Plant-microbe interactions focusing on plant defence mechanisms, plant nutrition, root exudates and microbial ecology

I assist the team on the development of genome-scale metabolic reconstruction and modelling: a platform technology that is used for detailed analysis of the microalgae metabolic capabilities to produce products of industrial interest.

Find more information about Dr. Dal’Molin’s expertise and projects of interest here: http://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/1631

I am currently in the third year of my PhD studying plant-virus interactions. I became part of the Schenklab team in 2010 undertaking a mini research project for my undergraduate degree, and they just couldn't get rid of me. I love Schenk lab and consider all lab members (past, present and future) my crazy, fun-loving, super multicultural, science family.

I am also a member of the Nexgen Plants Team which is dedicated to helping plants defend themselves against viruses and aims to prevent million of dollars of crop losses in the future. I am extremely passionate about this work and the meaningful contribution it is making to the pursuit of science and our never ending quest for knowledge.

I am a PostDoc Researcher currently investigating the agricultural applications of microalgae as a source of EPA, DHA protein for livestock and aquaculture feed supplement.
I have 13 years experience in Halophilic Dunaliella open pond production, livestock effluent biological treatment and nutritive value of microalgae in aquaculture ecosystem.

I am working on biodiscovery of biocontrol agents and antagonistic compounds against​ ​plant-damaging Oomycete,Phytophthora​​. My research focus​es ​on finding the biocontrol agents with plant growth promotion and biocontrol properties against four Phytophthora​​ species. In addition to that, I am also working on identification and characterisation of the potential anti-oomycete​ ​and growth-promoting compounds and their application in plants to control Phytophthora​​ diseases.

My research is in plant-microbe interactions focusing on optimising clavibacter infection in tomatoes. To then find and use beneficial microbes to inhibit the pathogens effect on tomato growth.

My research focuses on developing and optimizing methods for harvesting microalgae and oil extraction using hydrate gel filtration systems. I also assist the hydrate gel filtration team in developing prototypes and new possible applications for Schenklab's patented filtration technology.

I am a Ph.D. Scholar and I am working on plant growth promoting rhizospheric bacteria isolated from wheat rhizosphere. I am working on plant growth promoting ability of these rhizobacteria on wheat.

My masters' project currently focuses on developing and commercialising filtration prototypes using the new hydrate gel technology discovered by SchenkLab. I also assist the team in discovering other possible applications for the hydrate gel and with collaborative projects with industry partners.

My research focuses on screening and isolation of natural health products and new antibiotics from microalgae.

In 2016 I participated in the 1st Australia New Zealand Marine Biotechnology Society Symposium.
please refer to: Alsenani, F., et al. (2016). External stimuli to induce nutraceutical biosynthesis in marine microalgae.

My research is focused on environmental resource management and the potential trade-offs or synergies between production and conservation. It involves the selection of suitable areas for the construction of micro-algae production facilities at a regional scale, taking into account ecological, social and economic factors. This project includes collaborators from the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences and the School of Biological Sciences.​

My research project is oil production from Phaeodactylum tricornutum. I am interested in the induction of EPA and DHA in this magical creature.

My research focus is to find early detection method for contamination in algae culture and also prevent and control the contamination.

I am a research assistant working with Nexgen Plants.
My area of expertise is plant transformation; currently focusing on plant-virus interactions.
Our aim within Nexgen is to achieve robust crops resistant to plant viruses.

My research is based on the analysis of bacterial communities isolated from marine microalgae samples (Cylindrotheca fusiformi, Tetraselmis chuii). Using high-throughput sequencing technology, I aim to identify the bacterial strains within these diverse communities that enhance the growth and productivity of certain microalgae strains.

My honours project is focused on the screening of efficient bacteria control agents against two strawberry rotting pathogens.

my research focuses on efficient harvesting techniques and mechanism from various microalgae. I am also interested in aqua-feed using microalgae.

My research focuses on including microalgae to produce carotenoids and phytosterols and understanding the mechanism of such actions

My research involves the effective screening and characterization of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which are a class of rhizobacteria that resides in the soil rhizosphere of plants, that directly and indirectly promotes plant growth and sustains overall plant health.

Environmental stresses have a negative effect on crop production and food accessibility. The emergence of the novel technologies, such as gene technology and molecular biology, is now allowing researchers to identify the genetic behind plant stress responses. My research area of interest is to use the plant’s natural hormone Brassinosteroid (BR) to increase cotton yield under suboptimal conditions.

I began my career in South Australia as a Research Assistant in the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) at the University of Adelaide. Then, I joined in the Soil Contaminant Ecotoxicology group at CSIRO Land and Water SA approximately nine years. I worked as a Research Assistant in the CSIRO Agriculture SA too.

I completed my PhD in Science in August, 2016 in the School of Agriculture at the University of Adelaide and graduated in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

I love the climate in Brisbane and the crops originated from particularly, tropical /sub-tropical regions. Therefore, I am delighted be a member of Schenk Group and the Nexgen Team.

My research compares the yield of duckweed grown using mineral and organic fertiliser and its application as an animal fodder.