Emeritus Professor John Irwin
Emeritus Professor

John Irwin

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Emeritus Professor John Irwin is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Crop and pasture production Horticultural production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Research) of Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland
  • American Phytopathological Society, American Phytopathological Society
  • Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Australasian Plant Pathology Society
  • 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 Biology, Australian Institute of Biology
  • Institute of Biology, Institute of Biology
  • Linnean Society, Linnean Society

Search Professor John Irwin’s works on UQ eSpace

202 works between 1972 and 2024
All (202) Journal Article (174) Book Chapter (15) Conference Publication (12) Book (1)

21 - 40 of 202 works

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

Identification of QTL for reaction to three races of Colletotrichum trifolii and further analysis of inheritance of resistance in autotetraploid lucerne

2006

Journal Article

Australasian Plant Pathology: Foreword

Irwin, John (2006). Australasian Plant Pathology: Foreword. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (6). doi: 10.1071/APv35n6_FO

Australasian Plant Pathology: Foreword

2006

Conference Publication

Resistance to root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) in wild relatives of wheat

Sheedy, J. G., Thompson, J. P. and Irwin, J. (2006). Resistance to root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) in wild relatives of wheat. AMER PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOC.

Resistance to root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) in wild relatives of wheat

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

DNA markers linked to yield, yield components, and morphological traits in autotetraploid lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)

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

Genetic improvement of lucerne for anthracnose (Colletotrichum trifolii) resistance

2006

Journal Article

Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species

Drenth, A., Wagels, G., Smith, B., Sendall, B., O'Dwyer, C., Irvine, G. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2006). Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species. Australasian Plant Pathology, 35 (2), 147-159. doi: 10.1071/AP06018

Development of a DNA-based method for detection and identification of Phytophthora species

2005

Conference Publication

Sugarcane disease management for the 21st century - contributions of the CRC for tropical plant protection

Croft, B. J, Brumbley, S. M., Braithwaite, K. S., Hermann, S. R., McIntyre, C. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2005). Sugarcane disease management for the 21st century - contributions of the CRC for tropical plant protection. 2005 Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Bundaberg, Qld, Australia, 3-6 May, 2005. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Sugarcane disease management for the 21st century - contributions of the CRC for tropical plant protection

2005

Journal Article

Potential to increase yield in lucerne (Medicago sativa subsp sativa) through introgression of Medicago sativa subsp falcata into Australian adapted material

Mackie, J. M., Pepper, P. M., Lowe, K. F., Musial, J. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2005). Potential to increase yield in lucerne (Medicago sativa subsp sativa) through introgression of Medicago sativa subsp falcata into Australian adapted material. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 56 (12), 1365-1372. doi: 10.1071/AR05085

Potential to increase yield in lucerne (Medicago sativa subsp sativa) through introgression of Medicago sativa subsp falcata into Australian adapted material

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

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

2004

Journal Article

Characterisation of Rhizoctonia solani isolates causing root canker of lucerne in Australia

Anderson, J. R., Bentley, S., Irwin, J. A. G., Mackie, J. M., Neate, S. and Pattemore, J. A. (2004). Characterisation of Rhizoctonia solani isolates causing root canker of lucerne in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 33 (2), 241-247. doi: 10.1071/AP04012

Characterisation of Rhizoctonia solani isolates causing root canker of lucerne in Australia

2004

Journal Article

Incidence of Stagonospora meliloti and Acrocalymma medicaginis in Lucerne crowns and roots in eastern Australia, and their comparative aggressiveness to Lucerne and inheritance of reaction to S. meliloti in lucerne

Irwin, J. A. G., Mackie, J. M., Marney, T. S., Musial, J. M. and Roberts, S. (2004). Incidence of Stagonospora meliloti and Acrocalymma medicaginis in Lucerne crowns and roots in eastern Australia, and their comparative aggressiveness to Lucerne and inheritance of reaction to S. meliloti in lucerne. Australasian Plant Pathology, 33 (1), 61-67. doi: 10.1071/AP03083

Incidence of Stagonospora meliloti and Acrocalymma medicaginis in Lucerne crowns and roots in eastern Australia, and their comparative aggressiveness to Lucerne and inheritance of reaction to S. meliloti in lucerne

2004

Journal Article

Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA

Whisson, S. C., Basnayake, S. W. V., Maclean, D. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Drenth, A. (2004). Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 41 (1), 62-74. doi: 10.1016/j.fgb.2003.08.007

Phytophthora sojae avirulence genes Avr4 and Avr6 are located in a 24kb, recombination-rich region of genomic DNA

2003

Journal Article

Utility of cotyledon and detached leaf assays for assessing root reactions of lucerne to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora medicaginis

Irwin, J. A. G., Musial, J. M., Mackie, J. M. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Utility of cotyledon and detached leaf assays for assessing root reactions of lucerne to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora medicaginis. Australasian Plant Pathology, 32 (2), 263-268. doi: 10.1071/AP03006

Utility of cotyledon and detached leaf assays for assessing root reactions of lucerne to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora medicaginis

2003

Journal Article

Pathogenic specialisation within Colletotrichum trifolii in Australia, and lucerne cultivar reactions to all known Australian pathotypes

Mackie, J. M., Musial, J. M., O'Neill, N. R. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2003). Pathogenic specialisation within Colletotrichum trifolii in Australia, and lucerne cultivar reactions to all known Australian pathotypes. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54 (9), 829-836. doi: 10.1071/AR03079

