Amanda Able

Research Interests

Curriculum and Pedagogy Education Assessment and Evaluation Plant Biology Plant Pathology Plant Physiology

Prof Amanda Able

Professor

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

College of Sciences

I lead a research team internationally recognised for its work in understanding plant-pathogen interactions and postharvest physiology. I have been competitively awarded funds worth more than 9 million dollars since joining UA in 2001. As of September 2021, I have had eighteen PhD students and one Masters student successfully graduate since 2002 and was named Tall Poppy of the Year for South Australia in 2006 and the USQ Research Alumnus of the Year in 2015. In addition to research excellence, I am passionate about educating the next generation. I want to motivate, inspire and encourage students to learn life-long skills thereby enhancing their opportunities in the discipline of plant science, agriculture and/or biotechnology. II was the Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching) for the Faculty of Sciences from 2019 to end of March 2022. I was awarded the Executive Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005 and the Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) Teaching Award in 2009. Furthermore, as the Education and Training Program Leader within the Molecular Plant Breeding CRC from 2003 to 2008 I promoted plant breeding and plant biotechnology to the wider community and school students, developing the award-winning Secondary School program, Get into Genes. I have also been part of the national Office of Learning and Teaching project responsible for the development of the Agriculture Learning and Teaching Academic Standards, endorsed by the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture (ACDA). I also currently convene the ACDA Learning and Teaching Academy Steering Group (see https://www.acda.edu.au/learning-and-teaching-academy).

Our research focuses on understanding how a plant defends itself against disease, the impact of nutrition on plant disease and the postharvest physiology of fruits and vegetables. We are also involved in the scholarship of learning and teaching. Specific areas of research in the Able laboratory include:

  • Toxin production by the barley net blotch pathogen Pyrenophora teres
  • Ripening mechanisms in capsicum (bell pepper)
  • Work-integrated learning and scaffolding of inquiry-based learning and research skill development

Date Position Institution name
2015 - ongoing Professor in Plant Science University of Adelaide
2012 - 2014 Associate Professor in Plant Science University of Adelaide
2005 - 2011 Senior Lecturer in Plant Science University of Adelaide
2001 - 2004 Lecturer in Plant Science University of Adelaide
1998 - 2001 Plant Physiologist Queensland Department of Primary Industries

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2015 Award University of Southern Queensland Research and Alumnus of the Year 2015 - - -
2009 Award Australian Society of Plant Scientists Teaching Prize - - -
2006 Award South Australian Young Tall Poppy - - -
2006 Award South Australian Tall Poppy of the Year - - -
2006 Award Cooperative Research Centre Association Excellence and Innovation in Education Award - - -
2006 Nomination Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting the Understanding of Science - - -
2005 Recognition The University of Adelaide's The Stephen Cole the Elder Prize (Highly Commended) - - -
2005 Award Faculty of Sciences Excellence in Teaching Prize 2005 - - -
2005 Nomination Adelaide University Postgraduate Association Supervisor of the Year Finalist - - -
1999 Award Australasian Plant Pathology Society llen Kerr Prize - - -

Date Institution name Country Title
1995 - 1998 University of Southern Queensland Australia PhD (in Physiological Plant Pathology)
1994 - 1994 University of Southern Queensland Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (1st Class Honours)
1991 - 1993 University of Southern Queensland Australia Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Plant Biology and Environmental Systems

