of Powdery Mildews, May Point to Its Evolutionary Origin from Plant Pathogenic Fungi." Genome Biology and Evolution. 13 (8), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evab182

Urediniospores of Puccinia sorghi: pre- and post-cold storage requirements

Quade, Aurelie, Park, Robert F., Stodart, Ben J. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2022. "Urediniospores of Puccinia sorghi: pre- and post-cold storage requirements." Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 44 (5), pp. 737-743. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2022.2039962

Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2021. "Interactions of fungal entomopathogens with synthetic insecticides for the control of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)." Journal of Applied Entomology. 145 (6), pp. 553-566. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12879

Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures

Javazmi, Leila, Young, Anthony, Ash, Gavin J. and Low, Tobias. 2021. "Kinetics of slow release of nitrogen fertiliser from multi-layered nanofibrous structures." Scientific Reports. 11, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84460-x

Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers

Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2021. "Transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana to adults of Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from infected adults and conidiated cadavers." Scientific Reports. 11, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81647-0

Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns

Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony. 2020. "Investigation of slow release of urea from biodegradable single- and double-layered hollow nanofibre yarns." Scientific Reports. 10 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76395-6

Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops

Khun, Kim Khuy, Wilson, Bree A. L, Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2020. "Integration of entomopathogenic fungi into IPM programs: studies involving weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) affecting horticultural crops." Insects. 11 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100659

Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat

Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Young, Anthony and Ash, Gavin. 2020. "Effect of various urea concentrations on nitrogen slow release from PLLA nanofiber mat." 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2020). Brisbane, Australia 09 - 13 Feb 2020 Brisbane, Australia.

Compatibility of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana with insecticides and fungicides used in macadamia production in Australia

Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A.L.. 2021. "Compatibility of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana with insecticides and fungicides used in macadamia production in Australia." Pest Management Science. 77 (2), pp. 709-718. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6065

Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays

Khun, Kim Khuy, Ash, Gavin J., Stevens, Mark M., Huwer, Ruth K. and Wilson, Bree A.L.. 2020. "Response of the macadamia seed weevil Kuschelorhynchus macadamiae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianain laboratory bioassays." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 174, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2020.107437

Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters

Jeffress, Sarah, Arun-Chinnappa, Kiruba, Stodart, Ben, Vaghefi, Niloofar, Tan, Yu Pei and Ash, Gavin. 2020. "Genome mining of the citrus pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii; prediction and prioritisation of candidate effectors, cell wall degrading enzymes and secondary metabolite gene clusters." PLoS One. 15 (5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227396

Occurrence and diversity of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria spp. and Metarhizium spp.) in Australian vineyard soils

Korosi, Gyongyver A., Wilson, Bree A. L., Powell, Kevin S., Ash, Gavin J., Reineke, Annette and Savocchia, Sandra. 2019. "Occurrence and diversity of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria spp. and Metarhizium spp.) in Australian vineyard soils." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 164, pp. 69-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2019.05.002

Exploring natural variation of photosynthesis in a site-specific manner: evolution, progress, and prospects

Dehigaspitiya, Prabuddha, Milham, Paul, Ash, Gavin J., Arun-Chinnappa, Kiruba, Gamage, Dananjali, Martin, Anke, Nagasaka, Seiji and Seneweera, Saman. 2019. "Exploring natural variation of photosynthesis in a site-specific manner: evolution, progress, and prospects." Planta: an international journal of plant biology. 250, pp. 1033-1050. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-019-03223-1

Chronic effects and horizontal transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae strain QS155 infection in the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)

Dotaona, Ronnie, Wilson, Bree A. L., Stevens, Mark M., Holloway, Joanne and Ash, Gavin J.. 2017. "Chronic effects and horizontal transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae strain QS155 infection in the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)." Biological Control. 114, pp. 24-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.07.008

Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers

Javazmi, Leila, Low, Tobias, Ash, Gavin and Young, Anthony. 2018. "Encapsulation of flutriafol fungicide into electrospun biodegredable poly (L-lactide) nanofibers." 2018 Applied Nanotechnology and Nanoscience International Conference (ANNIC 2018). Berlin, Germany 22 - 24 Oct 2018

Sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Fab.)(Coleoptera: Brentidae) avoids its host plant when a virulent Metarhizium anisopliae isolate is present

Dotaona, Ronnie, Wilson, Bree A. L., Ash, Gavin J., Holloway, Joanne and Stevens, Mark M.. 2017. "Sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Fab.)(Coleoptera: Brentidae) avoids its host plant when a virulent Metarhizium anisopliae isolate is present." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 148, pp. 67-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2017.05.010

Deciphering the biology of Cryptophyllachora eurasiatica gen. et sp. nov., an often cryptic pathogen of an allergenic weed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Kiss, Levente, Kovacs, Gabor M., Boka, Karoly, Bohar, Gyula, Boharne, Krisztina Varga, Nemeth, Mark Z., Takamatsu, Susumu, Shin, Hyeon-Dong, Hayova, Vera, Nischwitz, Claudia, Seier, Marion K., Evans, Harry C., Cannon, Paul F., Ash, Gavin James, Shivas, Roger G. and Muller-Scharer, Heinz. 2018. "Deciphering the biology of Cryptophyllachora eurasiatica gen. et sp. nov., an often cryptic pathogen of an allergenic weed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia." Scientific Reports. 8, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-29102-5

Characterization of aggregates produced by the potential mycoherbistat Plectosporium alismatisin submerged culture: germination, UV-radiation tolerance and infectivity

Cliquet, Sophie, Despreaux, Julien, Zeeshan, Kashif, de la Broise, Denis and Ash, Gavin. 2011. "Characterization of aggregates produced by the potential mycoherbistat Plectosporium alismatisin submerged culture: germination, UV-radiation tolerance and infectivity." Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21 (10), pp. 1243-1256. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2011.604124

Survey of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with grapevine decline in the Hunter Valley and Mudgee grape growing regions of New South Wales

Qiu, Y., Steel, C. C., Ash, G. J. and Savocchia, S.. 2011. "Survey of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with grapevine decline in the Hunter Valley and Mudgee grape growing regions of New South Wales." Australasian Plant Pathology. 40 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-010-0007-9

The first genetic map of pigeon pea based on diversity arrays technology (DArT) markers

Yang, Shi Ying, Saxena, Rachit K., Kulwal, Pawan L., Ash, Gavin J., Dubey, Anuja, Harper, John D. I., Upadhyaya, Hari D., Gothalwal, Ragini, Kilian, Andrzej and Varshney, Rajeev K.. 2011. "The first genetic map of pigeon pea based on diversity arrays technology (DArT) markers." Journal of Genetics. 90 (1), pp. 103-109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-011-0050-5

Association of Botryosphaeriaceae grapevine trunk disease fungi with the reproductive structures of Vitis vinifera

Wunderlich, N., Ash, G. J., Steel, C. C., Raman, H. and Savocchia, S.. 2011. "Association of Botryosphaeriaceae grapevine trunk disease fungi with the reproductive structures of Vitis vinifera." Vitis: journal of grapevine research. 50 (2), pp. 89-96.

Refining the biological factors affecting virulence of Botryosphaeriaceae on grapevines

Wunderlich, N., Ash, G. J., Steel, C. C., Raman, H., Cowling, A. and Savocchia, S.. 2011. "Refining the biological factors affecting virulence of Botryosphaeriaceae on grapevines." Annals of Applied Biology. 159 (3), pp. 467-477. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2011.00508.x

Black scab of jojoba (simmondsia chinensis) in Australia caused by a putative new pathotype of elsinoë Australis

Ash, G. J., Stodart, B. and Hyun, J. W.. 2012. "Black scab of jojoba (simmondsia chinensis) in Australia caused by a putative new pathotype of elsinoë Australis." Plant Disease: an international journal of applied plant pathology. 96 (5), pp. 629-634. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-11-0465

Evaluation of resistance to Phomopsis stem blight (caused by Diaporthe toxica) in Lupinus albus

