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Nancy Cunningham

Senior Research Officer
Phone: +61 8 8303 9538 Email: nancy.cunningham@sa.gov.au
Roles and expertise: Design and implementation of research associated with pathology and postharvest handling of citrus including postharvest fruit physiology. Design and implementation of research associated with surface arthropod pests of citrus. Planning and coordination of industry workshops, seminars and field surveys. Contract research for the evaluation of postharvest chemicals.
Experience: Science qualifications from the University of Adelaide. Research skills associated with entomology, pathology and postharvest handling of citrus with expertise in this area recognised at a national level. Over 15 years experience in research with SARDI in disciplines such as entomology, pathology and fruit physiology. Responsible for conducting research and extension as part of a national citrus postharvest program and as principle investigator in chemical evaluations in citrus postharvest pathology. Current and recent projects: 2011-Current: Senior Research Officer on the National Citrus postharvest Science program. 2009-Current: Principal investigator for project: Postharvest oil for Citrophilus mealybug control in citrus to improve market access in Japan. 2008-2011: Senior Research Officer on the National coordinated citrus postharvest program supported through SARDI. 2004-2008: Research Officer for project: Delivering postharvest decay food safety and market access for export citrus. 2007: Research Officer for: Pilot study on the postharvest removal of Fullers rose weevil eggs from citrus 2006: Principal investigator for project: Postharvest efficacy and phytotoxicity of fludioxonil on Australian citrus. 2000-2004: Research Officer for project: Citrus postharvest best practice and extension program.