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Personal profile
Sandra Savocchia has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) and a PhD from The University of Adelaide majoring in fungicide resistance and viticultural plant pathology. After completing her PhD she was employed at The University of Adelaide as a researcher in the area of grapevine root pest (phylloxera and root-knot nematode) resistance and was also involved in demonstrating and tutoring undergraduate students. She also worked for a private viticultural consultant in the Southern Vales region of South Australia.
Sandra began lecturing at CSU in 2002 in viticulture and wine science, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is passionate about her research and is involved in a number of plant pathology related projects including a national project studying the management of grapevine wood diseases. Sandra is currently Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Science and Health.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Award Date: 01 Aug 2002
Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours), University of Adelaide
1993 → 1997
Award Date: 31 Dec 1997
Subject keywords
- Plant pathology
- molecular plant pathology
- grapevine
- viticulture pathology
- perennial horticulture
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Critical timing of fungicide application for pruning wound protection to control grapevine trunk diseases
Ayres, M. R., Baaijens, R., Savocchia, S., Scott, E. S. & Sosnowski, M. R., Jan 2022, In: Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research. 28, 1, p. 70-74 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Botryosphaeria dieback in walnut orchards in Australia: Industry update
Antony, S., Baaijens, R., Stodart, B., Steel, C. & Savocchia, S., 18 Sep 2021, (Unpublished).Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only
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Characterisation of the endomicrobiome of grapevine nursery plants in Australia
Baaijens, R., Liu, M., Stodart, B., Sosnowski, M. & Savocchia, S., 2021. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Loop mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) assays for rapid detection of Eutypa and Botryosphaeria dieback pathogens
Baaijens, R., Liu, M., Sosnowski, M. & Savocchia, S., 2021, p. 106. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Occurrence of fumonisin-producing black aspergilli in Australian wine grapes: Effects of temperature and water activity on fumonisin production by A. niger and A. welwitschiae
Perera, D., Savocchia, S., Prenzler, P. D., Thomson, P. C. & Steel, C. C., 25 Oct 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mycotoxin Research. 37, 4, p. 327-339 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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CSU Faculty of Science and Agriculture award for Academic Excellence
Savocchia, Sandra (Recipient), 2008
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CSU Faculty of Science and Agriculture award for Team Research
Savocchia, Sandra (Recipient), 2004
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CSU Faculty of Science Award for Excellent Academic Achievement
Savocchia, Sandra (Recipient), 2010
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Activities
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Graduate Research Candidate Induction Workshop
Sandra Savocchia (Invited speaker)
24 Feb 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Tri-Faculty HDR Conference
Sandra Savocchia (Organiser), Ramudu Bhanugopan (Organiser) & Karen Bell (Organiser)
03 Nov 2021 → 04 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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Charles Sturt University 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Final
Sandra Savocchia (Participant)
23 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public event › Academic
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DocFest 21
Sandra Savocchia (Invited speaker), Ramudu Bhanugopan (Invited speaker), Brendon Hyndman (Invited speaker), Belinda Cash (Invited speaker) & Tamara Cumming (Invited speaker)
27 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
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DocFest 21
Sandra Savocchia (Invited speaker)
26 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Press / Media
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Charles Sturt researchers featured in women in science, technology and engineering publication
Robyn Watts & Sandra Savocchia
08/11/19
1 Media contribution
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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..
Reggie Baaijens & Sandra Savocchia
15/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
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CSU researchers are finalists in Australian Women in Wine Awards
Sandra Savocchia & Regina Baaijens
15/11/18
1 Media contribution
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Recognised in wine awards
Regina Baaijens & Sandra Savocchia
14/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
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Finalists named for 2018 Women in Wine Awards
Regina Baaijens & Sandra Savocchia
19/10/18
1 item of Media coverage
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