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)

101 - 120 of 202 works

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

1992

Journal Article

Genetic-Relationships Among Australian and North-American Isolates of Phytophthora-Megasperma F-Sp Glycinea Assessed by Multicopy Dna Probes

Whisson, S. C., Maclean, D. J., Manners, J. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1992). Genetic-Relationships Among Australian and North-American Isolates of Phytophthora-Megasperma F-Sp Glycinea Assessed by Multicopy Dna Probes. Phytopathology, 82 (8), 863-868. doi: 10.1094/Phyto-82-863

Genetic-Relationships Among Australian and North-American Isolates of Phytophthora-Megasperma F-Sp Glycinea Assessed by Multicopy Dna Probes

1992

Journal Article

Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Quadrella

Bray, R. A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1992). Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Quadrella. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 32 (2), 263-263. doi: 10.1071/ea9920263

Medicago sativa L. (lucerne) cv. Quadrella

1992

Journal Article

Partial resistance of oats to P. coronata f.sp. avenae

Brake, V. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1992). Partial resistance of oats to P. coronata f.sp. avenae. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 43 (5), 1217-1227. doi: 10.1071/AR9921217

Partial resistance of oats to P. coronata f.sp. avenae

1992

Book Chapter

Molecular analysis of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides pathogenic on the tropical pasture legumes Stylosanthes spp.

Manners, J. M., Masel, A. M., Braithwaite, K. S. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1992). Molecular analysis of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides pathogenic on the tropical pasture legumes Stylosanthes spp.. Colletotrichum, biology, pathology and control. (pp. 250-268) Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CAB International.

Molecular analysis of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides pathogenic on the tropical pasture legumes Stylosanthes spp.

1991

Journal Article

Phytophthora-Macrochlamydospora, a New Species From Australia

Irwin, Jag (1991). Phytophthora-Macrochlamydospora, a New Species From Australia. Mycologia, 83 (4), 517-519. doi: 10.2307/3760365

Phytophthora-Macrochlamydospora, a New Species From Australia

1991

Journal Article

Anthracnose Development in Pure and Mixed Stands of the Pasture Legume Stylosanthes-Scabra

Chakraborty, S., Pettitt, A. N., Cameron, D. F., Irwin, J. A. G. and Davis, R. D. (1991). Anthracnose Development in Pure and Mixed Stands of the Pasture Legume Stylosanthes-Scabra. Phytopathology, 81 (7), 788-793. doi: 10.1094/Phyto-81-788

Anthracnose Development in Pure and Mixed Stands of the Pasture Legume Stylosanthes-Scabra

1991

Journal Article

Glasshouse and field evaluation of quantitative resistance to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in tetraploid accessions of Stylosanthes hamata

Iamsupasit N., Cameron D.F., Chakraborty S., Gordon G., Irwin J.A.G. and Davis R.D. (1991). Glasshouse and field evaluation of quantitative resistance to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in tetraploid accessions of Stylosanthes hamata. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 42 (3), 429-439. doi: 10.1071/AR9910429

Glasshouse and field evaluation of quantitative resistance to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in tetraploid accessions of Stylosanthes hamata

1991

Journal Article

Stomata as an infection court for Phytophthora megasperma f. sp medicaginis in chickpea and a histological study of infection

Dale, M. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1991). Stomata as an infection court for Phytophthora megasperma f. sp medicaginis in chickpea and a histological study of infection. Phytopathology, 81 (4), 375-379. doi: 10.1094/Phyto-81-375

Stomata as an infection court for Phytophthora megasperma f. sp medicaginis in chickpea and a histological study of infection

1991

Journal Article

Massarina-Walkeri N-Sp - the Teleomorph of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Medicago-Sativa Contrasted with Leptosphaeria-Pratensis, L-Weimeri N-Sp - and L-Viridella

Shoemaker, RA, Babcock, CE and Irwin, Jag (1991). Massarina-Walkeri N-Sp - the Teleomorph of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Medicago-Sativa Contrasted with Leptosphaeria-Pratensis, L-Weimeri N-Sp - and L-Viridella. Canadian Journal of Botany-Revue Canadienne De Botanique, 69 (3), 569-573. doi: 10.1139/b91-077

Massarina-Walkeri N-Sp - the Teleomorph of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Medicago-Sativa Contrasted with Leptosphaeria-Pratensis, L-Weimeri N-Sp - and L-Viridella

