Overview
Background
Prof. David Jordan is a sorghum breeder and geneticist with more than 20 years experience working in both the public and private sector.
For the last decade he has led the public sorghum pre-breeding program in Australia which is a partnership between the University of Queensland (UQ), The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Grains research and Develop Corporation (GRDC). This is a long running and successful research effort with a reputation for integrating across disciplines and linking research efforts from the strategic to the applied. Breeding lines from this program are widely used commercially in Australia and internationally with 100% of the commercial sorghum grown in Australia having genetics from the program. At the same time the research group continues to produce research papers at the forefront of sorghum research.
In recent years he had led projects focused on improving the lives of resource poor farmers in Africa that rely on sorghum.
Availability
- Professor David Jordan is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Rural Science, University of New England Australia
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2008
Journal Article
The effect of tropical sorghum conversion and inbred development on genome diversity as revealed by high-resolution genotyping
Klein, Robert R., Mullet, John E., Jordan, David R., Miller, Frederick R., Rooney, William L., Menz, Monica A., Franks, Cleve D. and Klein, Patricia E. (2008). The effect of tropical sorghum conversion and inbred development on genome diversity as revealed by high-resolution genotyping. Crop Science, 48 (Supplement_1), S12-S26. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2007.06.0319tpg
2008
Conference Publication
Changing genetic diversity in Ethiopian sorghums: Risk averse farmer response to climate change
Godwin, I., Jordan, D. and Shewayrga, H. (2008). Changing genetic diversity in Ethiopian sorghums: Risk averse farmer response to climate change. 5th International Crop Science Congress, Jeju, Korea, 13-18 April 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Can large kernel size increase grain yield in sorghum?
Yang, Zongjian, Hammer, Graeme, Van Oosterom, Erik, Jordan, David and Doherty, Alistair (2008). Can large kernel size increase grain yield in sorghum?. 14th Australian Society of Agronomy Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 21-25 September 2008. Gosford Australia: The Regional Institute.
2008
Journal Article
DArT markers: Diversity analyses and mapping in Sorghum bicolor
Mace, Emma S., Xia, Ling, Jordan, David R., Halloran, Kirsten, Parh, Dipal K., Huttner, Eric, Wenzl, Peter and Kilian, Andrzej (2008). DArT markers: Diversity analyses and mapping in Sorghum bicolor. BMC Genomics, 9 (Article # 26) 26. doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-9-26
2007
Journal Article
Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs
Christopher, Mandy, Mace, Emma, Jordan, David, Rodgers, David, McGowan, Paul, Delacy, Ian, Banks, Phillip, Sheppard, John, Butler, David and Poulsen, David (2007). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. Euphytica, 154 (3), 307-316. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9199-z
2007
Conference Publication
Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs
Christopher, M, Mace, E, Jordan, D, Rodgers, D, McGowan, P, Delacy, I, Banks, P, Sheppard, J, Butler, D and Poulsen, D (2007). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. 13th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND, 18-21 Apr 2006. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9199-z
2007
Book Chapter
An intergrated systems approach to crop improvement
Hammer, G. L. and Jordan, D. R. (2007). An intergrated systems approach to crop improvement. Scale and complexity in plant systems research : Gene-plant-crop relations. (pp. 45-61) edited by J.H.J. Spiertz, P.C. Struik and H.H. van Laar. The Netherlands: Springer.
2007
Conference Publication
Sorghum stay-green QTL individually reduce post-flowering drought-induced leaf senescence
Harris, Karen, Subudhi, PK, Borrell, Andrew, Jordan, David, Rosenow, Darrell, Nguyen, Henry, Klein, Patricia, Klein, Robert and Mullet, John (2007). Sorghum stay-green QTL individually reduce post-flowering drought-induced leaf senescence. International Conference on Integrated Appraches to Sustain and Improve Plant Production under Drought Stress, Rome, Italy, 24-28 September 2005. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erl225
2007
Journal Article
An assessment of the genetic relationship between sweet and grain sorghums, within Sorghum bicolor ssp bicolor (L.) Moench, using AFLP markers
Ritter, KB, McIntyre, CL, Godwin, ID, Jordan, DR and Chapman, SC (2007). An assessment of the genetic relationship between sweet and grain sorghums, within Sorghum bicolor ssp bicolor (L.) Moench, using AFLP markers. Euphytica, 157 (1-2), 161-176. doi: 10.1007/s10681-007-9408-4
2007
Conference Publication
An integrated systems approach to crop improvement
Hammer, G. L. and Jordan, D. R. (2007). An integrated systems approach to crop improvement. International Frontis Workshop 2006. Gene-Plant-Crop Relations: Scale and Complexity in Plant Systems Research, Wageningen, Netherlands, 23-26 April 2006. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer.
