Overview
Availability
- Dr Patrick Mason is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Agricultural Studies, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Genetic Improvement of Tropical and Subtropical Crops
Focusing on crop breeding and genetic innovation, my research improves productivity, quality, and sustainability in crops such as passionfruit, macadamia, and duboisia. I leverage genomic and phenotypic datasets to develop high-performing varieties tailored to industry needs, ensuring alignment with agricultural sustainability goals.
Works
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2026
Journal Article
The heterozygous pineapple genome demonstrates the importance of haplotype-resolved plant genomes
Fang, Jingping, Mason, Patrick J, Sanewski, Garth, Webb, Matthew, Zhou, Linwei, Wang, Jinbin, Copeland, Rhys G R, Zhuang, Ying, Chitikineni, Annapurna, Garg, Vanika, Dillon, Natalie, Kaur, Parwinder, Varshney, Rajeev K and Henry, Robert J (2026). The heterozygous pineapple genome demonstrates the importance of haplotype-resolved plant genomes. Horticulture Research uhag189. doi: 10.1093/hr/uhag189
2026
Journal Article
Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics reveals the spatiotemporal trajectory of the small peptide TAP4 in delaying postharvest fruit senescence
Li, Xin, Tian, Yajing, Duan, Xu, Lv, Mingyue, Shao, Xingfeng, Wei, Yingying, Mason, Patrick, Guan, Ruining, Wang, Qiyue, Pang, Xinyue, Zhang, Guoqiang and Henry, Robert J. (2026). Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics reveals the spatiotemporal trajectory of the small peptide TAP4 in delaying postharvest fruit senescence. Plant Communications 101846, 101846. doi: 10.1016/j.xplc.2026.101846
2025
Conference Publication
Using phenomics and genomics to find genetic markers for spotting bug and nut borer resistance in macadamia for selection of trees before field planting
Gage, Shelley, Topp, Bruce, Nguyen, Nguyen Hong, Adnan, Saleh, Mason, Patrick, Stringer, Brett and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Using phenomics and genomics to find genetic markers for spotting bug and nut borer resistance in macadamia for selection of trees before field planting. TropAg25, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Accelerating genetic gain in macadamia through AI integrated parent selection and genomic prediction
Lin, Ni-Jung, Dhakal Poudel, Pragya, Mason, Patrick, Dinglasan, Eric, Wang, Sen, Hickey, Lee, Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Accelerating genetic gain in macadamia through AI integrated parent selection and genomic prediction. TropAg25, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Whole genome sequencing reveals phylogenetic relationships and heterozygosity in the domesticated gene pool of macadamia
Furtado, Agnelo, Manatunga, Sachini, Topp, Bruce, Alam, Mobashwer, Mason, Patrick and Henry, Robert (2025). Whole genome sequencing reveals phylogenetic relationships and heterozygosity in the domesticated gene pool of macadamia. TropAg25, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Unravelling the genetic basis of sensory traits in passionfruit: a genomic approach to flavour improvement
Saadah, Imas R., Mason, Patrick, D. Poudel, Pragya, Bekker, Marlize, Smyth, Heather E. and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Unravelling the genetic basis of sensory traits in passionfruit: a genomic approach to flavour improvement. TropAg 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Selecting superior genotypes to enhance yield and fruit quality in Australian passion fruit
Sun, Xinhang, Arief, Vivi, Poudel, Pragya Dhakal, Mason, Patrick, Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Selecting superior genotypes to enhance yield and fruit quality in Australian passion fruit. APRU Food Security and Agritech Symposium 2025, Singapore, 2-4 November 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Genetic relationships in the gene pool of domesticated Macadamia based upon chloroplast and nuclear genome sequencing
Manatunga, Sachini Lakmini, Furtado, Agnelo, Topp, Bruce, Alam, Mobashwer, Mason, Patrick J., Kharabian-Masouleh, Ardashir and Henry, Robert J. (2025). Genetic relationships in the gene pool of domesticated Macadamia based upon chloroplast and nuclear genome sequencing. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 21 (6) 32, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s11295-025-01717-6
2025
Journal Article
Fine-tuning EMS treatments to produce large sorghum mutant populations for FIND-IT
Mason, Patrick J., Blaakmeer, Anko, Furtado, Agnelo, Stuart, Peter, Nomula, Rajesh, Bjarnholt, Nanna, Pedas, Pai Rosager, Knudsen, Søren, Møller, Birger Lindberg, Skadhauge, Birgitte and Henry, Robert J. (2025). Fine-tuning EMS treatments to produce large sorghum mutant populations for FIND-IT. Discover Agriculture, 3 (1) 181, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s44279-025-00368-4
2025
Journal Article
Selecting superior genotypes to enhance yield and fruit quality in Australian passion fruit
