Overview
Background
Graeme is a Professor in Crop Science at the Centre for Crop Science in the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), which is a research institute of The University of Queensland, Australia.
Graeme conducts research on the physiology and genetics of complex adaptive traits in field crops with a focus on water productivity in cereals. His research underpins the development of mathematical models of crop growth, development and yield that enable simulation of consequences of genetic and management manipulation of crops in specific target environments.
His research approach provides unique opportunities to:
· Aid crop management and design for enhanced production in water-limited environments
· Enhance the utility of molecular breeding for drought adaptation, and
· Identify avenues to cope with climate risks in field crop production.
He is a Fellow of the Australian Agriculture Institute and was awarded the Australian Medal for Agricultural Science in 2013 and Farrer Memorial Medal in 2012.
Availability
- Professor Graeme Hammer is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science in Forestry, University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Research) of Forest Science, University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, Kansas State University
Research impacts
Prof. Hammer's research capabilities are focused on the major cereal crops: sorghum, maize and wheat. His expertise in crop ecophysiology and modelling enable Graeme to investigate traits and management systems that have the potential to deliver productivity gains in water-limited production environments. He collaborates closely with plant breeders, geneticists, molecular biologists and agronomists in a range of national and international research projects in both public and private sectors. He is a Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture (www.plantsuccess.org) and leads the UQ link to the APSIM Initiative, which is responsible for the on-going development of the APSIM modelling software platform (www.apsim.info), which is now used world-wide.
His research has focussed on traits and management systems that influence resource capture and resource use efficiency, including tillering and canopy development, root system architecture, maturity, carbon and nitrogen partitioning, light use and transpiration efficiencies. The detailed understanding that transpires from such work can generate approaches to phenotyping that provide avenues for linking with advanced approaches to molecular breeding and crop improvement.
Works
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2013
Conference Publication
Improving cereal productivity with stay-green technology.
Borrell, A., Hammer, G., Van Oosterom, E., George-Jaeggli, B., McLean, G., Hamlet, S., Hunt, C., Mace, E., Mullet, J., Klein, P., Weers, B. and Jordan, D. (2013). Improving cereal productivity with stay-green technology.. 2013 QAAFI Annual Research Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 6-7 August 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Nodal root angle in Sorghum and its association with drought adaptation
Singh, V., van Oosterom, E. J., Jordan, D. R., Mace, E., Colleen, H. and Hammer, G. L. (2013). Nodal root angle in Sorghum and its association with drought adaptation. 30th Interdisciplinary Plant Group Symposium, Columbia Missouri, United States, 29 - 31 May 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Fine-mapping candidates for 'stay-green' in sorghum reveals genes associated with canopy development and root growth
Borrell, A. K., Christopher, J. T., Veyradier, M., Harvey, G., Fletcher, S., Christopher, M., Jennings, R., Hammer, G. L. and Chenu, K. (2013). Fine-mapping candidates for 'stay-green' in sorghum reveals genes associated with canopy development and root growth. ID4: InterDrought-IV Conference 2013. The 4th International Conference on Integrated Approaches to Improve Crop Production under Drought-Prone Environments, Burswood, WA, Australia, 2-6 September, 2013.