2006
Journal Article
Genetic Components of Variance and the Role of Pollen Traits in Sorghum Ergot Resistance
Parh, D. K., Jordan, D. R., Aitken, E. A. B., Gogel, B. J., McIntyre, L. C. and Godwin, I. D. (2006). Genetic Components of Variance and the Role of Pollen Traits in Sorghum Ergot Resistance. Crop Science, 46 (6), 2387-2395. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2005.12.0476
2006
Conference Publication
Tall sorghum plants use water more efficiently than short ones
George-Jaeggli, B., Hammer, G. L., Van Oosterom, E. J. and Jordan, D. R. (2006). Tall sorghum plants use water more efficiently than short ones. 5th Australian Sorghum Conference, Gold Coast, 30 January - 2 February 2006. Gold Coast: Range Media Pty Ltd.
2006
Conference Publication
Genetics of ergot resistance in sorghum
Parh, D. K., Jordan, D., Aitken, E A B, McIntyre, and Godwin, I D (2006). Genetics of ergot resistance in sorghum. 5th Australian Sorghum Conference, Gold Coast, 30 January - 2 February, 2006. Gold Coast: Range Media Pty Ltd.
2006
Conference Publication
Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs
Christopher, Mandy J., Mace, Emma, Jordan, David, Rodgers, David, McGowan, Paul, DeLacy, Ian H., Banks, Phillip M., Sheppard, John., Butler, David G. and Poulsen, David (2006). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. 13th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 18-21 April 2006. Dunedin, New Zealand: New Zealand Grassland Association.
2006
Conference Publication
Breeding for yield in the DPI&F breeding program
Jordan, D., Hammer, G. L. and Henzell, R. G. (2006). Breeding for yield in the DPI&F breeding program. 5th Australian Sorghum Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, 30 January - 2 February 2006. CD ROM: Range Media Pty Ltd.
2006
Book Chapter
Drought adaptation in sorghum
Borrell, Andrew, Jordan, David, Mullet, John, Henzell, Bob and Hammer, Graeme (2006). Drought adaptation in sorghum. Drought adaptation in cereals. (pp. 335-399) edited by Jean-Marcel Ribot. New York, U.S.A.: The Haworth Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003578338-13
2006
Journal Article
Use of optical density as a measure of Claviceps africana conidial suspension concentration
Herde, D. J., Ryley, M. J., Foster, S. D., Galea, V. J., Henzell, R. G. and Jordan, D. R. (2006). Use of optical density as a measure of Claviceps africana conidial suspension concentration. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (1), 77-80. doi: 10.1071/AP05093
2006
Conference Publication
Changing genetic diversity of sorghum landraces of North-Eastern Ethiopia
Desmae, H. S., Godwin, I. D., Grenier, C., Ejeta, G., Jordan, D. and Gebrekidan, B. (2006). Changing genetic diversity of sorghum landraces of North-Eastern Ethiopia. 5th Australian Sorghum Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 30 January - 2 February 2006. Gold Coast, Qld, Australia: Range Media.
2006
Conference Publication
Predicting flowering time in sorghum using a simple gene network: functional physiology or fictional functionality?
Chapman, S. C., Doherty, A., Hammer, G. L., Jordan, D., Mace, E. and Van Oosterom, E. J. (2006). Predicting flowering time in sorghum using a simple gene network: functional physiology or fictional functionality?. 5th Australian Sorghum Conference, Gold Coast, 30 January - 2 February 2006. Toowoomba, QLD, Australia: Range Media.
