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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2016
Journal Article
Fine mapping of qDor7, a major QTL affecting seed dormancy in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)
Li, Pan, Mace, Emma S., Guo, Yan, Han, Lijie, Wang, Mumu, He, Yanfang, Chen, Jun, Yuyama, Nana, Jordan, David R. and Cai, Hongwei (2016). Fine mapping of qDor7, a major QTL affecting seed dormancy in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Tropical Plant Biology, 9 (2), 109-116. doi: 10.1007/s12042-016-9169-0
2016
Journal Article
Erratum: SorGSD: a sorghum genome SNP database (Biotechnology for Biofuels (2016) 9:6 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-015-0415-8)
Luo, Hong, Zhao, Wenming, Wang, Yanqing, Xia, Yan, Wu, Xiaoyuan, Zhang, Limin, Tang, Bixia, Zhu, Junwei, Fang, Lu, Du, Zhenglin, Bekele, Wubishet A., Tai, Shuaishuai, Jordan, David R., Godwin, Ian D., Snowdon, Rod J., Mace, Emma S., Luo, Jingchu and Jing, Hai-Chun (2016). Erratum: SorGSD: a sorghum genome SNP database (Biotechnology for Biofuels (2016) 9:6 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-015-0415-8). Biotechnology for Biofuels, 9 (1) 37, 37-37. doi: 10.1186/s13068-016-0450-0
2016
Journal Article
SorGSD: A sorghum genome SNP database
Luo, Hong, Zhao, Wenming, Wang, Yanqing, Xia, Yan, Wu, Xiaoyuan, Zhang, Limin, Tang, Bixia, Zhu, Junwei, Fang, Lu, Du, Zhenglin, Bekele, Wubishet A., Tai, Shuaishuai, Jordan, David R., Godwin , Ian D., Snowdon, Rod J., Mace, Emma S., Jing, Jingchu and Luo, Hai‑Chun (2016). SorGSD: A sorghum genome SNP database. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 9 (1) 6, 6. doi: 10.1186/s13068-015-0415-8
2016
Conference Publication
Sorghum – an important cereal for human health
Netzel, Michael, Lim, Jane, Netzel, Gabriele, Cruickshank, Alan, Godwin, Ian, Jordan, David and Fox, Glen (2016). Sorghum – an important cereal for human health. The Australian Summer Grains Conferences (ASGC) 2016, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-9 March, 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Field phenotyping of sorghum breeding plots through proximal sensing
Potgieter, Andries, Watson, James, Jordan, David, Hammer, Graeme, Chapman, Scott, Laws, Kenneth, McLean, Greg, Barbara George-Jaeggli, Holland, Edward and Eldridge, Mark (2016). Field phenotyping of sorghum breeding plots through proximal sensing. 5th International Controlled Environment Conference (AusPheno 2016), ANU, 18-23 September, 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
The design and implementation of a high-throughput data pipeline for an agricultural proximal sensing platform
Watson, James, Potgieter, Andries, Holland, Edward, Jordan, David and Hammer, Graeme (2016). The design and implementation of a high-throughput data pipeline for an agricultural proximal sensing platform. eResearch 2016, Melbourne, 10-14 October, 2016.
2016
Book Chapter
Genetic manipulation of root system architecture to improve drought adaptation in sorghum
Joshi, Dinesh, Singh, Vijaya, van Oosterom, Erik, Mace, Emma, Jordan, David and Hammer, Graeme (2016). Genetic manipulation of root system architecture to improve drought adaptation in sorghum. The sorghum genome. (pp. 207-226) edited by Sujay Rakshit and Yi-Hong Wang. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-47789-3_11
2016
Conference Publication
Stay-green enhances lodging resistance under terminal water deficit in sorghum
Borrell, Andrew, George-Jaeggli, Barbara, Cruickshank, Alan and Jordan, David (2016). Stay-green enhances lodging resistance under terminal water deficit in sorghum. Australian Summer Grains Conference, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, 7- 9 March 2016.
2016
Book Chapter
Molecular breeding for complex adaptive traits: how integrating crop ecophysiology and modelling can enhance efficiency
Hammer, Graeme, Messina, Charlie, van Oosterom, Erik, Chapman, Scott, Singh, Vijaya, Borrell, Andrew, Jordan, David and Cooper, Mark (2016). Molecular breeding for complex adaptive traits: how integrating crop ecophysiology and modelling can enhance efficiency. Crop systems biology: narrowing the gaps between crop modelling and genetics. (pp. 147-162) edited by Xinyou Yin and Paul C. Struik. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-20562-5_7
2016
Conference Publication
Integrating crop physiology and modelling with genetic improvement
Hammer, G., Chapman, S., Van Oosterom, E., Borrell, A., McLean, G. and Jordan, D. (2016). Integrating crop physiology and modelling with genetic improvement. International Crop Modelling Symposium, Berlin, Germany, 15-17 March 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Integration of crop models into breeding programs
Chapman, S., Zheng, B., dreccer, F., Hammer, G., Jordan, D. and Chenu, K. (2016). Integration of crop models into breeding programs. International Crop Modelling Symposium, Berlin, Germany, 15-17 March 2016.
