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  • Mark Bundock (PhD 2008 - 2013) Herbicide and adjuvant effects on native vegetation in Western Australia (Supervisors: Dr Deanna Rokich, Prof Kingsley Dixon).
  • Russell Barrett (PhD, 2006 - 2012) Taxonomy and phylogeny of Lepidosperma. (Supervisors: Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Siegy Krauss).
  • Donna Bradbury (2007 - 2012) The power of population genomics to detect functionally important genetic variation and its utility for the conservation of Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala D.C.) (Supervisor: Dr Siegy Krauss, Dr Ann Smithson, Dr Erik Veneklaas).
  • Peter Golos (PhD 2010 - 2012) Vegetation restoration to waste rock dumps at Telfer Gold Mine – Topsoil Management and Plant Establishment. (Supervisors: Dr Deanna Rokich, Prof Kingsley Dixon).
  • David Leach (PhD 2005 - 2012) Assessing the impact of fire suppressing agents on native vegetation in Western Australia (Supervisors: Prof. Stephen Hopper, Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Deanna Rokich).
  • Stephen Benigno (2007 - 2011) Restoration ecophysiology following sand mining (Dr Jason Stevens, Dr Deanna Rokich, Prof Kingsley Dixon).
  • Renee Tuckett (PhD 2006 - 2010) Seed Ecology of Vernal Pool species in Western Australia.' University: University of Western Australia. (Supervisors: Dr Kingsley Dixon, Prof. Stephen Hopper, Dr. David Merritt, Dr. Fiona Hay (MSB, Kew)).
  • John Statton (PhD 2006 - 2010) Study of seed based methods for restoration of Posidonia in Cockburn Sound. (Supervisor: Dr Kingsley Dixon, Prof Gary Kendrick, Dr Marion Cambridge).
  • Giuseppe Messina (PhD 2005 - 2010) Deriving research benchmarks for nationally threatened plant species occurring on Westralia Airports Corporation Land. (Supervisors: Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Dugald Close, Dr Deanna Rokich).
  • Belinda Newman (PhD 2005 - 2010) Orchids as bio-indicators of urban ecosystem sustainability. (Supervisors: Dr Philip Ladd, Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Mark Brundrett).
  • Ryan Phillips (PhD 2006 - 2010) Landscape, pollinator and mycorrhizal specificity and their contribution to rarity in Drakaea (hammer orchids). (Supervisors: Prof Kingsley Dixon, Prof. Stephen Hopper).
  • Alasdair Grigg (2001 - 2009) Restoration ecology of arid zone plants. (Supervisors: Prof. Hans Lambers, Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Erik Veneklass).
  • Nigel Swarts (PhD 2004 - 2007) Biology and conservation ecology of the endangered urban orchid Caladenia huegelii. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Prof Kingsley Dixon, Dr Mark Brundrett).
  • Judy Fisher (PhD 2000 - 2007) Biodynamics of disturbed urban Banksia woodland (Supervisors: A/Prof. Bill Loneragan, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Roberto Crosti (PhD 1999 - present) (Supervisors: Dr Phil Lad, Prof Kingsley Dixon).
  • Patcharawadee (Go) Wattanawikkit (PhD 2006 - 2007) Development of in vitro methods for ex situ conservation of Paphiopdedilum spp. (Supervisors: Dr Eric Bunn (BGPA), Assoc Prof Dr Sureeya Tantiwiwat (KU).
  • Matt Barrett (PhD, 1998 - 2006) Molecular Ecology of Chamelaucium (Supervisors: Dr Siegy Krauss, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Prof John Considine).
  • Eleanor O'Brien (PhD 2003 - 2006) Analysis of provenance for native plant restoration. (Supervisors: Dr Siegy Krauss, Prof Mike Johnson).
  • Bambang Heliyanto (PhD 2002 - 2006) Factors influencing the restricted distribution of rare species: a comparison of genetic variation and edaphic specialisation between narrowly endemic and widespread species. (Supervisors: Dr Siegy Krauss, Prof Hans Lambers, Dr Erik Veneklaas).
  • Katherine Baker (PhD 2003 - 2006) Alleviation of seed dormancy in fire ephemeral species of Gyrostemonaceae. (Supervisors: A/Prof Julie Plummer, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Dr David Merritt, Dr Kathryn Steadman).
  • Gavin Flematti (PhD 2000 - 2005) Identification and characterisation of the germination enhancing compound in smoke. (Supervisors: Prof. Emilio Ghisalberti, Dr Robert Trengove, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Jason Stevens (PhD 2005) Abiotic stress tolerance in native and horticultural species. (Supervisors: Dr Tissa Senaratna).
