Overview
Background
Professor of Biometry
Research Interests:
Research at the interface between applied statistics and quantitative genetics with extensive publications on the analysis and interpretation of multi-way data from large-scale plant breeding experiments, particularly those involving genotype by environment interaction. Theory and application of pattern analysis - clustering and ordination procedures - appropriate for data collected from plant breeding experiments and/or stored in germplasm databases. Analysis, interpretation and impact of genotype x environment interaction for primary economic plant attributes (yield and quality) and data management, integration and analysis (bioinformatics).
Other Activities:
Past President of the International Biometric Society (2010-11) and the Statistical Society of Australia Incorporated (2005-07). Life member of the Statistical Society of Australia Incorporated (2010). Australian Medal for Agricultural Science from the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (1998).
Previous Head of the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences (2001-10).
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology and Institute of Statisticians (which has merged with the Royal Statistical Society).
Member of the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (2013-15).
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
- Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology, Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences
Works
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2002
Journal Article
A Conceptual Analysis of Nitrogen From Trash in the Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). A Conceptual Analysis of Nitrogen From Trash in the Wet Tropics. International Sugar Journal (May-June), 8-11.
2002
Conference Publication
A systems approach to investigation of the contribution of trash to soil nitrogen in the wet tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). A systems approach to investigation of the contribution of trash to soil nitrogen in the wet tropics. 24th Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists., Cairns, 29 April-2 May, 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
Adzuki bean core germplasm analysis for quantitative traits
Islam, A. F., Redden, R., Basford, K. E., Wang, S. and Yongsheng, C. (2002). Adzuki bean core germplasm analysis for quantitative traits. 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 15-20 September, 2002. Perth, W.A.: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association.
2002
Journal Article
Patterns of resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose and common bacterial blight in common bean germplasm
Islam, F. M. A., Basford, K. E., Redden, R. J., Jara, C. and Beebe, S. (2002). Patterns of resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose and common bacterial blight in common bean germplasm. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 42 (4), 481-490. doi: 10.1071/EA01035
2002
Conference Publication
Understanding and Managing the Late Time of Ratooning Effect on Cane Yield
Lawes, R., Lawn, R. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). Understanding and Managing the Late Time of Ratooning Effect on Cane Yield. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT) 24th Annual Conference, Cairns, Qld, 29 April - 2 May, 2002. Brisbane: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2002
Conference Publication
Macadamia varietal improvement for quality
Bradley, D., Hardner, C., Mathews, K., Mason, R., Basford, K. and McConchie, C. (2002). Macadamia varietal improvement for quality. MANIC 2002 :Incorporating the Australian Nut Industry Council Conference 2002 and the Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Coffs Harbour, 9-10 October, 2002. Lismore, NSW: Australian Macadamia Society.
2002
Conference Publication
The unit for modelling plant breeding programs at The University of Queensland
Hammer, G. L., Basford, K. E., Delacy, I. H., Chapman, S. C. and Cooper, M. (2002). The unit for modelling plant breeding programs at The University of Queensland. 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 15-20 September 2002. Perth, WA, Australia: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association.
2002
Other Outputs
A Systems Approach to Investigating the Contribution of Trash to Soil Nitrogen in the Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). A Systems Approach to Investigating the Contribution of Trash to Soil Nitrogen in the Wet Tropics. Townsville, QLD Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Sugar Production, James Cook University.
2001
Journal Article
A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental x-ray films for use in endodontics
Moule, Alex J., Wong, Andrew, Monsour, Paul A. and Basford, Kaye E. (2001). A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental x-ray films for use in endodontics. Australian Dental Journal, 46 (2), 95-99. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2001.tb00563.x
2001
Journal Article
Erratum: "Genotype-by-management interactions for grain yield and grain protein concentration of wheat" (Field Crops Research (2001) 69 (47-67) PII: S0378429000001313)
Cooper, M., Woodruff, D. R., Philips, I. G., Basford, K. E. and Gilmour, A. R. (2001). Erratum: "Genotype-by-management interactions for grain yield and grain protein concentration of wheat" (Field Crops Research (2001) 69 (47-67) PII: S0378429000001313). Field Crops Research, 70 (1), 87-88. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4290(01)00134-4
2001
Journal Article
Fitting a mixture model to three-mode three-way data with missing information
Hunt, L. A. and Basford, K. E. (2001). Fitting a mixture model to three-mode three-way data with missing information. Journal of Classification, 18 (2), 209-226. doi: 10.1007/s00357-001-0016-z
2001
Conference Publication
Insights into production characteristics of cane yield and trends in CCS gained from investigations into commercial block productivity data
Lawes, R. A., Wegener, M. K., Lawn, R. J. and Basford, K. E. (2001). Insights into production characteristics of cane yield and trends in CCS gained from investigations into commercial block productivity data. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Brisbane, Australia, 17-21 September 2001. Mackay, Australia: The XXIV ISSCT Congress Organising Committee.