Cowley, Raymond B., Ash, Gavin J., Harper, John D. I. and Luckett, David J.. 2012. "Evaluation of resistance to Phomopsis stem blight (caused by Diaporthe toxica) in Lupinus albus." European Journal of Plant Pathology. 133 (3), pp. 631-644. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-012-9942-3

Development of a reliable and rapid detached leaf assay to detect resistance to the fungal disease phomopsis leaf blight, caused by Diaporthe toxica, in Lupinus albus

Cowley, Raymond B., Luckett, David J., Harper, John D. I. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2012. "Development of a reliable and rapid detached leaf assay to detect resistance to the fungal disease phomopsis leaf blight, caused by Diaporthe toxica, in Lupinus albus." Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 34 (3), pp. 401-409. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2012.705327

Application of multi-phase experiments in plant pathology to identify genetic resistance to Diaporthe toxica in Lupinus albus

Cowley, R. B., Ash, G. J., Harper, J. D I, Smith, A. B., Cullis, B. R. and Luckett, D. J.. 2012. "Application of multi-phase experiments in plant pathology to identify genetic resistance to Diaporthe toxica in Lupinus albus." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 186 (3), pp. 655-669. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-011-0529-4

Three long-term trials end with a quasi-equilibrium between soil C, N, and pH: an implication for C sequestration

Conyers, Mark, Newton, Philip, Condon, Jason, Poile, Graeme, Mele, Pauline and Ash, Gavin. 2012. "Three long-term trials end with a quasi-equilibrium between soil C, N, and pH: an implication for C sequestration." Soil Research. 50 (7), pp. 527-535. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR12185

Draft genome sequence of Bacillus thuringiensis strain DAR 81934, which exhibits molluscicidal activity.

Wang, Aisuo, Pattemore, Julie, Ash, Gavin, Williams, Angela, Hane, James, Wang, Aisuo, Pattemore, Julie, Ash, Gavin, Williams, Angela and Hane, James. 2013. Draft genome sequence of Bacillus thuringiensis strain DAR 81934, which exhibits molluscicidal activity. United States. https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.00175-12

Plant-parasitic nematodes of potential phytosanitary importance, their main hosts and reported yield losses

Singh, S. K., Hodda, M. and Ash, G. J.. 2013. "Plant-parasitic nematodes of potential phytosanitary importance, their main hosts and reported yield losses." EPPO Bulletin. 43 (2), pp. 334-374. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12050

Construction of integrated linkage map of a recombinant inbred line population of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.)

Vipin, Cina Ann, Luckett, David J., Harper, John D. I., Ash, Gavin J., Kilian, Andrzej, Ellwood, Simon R., Phan, Huyen T. T. and Raman, Harsh. 2013. "Construction of integrated linkage map of a recombinant inbred line population of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.)." Breeding Science. 63 (3), pp. 292-300. https://doi.org/10.1270/jsbbs.63.292

Phomentrioloxin, a Fungal Phytotoxin with Potential Herbicidal Activity, and its Derivatives: A Structure−Activity Relationship Study

Cimmino, Alessio, Andolfi, Anna, Zonno, Maria Chiara, Boari, Angela, Troise, Ciro, Motta, Andrea, Vurro, Maurizio, Ash, Gavin and Evidente, Antonio. 2013. "Phomentrioloxin, a Fungal Phytotoxin with Potential Herbicidal Activity, and its Derivatives: A Structure−Activity Relationship Study." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61 (40), pp. 9645-9649. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf4030618

Screening of tropical isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) for virulence to the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)

Dotaona, Ronnie, Wilson, Bree A. L., Stevens, Mark M., Holloway, Joanne and Ash, Gavin J.. 2015. "Screening of tropical isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) for virulence to the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)." International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 35 (4), pp. 153-163. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758415000211

Coconut lethal yellowing diseases: a phytoplasma threat to palms of global economic and social significance