Sun, Xinhang, Arief, Vivi, Gauthier, Paul, Dhakal Poudel, Pragya, Mason, Patrick, Varshney, Rajeev, Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Selecting superior genotypes to enhance yield and fruit quality in Australian passion fruit. Scientia Horticulturae, 351 114411, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2025.114411
2025
Journal Article
Characterizing the structural variations in the genome of the mandarin variety, IrM2, induced by gamma irradiation
Nakandala, Upuli, Furtado, Agnelo, Kharabian Masouleh, Ardashir, Smith, Malcolm W., Mason, Patrick and Henry, Robert J. (2025). Characterizing the structural variations in the genome of the mandarin variety, IrM2, induced by gamma irradiation. Plant Biotechnology Journal, 23 (9), 3814-3823. doi: 10.1111/pbi.70205
2025
Conference Publication
Accelerating passionfruit breeding: a strategic path to industry profitability and resilience
Sun, Xinhang, Mason, Patrick, Fulara, Khushboo, Arief, Vivi, Gauthier, Paul, Varshney, Rajeev, Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Accelerating passionfruit breeding: a strategic path to industry profitability and resilience. 17th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Fremantle, WA, Australia, 4-6 June 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of Australian passion fruit germplasm
Sun, Xinhang, Bundock, Peter, Mason, Patrick, Poudel, Pragya Dhakal, Varshney, Rajeev, Topp, Bruce and Alam, Mobashwer (2025). Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of Australian passion fruit germplasm. BioTech, 14 (2) 37, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/biotech14020037
2024
Journal Article
Analysis of phylogenetic relationships in Macadamia shows evidence of extensive reticulate evolution
Manatunga, Sachini Lakmini, Furtado, Agnelo, Topp, Bruce, Alam, Mobashwer, Mason, Patrick J., Kharabian-Masouleh, Ardashir and Henry, Robert J. (2024). Analysis of phylogenetic relationships in Macadamia shows evidence of extensive reticulate evolution. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15 1394244, 1394244. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1394244
2024
Journal Article
The genomes of Australian wild limes
Nakandala, Upuli, Furtado, Agnelo, Kharabian Masouleh, Ardashir, Smith, Malcolm W., Mason, Patrick, Williams, Darren C. and Henry, Robert J. (2024). The genomes of Australian wild limes. Plant Molecular Biology, 114 (5) 102, 102. doi: 10.1007/s11103-024-01502-4
2024
Journal Article
Cytoplasmic genomes of Jasminum sambac reveal divergent sub-mitogenomic conformations and a large nuclear chloroplast-derived insertion
Fang, Jingping, Lin, Aiting, Yan, Hansong, Feng, Liqing, Lin, Shaoqing, Mason, Patrick, Zhou, Linwei, Xu, Xiuming, Zhao, Kai, Huang, Yongji and Henry, Robert J. (2024). Cytoplasmic genomes of Jasminum sambac reveal divergent sub-mitogenomic conformations and a large nuclear chloroplast-derived insertion. BMC Plant Biology, 24 (1) 861, 861. doi: 10.1186/s12870-024-05557-9
2024
Journal Article
Harnessing the Power of an Extensive EMS‐Induced Sorghum Population for Rapid Crop Improvement
Mason, Patrick John, Blaakmeer, Anko, Furtado, Agnelo, Stuart, Peter Norman, Nomula, Rajesh, Bjarnholt, Nanna, Sørensen, Mette, Koleva, Donka Teneva, Pedas, Pai Rosager, Knudsen, Søren, Møller, Birger Lindberg, Skadhauge, Birgitte and Henry, Robert James (2024). Harnessing the Power of an Extensive EMS‐Induced Sorghum Population for Rapid Crop Improvement. Physiologia Plantarum, 176 (4) e14449, 1-9. doi: 10.1111/ppl.14449
2024
Journal Article
Single-cell and spatial RNA sequencing reveal the spatiotemporal trajectories of fruit senescence
Li, Xin, Li, Bairu, Gu, Shaobin, Pang, Xinyue, Mason, Patrick, Yuan, Jiangfeng, Jia, Jingyu, Sun, Jiaju, Zhao, Chunyan and Henry, Robert (2024). Single-cell and spatial RNA sequencing reveal the spatiotemporal trajectories of fruit senescence. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 3108, 1-19. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-47329-x
2023
Journal Article
The effects of UV light and methyl salicylate on phytochemical constituents and nutritional traits in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Ha, P. T.T., Tran, N. T.B., Tuyen, P. T., Mason, P., Henry, R. J. and Loi, T. T. (2023). The effects of UV light and methyl salicylate on phytochemical constituents and nutritional traits in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Legume Research, 46 (12) LRF-754, 1597-1603. doi: 10.18805/LRF-754
2023
Journal Article
Haplotype resolved chromosome level genome assembly of Citrus australis reveals disease resistance and other citrus specific genes
Nakandala, Upuli, Masouleh, Ardashir Kharabian, Smith, Malcolm W., Furtado, Agnelo, Mason, Patrick, Constantin, Lena and Henry, Robert J. (2023). Haplotype resolved chromosome level genome assembly of Citrus australis reveals disease resistance and other citrus specific genes. Horticulture Research, 10 (05) uhad058, 1-14. doi: 10.1093/hr/uhad058
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