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Sandy Garland
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Sandy Garland
Research Fellow
Sandy Bay Campus
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Fields of Research
- Horticultural production (300899)
- Post harvest horticultural technologies (incl. transportation and storage) (300806)
- Horticultural crop growth and development (300802)
- Veterinary medicine (excl. urology) (300907)
- Zoology (310999)
- Organic and low chemical input crop production (300412)
- Horticultural crop protection (incl. pests, diseases and weeds) (300804)
- Horticultural crop improvement (incl. selection and breeding) (300803)
- Veterinary diagnosis and diagnostics (300904)
- Food chemistry and food sensory science (300602)
- Agronomy (300403)
- Plant physiology (310806)
Research Objectives
- Horticultural crops (260599)
- Berry fruit (excl. kiwifruit) (260503)
- Ornamentals, natives, flowers and nursery plants (260510)
- Plant extract crops (260606)
- Industrial crops (260699)
- Other plant production and plant primary products (269999)
- Field grown vegetable crops (260505)
- Avocado (260502)
- Unprocessed industrial crops (excl. sugar and cotton) (260405)
- Essential oil crops (260603)
Publications
Total publications
10
Journal Article
(5 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Garland SM, Menary RC, 'Sub-critical carbon dioxide extraction of the hexane extract of the leaves of Tasmannia lanceolata', Journal of Essential Oil Research, 28, (1) pp. 55-63. ISSN 1041-2905 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2015.1083488 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Menary RC | |
| 2004 | Garland SM, Davies NW, Menary RC, 'The Dissipation of Tebuconazole and Propiconazole in Boronia (Boronia megastigma Nees)', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52, (20) pp. 6200-6204. ISSN 0021-8561 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/jf0499323 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Davies NW; Menary RC | |
| 2002 | Garland SM, Menary RC, Claye CJ, 'Variation during dormancy and the effect of freezing and postharvest incubation on the chemical composition of blackcurrant buds (Ribes nigrum L.)', Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 77, (4) pp. 489-497. ISSN 0022-1589 (2002) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2002.11511528 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Menary RC; Claye CJ | |
| 1999 | Garland SM, Menary RC, Davies NW, 'Dissipation of Propiconazole and Tebuconazole in Peppermint Crops (Mentha piperita (Labiatae)) and their Residues in Distilled Oils', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 47, (1) pp. 294-298. ISSN 0021-8561 (1999) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/jf980120e [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 42Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Menary RC; Davies NW | |
| 1998 | Dragar VA, Garland SM, Menary RC, 'Investigation of the Variation in Chemical Composition of Tasmannia lanceolata Solvent Extracts', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 46, (8) pp. 3210-3213. ISSN 0021-8561 (1998) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/jf970808b [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Dragar VA; Menary RC |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gregory MJ, Garland SM, Menary RC, 'New flavour products from Tasmanian blackcurrant and raspberry fruits', Horticulture Australia Limited, RB10004 (2013) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Gregory MJ; Menary RC | |
| 2004 | Garland SM, Menary RC, Davies NW, Oliver GS, 'Practical approaches to the analyses for pesticide residues in essential oils', Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, 04/109 (2004) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Menary RC; Davies NW; Oliver GS |
Thesis
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Garland SM, 'Improving the Yield and Quality of Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) Extracts' (2007) [PhD] |
Other Public Output
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Garland SM, 'Cherry flavour - adding value for growers?', Australian Cherries, Cherry Growers Association, Hobart, Tasmania, 7 (2012) [Magazine Article] | |
| 1995 | Groenewoud KM, Garland SM, Menary RC, 'Determination of pesticide residue limits in boronia extracts', Determination of pesticide residue limits in boronia extracts, Department of Agricultural Science, Hobart, Tasmania, 1, 1 (1995) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Groenewoud KM; Menary RC |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
9
Total funding
$1,938,204
Projects
Honey Library for Tasmania (2022)$40,000
- Description
- Honey production is fundamental to Tasmania both as a commodity and as the major capital input to support beekeepers and the associated pollination services fundamental to horticulture. Yet our products that are highly valued for their uniqueness and provenance are at risk of honey fraud, where national and international marketers incorrectly label cheap and/or adulterated products to leverage the reputation of the Tasmanian product. Proving authenticity requires reference databases. This project is to initiate a Tasmanian Honey Library to undertake the collating of the chemistry of Leatherwood and Tasmanian Manuka honey. The database generated is to link with a country wide initiative led by the CRC for Honey Bee Products in collaboration with B-QUAL.