2015
Journal Article
Fine mapping of qGW1, a major QTL for grain weight in sorghum
Han, Lijie, Chen, Jun, Mace, Emma S., Liu, Yishan, Zhu, Mengjiao, Yuyama, Nana, Jordan, David R. and Cai, Hongwei (2015). Fine mapping of qGW1, a major QTL for grain weight in sorghum. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 128 (9), 1813-1825. doi: 10.1007/s00122-015-2549-2
2015
Journal Article
Genetic differentiation analysis for the identification of complementary parental pools for sorghum hybrid breeding in Ethiopia
Mindaye, Taye T., Mace, Emma S., Godwin, Ian D. and Jordan D.R. (2015). Genetic differentiation analysis for the identification of complementary parental pools for sorghum hybrid breeding in Ethiopia. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 128 (9), 1765-1775. doi: 10.1007/s00122-015-2545-6
2015
Journal Article
Non-cellulosic cell wall polysaccharides are subject to genotype times environment effects in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) grain
Betts, Natalie S., Fox, Glen P., Kelly, Alison M., Cruickshank, Alan W., Lahnstein, Jelle, Henderson, Marilyn, Jordan, David R. and Burton, Rachel A. (2015). Non-cellulosic cell wall polysaccharides are subject to genotype times environment effects in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) grain. Journal of Cereal Science, 63, 64-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jcs.2015.02.007
2015
Journal Article
Spot form of net blotch resistance in barley is under complex genetic control
Wang, Xuemin, Mace, Emma S., Platz, Gregory J., Hunt, Colleen H., Hickey, Lee T., Franckowiak, Jerome D. and Jordan, David R. (2015). Spot form of net blotch resistance in barley is under complex genetic control. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 128 (3), 489-499. doi: 10.1007/s00122-014-2447-z
2015
Journal Article
Sorghum genotypes differ in high temperature responses for seed set
Singh, Vijaya, Nguyen, Chuc T., van Oosterom, Erik J., Chapman, Scott C., Jordan, David R. and Hammer, Graeme L. (2015). Sorghum genotypes differ in high temperature responses for seed set. Field Crops Research, 171, 32-40. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2014.11.003
2014
Journal Article
Two distinct classes of QTL determine rust resistance in sorghum
Wang, Xuemin, Mace, Emma, Hunt, Colleen, Cruickshank, Alan, Henzell, Robert, Parkes, Heidi and Jordan, David (2014). Two distinct classes of QTL determine rust resistance in sorghum. BMC Plant Biology, 14 (1) 366, 366. doi: 10.1186/s12870-014-0366-4
2014
Journal Article
Drought adaptation of stay-green cereals is associated with canopy development, leaf anatomy, root growth and water uptake
Borrell, Andrew K., Mullet, John E., George-Jaeggli, Barbara, van Oosterom, Erik J., Hammer, Graeme L., Klein, Patricia E. and Jordan, David R. (2014). Drought adaptation of stay-green cereals is associated with canopy development, leaf anatomy, root growth and water uptake. Journal of Experimental Botany, 65 (21), 6261-6263. doi: 10.1093/jxb/eru232
2014
Journal Article
QTL analysis in multiple sorghum populations facilitates the dissection of the genetic and physiological control of tillering
Alam, M. M., Mace, E. S., van Oosterom, E. J., Cruickshank, A., Hunt, C. H., Hammer G.L. and Jordan, D. R. (2014). QTL analysis in multiple sorghum populations facilitates the dissection of the genetic and physiological control of tillering. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 127 (10), 2253-2266. doi: 10.1007/s00122-014-2377-9
2014
Journal Article
The plasticity of NBS resistance genes in sorghum is driven by multiple evolutionary processes
Mace, Emma, Tai, Shuaishuai, Innes, David, Godwin, Ian, Hu, Wushu, Campbell, Bradley, Gilding, Edward, Cruickshank, Alan, Prentis, Peter, Wang, Jun and Jordan, David (2014). The plasticity of NBS resistance genes in sorghum is driven by multiple evolutionary processes. BMC Plant Biology, 14 (1) 253, 253.1-253.14. doi: 10.1186/s12870-014-0253-z
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
Insights into the associations between functional above ground plant traits and root function for drought adaptation in sorghum.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Samir Alahmad, Associate Professor Andries Potgieter
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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
Genetic dissection of cold tolerance in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Colleen Hunt
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the genome landscape of heterosis in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Professor Anna Koltunow, Dr Colleen Hunt
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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
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
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 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
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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
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
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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