2012
Journal Article
Genetic control of nodal root angle in sorghum and its implications on water extraction
Singh, Vijaya, van Oosterom, Erik J., Jordan, David R. and Hammer, Graeme L. (2012). Genetic control of nodal root angle in sorghum and its implications on water extraction. European Journal of Agronomy, 42, 3-10. doi: 10.1016/j.eja.2012.04.006
2012
Journal Article
Designing crops for new challenges
Tardieu, Francois and Hammer, Graeme (2012). Designing crops for new challenges. European Journal of Agronomy, 42, 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.eja.2012.05.006
2012
Journal Article
Physiological determinants of high yielding ultra-narrow row cotton: biomass accumulation and partitioning
Brodrick, R., Bange, M. P., Milroy, S. P. and Hammer, G. L. (2012). Physiological determinants of high yielding ultra-narrow row cotton: biomass accumulation and partitioning. Field Crops Research, 134, 122-129. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2012.05.007
2012
Journal Article
Temperature effect on transpiration response of maize plants to vapour pressure deficit
Yang, Zongjian, Sinclair, Thomas R., Zhu, Maggie, Messina, Carlos D., Cooper, Mark and Hammer, Graeme L. (2012). Temperature effect on transpiration response of maize plants to vapour pressure deficit. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 78, 157-162. doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.12.034
2012
Journal Article
QTL for nodal root angle in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) co-locate with QTL for traits associated with drought adaptation
Mace, E.S., Singh, V., Van Oosterom, E.J., Hammer, G.L., Hunt, C.H. and Jordan, D.R. (2012). QTL for nodal root angle in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) co-locate with QTL for traits associated with drought adaptation. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 124 (1), 97-109. doi: 10.1007/s00122-011-1690-9
2012
Conference Publication
Modelling genotype and environment effects to aid crop improvement
Chenu, Karine, Hammer, Graeme and Chapman, Scott (2012). Modelling genotype and environment effects to aid crop improvement. 6th International Crop Science Congress (ICSC), 6-12 August 2012, Bento Goncalves, Brazil.
2012
Conference Publication
An experimental approach for developing seed lines of new Australian native flowering pot plants
Cave, R. L., Erwin, J. E., Hammer, G. L., Birch, C. J. and Johnston, M. E. (2012). An experimental approach for developing seed lines of new Australian native flowering pot plants. XXVIII International Horticultural Congress (IHC2010), Lisbon, Portugal, 22-27 August 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.937.2
2012
Conference Publication
High temperature effects on development and floret sterility of diverse sorghum lines
Nguyen, Chuc Thi, Singh, Vijaya, van Oosterom, Erik, Jordan, David, Chapman, Scott and Hammer, Graeme (2012). High temperature effects on development and floret sterility of diverse sorghum lines. 16th Australian Agronomy Conference, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 14-18 October 2012. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.
2012
Conference Publication
How high temperature affects wheat growth and development
Chenu, K., Oudin, F., Chapman, S. C., Dreccer, M. F. and Hammer, G. L. (2012). How high temperature affects wheat growth and development. 6th International Crop Science Congress (ICSC), Bento Goncalves, Brazil, 6-12 August 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Modelling crop physiology and genetics to simulate Genotype x Management x Environment (GxMxE) interactions
Chenu, Karine, Hammer, Graeme, van Oosterom, Erik, Christopher, Jack, McLean, Greg, Doherty, Al and Chapman, Scott (2012). Modelling crop physiology and genetics to simulate Genotype x Management x Environment (GxMxE) interactions. APSIM Users and Developers Forum, Canberra, Australia, 14 March 2012.
2011
Journal Article
Does increased leaf appearance rate enhance adaptation to postanthesis drought stress in sorghum?
van Oosterom, E. J., Borrell, A. K., Deifel, K. S. and Hammer, G. L. (2011). Does increased leaf appearance rate enhance adaptation to postanthesis drought stress in sorghum?. Crop Science, 51 (6), 2728-2740. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2011.01.0031
2011
Journal Article
Decrease in sorghum grain yield due to the dw3 dwarfing gene is caused by reduction in shoot biomass
George-Jaeggli, B., Jordan, D. R., van Oosterom, E. J. and Hammer, G. L. (2011). Decrease in sorghum grain yield due to the dw3 dwarfing gene is caused by reduction in shoot biomass. Field Crops Research, 124 (2), 231-239. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2011.07.005
2011
Journal Article
Genetic variability and control of nodal root angle in sorghum
Singh, Vijaya, van Oosterom, Erik J., Jordan, David R., Hunt, Colleen H. and Hammer, Graeme L. (2011). Genetic variability and control of nodal root angle in sorghum. Crop Science, 51 (5), 2011-2020. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2011.01.0038
2011
Journal Article
Estimating winter crop area across seasons and regions using time-sequential MODIS imagery
Potgieter, Andries, Apan, Armando, Hammer, Graeme and Dunn, Peter (2011). Estimating winter crop area across seasons and regions using time-sequential MODIS imagery. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 32 (15), 4281-4310. doi: 10.1080/01431161.2010.486415
2011
Journal Article
Juvenility and flowering of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae) in relation to vernalization and daylength
Cave, Robyn L., Birch, Colin J., Hammer, Graeme L., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2011). Juvenility and flowering of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae) in relation to vernalization and daylength. Annals of Botany, 108 (1), 215-220. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcr116