Year Citation
2024 Hume, R., Weir, T., Priest, J., Krivickas, S., Riggs, K., MacKinnon, A., . . . Able, A. J. (2024). Are we Developing Career-Readiness Skills in Australian Science Graduates?. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 32(5), 2-24.
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2022 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2022). Priming crops for the future: rewiring stress memory. Trends in Plant Science, 27(7), 699-716.
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2021 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2021). Small RNA, transcriptome and degradome analysis of the transgenerational heat stress response network in durum wheat. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(11), 5532-1-5532-24.
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2021 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2021). Nitrogen starvation-responsive microRNAs are affected by transgenerational stress in durum wheat seedlings. Plants, 10(5), 826.
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2021 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2021). Small RNAs and their targets are associated with the transgenerational effects of water-deficit stress in durum wheat. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 3613-[1]-3613[17].
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2020 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2020). Integrated analysis of small RNA, transcriptome, and degradome sequencing reveals the water-deficit and heat stress response network in durum wheat. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(17), 1-28.
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2020 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2020). Multi-omics analysis of small RNA, transcriptome, and degradome in T. turgidum–regulatory networks of grain development and abiotic stress response. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(20), 7772-1-7772-23.
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2020 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2020). Transgenerational effects of water-deficit and heat stress on germination and seedling vigour–new insights from durum wheat microRNAs. Plants, 9(2), 189-1-189-20.
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2019 Able, A., Grbin, P., Schmidtke, L., Blackman, J., Needs, S., Kennedy, U., & Wilkinson, K. (2019). Development of technical wine assessment skills in tertiary students. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 27(4), 47-66.
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2019 Doerflinger, F. C., Able, A. J., & Loveys, B. R. (2019). Authentic undergraduate research in plant science: The importance of mentor-student relationships. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 27(4), 27-46.
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2019 Able, A. (2019). Agricultural education symposium: Growing the future: June 21-22, 2018 Waite Campus. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 27(4), 1.
2019 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2019). Genotypic performance of Australian durum under single and combined water-deficit and heat stress during reproduction. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 14986-1-14986-17.
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2018 Liu, H., Dylan R. Bruce., Mike Sissons., Amanda J. Able., & Jason A. Able. (2018). Genotype-dependent changes in the phenolic content of durum under water-deficit stress. Cereal Chemistry, 95(1), 59-78.
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2017 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2017). Water-deficit stress-responsive microRNAs and their targets in four durum wheat genotypes. Functional and Integrative Genomics, 17(2-3), 237-251.
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2017 Lightfoot, D., Rd McGrann, G., & Able, A. (2017). The role of a cytosolic superoxide dismutase in barley-pathogen interactions. Molecular plant pathology, 18(3), 323-335.
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2017 Ismail, I., & Able, A. (2017). Gene expression profiling of virulence-associated proteins in planta during net blotch disease of barley. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 98, 69-79.
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2017 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2017). Genotypic water-deficit stress responses in durum wheat: Association between physiological traits, microRNA regulatory modules and yield components. Functional Plant Biology, 44(5), 538-551.
