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2010
Journal Article
Bayesian estimation of marker dosage in sugarcane and other autopolyploids
Baker, Peter, Jackson, Phillip and Aitken, Karen (2010). Bayesian estimation of marker dosage in sugarcane and other autopolyploids. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 120 (8), 1653-1672. doi: 10.1007/s00122-010-1283-z
2010
Journal Article
A quantitative genetics approach to nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane
Whan, Alex, Robinson, Nicole, Lakshmanan, Prakash, Schmidt, Susanne and Aitken, Karen (2010). A quantitative genetics approach to nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane. Functional Plant Biology, 37 (5), 448-454. doi: 10.1071/FP09260
2010
Journal Article
Construction of molecular genetic linkage map of sugarcane based on SSR and AFLP markers: construction of molecular genetic linkage map of sugarcane based on SSR and AFLP markers
Liu, Xin-Long, Mao, Jun, Lu, Xin, Ma, Li, Aitken, Karen Sarah, Jackson, Phillip Andrew, Cai, Qing and Fan, Yuan-Hong (2010). Construction of molecular genetic linkage map of sugarcane based on SSR and AFLP markers: construction of molecular genetic linkage map of sugarcane based on SSR and AFLP markers. Zuowu Xuebao, 36 (1), 177-183. doi: 10.3724/sp.j.1006.2010.00177
2010
Book Chapter
Diversity analysis
Aitken, Karen and McNeil, Meredith (2010). Diversity analysis. Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sugarcane. (pp. 19-42) Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/EBK1578086849
2010
Book Chapter
Association studies
Huang, Emma, Aitken, Karen and George, Andrew (2010). Association studies. Genetics, genomics and breeding of sugarcane. (pp. 43-68) Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/EBK1578086849
2009
Journal Article
Targeted single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) discovery in a highly polyploid plant species using 454 sequencing
Bundock, Peter C., Eliott, Frances G., Ablett, Gary, Benson, Adam D., Casu, Rosanne E., Aitken, Karen S. and Henry, Robert J. (2009). Targeted single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) discovery in a highly polyploid plant species using 454 sequencing. Plant Biotechnology Journal, 7 (4), 347-354. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7652.2009.00401.x
2008
Journal Article
Genetic control of yield related stalk traits in sugarcane
Aitken, K. S., Hermann, S., Karno, K., Bonnett, G. D., McIntyre, L. C. and Jackson, P. A. (2008). Genetic control of yield related stalk traits in sugarcane. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 117 (7), 1191-1203. doi: 10.1007/s00122-008-0856-6
2008
Journal Article
Evaluation of sugarcane x Saccharum spontaneum progeny for biomass composition and yield components
Wang, Li-Ping, Jackson, Phillip A., Lu, Xin, Fan, Yuan-Hong, Foreman, John W., Chen, Xue-Kuan, Deng, Hai-Hua, Fu, Cheng, Ma, Li and Aitken, Karen S. (2008). Evaluation of sugarcane x Saccharum spontaneum progeny for biomass composition and yield components. Crop Science, 48 (3), 951-961. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2007.10.0555
2008
Journal Article
Identifying the Risks of Transgene Escape from Sugarcane Crops to Related Species, with Particular Reference to Saccharum spontaneum in Australia
Bonnett, G.D., Nowak, E., Olivares-Villegas, J.J., Berding, N., Morgan, T.J. and Aitken, Karen S. (2008). Identifying the Risks of Transgene Escape from Sugarcane Crops to Related Species, with Particular Reference to Saccharum spontaneum in Australia. Tropical Plant Biology, 1 (1), 58-71. doi: 10.1007/s12042-007-9002-x
2008
Journal Article
Comparative genetics in sugarcane enables structured map enhancement and validation of marker-trait associations
Piperidis, Nathalie, Jackson, Phillip A., D'Hont, Angelique, Besse, Pascale, Hoarau, Jean-Yves, Courtois, Brigitte, Aitken, Karen S. and McIntyre, C. Lynne (2008). Comparative genetics in sugarcane enables structured map enhancement and validation of marker-trait associations. Molecular Breeding, 21 (2), 233-247. doi: 10.1007/s11032-007-9124-8
2008
Conference Publication
Understanding nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane: A quantitative genetics approach
Whan, A. P., Robinson, N., Aitken, K. S., Lakshmanan, P. and Schmidt, S. (2008). Understanding nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane: A quantitative genetics approach. 30th Annual Conference Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2008, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 29 April - 2 May 2008. Toowoomba, QLD Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2007
Journal Article
Identification of QTL for reaction to three races of Colletotrichum trifolii and further analysis of inheritance of resistance in autotetraploid lucerne
