Professor Emma Mace
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Emma Mace

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Background

Professor Emma Mace’s research interest is in developing and applying innovative genomics approaches to support sorghum improvement activities.

In Professor Mace’s current role leading sorghum genomics research components of research projects funded by the Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Australian Research Council (ARC),her work focuses on generating significant innovative outcomes across a range of applications, from basic through to applied, specifically in using technologies to bridge the gene to phenotype gap, and to elucidate the genetic basis of quantitative and qualitative traits.

Availability

Professor Emma Mace is:
Not available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, University of Nottingham
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Birmingham
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Birmingham

Research interests

  • Sorghum

  • Genomics

Research impacts

Australia produces at least 2 million tonnes of grain sorghum each year. Sorghum is one of the most diverse crop species with great potential for improvement in yield, drought resistance, insect resistance and grain quality. An understanding of the genetic control of key characteristics provides plant breeders with new opportunities to increase the rate of genetic gain and breed new improved genotypes. However, the complexity of gene function determination remains one of the major challenges facing plant biologists today, despite the development and application of new technologies, including high throughput genotyping and next-generation sequencing.

The UQ sorghum genomics team, together with researchers at DAF, are using an integrated set of technologies and germplasm collections to enhance gene function determination in sorghum.

Our capacity: marker-assisted selection, genomic selection and mapping

Applications

• high resolution genetic mapping for quantitative traits and identification of beneficial alleles

• development of customised SNP markers for target traits for Marker Assisted Selection

• development of whole-genome prediction models for applying genomic selection for target traits

The integrated application of new technologies and resources within the sorghum breeding program is being used in a range of research projects investigating a range of crop trait characteristics including drought tolerance, grain size, photosynthesis and grain yield.

Search Professor Emma Mace’s works on UQ eSpace

152 works between 1995 and 2025
All (152) Journal Article (107) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (29) Other Outputs (12)

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2009

Journal Article

A consensus genetic map of sorghum that integrates multiple component maps and high-throughput Diversity Array Technology (DArT) markers

Mace, Emma S., Rami, Jean-Francois, Bouchet, Sophie, Klein, Patricia E., Klein, Robert R., Kilian, Andrzej, Wenzl, Peter, Xia, Ling, Halloran, Kirsten and Jordan, David R. (2009). A consensus genetic map of sorghum that integrates multiple component maps and high-throughput Diversity Array Technology (DArT) markers. BMC Plant Biology, 9 13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2229-9-13

A consensus genetic map of sorghum that integrates multiple component maps and high-throughput Diversity Array Technology (DArT) markers

2009

Journal Article

How accurate are the marker orders in crop linkage maps generated from large marker datasets?

Collard, Bertrand, Mace, Emma, McPhail, Mark, Wenzl, Peter, Cakir, Mehmet, Fox, Glen, Poulsen, David and Jordan, David (2009). How accurate are the marker orders in crop linkage maps generated from large marker datasets?. Crop and Pasture Science, 60 (4), 362-372. doi: 10.1071/CP08099

How accurate are the marker orders in crop linkage maps generated from large marker datasets?

2008

Journal Article

Identification of QTL for sugar-related traits in a sweet x grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) recombinant inbred population

Ritter, KB, Jordan, DR, Chapman, SC, Godwin, ID, Mace, ES and McIntyre, CL (2008). Identification of QTL for sugar-related traits in a sweet x grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) recombinant inbred population. Molecular Breeding, 22 (3), 367-384. doi: 10.1007/s11032-008-9182-6

Identification of QTL for sugar-related traits in a sweet x grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) recombinant inbred population

2008

Journal Article

Assessment and rationalization of genetic diversity of Papua New Guinea taro (Colocasia esculenta) using SSR DNA fingerprinting

Singh, D., Mace, E. S., Godwin, I. D., Mathur, P. N., Okpul, T., Taylor, M., Hunter, D., Kambuou, R., Ramanatha Rao, V. and Jackson, G. (2008). Assessment and rationalization of genetic diversity of Papua New Guinea taro (Colocasia esculenta) using SSR DNA fingerprinting. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 55 (6), 811-822. doi: 10.1007/s10722-007-9286-6

Assessment and rationalization of genetic diversity of Papua New Guinea taro (Colocasia esculenta) using SSR DNA fingerprinting

