Emeritus Professor John Irwin
Emeritus Professor

John Irwin

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Emeritus Professor John Irwin is:
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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)

121 - 140 of 202 works

1990

Book Chapter

Acrocalymma root and crown rot

Irwin, J. A. G. (1990). Acrocalymma root and crown rot. Compendium of alfalfa diseases. (pp. 28-29) edited by D. L. Stuteville and D. C. Erwin. St. Paul, MN USA: American Phytopathological Society Press.

Acrocalymma root and crown rot

1990

Journal Article

Ribosomal DNA as a molecular taxonomic marker for the group species colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Braithwaite K.S., Irwin J.A.G. and Manners J.M. (1990). Ribosomal DNA as a molecular taxonomic marker for the group species colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Australian Systematic Botany, 3 (4), 733-738. doi: 10.1071/SB9900733

Ribosomal DNA as a molecular taxonomic marker for the group species colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1990

Journal Article

Aphanomyces euteiches, a possible cause of poor lucerne establishment in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland

Othieno Abbo, E. and Irwin, J. A.G. (1990). Aphanomyces euteiches, a possible cause of poor lucerne establishment in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 30 (3), 361-364. doi: 10.1071/EA9900361

Aphanomyces euteiches, a possible cause of poor lucerne establishment in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland

1990

Journal Article

Vegetative compatibility groups within Australian populations of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense, the cause of Fusarium wilt of bananas

Brake, V. M., Pegg, K. G., Irwin, J. A. G. and Langdon, P. W. (1990). Vegetative compatibility groups within Australian populations of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense, the cause of Fusarium wilt of bananas. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 41 (5), 863-870. doi: 10.1071/AR9900863

Vegetative compatibility groups within Australian populations of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense, the cause of Fusarium wilt of bananas

1990

Journal Article

Highly variable molecular karyotypes in the plant pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Masel A., Braithwaite K., Irwin J. and Manners J. (1990). Highly variable molecular karyotypes in the plant pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Current Genetics, 18 (1), 81-86. doi: 10.1007/BF00321120

Highly variable molecular karyotypes in the plant pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1990

Journal Article

Estimation of inoculum potentials of Phytophthora megasperma F. Sp. medicaginis in chickpea fields and the development of a glasshouse resistance assay

Dale, M. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1990). Estimation of inoculum potentials of Phytophthora megasperma F. Sp. medicaginis in chickpea fields and the development of a glasshouse resistance assay. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 30 (1), 109-114. doi: 10.1071/EA9900109

Estimation of inoculum potentials of Phytophthora megasperma F. Sp. medicaginis in chickpea fields and the development of a glasshouse resistance assay

1989

Journal Article

Etiology of Stem Canker Diseases of Pigeonpea in Fiji

Davis, R. I., Ogle, H., Hayward, A. C., Meekin, J. S., Irwin, J. A. G. and Kumar, J. (1989). Etiology of Stem Canker Diseases of Pigeonpea in Fiji. Plant Pathology, 38 (3), 440-442. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.1989.tb02165.x

Etiology of Stem Canker Diseases of Pigeonpea in Fiji

1989

Conference Publication

A multi-disciplinary approach to anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes in Australia

Cameron, D. F., Chakraborty, S., Davis, R. D., Edye, L. A., Irwin, J. A. G., Manners, J. M. and Staples, I. B. (1989). A multi-disciplinary approach to anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes in Australia. XVI International Grassland Congress, Nice, France, 4-11 October 1989. Versailles Cedex, France: Association Francaise pour la Production Feurragere.

A multi-disciplinary approach to anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes in Australia

1989

Journal Article

Recurrent selection for resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium within the lucerne cultivars Trifecta and Sequel

Bray, R. A. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1989). Recurrent selection for resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium within the lucerne cultivars Trifecta and Sequel. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 29 (2), 189-192. doi: 10.1071/EA9890189

Recurrent selection for resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium within the lucerne cultivars Trifecta and Sequel

1989

Journal Article

Registration of WAPRS-4 Alfalfa Germplasm Resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot

Havey, M. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Maxwell, D. P. (1989). Registration of WAPRS-4 Alfalfa Germplasm Resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot. Crop Science, 29 (3), 833-833. doi: 10.2135/cropsci1989.0011183x002900030072x

Registration of WAPRS-4 Alfalfa Germplasm Resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot

1988

Journal Article

Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides Isolates Causing Different Anthracnose Diseases On Stylosanthes in Australia Carry Distinct Double-Stranded Rnas