- Funding
- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products ($40,000)
- Scheme
- CRC for Honeybee Products
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Garland SM; Close D
- Year
- 2022
Research Hub for Traditional Chinese Herbs (2020 - 2024)$1,000,000
- Description
- This hub will address two key objectives: 1. Identify herb crops of interest to Chinese markets that match the ecophysiological conditions in candidate Tasmanian regions, and to 2. Develop agronomic production systems and post-harvest processing approaches and techniques for product development with a focus on optimised phytochemical profiles. A multidisciplinary team comprising expertise in crop ecophysiology, production agronomy, plant chemistry, plant extraction technology, and post-harvest in conjunction with fit-for-purpose research farm at Forthside on the NW coast of Tasmania is well placed to deliver on the project objectives.
- Funding
- W & E Health Pty Ltd ($1,000,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Close DC; Eyles A; Garland SM
- Period
- 2020 - 2024
Essential Oils of Kunzea Ecotypes (2020 - 2021)$39,596
- Description
- The key to optimised yields are identifying elite cultivars, plant nutrition, seasonal variation, copsing depth and distillation parameters. In terms of optimal return for Kunzea oil, marketing benefits from proof of biological activity and consistency of product. The scholarship project will address these fundamental aspects of the Kunzea industry.
- Funding
- Essential Oils of Tasmania ($39,596)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Garland SM
- Period
- 2020 - 2021
Anti-microbial Properties of Essential Oils (2020 - 2021)$6,620
- Description
- Essential Oils of Tasmania would like to engage TIA to screen two of its essential oils for anti-microbial activity against seven pathogens using micro serial dilution methods. Both the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) are to be determined against Staphylococcus aureusEnterococcus hiraeEscherichia coliPseudomonas aeruginosSalmonella spp.Candida albicansMethicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus-MRSA
- Funding
- Essential Oils of Tasmania ($6,620)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Garland SM; Buziak D
- Period
- 2020 - 2021
The bioactivity and stability of the honey from Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida) (2019 - 2022)$225,000
- Description
- Leatherwood is a unique and undervalued mono-floral honey that is endemic to Tasmania. It is the backbone of the Tasmanian honey industry and critical to supporting the state governments vison for lifting agricultural productivity in the state (via its role in supporting pollination services). To increase its value, Tasmanian beekeepers would like to know how Leatherwood bioactivity compares with other mono-florals, and establish descriptors of Leatherwood honey bioactivity.This PhD study will collate and review past research on Leatherwood honey, and then specifically focus on identifying the active constituents within the honey that promote antimicrobial, anti-oxidant and prebiotic activity. Conditions to provide assurance of continued bioactivity of Leatherwood honey will be identified. This will establish the nature and effectiveness of the bioactivity in Leatherwood honey for marketing purposes.To prove Leatherwood honeys mono-floral status, the chemical profile, and particularly chemical signatures, will be sought so that they can be included into traceability systems.Research into Leatherwood and the associated bee industry receives little, to no, attention as many of the national funding bodies relegate such R&D as being 'state-centric', whilst on a state basis, research dollars are allocated to crops valued against tangible and direct market return. Despite this, the recently incorporated Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products (CRCHBP) has a core objective to pursue research that addresses potentially value adding initiatives in the honey industry. The CRCHBP will provide the stipend for a local PhD candidate to study at the University of Tasmania ($105,000) and link with the research network established across Australia. Industry is providing $10,000 pa operating funds and in-kind by sourcing honey samples and information for the success of the Project.