2008

Journal Article

QTL analysis of ergot resistance in sorghum

Parh, DK, Jordan, DR, Aitken, EAB, Mace, ES, Jun-ai, P and Godwin, ID (2008). QTL analysis of ergot resistance in sorghum. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 117 (3), 369-382. doi: 10.1007/s00122-008-0781-8

QTL analysis of ergot resistance in sorghum

2008

Journal Article

Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers and their application for diversity assessment in cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)

Cuc, Luu M., Mace, Emma S., Crouch, Jonathan H., Quang, Vu D., Long, Tran D. and Varshney, Rajeev K. (2008). Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers and their application for diversity assessment in cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea). BMC Plant Biology, 8 (1) 55. doi: 10.1186/1471-2229-8-55

Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers and their application for diversity assessment in cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)

2008

Journal Article

In silico development of simple sequence repeat markers within the aeschynomenoid/dalbergoid and genistoid clades of the Leguminosae family and their transferability to Arachis hypogaea, groundnut

Mace, E. S., Varshney, R. K., Mahalakshmi, V., Seetha, K., Gafoor, A., Leeladevi, Y. and Crouch, J. H. (2008). In silico development of simple sequence repeat markers within the aeschynomenoid/dalbergoid and genistoid clades of the Leguminosae family and their transferability to Arachis hypogaea, groundnut. Plant Science, 174 (1), 51-60. doi: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2007.09.014

In silico development of simple sequence repeat markers within the aeschynomenoid/dalbergoid and genistoid clades of the Leguminosae family and their transferability to Arachis hypogaea, groundnut

2008

Journal Article

DArT markers: Diversity analyses and mapping in Sorghum bicolor

Mace, Emma S., Xia, Ling, Jordan, David R., Halloran, Kirsten, Parh, Dipal K., Huttner, Eric, Wenzl, Peter and Kilian, Andrzej (2008). DArT markers: Diversity analyses and mapping in Sorghum bicolor. BMC Genomics, 9 (Article # 26) 26. doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-9-26

DArT markers: Diversity analyses and mapping in Sorghum bicolor

2007

Conference Publication

The identification and validation of QTLs conferring resistance to spot blotch and common root rot in barley

Bovill, J. H., Lehmensiek, A., McNamara, B., Wildermuth, G. B., Platz, G., Mace, E. and Sutherland, M. W. (2007). The identification and validation of QTLs conferring resistance to spot blotch and common root rot in barley. ST PAUL: AMER PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOC.

The identification and validation of QTLs conferring resistance to spot blotch and common root rot in barley

2007

Journal Article

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

Christopher, Mandy, Mace, Emma, Jordan, David, Rodgers, David, McGowan, Paul, Delacy, Ian, Banks, Phillip, Sheppard, John, Butler, David and Poulsen, David (2007). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. Euphytica, 154 (3), 307-316. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9199-z

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

2007

Conference Publication

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

Christopher, M, Mace, E, Jordan, D, Rodgers, D, McGowan, P, Delacy, I, Banks, P, Sheppard, J, Butler, D and Poulsen, D (2007). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. 13th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND, 18-21 Apr 2006. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9199-z

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

2007

Journal Article

Comparative assessment of genetic diversity of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes with various levels of resistance to bacterial wilt through SSR and AFLP analyses

Jiang, Huifang, Liao, Boshou, Ren, Xiaoping, Lei, Yong, Mace, Emma, Fu, Tingdong and Crouch, J.H. (2007). Comparative assessment of genetic diversity of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes with various levels of resistance to bacterial wilt through SSR and AFLP analyses. Journal of Genetics and Genomics, 34 (6), 544-554. doi: 10.1016/S1673-8527(07)60060-5

Comparative assessment of genetic diversity of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes with various levels of resistance to bacterial wilt through SSR and AFLP analyses

2007

Journal Article

Simple sequence repeat (SSR)-based diversity analysis of groundnut ( L.) germplasm resistant to bacterial wilt

Mace, Emma S., Yuejin, W., Boshou, L, Upadhyaya, H., Chandra, S. and Crouch, J. H. (2007). Simple sequence repeat (SSR)-based diversity analysis of groundnut ( L.) germplasm resistant to bacterial wilt. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, 5 (1), 27-36. doi: 10.1017/S1479262107390916

Simple sequence repeat (SSR)-based diversity analysis of groundnut ( L.) germplasm resistant to bacterial wilt

2007

Journal Article

Designing SSR primers for genetic research purposes on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Cuc, L. M., Mace, E. S., Crouch, J., Quang, V. D. and Long, T. D. (2007). Designing SSR primers for genetic research purposes on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Journal of Vietnam Agricultural Science and Technology, 2, 71-74.