  • Penny Hollick (PhD 2000 - 2004) Mycorrhizal specificity in endemic Western Australian terrestrial orchids (Tribe Diurideae): implications for conservation. (Supervisors: Prof. Jen McComb, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Nura Abdul Karim (PhD 2000 - 2004) Mycorrhizal diversity in tropical Western Australian orchids. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Dr Mark Brundrett).
  • Marcelle Buist (PhD 1999 - 2003) Comparative ecology and conservation biology of two critically endangered acacias (Acacia lobulata and A. sciophanes) and two common, widespread relatives (Acacia verricula and A. anfractuosa) from the south-west of Western Australia. (Supervisors: Dr Colin Yates, Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Eric Bunn (PhD 1998 - 2003) Development of in vitro methods for ex situ conservation of rare Australian plants. (Supervisors: Dr Tissa Senaratna, Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Nika Debeljak (PhD 2000 - 2003) Physiology of tuberisation in terrestrial orchids. (Supervisor: Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Kacung Hariyono (PhD 2001 - 2003) Propagation and genetic variability of Corynanthera flava, an endemic yellow-flowered myrtle. (Supervisors: Dr Siegy Krauss (BGPA), Dr Beng Tan (Curtin University)).
  • Janet Anthony (PhD 1998 - 2002) Somatic embryogenesis in the Western Australian Epacridaceae. (Supervisors: Dr Kingsley Dixon, Dr Tissa Senaratna, Prof. K. Sivasithamparam).
  • David Merritt (PhD 1998 - 2002) Seed storage physiology. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Dr Darren Touchell, Dr Tissa Senaratna).
  • Maggie Panaia (PhD 1998 - 2002) Somatic embryogenesis as an efficient method for clonal propagation of Australian native southern rushes (Restionaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae) for rehabilitation of disturbed habitats and horticultural utilisation. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Shane Turner (PhD 1998 - 2002) Cryopreservation of native species. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Grace Zawko (PhD 1998 - 2002) Genetic diversity of selected rare and endangered plants with special reference to conservation and management within the context of a mining operation. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon Dr Siegy Krauss).
  • Julia Mattner (PhD 1997 - 2002) The conservation biology of Hemigenia exilis (Lamiaceae), a serpentine endemic from the arid zone of Western Australia. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Lara Jefferson (PhD 1998 - 2001) The biology and ecology of species of Maireana and Enchylaena: Intra- and inter-specific competition in plant communities in the eastern goldfields of Western Australia. (Supervisors: Dr Marcello Pennacchio, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Katinka Ruthrof (PhD 1997 - 2001) Comparative ecology of an invasive eucalypt (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) and two endemic eucalypts (E. gomphocephala and E. marginata) in an urban bushland in south-western Australia. (Supervisors: A/Prof. Bill Loneragan, Dr Colin Yates, Dr Ray Wills).
  • Anle Tieu (PhD 1996 - 2000) The interaction of burial, heat and smoke in the alleviation of seed dormancy in selected southwestern Australian plant species. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Dr Kathy Meney).
  • Deanna Rokich (PhD 1996 - 1999) Restoration of a Banksia woodland following sand extraction. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Grant Wells (PhD 1994 - 1999) Restoration of spinifex grasses Triodia and Plectrachne at Argyle Diamond Mine. (Supervisors: A/Prof. Bill Loneragan, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Shauna Roche (PhD 1994 - 1998) For everything a season: smoke-induced seed germination and seedling recruitment in a Western Australian Banksia woodland. (Prof. John Pate, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Bradley Hutton (PhD 1994 - 1997) Biology and ecology of endophytes of Australian native heaths (Epacridaceae). (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon, Prof. John Pate).
  • Tina Bell (PhD 1992 - 1996) Ecophysiology of Epacridaceae. (Supervisors: Prof. John Pate, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Ingrid Sieler (PhD 1992 - 1996) The horticultural development of South-West Australian Restionaceae and Cyperaceae. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Darren Touchell (PhD 1992 - 1996) Cryogenic preservation of Grevillea scapigera. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Kirsten Websdane (PhD 1992 - 1996) Smut diseases of native plants. (Supervisors: Prof. K. Sivasithamparam, Dr Kingsley Dixon).
  • Kathy Meney (PhD 1991 - 1995) Ecology of native WA Restionaceae. (Supervisors: Dr Kingsley Dixon, Prof. John Pate).
  • Maurizio Rossetto (PhD 1991 - 1995) Integrated conservation of Grevillea scapigera (A.S.George). (Supervisors: Dr Patricia Weaver, Dr Kingsley Dixon).