Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
Experienced academic with a strong foundation in research supervision and teaching, including 8 years mentoring PhD candidates, Master’s students, and visiting scholars, and 6 years undergraduate teaching. I am also a highly accomplished plant pathologist and molecular biologist, with over 20 years of experience in applied scientific research and leadership in commercial diagnostic laboratory services. My expertise spans 16 years in viticulture and horticultural pathology, and 6 years in tropical fruit disease research. I am committed to advancing plant science through impactful research, dedicated mentorship, and innovative diagnostic solutions.
Research Interests
Core expertise and technical skills
- Fungal pathogens of grapevines (canker, dieback, foliar & fruit diseases)
- Viral and bacterial diseases of grapevines and horticultural crops
- Fungal, oomycetes, viral, bacterial, phytoplasma diseases of pineapple and papaya
- Molecular diagnostics: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, LAMP, and digital PCR
- Laboratory management, biosecurity, and quality systems compliance
Education/Academic qualification
Plant Pathology, PhD, Botryosphaeria infections in New Zealand grapevine nurseries, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Award Date: 14 Nov 2011
External positions
Research Officer, South Australian Research and Development Institute
01 Jul 2025 → 24 Dec 2025
Subject keywords
- Grapevine trunk diseases, molecular diagnostics
- Molecular diagnostics
- Plant-pathogen interactions
- Crown gall disease pathogens
- biosecurity
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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A threat to the persimmon industry: A review of persimmon (Diospyros species) dieback
Taguiam, D., Billones-Baaijens, R., Stodart, B., Steel, C., Fuss, A. & Savocchia, S., Jun 2024, In: Crop Protection. 180, p. 1-13 13 p., 106672.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Evaluation of fungicides for management of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with dieback in Australian walnut orchards
Antony, S., Steel, C. C., Stodart, B. J., Billones-Baaijens, R. & Savocchia, S., 13 May 2024, In: Phytopathologia Mediterranea. 63, 1, p. 119-135 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Grapevine trunk disease pathogen spore detection varies within and around vineyards
Sosnowski, M., Ayres, M., Billones-Baaijens, R., Liu, M. & Savocchia, S., Apr 2024, In: Wine and Viticulture Journal. 39, 2, p. 60-64 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management of Botryosphaeria dieback in Australian walnut orchards
Antony, S., Stodart, B. J., Steel, C. C., Billones-Baaijens, R. & Savocchia, S., Sept 2024, In: Australian Nutgrower. 38, 3, p. 38 - 43 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Pathogenicity and progression of Botryosphaeriaceae associated with dieback in walnut orchards in Australia
Antony, S., Billones-Baaijens, R., Steel, C. C., Stodart, B. J. & Savocchia, S., Apr 2024, In: European Journal of Plant Pathology. 168, 4, p. 723-742 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)61 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Viticulture Paper of the Year Award 2022
MR, A. (Recipient), Baaijens, R. (Recipient), Savocchia, S. (Recipient), Scott, E. (Recipient) & Sosnowski, M. R. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Award › External award
Activities
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Silverado Sustainable Viticulture Summit 2022, California, USA
Baaijens, R. (Invited speaker)
21 Jan 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Industry
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Grapevine Trunk Disease Management for Vineyard longevity
Baaijens, R. (Invited speaker)
15 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Industry
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12th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases
Baaijens, R. (Speaker), Savocchia, S. (Participant), Liu, M. (Participant), Sosnowski, M. R. (Participant) & Ayres, M. (Participant)
10 Jul 2022 → 14 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Australian Table Grape Association Industry Meeting
Baaijens, R. (Invited speaker)
27 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Industry
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Grapevine trunk disease management research update
Baaijens, R. (Speaker)
11 Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Press/Media
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Endophytic bacteria from grapevines: a potential biocontrol of trunk diseases
Baaijens, R. & Niem, J.
09/12/19 → 11/12/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CSU researchers are finalists in Australian Women in Wine Awards
15/11/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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* Researchers from the NWGIC are finalists in the Women in Wine Awards\n\n* The team is one of three finalists in the ‘Researcher of the.year..
15/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Impacts
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Improving the management of grapevine trunk disease
Savocchia, S. (Creator) & Baaijens, R. (Creator)
Impact: Economic Impact