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2016 Ismail, I., & Able, A. (2016). Secretome analysis of virulent Pyrenophora teres f. teres isolates. Proteomics, 16(20), 2625-2636.
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2016 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2016). SMARTER De-Stressed Cereal Breeding. Trends in Plant Science, 21(11), 909-925.
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2016 Do, T., Muhlhausler, B., Box, A., & Able, A. (2016). Enrichment of antioxidant capacity and vitamin E in pita made from barley. Journal of Food Science, 81(3), H777-H785.
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2016 Acuna, T., Kelder, J. -A., McDonald, G., & Able, A. (2016). Implementing the threshold learning outcomes for agriculture at two Australian universities. Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 7(1), 2-21.
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2015 Do, T., Cozzolino, D., Muhlhausler, B., Box, A., & Able, A. (2015). Effect of malting on antioxidant capacity and vitamin E content in different barley genotypes. Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 121(4), 531-540.
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2015 Liu, H., Searle, I., Mather, D., Able, A., & Able, J. (2015). Morphological, physiological and yield responses of durum wheat to pre-anthesis water-deficit stress are genotype-dependent. Crop and Pasture Science, 66(10), 1024-1038.
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2015 Liu, H., Searle, I., Watson-Haigh, N., Baumann, U., Mather, D., Able, A., & Able, J. (2015). Genome-wide identification of microRNAs in leaves and the developing head of four durum genotypes during water deficit stress. PLoS One, 10(11), e0142799-1-e0142799-30.
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2015 Do, T. D. T., Cozzolino, D., Muhlhausler, B., Box, A., & Able, A. J. (2015). Antioxidant capacity and vitamin E in barley: Effect of genotype and storage. Food Chemistry, 187, 65-74.
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2014 Botwright Acuña, T., Kelder, J., Able, A., Guisard, Y., Bellotti, W., McDonald, G., . . . Meinke, H. (2014). Academic, industry and student perspectives on the inclusion of “vocational knowledge” in a ‘learning and teaching academic standards statement’ for agriculture. Journal of Learning Design, 7(2), 1-15.
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2014 Wuryatmo, E., Able, A., Ford, C., & Scott, E. (2014). Effect of volatile citral on the development of blue mould, green mould and sour rot on navel orange. Australasian Plant Pathology, 43(4), 403-411.
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2014 Al-Fahdawi, M., Able, J., Evans, M., & Able, A. (2014). Response of durum wheat to different levels of zinc and Fusarium pseudograminearum. Crop and Pasture Science, 65(1), 61-73.
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2014 Ismail, I., Godfrey, D., & Able, A. (2014). Fungal growth, proteinaceous toxins and virulence of Pyrenophora teres f. teres on barley. Australasian Plant Pathology, 43(5), 535-546.
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2014 Ismail, I., Godfrey, D., & Able, A. (2014). Proteomic analysis reveals the potential involvement of xylanase from Pyrenophora teres f. teres in net form net blotch disease of barley. Australasian Plant Pathology, 43(6), 715-726.
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2014 Loveys, B., Kaiser, B., McDonald, G., Kravchuk, O., Gilliham, M., Tyerman, S., & Able, A. (2014). The development of student research skills in second year plant biology. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(3), 15-25.
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2014 Aizat, W., Dias, D., Stangoulis, J., Able, J., Roessner, U., & Able, A. (2014). Metabolomics of capsicum ripening reveals modification of the ethylene related-pathway and carbon metabolism. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 89, 19-31.
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2014 Able, A., Smyth, H., & Joyce, D. (2014). Postharvest physiology and volatile production by flowers of Ptilotus nobilis. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 88, 61-71.
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2013 Wan Kamaruddin, W., Able, J., Stangoulis, J., & Able, A. (2013). Proteomic analysis during capsicum ripening reveals differential expression of ACC oxidase isoform 4 and other candidates. Functional Plant Biology, 40(11), 1115-1128.
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2013 Le, T., McDonald, G., Scott, E., & Able, A. (2013). Infection pathway of Botrytis cinerea in capsicum fruit (Capsicum annuum L.). Australasian Plant Pathology, 42(4), 449-459.