Gurr, Geoff M., Johnson, Anne C., Ash, Gavin J., Wilson, Bree A. L., Ero, Mark M., Pilotti, Carmel A., Dewhurst, Charles F. and You, Minsheng S.. 2016. "Coconut lethal yellowing diseases: a phytoplasma threat to palms of global economic and social significance." Frontiers in Plant Science. 7, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.01521

Determining putative vectors of the Bogia Coconut Syndrome Phytoplasma using loop-mediated isothermal amplification of single insect-feeding media

Lu, Hengyu, Wilson, Bree A. L., Ash, Gavin J., Woruba, Sharon B., Fletcher, Murray J., You, Minsheng, Yang, Guang and Gurr, Geoff M.. 2016. "Determining putative vectors of the Bogia Coconut Syndrome Phytoplasma using loop-mediated isothermal amplification of single insect-feeding media." Scientific Reports. 6, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep35801

Bacterial biocontrol of diseases caused by Sclerotinia in Australia

Kamal, M. M., Lindbeck, K., Savocchia, S. and Ash, G. J.. 2015. "Bacterial biocontrol of diseases caused by Sclerotinia in Australia." Acta Horticulturae. 1105, pp. 123-130. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1105.18

Effects of temperature and water stress on the virulence of Botryosphaeriaceae spp. causing dieback of grapevines and their predicted distribution using CLIMEX in Australia

Qiu, Y., Steel, C. C., Ash, G. J. and Savocchia, S.. 2016. "Effects of temperature and water stress on the virulence of Botryosphaeriaceae spp. causing dieback of grapevines and their predicted distribution using CLIMEX in Australia." Acta Horticulturae. 1115, pp. 171-181. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1115.26

Rapid marker-assisted selection of antifungal Bacillus species from the canola rhizosphere

Kamal, Mohd. Mostofa, Savocchia, Sandra, Lindbeck, Kurt D. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2017. "Rapid marker-assisted selection of antifungal Bacillus species from the canola rhizosphere." Plant Gene. 11, pp. 23-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plgene.2016.10.002

First report of Botryosphaeria dothidea causing shoot blight and cankers of pistachio in Australia

Wunderlich, Nicola, Costa, Severino Sousa, Tpoi, Roni Pati and Ash, Gavin James. 2012. "First report of Botryosphaeria dothidea causing shoot blight and cankers of pistachio in Australia." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 7 (1), pp. 47-49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-012-0045-y

Standardizing resistance screening to Pseudomonas fuscovaginae and evaluation of rice germplasm at seedling and adult plant growth stages

Adorada, Dante L., Stodart, B. J., Vera Cruz, C., Gregorio, G., Pangga, I. and Ash, G. J.. 2013. "Standardizing resistance screening to Pseudomonas fuscovaginae and evaluation of rice germplasm at seedling and adult plant growth stages." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 192 (1), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-012-0804-z

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity in perennial pastures; responses to long-term lime application

Guo, Y. J., Ni, Y., Raman, H., Wilson, B. A. L., Ash, G. J., Wang, A. S. and Li, G. D.. 2012. "Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity in perennial pastures; responses to long-term lime application." Plant and Soil: international journal on plant-soil relationships. 351 (1-2), pp. 389-403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-011-0976-7

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve the growth and nodulation of the annual legume messina (Melilotus siculus) under saline and non-saline conditions

Wilson, B. A. L., Ash, G. J. and Harper, J. D. I.. 2012. "Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve the growth and nodulation of the annual legume messina (Melilotus siculus) under saline and non-saline conditions." Crop and Pasture Science. 63 (2), pp. 164-178. https://doi.org/10.1071/CP11193

Plant-parasitic nematodes as invasive species: Characteristics, uncertainty and biosecurity implications

Singh, S. K., Hodda, M., Ash, G. J. and Banks, N. C.. 2013. "Plant-parasitic nematodes as invasive species: Characteristics, uncertainty and biosecurity implications." Annals of Applied Biology. 163 (3), pp. 323-350. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12065

Bacteria associated with sheath browning and grain discoloration of rice in East Timor and implications for Australia’s biosecurity

