Martin Barbetti

Prof Martin Barbetti is a Professor at the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, specializing in plant pathology and mycology. His research focuses on crop protection, disease epidemiology, and host resistance mechanisms across oilseed Brassicas, legumes, cereals, and horticultural crops. With over 30 years of experience, he has published >300 scientific papers and collaborates internationally with institutions like ACIAR and GRDC. His work emphasizes practical disease management strategies for agricultural industries.

• Education: BSc, MSc, DSc (Agriculture) from UWA; GradCertBusAdmin from Charles Sturt University
• Research Interests: Fungal pathogens, disease resistance, integrated pest management, and sustainable crop production
• Funding Sources: ACIAR, GRDC, AgriFutures Australia, AWI, MLA, and Horticulture Australia

His current projects include mitigating faba bean diseases in Ethiopia and managing soilborne pathogen complexes. He teaches mycology, plant pathology, and science communication at UWA. His expertise aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable agriculture and food security.

• Grants: 32 funded projects, including ACIAR’s CIM/2017/030
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Institute of Agriculture and international partners