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)

41 - 60 of 202 works

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

2000

Conference Publication

High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae

Basnayake, S. W. V., Whisson, S., Drenth, A., Maclean, D. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (2000). High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae. Combio 2000, Wellington, New Zealand, 11-14 Dec, 2000. Kent Town, SA: Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

High resolution mapping of the candidate Avr4/6 locus in the genome of Phytophthora sojae

1999

Journal Article

New herbage plant cultivar B. Legumes 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Sequel HR

Bray, R. A. and Irwin, J. A G (1999). New herbage plant cultivar B. Legumes 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Sequel HR. Tropical Grasslands, 33 (3), 191-192.

New herbage plant cultivar B. Legumes 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Sequel HR

1999

Journal Article

First record in Australia of Myriogenospora atramentosa on lemongrass and sugarcane

Shivas, R. G., White, J., Irwin, J. A. G., Blatch, A. J. and Whittle, P. J. (1999). First record in Australia of Myriogenospora atramentosa on lemongrass and sugarcane. Australasian Plant Pathology, 28 (4), 336-336. doi: 10.1071/AP99053

First record in Australia of Myriogenospora atramentosa on lemongrass and sugarcane

1999

Journal Article

Pathological and molecular genetic variation in the interaction between Sporobolus spp. and Bipolaris spp.

Hetherington, S. D. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1999). Pathological and molecular genetic variation in the interaction between Sporobolus spp. and Bipolaris spp.. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (4), 583-588. doi: 10.1071/A98126

Pathological and molecular genetic variation in the interaction between Sporobolus spp. and Bipolaris spp.

1999

Journal Article

New herbage plant cultivar

Bray, RA and Irwin, JAG (1999). New herbage plant cultivar. Tropical Grasslands, 33 (3), 191-192.

New herbage plant cultivar

1999

Conference Publication

Isolation and characterization of avirulence genes from phytophthora sojae

Basnayake, S. W. V., Whisson, S., Drenth, A., Maclean, D. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1999). Isolation and characterization of avirulence genes from phytophthora sojae. ComBio 99, Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast, 27-30 September, 1999. Kent Town, SA: Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Isolation and characterization of avirulence genes from phytophthora sojae

1999

Journal Article

Register of Australian Herbage Plant Cultivars: B. Legumes: 8. Lucerne: Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Hallmark

Bray, R. A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1999). Register of Australian Herbage Plant Cultivars: B. Legumes: 8. Lucerne: Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Hallmark. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 39 (5), 643-644.

Register of Australian Herbage Plant Cultivars: B. Legumes: 8. Lucerne: Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Hallmark

1999

Journal Article

Fungal diseases of temperate annual pasture legumes in southern Queensland

Mackie, J. M., Lloyd, D. L., Ryley, M. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1999). Fungal diseases of temperate annual pasture legumes in southern Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 39 (6), 699-707. doi: 10.1071/EA99012

Fungal diseases of temperate annual pasture legumes in southern Queensland

1999

Journal Article

New herbage plant cultivars - B-legumes - 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L-(lucerne) cv. Hallmark

Bray, RA and Irwin, JAG (1999). New herbage plant cultivars - B-legumes - 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L-(lucerne) cv. Hallmark. Tropical Grasslands, 33 (2), 127-128.

New herbage plant cultivars - B-legumes - 8. Lucerne (a) Medicago sativa L-(lucerne) cv. Hallmark

1999

Journal Article

Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars

Bray, R. A., Irwin, J. A G and Kelman, W. M. (1999). Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 39 (5), 643-644. doi: 10.1071/ea99049_cu

Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars

1999

Journal Article

Similarities and differences in the genetic and physiological control of resistance to stemphylium leafspot in winter-active and semi-dormant lucernes

Irwin, J. A. G. and Bray, R. A. (1999). Similarities and differences in the genetic and physiological control of resistance to stemphylium leafspot in winter-active and semi-dormant lucernes. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 39 (3), 301-305. doi: 10.1071/EA98110

Similarities and differences in the genetic and physiological control of resistance to stemphylium leafspot in winter-active and semi-dormant lucernes

1998

Journal Article

Transfer of a supernumerary chromosome between vegetatively incompatible biotypes of the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

He, C. Z., Rusu, A. G., Poplawski, A. M., Irwin, J. A. G. and Manners, J. M. (1998). Transfer of a supernumerary chromosome between vegetatively incompatible biotypes of the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Genetics, 150 (4), 1459-1466. doi: 10.1093/genetics/150.4.1459

Transfer of a supernumerary chromosome between vegetatively incompatible biotypes of the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1998

Journal Article

Isolation of genotype- and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis

Poplawski, AM, Irwin, JAG and Manners, JM (1998). Isolation of genotype- and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis. Australian Journal of Botany, 46 (1), 143-149. doi: 10.1071/BT96131

Isolation of genotype- and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis

1998

Journal Article

Changes in the racial composition of Phytophthora sojae in Australia between 1979 and 1996

Ryley, MJ, Obst, NR, Irwin, JAG and Drenth, A (1998). Changes in the racial composition of Phytophthora sojae in Australia between 1979 and 1996. Plant Disease, 82 (9), 1048-1054. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.1998.82.9.1048

Changes in the racial composition of Phytophthora sojae in Australia between 1979 and 1996

1998

Journal Article

Isolations of genotype-and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosprorioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis

Poplawski, A.M, Irwin, J. A. G. and Manners, J.M. (1998). Isolations of genotype-and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosprorioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis. Australian Journal of Botany, 46, 143-149.

Isolations of genotype-and chromosome-specific DNA markers in a biotype of Colletotrichum gloeosprorioides using random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis

1998

Journal Article

Genetics and race variability of the lucerne - Colletotrichum trifolii pathosystem in Australia

Mackie, JM and Irwin, JAG (1998). Genetics and race variability of the lucerne - Colletotrichum trifolii pathosystem in Australia. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 (4), 713-722. doi: 10.1071/A97133

Genetics and race variability of the lucerne - Colletotrichum trifolii pathosystem in Australia

1998

Journal Article

Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars - B. Legumes - 8. Lucerne - (a) Medicago sativa L (Lucerne) cv Sequel HR

Bray, R. A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1998). Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars - B. Legumes - 8. Lucerne - (a) Medicago sativa L (Lucerne) cv Sequel HR. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 38 (2), 209-209. doi: 10.1071/EA97147_CU

Register of Australian herbage plant cultivars - B. Legumes - 8. Lucerne - (a) Medicago sativa L (Lucerne) cv Sequel HR

1998

Journal Article

The proportion of individual lucerne plants resistant to Phytophthora medicaginis and Colletotrichum trifolii in Australian cultivars

Mackie, JM and Irwin, JAG (1998). The proportion of individual lucerne plants resistant to Phytophthora medicaginis and Colletotrichum trifolii in Australian cultivars. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 38 (1), 41-44. doi: 10.1071/EA97089

The proportion of individual lucerne plants resistant to Phytophthora medicaginis and Colletotrichum trifolii in Australian cultivars

1998

Journal Article

Specific PCR based detection of Phytophthora medicaginis using the intergenic spacer region of the ribosomal DNA

Liew, ECY, MacLean, DJ and Irwin, JAG (1998). Specific PCR based detection of Phytophthora medicaginis using the intergenic spacer region of the ribosomal DNA. Mycological Research, 102 (1), 73-80. doi: 10.1017/S0953756297004450

Specific PCR based detection of Phytophthora medicaginis using the intergenic spacer region of the ribosomal DNA

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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