2005
Journal Article
Toward sequencing the sorghum genome. A U.S. National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop report
Kresovich, S., Barbazuk, B., Bedell, J. A., Borrell, A., Buell, C. R., Burke, J., Clifton, S., Cordonnier-Pratt, M. M., Cox, S., Dahlberg, J., Erpelding, J., Fulton, T. M., Fulton, B., Fulton, L., Gingle, A. R., Hash, C. T., Huang, Y. H., Jordan, D., Klein, P. E., Klein, R. R., Magalhaes, J., McCombie, R., Moore, P., Mullet, J. E., Ozias-Akins, P., Paterson, A. H., Porter, K., Pratt, L., Roe, B. ... Warek, U. (2005). Toward sequencing the sorghum genome. A U.S. National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop report. Plant Physiology, 138 (4), 1898-1902. doi: 10.1104/pp.105.065136
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Network biology of quantitative traits in sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper, Professor Graeme Hammer, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Colleen Hunt, Dr Sofie Pearson
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Doctor Philosophy
Genomic prediction of lodging in sorghum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Esinam Nancy Amuzu-Aweh, Dr Colleen Hunt
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving sorghum pollen resilience to future climates
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the genome landscape of heterosis in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alison Kelly, Dr Peter Crisp, Dr Sofie Pearson, Professor Emma Mace
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic dissection of cold tolerance in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Colleen Hunt, Professor Emma Mace
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving seed producibility in sorghum in a hotter, drier world
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Tolera Keno
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Doctor Philosophy
Insights into the associations between functional above ground plant traits and root function for drought adaptation in sorghum.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Barbara George-Jaeggli, Dr Samir Alahmad, Dr Dongxue Zhao, Associate Professor Andries Potgieter
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Doctor Philosophy
Connecting gene networks to crop models to leverage prior knowledge for crop breeding.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graeme Hammer, Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Nicole Fortuna, Professor Christine Beveridge
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Doctor Philosophy
Overcoming the root phenotyping bottleneck in cereals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alison Kelly, Professor Daniel Rodriguez, Dr Dongxue Zhao
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic control of stomatal conductance in sorghum and its effects on drought adaptation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Alex Wu, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Improved methods of predicting genetic merit in plant breeding programs using linear mixed models
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of variable water limited environments on grain sorghum yield and lodging in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graeme Hammer, Professor Emma Mace
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic differentiation, heterotic performance and grain yield determinate traits of locally adapted sorghum genotypes in contrasting environments in Ethiopia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Professor Emma Mace
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Dissecting the genetic architecture of grain fill duration for grain yield improvement in sorghum breeding programs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Colleen Hunt, Professor Anna Koltunow, Professor Emma Mace
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the efficiency of selection in hybrid maize breeding in Ethiopia through advanced statistical models
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Alison Kelly
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring genetic diversity and rust resistance in historical and modern germplasm for wheat breeding in Ethiopia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Kai Voss-Fels, Professor Lee Hickey
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the epigenetic contribution to trait variation in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Peter Crisp
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
New insights into designer root systems for durum wheat improvement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Associate Professor Andries Potgieter, Dr Samir Alahmad, Professor Lee Hickey
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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 Graeme Hammer, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic characterization of flowering time in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Erik Van Oosterom
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic mapping and modelling of tillering in Sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Professor Graeme Hammer
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Genotypic variablity in structure and function of Sorghum root systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Professor Graeme Hammer
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
The Physiology and Genetics of Height-Yield Associations in Sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin, Professor Graeme Hammer
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE GENETICS AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SUGAR ACCUMULATION IN SWEET SORGHUM AS A POTENTIAL MODEL FOR SUGARCANE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Scott Chapman, Professor Ian Godwin
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic Diversity and Variability in Grain Quality of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L.Moench) Landraces from North-Eastern Ethiopia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
INHERITANCE AND MECHANISMS OF RESISTANCE OF SORGHUM (SORGHUM BICOLOR) TO SORGHUM ERGOT (CAUSED BY CLAVICEPS AFRICANA)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DNA BASED MARKERS FOR ERGOT RESISTANCE IN SORGHUM
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Aitken, Professor Ian Godwin
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