2001
Book Chapter
Statistical interaction with quantitative geneticists to enhance impact from plant breeding programs
Basford, K. E. (2001). Statistical interaction with quantitative geneticists to enhance impact from plant breeding programs. Statistics in Genetics and in the Environmental Sciences. (pp. 1-15) edited by L. T. Fernhold, S. Morgenthaler and W. Stahel. Berlin: Birkhauser Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-3-0348-8326-9_1
2001
Journal Article
A methodology for analysis of sugarcane productivity trends - I. Analysis across districts
Ellis, R. N., Basford, K. E., Cooper, M., Leslie, J. K. and Byth, D. E. (2001). A methodology for analysis of sugarcane productivity trends - I. Analysis across districts. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 52 (10), 1001-1009. doi: 10.1071/AR00130
2001
Conference Publication
Assessment protocols for selection and management in Macadamia
Levitt, C. W., Hardner, C., Stephenson, R., Mathews, K. L. and Basford, K. E. (2001). Assessment protocols for selection and management in Macadamia. AMS 2001 Conference and Annual General Meeting, Tweed Heads, NSW, 25-27 October, 2001. Lismore, NSW: Australian Macadamia Society Limited.
2001
Conference Publication
The effect of population size on QTL detection in recombinant inbred lines
Kruger, N. L., Cooper, M., Podlich, D., Jensen, N. and Basford, K. E. (2001). The effect of population size on QTL detection in recombinant inbred lines. Wheat Breeding Society of Australia Inc. 10th Assembly, Mildura, Victoria, Australia, 16-21 September, 2001. Australia: Wheat Breeding Society of Australia Inc..
2001
Conference Publication
Spatial Variation of Sugarcane Productivity in the Tully Mill District: Is it worth worrying about?
Lawes, R., Lawn, R. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2001). Spatial Variation of Sugarcane Productivity in the Tully Mill District: Is it worth worrying about?. The Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Mackay, Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay, 1-4 May, 2001. Brisbane: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2001
Conference Publication
Statistical interaction with quantitative geneticists to enhance impact from plant breeding programs
Basford, KE (2001). Statistical interaction with quantitative geneticists to enhance impact from plant breeding programs. Workshop on Statistics and the Sciences, Ascona Switzerland, May 23-28, 1999. BASEL: BIRKHAUSER VERLAG AG.
2001
Book Chapter
Multipolishing large two-way tables
Basford, K. E., Morgenthaler, S. and Tukey, J. W. (2001). Multipolishing large two-way tables. Probability and Statistical Models with Applications. (pp. 485-502) edited by Ch. A. Charalambides, M. V. Koutras and N. Balakrishnan. New York, USA: Chapman & Hall/CRC.
2001
Conference Publication
Development of a genetic method to estimate effective spawner numbers in tiger prawn fisheries
Ovenden, J., Courtney, T., Basford, K. E., Podlich, H. M. and Dichmont, C. (2001). Development of a genetic method to estimate effective spawner numbers in tiger prawn fisheries. 3eme Cycle Meeting: Conservation Genetics, Lausanne University, 12-14 September, 2001.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Using statistical genetics approaches to gain insight into patterns of variation in complex traits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan, Dr Vivi Arief, Dr Quan Nguyen
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Doctor Philosophy
Examination of combined selection for grain yield and grain protein from wheat recurrent selection programs
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic control of physiological traits in bread wheat in response to increased temperature in MAGIC population.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vijaya Singh, Dr Vivi Arief
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of field data for an advanced wheat breeding population using prediction models
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivi Arief
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Trends and predictors of adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality in California for the period 2005-2016
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivi Arief
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Rapid Soil Development in Response to Land Use Change Case studies from the northern New South Wales Slopes, Plains and New England Tablelands
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Estimation of missing values in multivariate multi-environment trial data for three-way pattern analysis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
IMPROVING SELECTION IN SUGARCANE BREEDING PROGRAMS WITH AN APPLICATION IN BURDEKIN REGION, AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
JOINT MODELLING OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY AND INTERPLOT COMPETITION TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF PLANT IMPROVEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
AN ASSESMENT OF STATISTICAL METHODOLOGIES USED IN THE ANALYSIS OF MARINE COMMUNITY DATA
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SIMULATING THE IMPACT OF MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION IN A WHEAT BREEDING PROGRAM
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
GENOTYPIC VARIATION IN SOYBEAN FOR STRATEGIES OF DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
OPTIMISATION OF EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS FOR VARIETY TRIALS TO MAXIMISE GENETIC GAIN
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Genomic diversity of Brassica juncea
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The development and application of methods and tools for the assembly and analysis of second generation sequence data
Associate Advisor
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2012
Master Philosophy
Statistical Models in a Heifer Management study: Testing Effects on Plasma Progesterone in Bos indicus cross cattle
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development and application of bioinformatics tools for computational marker discovery and the integration and visualisation of plant genetic and genomic data
Associate Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The availability of nitrogen in GCTB soils in the wet tropics and its impact on productivity/profitability: A systems analysis
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating quantitative genetic issues for a pedigree plant breeding program using computer simulation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF FACTORS AFFECTING CANE YIELD AND CCS AT TULLY
Associate Advisor
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- Agricultural science and statistics
- Bioinformatics
- Biology and statistics
- Biometrics
- Breeding - plants
- Plant breeding
- Statistics in agricultural science
- Statistics in biology
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