Mackie, J. M., Musial, J. M., Armour, D. J., Phan, H. T. T., Ellwood, S. E., Aitken, K. S. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2007). Identification of QTL for reaction to three races of Colletotrichum trifolii and further analysis of inheritance of resistance in autotetraploid lucerne. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 114 (8), 1417-1426. doi: 10.1007/s00122-007-0527-z
2007
Journal Article
Construction of a genetic linkage map for Saccharum officinarum incorporating both simplex and duplex markers to increase genome coverage
Aitken, K. S., Jackson, P. A. and McIntyre, C. L. (2007). Construction of a genetic linkage map for Saccharum officinarum incorporating both simplex and duplex markers to increase genome coverage. Genome, 50 (8), 742-756. doi: 10.1139/G07-056
2007
Journal Article
Identification of QTL for resistance and susceptibility to Stagonospora meliloti in autotetraploid lucerne
Musial, J. M., Mackie, J. M., Armour, D. J., Phan, H. T. T., Ellwood, S. E., Aitken, K. S. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2007). Identification of QTL for resistance and susceptibility to Stagonospora meliloti in autotetraploid lucerne. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 114 (8), 1427-1435. doi: 10.1007/s00122-007-0528-y
2007
Journal Article
Characterization of intergeneric hybrids of Erianthus rockii and Saccharum using molecular markers
Aitken, K., Li, J., Wang, L., Qing, C., Fan, Y.H. and Jackson, P. (2007). Characterization of intergeneric hybrids of Erianthus rockii and Saccharum using molecular markers. Genetic Resources And Crop Evolution, 54 (7), 1395-1405. doi: 10.1007/s10722-006-9124-2
2006
Journal Article
Associations between DNA markers and resistance to diseases in sugarcane and effects of population substructure
Wei, Xianming, Jackson, Phillip A., McIntyre, C. Lynne, Aitken, Karen S. and Croft, Barry (2006). Associations between DNA markers and resistance to diseases in sugarcane and effects of population substructure. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 114 (1), 155-164. doi: 10.1007/s00122-006-0418-8
2006
Journal Article
The identification and characterisation of alleles of sucrose phosphate synthase gene family III in sugarcane
McIntyre, C. L., Jackson, M., Cordeiro, G. M., Amouyal, O., Hermann, S., Aitken, K. S., Eliott, F., Henry, R. J., Casu, R. E. and Bonnett, G. D. (2006). The identification and characterisation of alleles of sucrose phosphate synthase gene family III in sugarcane. Molecular Breeding, 18 (1), 39-50. doi: 10.1007/s11032-006-9012-7
2006
Journal Article
Quantitative trait loci identified for sugar related traits in a sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cultivar x Saccharum officinarum population
Aitken, K. S., Jackson, P. A. and McIntyre, C. L. (2006). Quantitative trait loci identified for sugar related traits in a sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cultivar x Saccharum officinarum population. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 112 (7), 1306-1317. doi: 10.1007/s00122-006-0233-2
2006
Journal Article
DNA markers linked to yield, yield components, and morphological traits in autotetraploid lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)
Musial, J. M., Lowe, K. F., Mackie, J. M., Aitken, K. S. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2006). DNA markers linked to yield, yield components, and morphological traits in autotetraploid lucerne (Medicago sativa L.). Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57 (7), 801-810. doi: 10.1071/AR05390
2006
Conference Publication
Reducing nitrogen input in sugarcane production: exploitation of genetic variability and specific nitrogen uptake characteristics holds the key
Fletcher, Andrew, Robinson, Nicole, Whan, Alex, Aitken, Karen, Critchley, Christa, Schmidt, Susanne and Laskhmanan, Prakash (2006). Reducing nitrogen input in sugarcane production: exploitation of genetic variability and specific nitrogen uptake characteristics holds the key. 28th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ASSCT 2006, Mackay, QLD, Australia, 2-5 May 2006. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic solutions for determining fibre quality traits in sugarcane
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Robert Henry
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Doctor Philosophy
Genomic prediction for faster genetic gains in sugarcane improvement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Eric Dinglasan, Dr Seema Yadav, Professor Ben Hayes
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Study of Resistance Mechanisms of Sugarcane to Smut Disease Caused by Sporisorium scitamineum
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Development and validation of molecular markers for Phytophthora medicaginis resistance in Lucerne
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor John Irwin, Dr Christopher Lambrides, Professor Elizabeth Aitken
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