Dale, JL, Manners, JM and Irwin, Jag (1988). Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides Isolates Causing Different Anthracnose Diseases On Stylosanthes in Australia Carry Distinct Double-Stranded Rnas. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 91 (4), 671-676. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1536(88)80043-3

Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides Isolates Causing Different Anthracnose Diseases On Stylosanthes in Australia Carry Distinct Double-Stranded Rnas

1988

Journal Article

A Semi-Selective Medium for Isolation of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Lucerne Root and Crown Tissue

Irwin, Jag and Stirling, AM (1988). A Semi-Selective Medium for Isolation of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Lucerne Root and Crown Tissue. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 90 (4), 657-658. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1536(88)80075-5

A Semi-Selective Medium for Isolation of Acrocalymma-Medicaginis From Lucerne Root and Crown Tissue

1988

Journal Article

Histopathology of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides and Stylosanthes-Scabra

Trevorrow, PR, Irwin, Jag and Cameron, DF (1988). Histopathology of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides and Stylosanthes-Scabra. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 90 (3), 421-429. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1536(88)80151-7

Histopathology of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides and Stylosanthes-Scabra

1988

Journal Article

Quantitative Histological Studies of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Accessions of Macroptilium-Atropurpureum and Uromyces-Appendiculatus

Ogle, HJ, Irwin, Jag and Bray, RA (1988). Quantitative Histological Studies of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Accessions of Macroptilium-Atropurpureum and Uromyces-Appendiculatus. Plant Pathology, 37 (1), 96-103. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.1988.tb02200.x

Quantitative Histological Studies of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Accessions of Macroptilium-Atropurpureum and Uromyces-Appendiculatus

1988

Journal Article

Interaction of cowpea with Phytophthora vignae: inheritance of resistance and production of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase as a resistance response

Ralton, J.E., Howlett, B.J., Clarke, A.E., Irwin, J.A.G. and Imrie, B. (1988). Interaction of cowpea with Phytophthora vignae: inheritance of resistance and production of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase as a resistance response. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 32 (1), 89-103. doi: 10.1016/S0885-5765(88)80008-0

Interaction of cowpea with Phytophthora vignae: inheritance of resistance and production of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase as a resistance response

1988

Journal Article

Uromyces appendiculatus var. Crassitunicatus, var. nov. from macroptilium atropurpureum

Irwin J.A.G. (1988). Uromyces appendiculatus var. Crassitunicatus, var. nov. from macroptilium atropurpureum. Australian Systematic Botany, 1 (4), 363-371. doi: 10.1071/SB9880363

Uromyces appendiculatus var. Crassitunicatus, var. nov. from macroptilium atropurpureum

1988

Journal Article

Conidium and appressorium variation in Australian isolates of the colletotrichum gloeosporioides group and closely related species

Cox, M. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1988). Conidium and appressorium variation in Australian isolates of the colletotrichum gloeosporioides group and closely related species. Australian Systematic Botany, 1 (2), 139-149. doi: 10.1071/SB9880139

Conidium and appressorium variation in Australian isolates of the colletotrichum gloeosporioides group and closely related species

1988

Journal Article

Induced systemic resistance in Stylosanthes spp. to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Davis, R. D., Irwin, J. A. G. and Shepherd, R. K. (1988). Induced systemic resistance in Stylosanthes spp. to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 39 (3), 399-407. doi: 10.1071/AR9880399

Induced systemic resistance in Stylosanthes spp. to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1988

Journal Article

Quantitatively expressed resistance to anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in Stylosanthes scabra

CHAKRABORTY, S., CAMERON, D. F., IRWIN, J. A.G. and EDYE, L. A. (1988). Quantitatively expressed resistance to anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in Stylosanthes scabra. Plant Pathology, 37 (4), 529-537. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.1988.tb02111.x

Quantitatively expressed resistance to anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) in Stylosanthes scabra

1987

Journal Article

Independent inheritance of genes conditioning resistance to Phytophthora root rot from diploid and tetraploid alfalfa

Havey, M. J., Maxwell, D. P. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1987). Independent inheritance of genes conditioning resistance to Phytophthora root rot from diploid and tetraploid alfalfa. Crop Science, 27 (5), 873-879. doi: 10.2135/cropsci1987.0011183X002700050007x

Independent inheritance of genes conditioning resistance to Phytophthora root rot from diploid and tetraploid alfalfa

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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