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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1997
Conference Publication
Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research
Fukai, S., Cooper, M., Fischer, K.S. and Wade, L.J. (1997). Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research. International Workshop on Breeding Strategies for Rainfed Lowland Rice in Drought-Prone Environments, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, 5-8 November 1996. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1997
Book Chapter
Introduction
Fukai, Shu, Piggin, C. and Cooper, M. (1997). Introduction. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. vi-xi) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-5221-7_1
1997
Journal Article
Pattern analysis of the diversity of morphological plant attributes and herbage yield in a world collection of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) germplasm characterised in a summer moisture stress environment of Australia
Jahufer, MZZ, Cooper, M and Harch, BD (1997). Pattern analysis of the diversity of morphological plant attributes and herbage yield in a world collection of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) germplasm characterised in a summer moisture stress environment of Australia. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 44 (4), 289-300. doi: 10.1023/A:1008692629734
1997
Book Chapter
Genotypic variation for water relations and growth during the vegetative stage among six rice lines contrasting in maintenance of high leaf water potential
Jongdee, Boonrat, Fukai, Shu and Cooper, M. (1997). Genotypic variation for water relations and growth during the vegetative stage among six rice lines contrasting in maintenance of high leaf water potential. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 180-191) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1997
Book Chapter
Root traits to increase drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice
Pantuwan, Greinggrai, Fukai, Shu, Cooper, M., O'Toole, J. C. and Sarkarung, Surapong (1997). Root traits to increase drought resistance in rainfed lowland rice. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 170-179) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1997
Journal Article
Genetic analysis of variation for grain yield and protein concentration in two wheat crosses
Fabrizius, MA, Cooper, M and Basford, KE (1997). Genetic analysis of variation for grain yield and protein concentration in two wheat crosses. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 48 (5), 605-614. doi: 10.1071/A96152
1997
Book
Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments
S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury eds. (1997). Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1997
Book Chapter
Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research
Fukai, Shu, Cooper, M., Fischer, K. S. and Wade, L. J. (1997). Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice: suggestions for future research. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 245-248) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1997
Book Chapter
Implications of genotype-by-environment interactions for yield adaptation of rainfed lowland rice: influence of flowering date on yield variation
Cooper, M. and Boriboon Somrith (1997). Implications of genotype-by-environment interactions for yield adaptation of rainfed lowland rice: influence of flowering date on yield variation. Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environments. (pp. 104-114) edited by S. Fukai, M. Cooper and J. Salisbury. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
1996
Journal Article
Influence of rate of development of water deficit on the expression of maximum osmotic adjustment and desiccation tolerance in three grain sorghum lines
Basnayake, J., Cooper, M., Henzell, R. G. and Ludlow, M. M. (1996). Influence of rate of development of water deficit on the expression of maximum osmotic adjustment and desiccation tolerance in three grain sorghum lines. Field Crops Research, 49 (1), 65-76. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(96)01032-5
1996
Journal Article
Influence of phenology on grain yield variation among barley cultivars grown under terminal drought
Mitchell J.H., Fukai S. and Cooper M. (1996). Influence of phenology on grain yield variation among barley cultivars grown under terminal drought. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 47 (5), 757-774. doi: 10.1071/AR9960757
1996
Book Chapter
Preface
Cooper, Mark and Hammer, Graeme L. (1996). Preface. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. xiii-xv) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Book Chapter
Retrospective analysis of historical data sets from multi-environment trials - theoretical development
DeLacy, I. H., Basford, K. E., Cooper, M. and Fox, P. N. (1996). Retrospective analysis of historical data sets from multi-environment trials - theoretical development. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 243-267) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Journal Article
The role of physiological understanding in plant breeding; From a breeding perspective
Jackson, P, Robertson, M, Cooper, M and Hammer, G (1996). The role of physiological understanding in plant breeding; From a breeding perspective. Field Crops Research, 49 (1), 11-37. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(96)01012-X
1996
Book Chapter
Relationships among analytical methods used to analyse genotypic adaptation in multi-environment trials
Cooper, M., DeLacy, I. H. and Basford, K. E. (1996). Relationships among analytical methods used to analyse genotypic adaptation in multi-environment trials. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 193-224) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Book Chapter
Comparing simulation and experimental approaches to analysing genotype by environment interactions for yield in rainfed lowland rice
Henderson, S. A., Fukai, S., Jongdee, B. and Cooper, M. (1996). Comparing simulation and experimental approaches to analysing genotype by environment interactions for yield in rainfed lowland rice. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 443-464) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Book
Plant adaptation and crop improvement
M. Cooper and G.L. Hammer eds. (1996). Plant adaptation and crop improvement. Wallingford: CAB International.
1996
Book Chapter
Analysis of multi-environment trials - an historical perspective
DeLacy, I. H., Basford, K. E., Cooper, M., Bull, J. K. and McLaren, C. G. (1996). Analysis of multi-environment trials - an historical perspective. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 39-124) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Book Chapter
Synthesis of strategies for crop improvement
Cooper, M. and Hammer, G. L. (1996). Synthesis of strategies for crop improvement. Plant adaptation and crop improvement. (pp. 591-623) edited by M. Cooper and G. L. Hammer. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CAB International.
1996
Conference Publication
The effect of nitrogen on the expression of osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum
Mortlock, M. Y., Cooper, M. and Fukai, S. (1996). The effect of nitrogen on the expression of osmotic adjustment in grain sorghum. 3rd Australian Sorghum Conference, Tamworth, Australia, 20-22 September , 1996. Melbourne VIC Australia: Australian Institute of agricultural science.
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
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
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 Owen Powell
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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
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
Improving molecular and phenotypic predictions through network-based prior knowledge and AI
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christine Beveridge
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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
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
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
GENOTYPIC VARIATION IN SOYBEAN FOR STRATEGIES OF DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE
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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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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