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2013 Aizat, W., Able, J., Stangoulis, J., & Able, A. (2013). Characterisation of ethylene pathway components in non-climacteric capsicum. BMC Plant Biology, 13(191), 1-14.
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2012 Khoo, K., Able, A., & Able, J. (2012). Poor homologous synapsis 1 interacts with chromatin but does not colocalise with ASYnapsis 1 during early meiosis in bread wheat. International Journal of Plant Genomics, 2012(514398), 1-11.
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2012 Kueh, K., McKay, S., Facelli, E., Facelli, J., Velzeboer, R., Able, A., & Scott, E. (2012). Response of selected South Australian native plant species to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plant Pathology, 61(6), 1165-1178.
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2012 Khoo, K., Able, A., & Able, J. (2012). The isolation and characterisation of the wheat molecular ZIPper I homologue, TaZYP1. BMC Research Notes, 5(1), 1-13.
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2012 Kabir, A., Paltridge, N., Able, A., Paull, J., & Stangoulis, J. (2012). Natural variation for Fe-efficiency is associated with upregulation of Strategy I mechanisms and enhanced citrate and ethylene synthesis in Pisum sativum L.. Planta, 235(6), 1409-1419.
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2012 Khoo, K., Able, A., Chataway, T., & Able, J. (2012). Preliminary characterisation of two early meiotic wheat proteins after identification through 2D gel electrophoresis proteomics. Functional Plant Biology, 39(3), 222-235.
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2012 Wong, D. J. C., Ismail, I. A., Godfrey, D., & Able, A. J. (2012). Death by toxin net blotch disease of barley. Microbiology Australia, 33(1), 34-35.
2010 Lightfoot, D., & Able, A. (2010). Growth of Pyrenophora teres in planta during barley net blotch disease. Australasian Plant Pathology, 39(6), 499-507.
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2010 Moradinezhad, F., Sedgley, M., & Able, A. (2010). Effect of pre-ripening chilling temperatures on ripening, shelf life and quality of bananas treated with 1-methylcyclopropene. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 45(2), 312-318.
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2009 Sarpeleh, A., Tate, M., Wallwork, H., Catcheside, D., & Able, A. (2009). Characterisation of low molecular weight phytotoxins isolated from Pyrenophora teres. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 73(6), 154-162.
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2008 Sarpeleh, A., Wallwork, H., Tate, M., Catcheside, D., & Able, A. (2008). Initial characterisation of phytotoxic proteins isolated from Pyrenophora teres. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 72(1-3), 73-79.
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2008 Walker, K., Able, J., Mather, D., & Able, A. (2008). Black point formation in barley: environmental influences and quantitative trait loci. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 59(11), 1021-1029.
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2008 Lightfoot, D., Boettcher, A., Little, A., Shirley, N., & Able, A. (2008). Identification and characterisation of barley (Hordeum vulgare) respiratory burst oxidase homologue family members. Functional Plant Biology, 35(5), 347-359.
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2008 March, T., Able, J., Willsmore, K., Schultz, C., & Able, A. (2008). Comparative mapping of a QTL controlling black point formation in barley. Functional Plant Biology, 35(5), 427-437.
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2008 Moradinezhad, F., Sedgley, M., Klieber, A., & Able, A. (2008). Variability of responses to 1-methylcyclopropene by banana: influence of time of year at harvest and fruit position in the bunch. Annals of Applied Biology, 152(2), 223-234.
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2007 Godfrey, D., Able, A., & Dry, I. (2007). Induction of a grapevine germin-like protein (VvGLP3) gene is closely linked to the site of Erysiphe necator infection: A possible role in defense?. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, 20(9), 1112-1125.
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2007 March, T., Able, J., Schultz, C., & Able, A. (2007). A novel late embryogenesis abundant protein and peroxidase associated with black point in barley grains. Proteomics, 7(20), 3800-3808.
