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Emeritus Professor John Irwin
Emeritus Professor

John Irwin

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Overview

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Irwin is:
Available for supervision

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

Works

Search Professor John Irwin’s works on UQ eSpace

202 works between 1972 and 2024

81 - 100 of 202 works

1994

Journal Article

Evidence for outcrossing in Phytophthora sojae and linkage of a DNA marker to two avirulence genes

Whisson, S. C., Drenth, A., Maclean, D. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1994). Evidence for outcrossing in Phytophthora sojae and linkage of a DNA marker to two avirulence genes. Current Genetics, 27 (1), 77-82. doi: 10.1007/BF00326582

Evidence for outcrossing in Phytophthora sojae and linkage of a DNA marker to two avirulence genes

1994

Journal Article

Plant pathology in Australia: - a future perspective from the research point of view

Irwin, J.A.G. (1994). Plant pathology in Australia: - a future perspective from the research point of view. Australasian Plant Pathology, 23 (4), 216-218. doi: 10.1071/APP9940216

Plant pathology in Australia: - a future perspective from the research point of view

1994

Journal Article

Genetic-relationships as assessed by molecular markers and cross-infection among strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Hayden, H. L., Pegg, K. G., Aitken, E. A. B. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1994). Genetic-relationships as assessed by molecular markers and cross-infection among strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Australian Journal of Botany, 42 (1), 9-18. doi: 10.1071/BT9940009

Genetic-relationships as assessed by molecular markers and cross-infection among strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1994

Journal Article

The influence of mixtures of Stylosanthes spp. accessions on the occurrence of anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Davis, R. D., Chakraborty, S., Cameron, D. F., Irwin, J. A.G. and Boland, R. M. (1994). The influence of mixtures of Stylosanthes spp. accessions on the occurrence of anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 45 (1), 203-210. doi: 10.1071/AR9940203

The influence of mixtures of Stylosanthes spp. accessions on the occurrence of anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1994

Book Chapter

Diseases of tropical pasture plants in Australia

Davis, R. D. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1994). Diseases of tropical pasture plants in Australia. Diseases of tropical pasture plants. (pp. 251-274) edited by J. M. Lenné and P. Trutmann. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CAB International.

Diseases of tropical pasture plants in Australia

1994

Journal Article

DNA markers reveal hybrids between two diverse background genotypes in Australian collections of the bean rust fungus Uromyces appendiculatus

Braithwaite, K. S., Manners, J. M., Irwin, J. A. G. and Maclean, D. J. (1994). DNA markers reveal hybrids between two diverse background genotypes in Australian collections of the bean rust fungus Uromyces appendiculatus. Australian Journal of Botany, 42 (3), 255-267. doi: 10.1071/BT9940255

DNA markers reveal hybrids between two diverse background genotypes in Australian collections of the bean rust fungus Uromyces appendiculatus

1994

Journal Article

Glasshouse and field evaluation of cowpea lines for partial resistance to Phytophthora vignae

Davis, R.I., Irwin, J.A.G. and Imrie, B.C. (1994). Glasshouse and field evaluation of cowpea lines for partial resistance to Phytophthora vignae. Plant Pathology, 43 (1), 17-26. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.1994.tb00548.x

Glasshouse and field evaluation of cowpea lines for partial resistance to Phytophthora vignae

1994

Journal Article

Evidence for chromosome transfer between biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Manners, J. M., Masel, A. M., He, C., Poplawski, A. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1994). Evidence for chromosome transfer between biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. International Colletotrichum Newsletter, 1, 6-11.

Evidence for chromosome transfer between biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1994

Journal Article

Comparative studies on Phytophthora megasperma isolates from chickpea collected in Australia and Spain

Liew, E. C. Y. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1994). Comparative studies on Phytophthora megasperma isolates from chickpea collected in Australia and Spain. Mycological Research, 98 (11), 1284-1290. doi: 10.1016/S0953-7562(09)80300-6

Comparative studies on Phytophthora megasperma isolates from chickpea collected in Australia and Spain

1993

Journal Article

Initial infection processes by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on avocado fruit

Coates, L. M., Muirhead, I. F., Irwin, J. A. G. and Gowanlock, D. H. (1993). Initial infection processes by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on avocado fruit. Mycological Research, 97 (11), 1363-1370. doi: 10.1016/S0953-7562(09)80171-8

Initial infection processes by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on avocado fruit