Designing SSR primers for genetic research purposes on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

2007

Journal Article

Mapping of adult plant resistance to net form of net blotch in three Australian barley populations

Lehmensiek, A., Platz, G. J., Mace, E., Poulsen, D. and Sutherland, M. W. (2007). Mapping of adult plant resistance to net form of net blotch in three Australian barley populations. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 58 (12), 1191-1197. doi: 10.1071/AR07141

Mapping of adult plant resistance to net form of net blotch in three Australian barley populations

2006

Journal Article

Rationalization of taro germplam collections in the Pacific Island region using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

Mace, E. S., Mathur, P. N., Izquierdo, L., Hunter, D., Taylor, M. B., Singh, D., Delacy, I. H., Jackson, G. V. H. and Godwin, I. D. (2006). Rationalization of taro germplam collections in the Pacific Island region using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Plant Genetic Resources : Characterization and Utilisation, 4 (3), 210-220. doi: 10.1079/PGR2006125

Rationalization of taro germplam collections in the Pacific Island region using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

2006

Journal Article

SSR analysis of cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) germplasm resistant to rust and late leaf spot diseases

Mace, E. S., Phong, D. T., Upadhyaya, H. D., Chandra, S. and Crouch, J. H. (2006). SSR analysis of cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) germplasm resistant to rust and late leaf spot diseases. Euphytica, 152 (3), 317-330. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9218-0

SSR analysis of cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) germplasm resistant to rust and late leaf spot diseases

2006

Journal Article

Population genetic responses of wild forage species to grazing along a rainfall gradient in the Sahel: a study combining phenotypic and molecular analyses

Jamnadass, R., Mace, E. S., Hiernaux, P., Muchugi, A. and Hanson, J. (2006). Population genetic responses of wild forage species to grazing along a rainfall gradient in the Sahel: a study combining phenotypic and molecular analyses. Euphytica, 151 (3), 431-445. doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9175-7

Population genetic responses of wild forage species to grazing along a rainfall gradient in the Sahel: a study combining phenotypic and molecular analyses

2006

Journal Article

Laboratory information management software for genotyping workflows: Applications in high throughput crop genotyping

Jayashree, B., Reddy, Praveen T., Leeladevi, Y., Crouch, Jonathan H., Mahalakshmi, V., Buhariwalla, Hutokshi K., Eshwar, K. E., Mace, Emma, Folksterma, Rolf, Senthilvel, S., Varshney, Rajeev K., Seetha, K., Rajalakshmi, R., Prasanth, V. P., Chandra, Subhash, Swarupa, L., SriKalyani, P. and Hoisington, David A. (2006). Laboratory information management software for genotyping workflows: Applications in high throughput crop genotyping. BMC Bioinformatics, 7 (1) 383. doi: 10.1186/1471-2105-7-383

Laboratory information management software for genotyping workflows: Applications in high throughput crop genotyping

2006

Conference Publication

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

Christopher, Mandy J., Mace, Emma, Jordan, David, Rodgers, David, McGowan, Paul, DeLacy, Ian H., Banks, Phillip M., Sheppard, John., Butler, David G. and Poulsen, David (2006). Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs. 13th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 18-21 April 2006. Dunedin, New Zealand: New Zealand Grassland Association.

Applications of pedigree-based genome mapping in wheat and barley breeding programs

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Unlocking crop epigenomics to uncover and engineer hidden diversity
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Root structure and function traits: Overcoming the root phenotyping bottleneck in cereals
    PROC-9176895 Phenomics methods and tools to enable improved resource capture efficiency in grain crops
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Predicting Perfect Partners: climate resilient seed production technology
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Institutional Capacity Improvement for Breeding Programs of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)-II
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2026
    Hy-Gain for Smallholders (2020-2025)
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2023
    Climate-smart interventions for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia
    International Development Research Centre-Cultivate Africa's Future Fund
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Beat the heat: Adapting sorghum crops for global climate futures
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    DAQ00187 National Barley Foliar Pathogen Variety Improvement Program (GRDC Project led by DAF)
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    Development of a wild sorghum BCNAM panel
    Global Crop Diversity Trust
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Sorghum with more feed grain energy: bigger grain with higher starch content
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Emma Mace is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

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