Adorada, Dante L., Stodart, Benjamin J., Tpoi, Roni P., Costa, Severino S. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2013. "Bacteria associated with sheath browning and grain discoloration of rice in East Timor and implications for Australia’s biosecurity." Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 8 (1), pp. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-013-0092-z

Development of a genomics-based LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) assay for detection of Pseudomonas fuscovaginae from rice

Ash, Gavin J., Lang, Jillian M., Triplett, Lindsay R., Stodart, Benjamin J., Verdier, Valerie, Vera Cruz, Casiana, Rott, Philippe and Leach, Jan E.. 2014. "Development of a genomics-based LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) assay for detection of Pseudomonas fuscovaginae from rice ." Plant Disease: an international journal of applied plant pathology. 98 (7), pp. 909-915. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-13-0957-RE

Identification of virulence associated loci in the emerging broad host range plant pathogen Pseudomonas fuscovaginae

Patel, Hitendra Kumar, Matiuzzo, Maura, Bertani, Iris, Bigirimana, Vincent De Paul, Ash, Gavin J., Hofte, Monica and Venturi, Vittoria. 2014. "Identification of virulence associated loci in the emerging broad host range plant pathogen Pseudomonas fuscovaginae." BMC Microbiology. 14 (274), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-014-0274-7

Identification of QTLs associated with resistance to phomopsis pod blight (Diaporthe toxica) in Lupinus albus

Cowley, Raymond, Luckett, David J., Ash, Gavin J., Harper, John D. I., Vipin, Cina A., Raman, Harsh and Ellwood, Simon. 2014. "Identification of QTLs associated with resistance to phomopsis pod blight (Diaporthe toxica) in Lupinus albus." Breeding Science. 64 (1), pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1270/jsbbs.64.83

Prioritising plant-parasitic nematode species biosecurity risks using self organising maps

Singh, Sunil K., Paini, Dean R., Ash, Gavin J. and Hodda, Mike. 2014. "Prioritising plant-parasitic nematode species biosecurity risks using self organising maps." Biological Invasions. 16 (7), pp. 1515-1530. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-013-0588-7

Responses of physiological indexes and leaf epicuticular waxes of Brassica napus to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum infection

Ni, Y., Guo, Y. -J., Wang, J., Xia, R. -E., Wang, X. -Q., Ash, G. and Li, J. -N.. 2014. "Responses of physiological indexes and leaf epicuticular waxes of Brassica napus to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum infection." Plant Pathology. 63 (1), pp. 174-184. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12060

The genome sequence of the biocontrol fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and comparative genomics of Metarhizium species

Pattemore, Julie A., Hane, James K., Williams, Angela H., Wilson, Bree A. L., Stodart, Ben J. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2014. "The genome sequence of the biocontrol fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and comparative genomics of Metarhizium species." BMC Genomics. 15 (1), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2164-15-660

Keeping ‘one step ahead’ of invasive species: using an integrated framework to screen and target species for detailed biosecurity risk assessment

Singh, Sunil K., Ash, Gavin J. and Hodda, Mike. 2015. "Keeping ‘one step ahead’ of invasive species: using an integrated framework to screen and target species for detailed biosecurity risk assessment." Biological Invasions. 17 (4), pp. 1069-1086. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-014-0776-0

Implications of bacterial contaminated seed lots and endophytic colonization by Pseudomonas fuscovaginae on rice establishment

Adorada, D. L., Stodart, B. J., Pangga, I. B. and Ash, G. J.. 2015. "Implications of bacterial contaminated seed lots and endophytic colonization by Pseudomonas fuscovaginae on rice establishment." Plant Pathology. 64 (1), pp. 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12243

Hierarchical genetic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with decline and dieback of grapevine in south-eastern Australia

Qui, Y., Steel, C. C., Ash, G. J. and Savocchia, S.. 2015. "Hierarchical genetic variation of Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with decline and dieback of grapevine in south-eastern Australia." Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research. 21 (3), pp. 458-467. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajgw.12144

