Overview
Background
Professor Mark Cooper is Chair of Prediction Based Crop Improvement at The University of Queensland, and a global leader in quantitative genetics and plant breeding. His work involves integrating genomic prediction and crop growth models into an ‘end to end’ framework for crop improvement.
Professor Cooper has pioneered the development of novel genetic modelling methodologies, based on gene networks, to study important properties of quantitative traits in biology, and demonstrated how this new genetic modelling framework can be successfully used in plant breeding to improve prediction of important traits under the influences of selection. Professor Cooper’s work at DuPont Pioneer on drought adaptation in one of the largest maize breeding programs in the world led to the AQUAmax hybrids that presently cover millions of hectares worldwide.
A quantitative geneticist by training, Professor Cooper spent 20 years working with industry in the United States and as CEO of his own consultancy firm Zenrun42, before returning to UQ to build upon the critical mass of predictive agricultural expertise in QAAFI and the wider university.
Availability
- Professor Mark Cooper is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Agriculture, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate in Education, The University of Queensland
Works
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2000
Journal Article
The effect of the accumulation of disease resistance genes on the long-term association of a global sample of environments for testing spring bread wheat
DeLacy, I. H., Rajaram, S., Cooper, M., Fox, P. N. and Basford, K. E. (2000). The effect of the accumulation of disease resistance genes on the long-term association of a global sample of environments for testing spring bread wheat. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 101 (7), 1164-1172. doi: 10.1007/s001220051593
2000
Journal Article
Evaluation of experimental designs and spatial analyses in wheat breeding trials
Qiao, C. G., Basford, K. E., DeLacy, I. H. and Cooper, M. (2000). Evaluation of experimental designs and spatial analyses in wheat breeding trials. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 100 (1), 9-16. doi: 10.1007/s001220050002
2000
Conference Publication
Modeling water availability, crop growth, and yield of rainfed lowland rice genotypes in northeast Thailand
Fukai, S., Basnayake, J. W. M. and Cooper, M. (2000). Modeling water availability, crop growth, and yield of rainfed lowland rice genotypes in northeast Thailand. Characterizing and Understanding Rainfed Environments, Bali, Indonesia, 5-9 December, 1999. Manilla, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute.
1999
Journal Article
Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for Northeast Thailand. II. Comparison of intrastation and interstation selection
Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S., Somrith, B., Sriwisut, S., Immark, S., Boonwite, C., Suwanwongse, A., Ruangsook, S., Hanviriyapant, P., Romyen, P., Porn-Uraisanit, P., Skulkhu, E., Fukai, S., Basnayake, J. and Podlich, D. W. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for Northeast Thailand. II. Comparison of intrastation and interstation selection. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 153-176. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00057-X
1999
Journal Article
Adaptation of rainfed lowland rice
Fukai, S., Cooper, M. and Wade, L. J. (1999). Adaptation of rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 1-2. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00062-3
1999
Journal Article
Concepts and strategies for plant adaptation research in rainfed lowland rice
Cooper, M. (1999). Concepts and strategies for plant adaptation research in rainfed lowland rice. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 13-34. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00048-9
1999
Journal Article
How can breeding contribute to more productive and sustainable rainfed lowland rice systems?
Cooper, M., Fukai, S. and Wade, L. J. (1999). How can breeding contribute to more productive and sustainable rainfed lowland rice systems?. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 199-209. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00060-X
1999
Journal Article
Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. II. Comparison of interstation and intrastation selection
Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S., Immark, S., Fukai, S., Basnayake, J. W. M. and Podlich, D. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. II. Comparison of interstation and intrastation selection. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 153-176. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00047-7
1999
Journal Article
Modelling plant breeding programs as search strategies on a complex response surface
Podlich, D. and Cooper, M. (1999). Modelling plant breeding programs as search strategies on a complex response surface. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 1585, 171-178. doi: 10.1007/3-540-48873-1
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.
1999
Conference Publication
Wheat multi-environment testing in the GRDC Northern Region. I. Grain yield database
Sheppard, J. A., DeLacy, I. H., Butler, D. G., Ratnasiri, W. G., Ellison, F. W., Brennan, P. S. and Cooper, M. (1999). Wheat multi-environment testing in the GRDC Northern Region. I. Grain yield database. Vision 2020, The Univ. of Southern Qld, Toowoomba, Qld, 27 September - 1 October 1999. Toowoomba, Qld: Organising Committee Aust. Wheat Breeding Society.
1999
Journal Article
Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. I. Genotypic variation and genotype x environment interactions for grain yield
Cooper, M., Rajatasereekul, S., Immark, S., Fukai, S. and Basnayake, J. W. M. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice breeding strategies for northeast Thailand. I. Genotypic variation and genotype x environment interactions for grain yield. Field Crops Research, 64 (1-2), 131-151. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00056-8
1999
Conference Publication
The ICIS solution to pedigree and data management in the germplasm enhancement program
Jensen, N., DeLacy, I. H., Cooper, M., McLaren, C. G. and Fox, P. N. (1999). The ICIS solution to pedigree and data management in the germplasm enhancement program. Vision 2020, The Univ. of Southern Qld, Toowoomba, 27 September - 1 October 1999. Toowoomba, Qld: Organising Committee Aust. Wheat Breeding Society.
