Dr Christopher Dunne

Qualifications

• 1993 - 1996 B.Sc. (Biological Science), Murdoch University
• 1997 - 1998 Grad.Dip.Sc (Biotechnology), Murdoch University
• 1998 - 1999 1st class Honours in Science (Plant Pathology), Murdoch University
• 2002 Tertiary Teaching course, Murdoch University
• 2000 - 2003 PhD (Plant Pathology), Murdoch University & WA Department of Agriculture
• 2004 Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training, Dillon Whitelaw & Assoc.
  

Profile

Senior Research Scientist, Biodiversity Conservation Initiative

Expertise

• Detection of Phytophthora in home gardens, horticultural plantations and bushland
• Chemical and biological control of Phytophthora dieback in horticulture and native plant communities
• Armillaria genetics and molecular diagnostics
• Science education and training
• Communications about environmental issues such as Phytophthora dieback

Research Interests

Armillaria, biological control, communications and marketing, horticultural disease control, phosphite, Phytophthora, training and extension

Current Science Projects

• Epidemiological studies in to Phytophthora cinnamomi on the south coast of Western Australia
• Strategic use of phosphite on Phytophthora dieback infestations
• Biodiversity Conservation Initiative - Phytophthora cinnamomi

Publications

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Department of Environment and Conservation
Kensington Research,
Locked Bag 104,
Bentley Delivery Centre
WA 6983,
Australia

Ph: +61 (8) 9334 0308
Fax: +61 (8) 9334 0327

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