Gulypyrones A and B and Phomentrioloxins B and C Produced by Diaporthe gulyae, a Potential Mycoherbicide for Saffron Thistle (Carthamus lanatus)

Andolfi, Anna, Boari, Angela, Evidente, Marco, Cimmino, Alessio, Vurro, Maurizio, Ash, Gavin and Evidente, Antonio. 2015. "Gulypyrones A and B and Phomentrioloxins B and C Produced by Diaporthe gulyae, a Potential Mycoherbicide for Saffron Thistle (Carthamus lanatus)." Journal of Natural Products. 78 (4), pp. 623-629. https://doi.org/10.1021/np500570h

Structure and Absolute Configuration of Kongiidiazadione, a NewPhytotoxic 3-Substituted-5-Diazenylcyclopentendione Produced by Diaporthe Kongii

Evidente, Marco, Boari, Angela, Vergura, Stefania, Cimmino, Alessio, Vurro, Maurizio, Ash, Gavin, Superchi, Stefano and Evidente, Antonio. 2015. "Structure and Absolute Configuration of Kongiidiazadione, a NewPhytotoxic 3-Substituted-5-Diazenylcyclopentendione Produced by Diaporthe Kongii." Chirality: the pharmacological, biological, and chemical consequences of molecular asymmetry. 27 (9), pp. 557-562. https://doi.org/10.1002/chir.22466

Whole genome phylogeny of Bacillus by feature frequency profiles (FFP)

Wang, Aisuo and Ash, Gavin J.. 2015. "Whole genome phylogeny of Bacillus by feature frequency profiles (FFP)." Scientific Reports. 5, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep13644

Biological control of sclerotinia stem rot of canola using antagonistic bacteria

Kamal, M. M., Lindbeck, K. D., Savocchia, S. and Ash, G. J.. 2015. "Biological control of sclerotinia stem rot of canola using antagonistic bacteria ." Plant Pathology. 64 (6), pp. 1375-1384. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12369

Biology and biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary in oilseed Brassicas

Kamal, Mohd. Mostofa, Savocchia, Sandra, Lindbeck, Kurt D. and Ash, Gavin J.. 2016. "Biology and biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary in oilseed Brassicas." Australasian Plant Pathology. 45 (1), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-015-0391-2

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of Pseudomonas fuscovaginae

Ash, G. J., Lang, J. M., Triplett, L. R., Stodart, B. J., Verdier, V. and Leach, J. E.. 2013. "Loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of Pseudomonas fuscovaginae." 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting. United States 10 - 14 Aug 2013 United States. American Phytopathological Society.

Phomentrioloxin: A Phytotoxic Pentasubstituted Geranylcyclohexentriol Produced by Phomopsis sp., a Potential Mycoherbicide for Carthamus lanatus Biocontrol

Cimmino, Alessio, Andolfi, Anna, Zonno, Maria C., Troise, Ciro, Santini, Antonello, Tuzi, Angela, Vurro, Maurizio, Ash, Gavin and Evidente, Antonio. 2012. "Phomentrioloxin: A Phytotoxic Pentasubstituted Geranylcyclohexentriol Produced by Phomopsis sp., a Potential Mycoherbicide for Carthamus lanatus Biocontrol." Journal of Natural Products. 75 (6), pp. 1130-1137. https://doi.org/10.1021/np300200j

The science, art and business of successful bioherbicides

Ash, G. J.. 2010. "The science, art and business of successful bioherbicides." Biological Control. 52 (3), pp. 230-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2009.08.007

The characterization and diversity of bacterial endophytes of grapevine

West, E. R., Cother, E. J., Steel, C. C. and Ash, G. J.. 2010. "The characterization and diversity of bacterial endophytes of grapevine." Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 56 (3), pp. 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1139/W10-004

Australia and New Zealand biocontrol conference: Emerging themes, future prospects

Gurr, Geoff M.., Horne, Paul, Page, Jessica, Ash, Gavin J. and Pilkington, Leigh J.. 2010. "Australia and New Zealand biocontrol conference: Emerging themes, future prospects." Biological Control. 52 (3), pp. 195-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2010.01.001

