Ecological drivers of disease spread in horticultural tree crops

Project overview

Project title

Ecological drivers of disease spread in horticultural tree crops.

Project description

This project investigates ecological interactions that influence disease spread in tree crop horticultural systems. The expected outcomes are improved understanding of ecological drivers of the dynamics of diseases and ecological intervention/restoration strategies for disease management. The potential benefit is chemically limited sustainable disease management in horticulture, benefiting industry and the environment.

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Jay Anderson
Name of university	Southern Cross University
Email address	jay.anderson@scu.edu.au
Faculty	Faculty of Science and Engineering

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Mohamed Zakeel Mohamed Cassim
Email address	mohamedzakeel.mohamedcassim@csiro.au
CSIRO Research Unit	Agriculture and Food

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Oliver Costello
Name of business/organisation	Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation
Email address	Oli@jagunalliance.org.au

Further details

Primary location of student	CSIRO Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
Industry engagement component location	Working on horticultural farming properties associated with the Jagun Alliance
Other locations	Southern Cross University, Military Road, East Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
Ideal student skillset	Essential BSc (Honours) or MSc in relevant discipline (e.g. Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Epidemiology, Ecology or Plant Science). Excellent writing and communication skills, and willingness for collaboration Good problem-solving skills and interest in applied plant pathology or epidemiology research and sustainable agricultural practices.   Desirable Experience with programming/statistics (e.g. Python or R skills).
Application close date	Open until position filled
Apply	Contact the university supervisor Jay Anderson