- Funding
- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products ($165,000); Tasmanian Beekeepers ($60,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Garland SM; Close DC; O'Grady AP
- Period
- 2019 - 2022
Understanding and manipulating environmental factors for targeted cannabinoid production (2018 - 2021)$105,000
- Description
- The project will investigate cannabinoid accumulation and distribution in the plant in relation to ontogeny and environmental conditions. This study will track the changes in cannabinoid profiles in response to temperature, day length, water and nutrition relations and the relative effects on candidate seed lines. Rates of respiration and carbohydrate metabolism will be related to the profile of cannabinoids and other terpenoids under a range of growing conditions. By elucidating the nature of oil synthesis in organelles of different seed-lines, in relation to the balance of photosynthetic and respiratory activity during leaf development, this study will seek to establish which parameters have the greatest effect on the bioactive profile with view to the manipulation of light intensity, temperature and nutrition for selectivity of cannabinoid profile and maximised yields.
- Funding
- Martha Jane Medical ($105,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Close DC; Menary RC; Garland SM
- Period
- 2018 - 2021
Accumulation of STLs in pyrethrum extract (2017 - 2021)$84,463
- Description
- Botanicals Resources Australia (BRA) is a Tasmanian based company that is the single largest supplier of the natural insecticide pyrethrum, in the world. Organic solvents are used to produce an oleoresin containing six active ingredients. Sesquiterpene Lactones (SPLs) are one class of co-extractives that can cause allergic reactions when contacting the skin and often precipitate during storage, creating unwanted debris in the final product. Yet these chemicals are also bioactive, having anti-herbivore, anti-microbial and allelochemical functionality.This study is to further elucidate the chemistry behind the solubility and polymerisation of STLs. It will investigate the mechanism behind the process in pyrethrum oil and what combination of temperature and storage time minimises the polymerization and precipitation process.The research will study the extraction profile of STLs in sub-critical CO2 extraction looking at the dependence of pressure, temperature and the concomitant fluid density on the extraction from pelletised pyrethrum. Experiments will be undertaken to establish the relative solubility of STLs in hexane and related organic solvents, compared to those of the target pyrethrums.In consultation with industry the project will compare the production of pyrethrin and STLs in selected high and low STL producing plants with view to understanding the mechanism for the regulation of the genes involved in STL production which may lead to ways to 'switch off' of the STL synthesis. Experiments will relate the conditions of temperature, oxygen and moisture to post-harvest production and/or degrading of the STLs prior to extraction.
- Funding
- Botanical Resources Australia Pty Ltd ($84,463)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Garland SM; Gracie AJ; Close DC
- Period
- 2017 - 2021
Liquid Carbon Dioxide Extraction of T. Lanceolata (2012 - 2013)$59,902
- Funding
- Essential Oils of Tasmania ($59,902)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Menary RC; Garland SM
- Period
- 2012 - 2013
New Flavour Products from Tasmanian Blackcurrant and Raspberry Fruits (2012 - 2013)$377,623
- Funding
- Horticulture Innovation Australia ($377,623)
- Scheme
- Grant-General Call
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Menary RC; Gregory MJ; Garland SM; Davies NW
- Period
- 2012 - 2013
Research Supervision
Current
2
Completed
2
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Descriptors and Bioactivity of Leatherwood Honey: An iconic Australian honey bee product | 2019 |
| PhD | Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) Herbs: Understanding quality through sensory and plant chemical analysis | 2020 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Accumulation of Sesquiterpene Lactones in Pyrethrum Extract Candidate: Nabeela Gulbadan Dar | 2022 |
| PhD | Towards Commercial Production of Kunzea Ambigua (Sm.) Druce Distilled Oil: Maximising the oil yield and enhancing the bioactive constituents Candidate: Chanjoo Park | 2021 |