Genotypic analysis of Mucor from the platypus in Australia

Connolly, J. H., Stodart, B. J. and Ash, G. J.. 2010. "Genotypic analysis of Mucor from the platypus in Australia." Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 46 (1), pp. 55-69. https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-46.1.55

Development of strain specific molecular markers for the Sclerotinia minor bioherbicide strain IMI 344141

Pan, L., Ash, G. J., Ahn, B. and Watson, A. K.. 2010. "Development of strain specific molecular markers for the Sclerotinia minor bioherbicide strain IMI 344141." Biocontrol Science and Technology. 20 (9), pp. 939-959. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2010.491895

Evidence that Diaporthe toxica infection of Lupinus albus is an emerging concern for the Australian lupin industry

Cowley, R. B., Ash, G. J., Harper, J. D. I. and Luckett, D. J.. 2010. "Evidence that Diaporthe toxica infection of Lupinus albus is an emerging concern for the Australian lupin industry." Australasian Plant Pathology. 39 (2), pp. 146-153. https://doi.org/10.1071/AP09067

Physiological characterization of the dandelion bioherbicide, Sclerotinia minor IMI 344141

Shaheen, In'aam Y., Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H., Ash, Gavin J. and Watson, Alan K.. 2010. "Physiological characterization of the dandelion bioherbicide, Sclerotinia minor IMI 344141." Biocontrol Science and Technology. 20 (1), pp. 57-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583150903419520

Influence of cultural and environmental conditions on conidial production, conidial germination and infectivity of Rhynchosporium alismatis, a candidate mycoherbicide

Jahromi, F. G., Ash, G. J. and Cother, E. J.. 1998. "Influence of cultural and environmental conditions on conidial production, conidial germination and infectivity of Rhynchosporium alismatis, a candidate mycoherbicide." Australasian Plant Pathology. 27 (3), pp. 180-185. https://doi.org/10.1071/AP98020

Suppressive effects of Rhynchosporium alismatis on different growth stages of Damasonium minus

Jahromi, F. G., Ash, G. J., Cother, E. J. and SOC ESPANOLA MALHERBOLOGIA. 1997. "Suppressive effects of Rhynchosporium alismatis on different growth stages of Damasonium minus." 1997 Congress of the Sociedad-Espanola-de-Malherbologia. Spain 24 - 26 Nov 1997 Spain.

Phomopsis spp. associated with die-back of saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus)

Crump, N. S., Ash, G. J. and Nikandrow, A.. 1996. "Phomopsis spp. associated with die-back of saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus)." Australasian Plant Pathology. 25 (2), p. 143. https://doi.org/10.1071/AP96025

Effect of Post-Inoculation Temperature and Light Intensity on Expression of Resistance to Stripe Rust in Some Australian Wheat Cultivars

Ash, G. J. and Rees, R. G.. 1994. "Effect of Post-Inoculation Temperature and Light Intensity on Expression of Resistance to Stripe Rust in Some Australian Wheat Cultivars." Australian Journal of Agricultural Research. 45 (7), pp. 1379-1386. https://doi.org/10.1071/AR9941379

Effects of temperature on the response of some Australian wheat cultivars to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici

Park, Robert F., Ash, Gavin J. and Rees, Robert G.. 1992. "Effects of temperature on the response of some Australian wheat cultivars to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici." Mycological Research. 96 (3), pp. 166-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0953-7562(09)80961-1

Yield losses in wheat caused by stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis West.) in northern New South Wales

Ash, G J.. and Brown, J. F.. 1990. "Yield losses in wheat caused by stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis West.) in northern New South Wales." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 30 (1), pp. 103-108. https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9900103

Knowledge mapping for a secure and sustainable hemp industry: A systematic literature review

Aryal, Kishor, Maraseni, Tek, Kretzschmar, Tobias, Chang, Dennis, Naebe, Maryam, Neary, Liz and Ash, Gavin. 2024. "Knowledge mapping for a secure and sustainable hemp industry: A systematic literature review." Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100550