1991

Journal Article

Avena sativa (Oats) cv. panfive

Irwin, J. A.G. and Mackay, M. C. (1991). Avena sativa (Oats) cv. panfive. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 31 (6), 867-867. doi: 10.1071/EA9910867

Avena sativa (Oats) cv. panfive

1991

Journal Article

Use of restriction fragment length polymorphisms to study genetic relationships between Australian and Japanese isolates of Phytophthora vignae

Liew, E. C. Y., Maclean, D. J. , Manners, J. M., Dawson, D. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1991). Use of restriction fragment length polymorphisms to study genetic relationships between Australian and Japanese isolates of Phytophthora vignae. Australian Journal of Botany, 39 (4), 335-346. doi: 10.1071/BT9910335

Use of restriction fragment length polymorphisms to study genetic relationships between Australian and Japanese isolates of Phytophthora vignae

1991

Journal Article

Glasshouse and field screening of chickpea cultivars for resistance to phytophthora megasperma f. Sp. medicaginis

Dale M.L. and Irwin J.A.G. (1991). Glasshouse and field screening of chickpea cultivars for resistance to phytophthora megasperma f. Sp. medicaginis. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 31 (5), 663-667. doi: 10.1071/EA9910663

Glasshouse and field screening of chickpea cultivars for resistance to phytophthora megasperma f. Sp. medicaginis

1991

Journal Article

Effect of Phytophthora root and stem rot on the response of field-grown soybean to Saturated Soil Culture

Troedson, R. J., Ryley, M. J., Byth, D. E. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1991). Effect of Phytophthora root and stem rot on the response of field-grown soybean to Saturated Soil Culture. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 42 (5), 791-799. doi: 10.1071/AR9910791

Effect of Phytophthora root and stem rot on the response of field-grown soybean to Saturated Soil Culture

1991

Journal Article

Characterisation of strains of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense by production of volatiles

Moore, N. Y., Hargreaves, P. A., Pegg, K. G. and Irwin, J. A G (1991). Characterisation of strains of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense by production of volatiles. Australian Journal of Botany, 39 (2), 161-166. doi: 10.1071/BT9910161

Characterisation of strains of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense by production of volatiles

1991

Journal Article

A molecular approach to distinguish the bean rust and siratro rust pathogens

Braithwaite, K. S., Manners, J. M., Maclean, D. J. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1991). A molecular approach to distinguish the bean rust and siratro rust pathogens. Australian Journal of Botany, 39 (6), 527-534. doi: 10.1071/BT9910527

A molecular approach to distinguish the bean rust and siratro rust pathogens

1991

Journal Article

Variation in virulence within the cool temperature biotype of Stemphylium vesicarium (Wallr.) Simmons, a lucerne leaf spot pathogen

Irwin, J. A. G. and Bray, R. A. (1991). Variation in virulence within the cool temperature biotype of Stemphylium vesicarium (Wallr.) Simmons, a lucerne leaf spot pathogen. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 31 (6), 793-795. doi: 10.1071/EA9910793

Variation in virulence within the cool temperature biotype of Stemphylium vesicarium (Wallr.) Simmons, a lucerne leaf spot pathogen

1990

Journal Article

Restriction fragment length polymorphisms in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp. in Australia

Braithwaite, K. S., Irwin, J. A. G. and Manners, J. M. (1990). Restriction fragment length polymorphisms in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp. in Australia. Mycological Research, 94 (8), 1129-1137. doi: 10.1016/S0953-7562(09)81345-2

Restriction fragment length polymorphisms in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infecting Stylosanthes spp. in Australia

1990

Journal Article

Infection of Stylosanthes guianensis and S. scabra by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Ogle, H. J., Gowanlock, D. H. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1990). Infection of Stylosanthes guianensis and S. scabra by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Phytopathology, 80 (9), 837-842. doi: 10.1094/Phyto-80-837

Infection of Stylosanthes guianensis and S. scabra by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1990

Journal Article

Biochemical and Cytochemical Responses of Stylosanthes-Guianensis to Infection by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides - Association of Callose Deposition with Resistance

Sharp, D., Braithwaite, K. S., Irwin, J. A. G. and Manners, J. M. (1990). Biochemical and Cytochemical Responses of Stylosanthes-Guianensis to Infection by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides - Association of Callose Deposition with Resistance. Canadian Journal of Botany-Revue Canadienne De Botanique, 68 (3), 505-511. doi: 10.1139/b90-068

Biochemical and Cytochemical Responses of Stylosanthes-Guianensis to Infection by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides - Association of Callose Deposition with Resistance

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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