1999
Conference Publication
Wheat multi-environment testing in the GRDC Northern Region. III. An analysis of trial costs in Central and Southern Queensland
Wegener, M. K., Sheppard, J. A., DeLacy, I. H., Butler, D. G., Ratnasiri, W. G., Ellison, F. W., Brennan, P. S. and Cooper, M. (1999). Wheat multi-environment testing in the GRDC Northern Region. III. An analysis of trial costs in Central and Southern Queensland. Vision 2020, The Univ. of Southern Qld., Toowoomba, Qld., 27 Sept - 1 Oct, 1999. Toowoomba, Qld.: Organising Committee Aust. Wheat Breeding Society.
1999
Conference Publication
Combining information from multi-environment trials and molecular markers to select adaptive traits for yield improvement of rice in water-limited environments
Cooper, M., Podlich, D. and Fukai, S. (1999). Combining information from multi-environment trials and molecular markers to select adaptive traits for yield improvement of rice in water-limited environments. Workshop on Genetic Improvement of Rice for Water-Limited Ens, Los Banos, Philippines, 1-3 December 1998. Los Banos, philippines: Int. Rice Res. Institute.
1999
Journal Article
Grain nitrogen concentration differences among three sorghum hybrids with similar grain yield
Kamoshita, A., Fukai, S., Muchow, R. C. and Cooper, M. (1999). Grain nitrogen concentration differences among three sorghum hybrids with similar grain yield. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (2), 137-145. doi: 10.1071/A98029
1999
Conference Publication
Modelling breeding programs: Genes, phenotypes and breeding strategies
Cooper, M., Podlich, D. and Jensen, N. (1999). Modelling breeding programs: Genes, phenotypes and breeding strategies. Vision 2020, The Univ. of Southern Qld, Toowoomba, 27 September - 1 October 1999. Toowoomba, Qld: Organising Committee Aust. Wheat Breeding Society.
1999
Book Chapter
Genotype x environment interactions, selection response and heterosis
Cooper, M. and Podlich, D. W. (1999). Genotype x environment interactions, selection response and heterosis. The genetics and exploitation of heterosis in crops. (pp. 89-92) Madison, WI USA: American Society of Agronomy. doi: 10.2134/1999.geneticsandexploitation.c8
1999
Journal Article
Evaluation of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) populations for summer moisture stress adaptation in Australia
Jahufer, M. Z. Z., Cooper, M., Bray, R. A. and Ayres, J. F. (1999). Evaluation of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) populations for summer moisture stress adaptation in Australia. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (4), 561-574. doi: 10.1071/A98141
1999
Conference Publication
Using crop simulation models to examine genotype by environment interaction in variable water-limited environments
Chapman, S. C., Hammer, G. L. and Cooper, M. (1999). Using crop simulation models to examine genotype by environment interaction in variable water-limited environments. 11th Australian Plant Breeding Conference, Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg, SA, 19-23 April 1999. Adelaide: Univ. of Adelaide (Waite Campus), SA.
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Phylogenomic and ecophysiological investigations of transferability of adaptation solutions within the Andropogoneae tribe
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of machine learning methods to discover novel models of gene networks to improve genomic prediction for plant breeding
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Lefevre, Dr Melanie Wilkinson, Dr Owen Powell
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Doctor Philosophy
Experimental investigation in Arabidopsis thaliana of realised selection trajectories for complex branching and flowering traits under the control of gene networks following application of genomic prediction methods.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christine Beveridge, Dr Owen Powell
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Doctor Philosophy
APSIM-WGP for yield stability in soybean I
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Owen Powell, Dr Melanie Wilkinson
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Doctor Philosophy
Unification of selection and inheritance informs adaptive potential for generations to come
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Katrina McGuigan, Dr Yang Liu
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Doctor Philosophy
Predicting Plant Success For Future Generations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Owen Powell
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Doctor Philosophy
Network biology of quantitative traits in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graeme Hammer, Professor Emma Mace, Dr Colleen Hunt, Dr Sofie Pearson, Professor David Jordan
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving sorghum pollen resilience to future climates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Erik Van Oosterom, Professor David Jordan
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Doctor Philosophy
Genomic prediction of lodging in sorghum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Emma Mace, Dr Esinam Nancy Amuzu-Aweh, Professor David Jordan, Dr Colleen Hunt
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising training populations for enhanced prediction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Owen Powell
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Doctor Philosophy
Testing the branching model predictions using mutant perturbations of populations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yang Liu, Professor Christine Beveridge
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving molecular and phenotypic predictions through network-based prior knowledge and AI
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christine Beveridge, Dr David Kainer
Completed supervision
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating quantitative genetic issues for a pedigree plant breeding program using computer simulation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford
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2003
Master Agricultural Science
The inheritance of grain yield among Veery wheat lines under Qld environ.conditions.
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE CONTRIBUTION OF OSMOTIC ADJUSTMENT TO GRAIN YIELD IN SORGHUM PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graeme Hammer
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating envirotyping methodology to evaluate contributions of stay-green traits to wheat yield in Australian environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karine Chenu, Professor Ben Hayes, Dr Kai Voss-Fels, Professor Lee Hickey
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SIMULATING THE IMPACT OF MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION IN A WHEAT BREEDING PROGRAM
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
AN EVALUATION OF MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION (MAS) STRATEGIES FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF WHEAT
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Godwin
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
GENOTYPIC VARIATION IN SOYBEAN FOR STRATEGIES OF DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
GENOTYPIC DIFFERENCES IN ADAPTATION TO DROUGHT AND INFERTILE SOILS IN RAINFED LOWLAND RICE IN CAMBODIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Shu Fukai
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