Personal profile
Personal profile
I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Plant Pathology at Charles Sturt University, Australia, supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program-International (AGRTP-International) scholarship. My research, funded by Hort Innovation, focuses on the diagnosis and management of dieback disease in persimmon trees.
Research Interests
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Microbiology
- Host-Pathogen Interaction
- Biological Control
- Plant Disease Management
Professional Information
- Australasian Plant Pathology Society (Member)
- British Society for Plant Pathology (Member)
- International Society for Horticultural Science (Member)
- National Research Council of the Philippines (Associate Member)
- Philippine Phytopathological Society (Member)
- Philippine Association of Agriculturists Inc. (Regular Member)
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science, Master of Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Award Date: 22 Jun 2019
Agriculture (Plant Pathology), Bachelor of Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Award Date: 26 Apr 2014
Plant Pathology, Doctor of Philosophy, Charles Sturt University
25 Oct 2022 → 27 Mar 2026
External positions
Casual Technical Officer (Weeds), NSW DPIRD
Dec 2025 → Sept 2026
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Plant pathogens down under: An overview of persimmon dieback research in Australia
Taguiam, D., Stodart, B., Steel, C., Fuss, A. & Savocchia, S., 03 Feb 2026, p. 13. 14 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract
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Neopestalotiopsis species as an emerging pathogen causing persimmon dieback in Australia
Taguiam, J. D., Stodart, B., Steel, C., Fuss, A. & Savocchia, S., 26 May 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract
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Persimmon dieback research: The story so far
Taguiam, D., Sept 2025, Persimmon Press, 72, p. 15-17 35 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Letter
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Preliminary evaluation of fungicide efficacy against key pathogens of persimmon dieback
Taguiam, J. D., Stodart, B. J., Steel, C. C., Fuss, A. M. & Savocchia, S., 19 Nov 2025, p. 50-51. 2 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract
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Update on the Persimmon Dieback Research Project
Taguiam, D., Dec 2025, Persimmon Press, 73, p. 18-18 37 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Letter
Prizes
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2022 Institute of Plant Breeding Outstanding Junior Researcher
Taguiam, D. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Other distinction › External recognition
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2024 Best Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Presentation
Taguiam, D. (Recipient), Nov 2024
Prize: Internal prize
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3rd Place – Student Oral Presentation Award, 2025 Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference
Taguiam, D. (Recipient), 27 May 2025
Prize: Award › External award
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Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) Scholarship (Philippines)
Taguiam, D. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Award › External award
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Accredited Pesticide Researcher (Philippines)
Taguiam, D. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Award › External award
Press/Media
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Queensland's persimmon industry is under serious threat, with a deadly disease wiping out up to fifty per cent of crops.
09/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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