Pathogenic specialisation within Colletotrichum trifolii in Australia, and lucerne cultivar reactions to all known Australian pathotypes

2003

Journal Article

Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae

May, K. J., Drenth, A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2003). Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae. Australasian Plant Pathology, 32 (3), 353-359. doi: 10.1071/AP03037

Interspecific hybrids between the homothallic Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora vignae

2002

Journal Article

Analysis of genetic diversity within Australian lucerne cultivars and implications for future genetic improvement

Musial, J. M., Basford, K. E. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2002). Analysis of genetic diversity within Australian lucerne cultivars and implications for future genetic improvement. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 53 (6), 629-636. doi: 10.1071/AR01178

Analysis of genetic diversity within Australian lucerne cultivars and implications for future genetic improvement

2002

Journal Article

Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae

May, K. J., Whisson, S. C., Zwart, R. S., Searle, I. R., Irwin, J. A.G., Maclean, D. J., Carroll, B. J. and Drenth, A. (2002). Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae. Fungal Genetics And Biology, 37 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1016/S1087-1845(02)00027-0

Inheritance and mapping of 11 avirulence genes in Phytophthora sojae

2001

Journal Article

Genetic variability in Australian isolates of Puccinia coronata f. sp avenae assessed with molecular and pathogenicity markers

Brake, V. M., Irwin, J. A. G. and Park, R. F. (2001). Genetic variability in Australian isolates of Puccinia coronata f. sp avenae assessed with molecular and pathogenicity markers. Australasian Plant Pathology, 30 (3), 259-266. doi: 10.1071/AP01039

Genetic variability in Australian isolates of Puccinia coronata f. sp avenae assessed with molecular and pathogenicity markers

2001

Journal Article

Lucerne biology and genetic improvement - an analysis of past activities and future goals in Australia

Irwin, J. A. G., Lloyd, D. L. and Lowe, K. F. (2001). Lucerne biology and genetic improvement - an analysis of past activities and future goals in Australia. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 52 (7), 699-712. doi: 10.1071/AR00181

Lucerne biology and genetic improvement - an analysis of past activities and future goals in Australia

2000

Conference Publication

Licensing: a scientist's perspective

Irwin, J. A. G. (2000). Licensing: a scientist's perspective. ABA 2000 Biotechnology: our passport to the next millenium, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, 2-6 July 2000. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Biotechnology Association.

Licensing: a scientist's perspective

Past funding

  • 2013 - 2014
    Isolating Medicago arborea trials in back cross populations derived from M. sativa x M. arborea partial hybrids
    Howard Memorial Trust Inc
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    Development of Lucerne for sub-tropical grazing systems
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Analysis and synthesis of current and future research on M.sativa and M.arborea partial hybrids in Australia and USA
    Howard Memorial Trust Inc
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Field trial of new lucerne hybrids
    Howard Memorial Trust Inc
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Controlled Environment Facilities for the Challenges of the 21st Century
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Development of a world class lucerne breeding program
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Testing early generation lucerne germplasm.
    QLD Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Australasian Plant Pathology Curriculum
    CRC for Tropical Plant Protection
    Open grant
  • 2006
    CRC for Tropical Plant Protection - Finalisation expenses
    CRC for Tropical Plant Protection
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    CRC Tropical Plant Protection Study Leave
    CRC for Tropical Plant Protection
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2006
    Pathology support for lucerne improvement including germplasm enhancement
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2007
    Pathology support for lucerne improvement including germplasm enhancement
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Development of routine DNA based diagnostic tests for Phytophthora
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 2001
    Plant pathology support for Northern Australian lucerne breeding program
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Genetics and isolation of virulence factors in Phytophthora sojae
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Disease screening service for the Australian lucerne breeding program.
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Molecular identification of strains of Sclerotinia spp.
    Horticultural Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Population and pathogenicity studies of Mycosphaerella spp.
    Horticultural Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Genetic variation and sexual recombination in Australian field populations of the bean rust fungus
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Irwin is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Completed supervision

  • 2014

    Doctor Philosophy

    Development and validation of molecular markers for Phytophthora medicaginis resistance in Lucerne

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Lambrides, Professor Elizabeth Aitken

  • 2007

    Doctor Philosophy

    MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION AND DETECTION OF Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum

    Principal Advisor

  • 2006

    Doctor Philosophy

    AVOCADO FRUIT RESPONSES TO COLLETOTRICHUM GLOEOSPORIOIDES

    Principal Advisor

  • 2005

    Master Philosophy

    RESISTANCE TO ROOT-LESION NEMATODE (PRATYLENCHUS THORNEI) IN WILD RELATIVES OF BREAD WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM) AND IRANIAN LANDRACE WHEATS

    Principal Advisor

  • 2003

    Doctor Philosophy

    APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS TO BREEDING BARLEYS FOR DISEASE RESISTANCE

    Principal Advisor

  • 2003

    Doctor Philosophy

    WATER DEFICIT STRESS AND THE COLONISATION OF MANGO PLANT TISSUES BY THE STEM END ROT FUNGUS, BOTRYOSPHAERIA DOTHIDEA.

    Principal Advisor

  • 2002

    Doctor Philosophy

    CONSTRUCT TWO CROSSES BETWEEN DIFFERENT RACES OF P. SOJAE TO DETERMINE THE MENDELIAN GENETICS OF THE ADDITIONAL 6 VIRULENCE GENES IN THE F2 PROGENY

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Andre Drenth

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