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2007 Sarpeleh, A., Wallwork, H., Catcheside, D., Tate, M., & Able, A. (2007). Proteinaceous metabolites from Pyrenophora teres contribute to symptom development of barley net blotch. Phytopathology, 97(8), 907-915.
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2006 Dunn, J., & Able, A. (2006). Pre-harvest effects on sensory quality and calcium mobility in strawberry fruit. Acta Horticulturae, 708(708), 307-312.
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2006 Naradisorn, M., Klieber, A., Sedgley, M., Scott, E., & Able, A. (2006). Effect of preharvest calcium application on grey mould development and postharvest quality in strawberries. Acta Horticulturae, 708(708), 147-150.
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2006 Moradinezhad, F., Able, A., & Sedgley, M. (2006). Concentration and duration of ethylene treatment influences the response of banana to 1-methylcyclopropene. Acta Horticulturae, 712(712), 747-752.
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2005 Able, A., Wong, L., Prasad, A., & O'Hare, T. (2005). The physiology of senescence in detached pak choy leaves (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) during storage at different temperatures. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 35(3), 271-278.
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2005 Palmer, S., Scott, E., Stangoulis, J., & Able, A. (2005). The effect of foliar-applied Ca and Si on the severity of powdery mildew in two strawberry cultivars.. Acta Horticulturae, 708(708), 135-139.
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2003 Able, A., Sutherland, M., & Guest, D. (2003). Production of reactive oxygen species during non-specific elicitation, non-host resistance and field resistance expression in cultured tobacco cells. Functional Plant Biology, 30(1), 91-99.
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2003 Able, A., Wong, L., Prasad, A., & O'Hare, T. (2003). The effects of 1-methylcyclopropene on the shelf life of minimally processed leafy asian vegetables. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 27(2), 157-161.
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2003 Able, A. (2003). Role of reactive oxygen species in the response of barley to necrotrophic pathogens. Protoplasma, 221(1-2), 137-143.
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2003 Able, A. J., Sutherland, M. W., & Guest, D. I. (2003). Production of reactive oxygen species during non-specific elicitation, non-host resistance and field resistance expression in cultured tobacco cells.. Functional plant biology : FPB, 30(1), 91-99.
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2002 Able, A., Wong, L., Prasad, A., & O'Hare, T. (2002). 1-MCP is more effective on a floral brassica (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.) than a leafy brassica (Brassica rapa var. chinensis). Postharvest Biology and Technology, 26(2), 147-155.
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2001 Able, A., Guest, D., & Sutherland, M. (2001). Relationship between transmembrane ion movements, production of reactive oxygen species and the hypersensitive response during the challenge of tobacco suspension cells by zoospores of Phytophthora nicotianae. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 58(5), 189-198.
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2000 Able, A. J., Guest, D. I., & Sutherland, M. W. (2000). Hydrogen peroxide yields during the incompatible interaction of tobacco suspension cells inoculated with Phytophthora nicotianae. Plant Physiology, 124(2), 899-910.
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2000 Able, A. J. (2000). Defence responses of tissue cultured tobacco cells challenged with the fungal pathogen phytophthora parasitica var. Nicotianae. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 109, 95-98.
1998 Able, A. J. (1998). Defence responses of tissue cultured tobacco cells challenged with the fungal pathogen phytophthora parasitica var. Nicotianae. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 107, 95-98.
1998 Able, A. J., Guest, D. I., & Sutherland, M. W. (1998). Use of a new tetrazolium-based assay to study the production of superoxide radicals by tobacco cell cultures challenged with avirulent zoospores of Phytophthora parasitica var nicotianae. Plant Physiology, 117(2), 491-499.
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Year Citation
2016 Loveys, B., Riggs, K., & Able, A. (2016). Threshold Learning Outcome 2: Knowledge of Agriculture. In T. Botwright Acuña, & A. Able (Eds.), Good Practice Guide: Threshold Learning Outcomes for Agriculture (1 ed., pp. 25-53). Sydney, Australia: Australian Government Office for Learning & Teaching.