2011
Journal Article
Cardinal Temperatures and Thermal Time for Seed Germination of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae)
Cave, Robyn L., Birch, Colin J., Hammer, Graeme L., Erwin, John E. and Johnston, Margaret E. (2011). Cardinal Temperatures and Thermal Time for Seed Germination of Brunonia australis (Goodeniaceae) and Calandrinia sp (Portulacaceae). HortScience, 46 (5), 753-758. doi: 10.21273/hortsci.46.5.753
2011
Journal Article
Environment characterization as an aid to wheat improvement: Interpreting genotype-environment interactions by modelling water-deficit patterns in north-eastern Australia
Chenu, K., Cooper, M., Hammer, G. L., Mathews, K. L., Dreccer, M. F. and Chapman, S. C. (2011). Environment characterization as an aid to wheat improvement: Interpreting genotype-environment interactions by modelling water-deficit patterns in north-eastern Australia. Journal of Experimental Botany, 62 (6), 1743-1755. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erq459
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Graeme Hammer is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Unlocking the potential of crop resource use efficiencies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Alex Wu, Dr Peter Baker
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Doctor Philosophy
Unlocking the potential of crop resource use efficiencies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Alex Wu, Dr Peter Baker
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Doctor Philosophy
Network biology of quantitative traits in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Colleen Hunt, Dr Sofie Pearson, Professor David Jordan
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Doctor Philosophy
Advancing crop growth simulation capabilities for optimising crop productivity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Alex Wu, Dr Peter Baker
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Doctor Philosophy
Connecting gene networks to crop models to leverage prior knowledge for crop breeding.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Jordan, Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Nicole Fortuna, Professor Christine Beveridge
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Doctor Philosophy
Dissection of genetics and physiology associated with improved transpiration efficiency in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Alex Wu, Dr Peter Baker
Completed supervision
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The physiological basis of genetic improvement in maize (Zea mays L.) yield in the US Corn Belt
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The physiology and genetic of high temperature effects on growth and development of sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Vijaya Singh
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic mapping and modelling of tillering in Sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Professor David Jordan
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Genotypic variablity in structure and function of Sorghum root systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Professor David Jordan
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
The Physiology and Genetics of Height-Yield Associations in Sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Professor David Jordan
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling genetic and environmental control of tillering in Sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
PHYSIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF YIELD AND POTENTIAL IN ULTRA-NARROW ROW COTTON
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Shu Fukai
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological determinants of potential yield in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vijaya Singh, Dr Millicent Smith
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Hyperspectral sensing methods and genome-wide association studies to improve photosynthetic capacity in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alex Wu, Associate Professor Andries Potgieter, Dr Barbara George-Jaeggli
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of variable water limited environments on grain sorghum yield and lodging in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Professor David Jordan
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Identifying sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] plant types adapted to moisture stress areas of Ethiopia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Jordan, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2017
Master Philosophy
Role of Leaf Photosynthesis and Stomatal Conductance in determining the Genotypic Variation in Whole-Plant Transpiration Efficiency (TE) in Sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Barbara George-Jaeggli, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2013
Master Philosophy
Role of Transpiration Efficiency and Dry Matter Partitioning in Drought Adaptation of 2dwarf and 3dwarf sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development and flowering of Brunonia australis and Calandrinia sp.: influence of temperature, daylength and vernalisation
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE CONTRIBUTION OF OSMOTIC ADJUSTMENT TO GRAIN YIELD IN SORGHUM PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
QUANTIFYING NITROGEN EFFECT IN CROP GROWTH PROCESS IN SUNFLOWER AND MAIZE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Scott Chapman, Emeritus Professor Shu Fukai
Media
Enquiries
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- Crop - adaptation, physiology
- Crop improvement
- Crop modelling
- Crop physiology
- Crop-climate interactions
- Grain crop production systems
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