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2006
Journal Article
AFLP analysis of genetic diversity within Saccharum officinarum and comparison with sugarcane cultivars
Aitken, K. S., Li, J. C., Jackson, P., Piperidis, G. and McIntyre, C. L. (2006). AFLP analysis of genetic diversity within Saccharum officinarum and comparison with sugarcane cultivars. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57 (11), 1167-1184. doi: 10.1071/AR05391
2006
Journal Article
Genetic improvement of lucerne for anthracnose (Colletotrichum trifolii) resistance
Irwin, J. A. G., Aitken, K. S., Mackie, J. M. and Musial, J. M. (2006). Genetic improvement of lucerne for anthracnose (Colletotrichum trifolii) resistance. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (6), 573-579. doi: 10.1071/AP06059
2005
Journal Article
A preliminary assessment of the genetic relationship between Erianthus rockii and the "saccharum complex" using microsatellite (SSR) and AFLP markers
Cai, Q., Aitken, K. S., Fan, Y. H., Piperidis, G., Jackson, P. and McIntyre, C. L. (2005). A preliminary assessment of the genetic relationship between Erianthus rockii and the "saccharum complex" using microsatellite (SSR) and AFLP markers. Plant Science, 169 (5), 976-984. doi: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2005.07.002
2005
Journal Article
Verification of the introgression of Erianthus arundinaceus germplasm into sugarcane using molecular markers
Cai, Q., Aitken, K., Deng, H. H., Chen, X. W., Fu, C., Jackson, P. A. and McIntyre, C. L. (2005). Verification of the introgression of Erianthus arundinaceus germplasm into sugarcane using molecular markers. Plant Breeding, 124 (4), 322-328. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0523.2005.01099.x
2005
Journal Article
Sugarcane biotechnology: The challenges and opportunities
Lakshmanan P., Geijskes R.J., Aitken K.S., Grof C.L.P., Bonnett G.D. and Smith G.R. (2005). Sugarcane biotechnology: The challenges and opportunities. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant, 41 (4), 345-363. doi: 10.1079/IVP2005643
2005
Journal Article
Characterisation of genome regions incorporated from an important wild relative into Australian sugarcane
Reffay, N., Jackson, P. A., Aitken, K. S., Hoarau, J. Y., D'Hont, A., Besse, P. and McIntyre, C. L. (2005). Characterisation of genome regions incorporated from an important wild relative into Australian sugarcane. Molecular Breeding, 15 (4), 367-381. doi: 10.1007/s11032-004-7981-y
2005
Journal Article
A combination of AFLP and SSR markers provides extensive map coverage and identification of homo(eo)logous linkage groups in a sugarcane cultivar
Aitken, K. S., Jackson, P. A. and McIntyre, C. L. (2005). A combination of AFLP and SSR markers provides extensive map coverage and identification of homo(eo)logous linkage groups in a sugarcane cultivar. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 110 (5), 789-801. doi: 10.1007/s00122-004-1813-7
2005
Journal Article
A genetic linkage map in autotetraploid lucerne adapted to northern Australia, and use of the map to identify DNA markers linked to resistance to Phytophthora medicaginis
Musial, J. M., Aitken, K. S., Mackie, J. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2005). A genetic linkage map in autotetraploid lucerne adapted to northern Australia, and use of the map to identify DNA markers linked to resistance to Phytophthora medicaginis. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 56 (4), 333-344. doi: 10.1071/AR04317
2002
Journal Article
Genetic control of monoterpene composition in the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (Cheel)
Shelton, D., Aitken, K., Doimo, L., Leach, D., Baverstock, P. and Henry, R. (2002). Genetic control of monoterpene composition in the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (Cheel). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 105 (2-3), 377-383. doi: 10.1007/s00122-002-0948-7
2001
Conference Publication
Introgression of <i>S-Officinarum</i> -: A biochemical and molecular marker approach to improve CCS
Albertson, PL, Aitken, KS, Grof, CPL, Jackson, P, McIntyre, L, Piperidis, G and Berding, N (2001). Introgression of S-Officinarum -: A biochemical and molecular marker approach to improve CCS. 24th Congress of the International-Society-of-Sugar-Cane-Technologists, Brisbane Australia, Sep 17-21, 2001. MACKAY: AUSTRALIAN SOC SUGAR CANE TECHNOLOGISTS.
2001
Conference Publication
Identification of DNA markers linked to agronomic traits in sugarcane in Australia
McIntyre, L., Aitken, K., Berding, N., Casu, R., Drenth, J., Jackson, P., Jordan, D., Piperidis, G., Reffay, N., Smith, G., Tao, Y. Z. and Whan, (2001). Identification of DNA markers linked to agronomic traits in sugarcane in Australia. 24th Congress of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 17 - 21 September 2001. Mackay, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
1998
Conference Publication
Detection of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in the genus Melaleuca
Aitken, K, Botero, J, Zwart, R and Teasdale, R (1998). Detection of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in the genus Melaleuca. International Symposium on Biotechnology of Tropical and Subtropical Species, Brisbane Australia, Sep 29-Oct 03, 1997. LEUVEN 1: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1998.461.21
1995
Journal Article
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATING SYSTEM AND LYT ELEMENT ABUNDANCE IN LYCOPERSICON AND SOLANUM
FRANCIS, DM, AITKEN, KS and STCLAIR, DA (1995). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATING SYSTEM AND LYT ELEMENT ABUNDANCE IN LYCOPERSICON AND SOLANUM. Genetics, 140 (1), 418-419.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic solutions for determining fibre quality traits in sugarcane
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Robert Henry
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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