Year Citation
2013 Das, S., Wallwork, H., Linde, C., Ismail, I. A., & Able, A. J. (2013). Characterisation of toxins from Pyrenophora teres in net form net blotch disease. In Proceedings of the 16th Australian Barley Technical Symposium (pp. 1-4). Melbourne: Australian Barley Technical Symposium.
2013 Ismail, I. A., Godfrey, D., & Able, A. J. (2013). Fungal growth and proteinaceous toxins in net blotch disease of barley. In Proceedings of the 16th Australian Barley Technical Symposium (pp. 1-4). Melbourne, Vic..
2010 Moradinezhad, F., Klieber, A., Able, A., & Sedgley, M. (2010). Timing of 1-methylcyclopropene exposure in relation to ethylene application influences shelf life of cavendish bananas. In Proceedings of VI International Postharvest Symposium Vol. 877 (pp. 305-310). Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
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2010 Moradinezhad, F., Klieber, A., Able, A., & Sedgley, M. (2010). Effect of ripening temperatures on shelf life and quality of partially ripened 1-MCP-treated bananas. In M. Erkan, & U. Aksoy (Eds.), Proceedings of VI International Postharvest Symposium Vol. 877 (pp. 353-357). Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
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2005 Hadaway, T., Roumeliotis, S., Collins, H., & Able, A. (2005). Black point of barley: doesn’t mean Guinness!. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings [CD-ROM] (pp. 4 p (4 pages)). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 Hadaway, T., Roumeliotis, S., Collins, H., & Able, A. (2005). Black point of barley: Is grain quality affected?. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings [CD-ROM] (pp. 5 p (5 pages)). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 March, T., Schultz, C., Able, J., & Able, A. (2005). Finding proteins involved with black point of barley using proteomics. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings, 11-14 September 2005: 4p. [CD-ROM]. Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 Little, A., Sarpeleh, A., Craig, A., Boettcher, A., Stonor, J., & Able, A. (2005). Understanding how barley interacts with Rhynchosporium secalis and Pyrenophora teres as a basis for improving disease resistance to necrotrophic fungal pathogens. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings, 11-14 September 2005: 4p. [CD-ROM] (pp. 4 pages). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2004 Hadaway, T., Collins, H., & Able, A. (2004). Black Point of Barley: A Possible Enzymatic Browning Reaction. In 9th International Barley Genetics Symposium : book of abstracts, Brno Trade Fairs, Brno, Czech Republic 20-26 June 2004. Brno, Czech Republic: Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding.
2004 March, T., Lahnstein, J., Schultz, C., Able, J., & Able, A. (2004). Using a proteomics approach to unravel the biochemical mechanisms of barley black point symptom development. In Proceedings of ComBio 2004 (pp. 0 pages). Perth.
2003 Hadaway, T., March, T., & Able, A. (2003). The involvement of peroxidases in the formation of black point in barley. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings (pp. 185-188). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2003 Able, A. J. (2003). Role of reactive oxygen species in the response of barley to necrotrophic pathogens. In PROTOPLASMA Vol. 221 (pp. 137-143). ITALY, RAVENNA: SPRINGER WIEN.
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2001 O'Hare, T. J., Wong, L. S., Prasad, A., & Able, A. J. (2001). Impact of exogenous and endogenous factors on the shelf-life of fresh-cut leafy Asian vegetables. In R. BenArie, & S. PhilosophHadas (Eds.), Acta Horticulturae Vol. 553 (pp. 695-696). JERUSALEM, ISRAEL: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.
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2001 O'Hare, T., Able, A., Wong, L., Prasad, A., & McLauchlan, R. (2001). Fresh-cut Asian vegetables - Pak choi as a model leafy vegetable. In Postharvest handling of fresh vegetables: proceedings of a workshop held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, 9-11 May, 2001 (pp. 113-115). Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
2000 O'Hare, T. J., Wong, L. S., Prasad, A., & Able, A. J. (2000). Atmosphere modification extends the postharvest shelf-life of fresh-cut leafy Asian Brassicas. In G. J. King (Ed.), Acta Horticulturae Vol. 539 (pp. 103-107). WELLESBOURNE, ENGLAND: INT SOC HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.
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Year Citation
2020 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2020). Durum miRNA-mediated networks in response to water-deficit and heat stress during reproduction. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the Durum Wheat Genomics and Breeding: Expert Working Group Meeting. Global virtual meeting: Wheat Initiative.
2019 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2019). Improving genotypic performance and epigenetic dynamics during water-deficit and heat stress in durum. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 1st International Wheat Congress (IWC 2019). Saskatoon, Canada: International Wheat Congress.
2019 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2019). Coping with water-deficit and heat stress: genotypic performance in durum and molecular perspectives for improvement. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the Wheat Breeding Assembly 2019. Adelaide, Australia.: Wheat Breeding Society of Australia.
2018 Guo, S., Able, J. A., & Able, A. J. (2018). The Impacts of Altering Source-Sink Dynamics on Non-climacteric Pepper Ripening On- and Off-plant. Poster session presented at the meeting of HORTSCIENCE. AMER SOC HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.
2017 Aizat, W., Dias, D., Stangoulis, J., Able, J., Roessner, U., & Able, A. (2017). When ripening meets proteomics and metabolomics: a capsicum case study. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 3rd International Conference on Crop Improvement: Crop Innovations for The Health of The Population & Planet. Malaysia.
2017 Liu, H., Ismail, I., Abood, E., Sarpeleh, A., Taylor, J., Lott, G., . . . Able, A. (2017). Genetic basis of sensitivity of barley to toxins produced by the net blotch pathogen Pyrenophora teres f. teres. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Barley Technical Symposium. Hobart, Australia.
2016 Liu, H., Able, A., Searle, I., & Able, J. (2016). Characterising water deficit stress-responsive microRNAs and their functional targets in different durum wheat genotypes. Poster session presented at the meeting of ComBio 2016. Brisbane, Australia..
2015 Liu, H., Searle, I., Watson-Haigh, N., Baumann, U., Mather, D., Able, A., & Able, J. (2015). Identification of differentially expressed miRNAs and their targets in durum wheat during water deficit stress. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th International Wheat Conference. Sydney, Australia..
2013 Able, A., Walker, D., & Conran, J. G. (2013). Interactive e-learning resources for development of diagnostic abilities in the plant sciences. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. Adelaide: The University of Adelaide.
2004 Smart, A., Bray, H., McLean, M., & Able, A. (2004). Grain growers' perspectives on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 4th International Crop Science Congress 2004. www.cropscience.org.au: The Regional Institute Ltd.

