The University of Western Australia
Dr Gavin Flematti
Postdoctoral Fellow
Contact details
| Address | Chemistry The University of Western Australia (M313) 35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009 Australia |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6488 4461 |
| Fax | 6488 1005 |
| gavin.flematti@uwa.edu.au |
Location
Room 417, Molecular and Chemical Sciences Building, Crawley campus
Biography
Dr Gavin Flematti completed his undergraduate and PhD studies at UWA, followed by a three year post-doctoral position. He now holds an Australian Post-doctoral Research Fellowship to further his research.
Key research
- Dr Flematti studies the compounds in smoke and how they stimulate germination of plant seeds. As a member of the first research group to identify the active compound in smoke that stimulates seed germination, Dr Flematti is now developing a synthetic version of this compound and researching exactly how it interacts with seeds. This research will aid in revegetation of native bushland, particularly in the rehabilitation of mine sites.
Publications
Book Chapters
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Germination Stimulant in Smoke: Isolation and Identification in Bioactive Natural Products: Detection, Isolation and Structural Determination 2nd Edition CRC Press. Edited by Steven M. Colegate and Russell J. Molyneux (2008).
Journal articles
Flematti, G.R., Goddard-Borger, E.D., Merritt, D.J., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Preparation of 2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one derivatives and evaluation of their germination-promoting activity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 55, 2189-2194 (2007).
Guo-Hua, M.A., Bunn, E., Dixon, K.W., Flematti, G.R. Comparative enhancement of germination and vigor in seed and somatic embryos by the smoke chemical 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one in Baloskion tetraphyllum (Restionaceae). In Vitro Cellullar and Developmental Biology: Plant, 42, 305-308 (2006).
Merritt, D.J., Kristiansen, M.V., Flematti, G.R., Turner, S.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Trengove, R.D., Dixon, K.W. Effects of a butenolide present in smoke on light-mediated germination of Australian Asteraceae, Seed Science Research, 16, 29-35, (2006).
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D., Skelton, B.W., White, A.H. Structural analysis of a potent seed germination stimulant. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 58, 505-506, (2005).
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Synthesis of the seed germination stimulant 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one. Tetrahedron Letters, 46, 5719-5721, (2005)
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. A compound from smoke that promotes seed germination. Science, 305, 977 (2004)
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Molecular weight of a germination-enhancing compound in smoke. Plant and Soil, 263, 1-4 (2004).
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Germination Stimulant in Smoke: Isolation and Identification in Bioactive Natural Products: Detection, Isolation and Structural Determination 2nd Edition CRC Press. Edited by Steven M. Colegate and Russell J. Molyneux (2008).
Journal articles
Flematti, G.R., Goddard-Borger, E.D., Merritt, D.J., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Preparation of 2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one derivatives and evaluation of their germination-promoting activity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 55, 2189-2194 (2007).
Guo-Hua, M.A., Bunn, E., Dixon, K.W., Flematti, G.R. Comparative enhancement of germination and vigor in seed and somatic embryos by the smoke chemical 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one in Baloskion tetraphyllum (Restionaceae). In Vitro Cellullar and Developmental Biology: Plant, 42, 305-308 (2006).
Merritt, D.J., Kristiansen, M.V., Flematti, G.R., Turner, S.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Trengove, R.D., Dixon, K.W. Effects of a butenolide present in smoke on light-mediated germination of Australian Asteraceae, Seed Science Research, 16, 29-35, (2006).
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D., Skelton, B.W., White, A.H. Structural analysis of a potent seed germination stimulant. Australian Journal of Chemistry, 58, 505-506, (2005).
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Synthesis of the seed germination stimulant 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one. Tetrahedron Letters, 46, 5719-5721, (2005)
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. A compound from smoke that promotes seed germination. Science, 305, 977 (2004)
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Molecular weight of a germination-enhancing compound in smoke. Plant and Soil, 263, 1-4 (2004).
Funding received
ARC Discovery Grant
Memberships
Royal Australian Chemistry Institute
Honours and awards
2005 Royal Australian Chemistry Institute Cornforth Medal for Best PhD Thesis in the Chemical Sciences
Patents
Flematti, G.R., Ghisalberti, E.L., Dixon, K.W., Trengove, R.D. Vinylogous 4H-pyrones and their preparation and use in promoting plant growth. PCT International Application, WO 2005061515, (2005).
Teaching
Dr Flemati supervises Evanda Dench (Hons)
Current projects
Collaborators
Dr Kingsley Dixon, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Dr David Merritt, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Dr Jason Stephens, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
A/Prof Emilio Ghisalberti, Chemistry UWA
Prof Steven Smith, UWA
Dr David Nelson, UWA
Dr Shelia Chiwocha, UWA
A/Prof Rob Trengove, Murdoch University
Dr Kingsley Dixon, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Dr David Merritt, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Dr Jason Stephens, Kings Park and Botanic Garden
A/Prof Emilio Ghisalberti, Chemistry UWA
Prof Steven Smith, UWA
Dr David Nelson, UWA
Dr Shelia Chiwocha, UWA
A/Prof Rob Trengove, Murdoch University
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