1993

Journal Article

A strain-specific cyclin homolog in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Masel, Andrew M., Struijk, Nicole, McIntyre, C.Lynne, Irwin, John A.G. and Manners, John M. (1993). A strain-specific cyclin homolog in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Gene, 133 (1), 141-145. doi: 10.1016/0378-1119(93)90239-Y

A strain-specific cyclin homolog in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1993

Journal Article

Random amplified polymorphic DNA markers reveal a high-degree of genetic diversity in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae

Fegan, M., Manners, J. M., Maclean, D. J., Irwin, J. A. G., Samuels, K. D. Z., Holdom, D. G. and Li, D. P. (1993). Random amplified polymorphic DNA markers reveal a high-degree of genetic diversity in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae. Journal of General Microbiology, 139 (9), 2075-2081. doi: 10.1099/00221287-139-9-2075

Random amplified polymorphic DNA markers reveal a high-degree of genetic diversity in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae

1993

Journal Article

Mini-chromosomes of Colletotrichum spp. infecting several host species in various countries

Masel, Andrew M., Irwin, John A. G. and Manners, John M. (1993). Mini-chromosomes of Colletotrichum spp. infecting several host species in various countries. Mycological Research, 97 (7), 852-856. doi: 10.1016/S0953-7562(09)81161-1

Mini-chromosomes of Colletotrichum spp. infecting several host species in various countries

1993

Journal Article

Seasonal variation in lucerne foliar diseases and cultivar reaction to leaf spot pathogens in the field in Southern Queensland

Inch, M. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Bray, R. A. (1993). Seasonal variation in lucerne foliar diseases and cultivar reaction to leaf spot pathogens in the field in Southern Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 33 (3), 343-348. doi: 10.1071/EA9930343

Seasonal variation in lucerne foliar diseases and cultivar reaction to leaf spot pathogens in the field in Southern Queensland

1993

Book Chapter

How do we identify and classify fungal plant pathogens in the era of DNA analysis?

Maclean, D. J., Braithwaite, K. S., Manners, J. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1993). How do we identify and classify fungal plant pathogens in the era of DNA analysis?. Advances in plant pathology. (pp. 207-244) edited by John H. Andrews and I. C. Tommerup. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States: Academic Press.

How do we identify and classify fungal plant pathogens in the era of DNA analysis?

1993

Book Chapter

Molecular genetics of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp.

Manners, J. M., Masel, A. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1993). Molecular genetics of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp.. Aspects of tropical mycology. (pp. 233-251) edited by S. Isaac, J. C. Frankland, R. Watling and A. J. Whalley. Cambridge, MA USA: Cambridge University Press.

Molecular genetics of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp.

1993

Journal Article

Vegetative compatibility and distribution of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Australia

Moore N.Y., Pegg K.G., Allen R.N. and Irwin J.A.G. (1993). Vegetative compatibility and distribution of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 33 (6), 797-802. doi: 10.1071/EA9930797

Vegetative compatibility and distribution of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Australia

1993

Journal Article

Development of a glasshouse assay for screening for partial resistance to P. vignae in cowpea

Davis, R.I., Irwin, J.A.G. and Imrie, B.C. (1993). Development of a glasshouse assay for screening for partial resistance to P. vignae in cowpea. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 44 (4), 755-762. doi: 10.1071/AR9930755

Development of a glasshouse assay for screening for partial resistance to P. vignae in cowpea

1993

Journal Article

An Assessment of Genetic Relationships between Members of the Phytophthora megasperma Complex and Phytophthora vignae using Molecular Markers

Whisson, S. C., Howlett, B. J., Liew, E. C. Y., Maclean, D. J., Manners, J. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1993). An Assessment of Genetic Relationships between Members of the Phytophthora megasperma Complex and Phytophthora vignae using Molecular Markers. Australian Systematic Botany, 6 (4), 295-308. doi: 10.1071/sb9930295

An Assessment of Genetic Relationships between Members of the Phytophthora megasperma Complex and Phytophthora vignae using Molecular Markers

1993

Journal Article

DNA addition or deletion is associated with a major karyotype polymorphism in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Masel, Andrew M., Irwin, John A. G. and Manners, John M. (1993). DNA addition or deletion is associated with a major karyotype polymorphism in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. MGG Molecular & General Genetics, 237 (1-2), 73-80. doi: 10.1007/BF00282786

DNA addition or deletion is associated with a major karyotype polymorphism in the fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Funding

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

Supervision

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Irwin is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Completed supervision

  • 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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