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2022 Mercer-Mapstone, L., Able, A., Banas, K., Barone, R. P., Bricknell, L., Fatnowna, T., . . . Zucker, I. (2022). Recommendations for equitable student support during disruptions to the higher education sector: Lessons from COVID-19. Australia: National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education.
2022 Able, A., Mercer-Mapstone, L., Banas, K., Barone, R. P., Bricknell, L., Fatnowna, T., . . . Zucker, I. (2022). Higher Education Good Practice Guide: Equitable student support during times of crisis. https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/publications/equitable-student-support-disruptions-higher-education-covid-19/: National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education.

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2009 Authors: Able AJ, Coombe L, Bray H, McDiarmid L, Pettman T. Title: Introduction to Molecular Techniques: Theory and Practice - an Educational DVD. Extent: >2h DVD filming and a PDF.

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2016 Liu, H. (2016). Genome-wide characterisation of microRNAs and their target genes in different durum wheat genotypes under water limiting conditions. (PhD Thesis, University of Adelaide).

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2021 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2021). Multi-omics analysis of small RNA, transcriptome and degradome in T. turgidum – regulatory networks of grain development and abiotic stress response.
2021 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2021). Small RNAs and their targets are associated with the transgenerational effects of water-deficit stress in durum wheat.
2021 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2021). Nitrogen starvation-responsive microRNAs under the effects of transgenerational stress in durum wheat seedlings.
2021 Liu, H., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2021). Small RNA, transcriptome and degradome analysis of the transgenerational heat stress response network in durum wheat.
2020 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2020). Integrated analysis of small RNA, transcriptome, and degradome sequencing reveals the water-deficit and heat stress response network in durum wheat.
2020 Liu, H., Able, A., & Able, J. (2020). Transgenerational effects of water-deficit and heat stress on germination and seedling vigour – new insights from durum wheat microRNAs.
2015 Liu, H., Searle, I., Watson-Haigh., Baumann., Mather, D. E., Able, A. J., & Able, J. A. (2015). Genome-wide identification of differentially expressed microRNAs in leaves and the developing head of four durum genotypes during water deficit stress.

