Danica Goggin

Danica Goggin is a Researcher at The University of Western Australia's School of Agriculture and Environment, affiliated with the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI). Her work focuses on plant biochemistry and herbicide resistance mechanisms in agricultural weeds, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for food security and sustainable agriculture.

Education

• Undergraduate studies at UWA
• PhD at UWA

Research Focus

Goggin's research centers on biochemical and physiological mechanisms of herbicide resistance in weeds, including studies on anoxia tolerance in wheat, lupin seed allergens, and seed dormancy in annual ryegrass. Her work integrates plant physiology, metabolic pathway analysis, and resistance evolution to develop sustainable weed management strategies. Current projects address critical challenges in agricultural chemistry and crop protection.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on herbicide metabolism in key weed species like annual ryegrass and wild radish. Her research employs biochemical assays, translocation studies, and statistical modeling to unravel resistance mechanisms across multiple herbicide modes of action, with strong emphasis on metabolic pathways and evolutionary adaptation in weed populations.

Grants and Supervision

Goggin serves as investigator on five major research projects including the GRDC Weed Management Initiative (2025-2030) and ARC Linkage Project on auxin resistance mechanisms (2021-2024). She has supervised two graduate students through the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative, which maintains extensive industry partnerships for developing resistance management strategies.

Research Infrastructure

As core member of AHRI, Goggin operates within a globally recognized weed resistance research hub that combines biochemical laboratories, field trial facilities, and international collaborations with institutions in Japan and the United States to address herbicide resistance at molecular and ecological scales.