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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2003
Book Chapter
An overview of the biology of sorghum ergot
Ryley, Malcolm J., Herde, Damian J., Bhuiyan, Shamsul A., Henzell, Robert G. and Jordan, David R. (2003). An overview of the biology of sorghum ergot. Sorghum and Millets Diseases. (pp. 141-150) edited by John F. Leslie. Ames, IA, United States: Iowa State Press. doi: 10.1002/9780470384923.ch28
2003
Journal Article
Prediction of hybrid performance in grain sorghum using RFLP markers
Jordan, DR, Tao, Y, Godwin, ID, Henzell, RG, Cooper, M and McIntyre, CL (2003). Prediction of hybrid performance in grain sorghum using RFLP markers. Theoretical And Applied Genetics, 106 (3), 559-567. doi: 10.1007/s00122-002-1144-5
2003
Conference Publication
Influence of flowering biology on sorghum ergot resistance
Galea, V. J., Henzell, R. G., Herde, D. J., Jordan, D. and Ryley, M. J. (2003). Influence of flowering biology on sorghum ergot resistance. 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2-7 February 2003. Christchurch, New Zealand: Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
2002
Conference Publication
New genes for the battle against sorghum ergot
Herde, Damian J., Jordan, David R., Henzell, Robert G., Foster, Scott D., Ryley, Malcolm J. and Galea, Victor J. (2002). New genes for the battle against sorghum ergot. 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 15-20 September 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
Association of pollen traits with ergot resistance in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Parh, D., Jordan, D., Aitken, E. A. B., McIntyre, L. and Godwin, I. D. (2002). Association of pollen traits with ergot resistance in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Plant Breeding for the 11th Millennium, Perth, W.A./Hyatt Regency Perth, 15-20 September, 2002. Perth, W.A.: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association Inc..
2001
Conference Publication
Looking towards ergot resistance in sorghum
Herde, D., Ryley, M. J., Jordan, D., Henzell, R.G. and Galea, V.J. (2001). Looking towards ergot resistance in sorghum. 13th Biennial Plant Pathology Conference, Cairns, Queensland, 24-27 September, 2001. Mareeba, Queensland: Queensland Government, QDPI.
2001
Conference Publication
Genetic and expression profiling in sugarcane
Casu, R, Dimmock, C, Thomas, M, Bower, N, Knight, D, Grof, C, McIntyre, L, Jackson, P, Jordan, D, Whan, , Drenth, J, Tao, Y and Manners, J (2001). Genetic and expression profiling in sugarcane. 24th Congress of the International-Society-of-Sugar-Cane-Technologists, Brisbane Australia, Sep 17-21, 2001. MACKAY: AUSTRALIAN SOC SUGAR CANE TECHNOLOGISTS.
2001
Conference Publication
Comparison between ergot resistant and susceptible lines for environmental sensitivity
Herde, D., Ryley, M.J., Jordan, D., Henzell, R.G. and Galea, V.J. (2001). Comparison between ergot resistant and susceptible lines for environmental sensitivity. 13th Biennial Plant Pathology Conference, Cairns, Queensland, 24-27 September, 2001. Mareeba, Queensland: Queensland Government, QDPI.
2001
Conference Publication
General environmental effects on ergot infection
Herde, D., Ryley, M. J., Henzell, R.G., Jordan, D. and Galea, V.J. (2001). General environmental effects on ergot infection. Fourth Australian Sorghum Conference, Kooralbyn, Queensland, 5-8 February, 2001. Toowoomba: Range Media Pty Ltd.
2000
Journal Article
Identification of genomic regions associated with stay green in sorghum by testing RILs in multiple environments
Tao, Y.Z., Henzell, R.G., Jordan, D.R., Butler, D.G., Kelly, A.M. and McIntyre, C.L. (2000). Identification of genomic regions associated with stay green in sorghum by testing RILs in multiple environments. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 100 (8), 1225-1232. doi: 10.1007/s001220051428
1999
Conference Publication
Pedigree analysis provides a useful adjunct to QTL analysis in sorghum
Cooper, M., Godwin, I. D., Henzell, R. G., Jordan, D., McIntyre, C. L. and Tao, Y. Z. (1999). Pedigree analysis provides a useful adjunct to QTL analysis in sorghum. 11th Australian Plant Breeding Conference, Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg, SA, 19-23 April 1999. Adelaide: Univ. of Adelaide (Waite Campus), SA.
1998
Journal Article
Construction of a genetic map in a sorghum recombinant inbred line using probes from different sources and its comparison with other sorghum maps
Tao, YZ, Jordan, DR, Henzell, RG and McIntyre, CL (1998). Construction of a genetic map in a sorghum recombinant inbred line using probes from different sources and its comparison with other sorghum maps. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (4), 729-736. doi: 10.1071/A97112
1998
Journal Article
Loss of genetic diversity associated with selection for resistance to sorghum midge in Australian sorghum
Jordan, D. R., Tao, Y. Z., Godwin, I. D., Henzell, R. G., Cooper, M. and McIntyre, C. L. (1998). Loss of genetic diversity associated with selection for resistance to sorghum midge in Australian sorghum. Euphytica, 102 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1023/A:1018311908636
1998
Journal Article
Identification of genomic regions for rust resistance in sorghum
Tao, YZ, Jordan, DR, Henzell, RG and McIntyre, CL (1998). Identification of genomic regions for rust resistance in sorghum. Euphytica, 103 (3), 287-292. doi: 10.1023/A:1018332909752
1998
Journal Article
Construction of a genetic map in a sorghum recombinant inbred line using probes from different sources and its comparison with other sorghum maps (vol 49, pg 729, 1998)
Tao, YZ, Jordan, DR, Henzell, RG and McIntyre, CL (1998). Construction of a genetic map in a sorghum recombinant inbred line using probes from different sources and its comparison with other sorghum maps (vol 49, pg 729, 1998). Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (5), U1-U1.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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 Sofie Pearson
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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 Erik Van Oosterom, Dr Alex Wu, Professor Andrew Borrell
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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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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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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic dissection of cold tolerance in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the genome landscape of heterosis in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Professor Anna Koltunow
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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
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
Exploring the genome landscape of heterosis in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Peter Crisp, Professor Emma Mace
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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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 Andrew Borrell, 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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