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I was the Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching) for the Faculty of Sciences from 2019 to end of March 2022. Teaching includes courses as diverse as Biology I, Plant Health, Foundations in Plant Science, Horticulture Production and Quality III; and Plant Biotechnology. I am passionate about educating the next generation of scientists and was awarded the Executive Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005, the Australian Society of Plant Scientists Teaching Award in 2009 and was the Education and Training Program Leader within the Molecular Plant Breeding CRC from 2003 to 2008. I am also part of the AgLTAS team that developed the national Threshold Learning Outcomes (TLOs) for Agriculture, endorsed by the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture. I also currently convene the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture Learning and Teaching Academy Steering Group (see https://www.acda.edu.au/learning-and-teaching-academy).

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2023 Co-Supervisor Unlocking the Value of Lysine for Sustainable Agriculture Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Mirrin McKay
2023 Co-Supervisor Unlocking the Value of Lysine for Sustainable Agriculture Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Mirrin McKay

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2012 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Genome-wide Characterisation of microRNAs and their target genes in different durum wheat genotypes under water limiting conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Haipei Liu
2011 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and vitamin E content in barley grains and the impact of processing and storage Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Thi Thu Dung Do
2010 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Understanding the physiological mechanisms of ripening in capsicum Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Wan Mohd Aizat Wan Kamaruddin
2010 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Effect of calcium (Ca) and boron (B) nutrition on grey mould of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) and fruit quality Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Duc Thong Le
2009 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Application of Citral to Control Postharvest Diseases of Oranges Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Erminawati Wuryatmo
2009 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Characterisation of proteinaceous toxins isolated from Pyrenophora teres f. teres Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Ismail Ahmed Ismail
2007 - 2011 Co-Supervisor An Investigation of Bread Wheat Meiosis via Proteomics and Gene-targeted Approaches: the Isolation and Characterisation of Four Meiotic Proteins Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Kelvin Khoo
2007 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Susceptibility of Native Plant Species to Phytopthora Cinnamomi and the Spread of Phytopthora Dieback in South Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Kiong Hook Kueh
2005 - 2012 Principal Supervisor Regulation of Candidate Genes in Black Point Formation in Barley Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Kerry Walker
2004 - 2007 Principal Supervisor Role of Pyrenophora Teres Toxins in Net Blotch of Barley Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Abi Sarpeleh
2004 - 2008 Principal Supervisor The Genetic Basis of Barley Black Point Formation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Timothy March
2003 - 2007 Principal Supervisor Ripening Behaviour of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) Fruit Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Thi Ngoc Thang Pham
2003 - 2007 Principal Supervisor Strawberry Powdery Mildew: Epidemiology and the Effect of Host Nutrition on Disease Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Sarah Palmer
2003 - 2006 Principal Supervisor Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Shelf Life and Quality of Cavendish Bananas Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Farid Moradinezhad
2003 - 2008 Principal Supervisor Effect of Nutrition on Postharvest Quality and Grey Mould Development in Strawberries Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Matchima Naradisorn
2001 - 2006 Principal Supervisor Characterisation of the Germin-like Gene Family in Vitis Vinifera: A Possible Role in Defence against Erysiphe necator Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Dale Godfrey

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2023 - ongoing Convener Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture Learning and Teaching Academy Steering Group Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture Australia
2019 - ongoing Board Member Agricultural Education Network (Symposium) Agricultural Education Network Australia
2017 - 2018 Chair Agricultural Education Network (Symposium) Agricultural Education Network (Symposium) Australia

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2009 - 2012 Associate Editor Australasian Plant Pathology - -
2002 - 2009 Board Member Annals of Applied Biology - -

Date Office Name Institution Country
2015 - 2016 Associate Dean (Curriculum) Faculty of Sciences, The University of Adelaide -
2013 - 2015 Vice-President Australasian Plant Pathology Society -
2011 - 2014 Associate Dean (Undergraduate Experience) Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide -
2010 - 2012 Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) School of Agriculture, Food & Wine, The University of Adelaide -
2002 - 2008 Education and Training Program Leader Molecular Plant Breeding CRC -

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