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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

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1987

Journal Article

Acrocalymma medicaginis Gen. et sp.nov. causing root and crown rot of Medicago sativa in Australia

Alcorn, J. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1987). Acrocalymma medicaginis Gen. et sp.nov. causing root and crown rot of Medicago sativa in Australia. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 88 (2), 163-167. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1536(87)80211-5

Acrocalymma medicaginis Gen. et sp.nov. causing root and crown rot of Medicago sativa in Australia

1987

Journal Article

Recent Advances in the Detection of Seedborne Pathogens

Irwin, Jag (1987). Recent Advances in the Detection of Seedborne Pathogens. Seed Science and Technology, 15 (3), 755-763.

Recent Advances in the Detection of Seedborne Pathogens

1987

Journal Article

Sources of Alternaria carthami inoculum in safflower

Jackson, K. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Berthelsen, J. E. (1987). Sources of Alternaria carthami inoculum in safflower. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 27 (1), 149-154. doi: 10.1071/EA9870149

Sources of Alternaria carthami inoculum in safflower

1987

Journal Article

Host range of three strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides from tropical pasture legumes, and comparative histological studies of interactions between type B disease-producing strains and Stylosanthes scabra (Non-Host) and S. guianensis (Host)

Vinijsanun, T., Irwin, J. A.G. and Cameron, D. F. (1987). Host range of three strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides from tropical pasture legumes, and comparative histological studies of interactions between type B disease-producing strains and Stylosanthes scabra (Non-Host) and S. guianensis (Host). Australian Journal of Botany, 35 (6), 665-677. doi: 10.1071/BT9870665

Host range of three strains of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides from tropical pasture legumes, and comparative histological studies of interactions between type B disease-producing strains and Stylosanthes scabra (Non-Host) and S. guianensis (Host)

1987

Journal Article

Yield Losses Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in 3 Species of Stylosanthes

Davis, R. D., Irwin, J. A. G., Shepherd, R. K. and Cameron, D. F. (1987). Yield Losses Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in 3 Species of Stylosanthes. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 27 (1), 67-72. doi: 10.1071/EA9870067

Yield Losses Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in 3 Species of Stylosanthes

1987

Journal Article

Epidemiologic-Studies On the Anthracnose Diseases of Stylosanthes Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in North-Queensland and Pathogenic Specialization Within the Natural Fungal Populations

Davis, R. D., Irwin, J. A. G., Cameron, D. F. and Shepherd, R. K. (1987). Epidemiologic-Studies On the Anthracnose Diseases of Stylosanthes Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in North-Queensland and Pathogenic Specialization Within the Natural Fungal Populations. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 38 (6), 1019-1032. doi: 10.1071/AR9871019

Epidemiologic-Studies On the Anthracnose Diseases of Stylosanthes Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in North-Queensland and Pathogenic Specialization Within the Natural Fungal Populations

1987

Journal Article

Phenotypic variation for disease resistance and virulence within naturalized populations of Stylosanthes humilis and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

Vinijsanun, T., Cameron, D. F., Irwin, J. A. G. and Barnes, A. (1987). Phenotypic variation for disease resistance and virulence within naturalized populations of Stylosanthes humilis and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 38 (4), 717-728. doi: 10.1071/AR9870717

Phenotypic variation for disease resistance and virulence within naturalized populations of Stylosanthes humilis and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

1987

Book Chapter

Tissue specific responses to infection

Clarke, A. E., Howlett, B., Imrie, B., Irwin, J. A. G., Kapuscinski, M., Ralton, J. and Smart, M. (1987). Tissue specific responses to infection. Molecular strategies for crop protection. (pp. 35-48) edited by A. Liss. New York: Unknown.

Tissue specific responses to infection

1986

Journal Article

Taxonomic studies on Australian isolates of stemphylium spp. and associated teleomorphs

Irwin J.A.G., Dill-Macky R. and Stirling M. (1986). Taxonomic studies on Australian isolates of stemphylium spp. and associated teleomorphs. Australian Journal of Botany, 34 (3), 281-292. doi: 10.1071/BT9860281

Taxonomic studies on Australian isolates of stemphylium spp. and associated teleomorphs

1986

Journal Article

Etiology of a newly described root rot of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) in Australia caused by Phytophthora cryptogea

Stirling, A. M. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1986). Etiology of a newly described root rot of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) in Australia caused by Phytophthora cryptogea. Plant Pathology, 35 (4), 527-534. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.1986.tb02051.x

Etiology of a newly described root rot of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) in Australia caused by Phytophthora cryptogea

1986

Conference Publication

Use of natural outcrossing to improve the anthracnose resistance of Stylosanthes guianensis

Cameron, D. F. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1986). Use of natural outcrossing to improve the anthracnose resistance of Stylosanthes guianensis. DSIR Plant Breeding Symposium 1986, Lincoln New Zealand, 1986. New Zealand: Agronomy Society of New Zealand : Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Use of natural outcrossing to improve the anthracnose resistance of Stylosanthes guianensis

1986

Conference Publication

Anthracnose problems with Stylosanthes

Irwin, J. A. G., Cameron, D. F., Davis, R. D. and Lenne, J. M. (1986). Anthracnose problems with Stylosanthes. 3rd Australian conference on tropical pastures, Rockhampton, Qld Australia, 1985. St Lucia QLD Australia: Tropical Grassland Society of Australia.

Anthracnose problems with Stylosanthes

1986

Journal Article

Biology of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from tropical pasture legumes

Ogle, H. J., Irwin, J. A. G. and Cameron, D. F. (1986). Biology of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from tropical pasture legumes. Australian Journal of Botany, 34 (5), 537-550. doi: 10.1071/BT9860537

Biology of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from tropical pasture legumes

1985

Journal Article

Reaction of Lucerne Cultivars and Lines to Australian Isolates of a Stemphylium Sp

Irwin, Jag, Dillmacky, R and Bray, RA (1985). Reaction of Lucerne Cultivars and Lines to Australian Isolates of a Stemphylium Sp. Tropical Grasslands, 19 (4), 145-149.

Reaction of Lucerne Cultivars and Lines to Australian Isolates of a Stemphylium Sp

1985

Journal Article

Resistance in Chickpea to Phytophthora-Megasperma f. sp. Medicaginis

Brinsmead, R. B., Rettke, M. L., Irwin, J. A. G., Ryley, M. J. and Langdon, P. W. (1985). Resistance in Chickpea to Phytophthora-Megasperma f. sp. Medicaginis. Plant Disease, 69 (6), 504-506. doi: 10.1094/PD-69-504

Resistance in Chickpea to Phytophthora-Megasperma f. sp. Medicaginis

1985

Journal Article

Variability in isolates of colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing anthracnose diseases of stylosanthes species

Cameron, D. F., Irwin, J. A.G. and O’Brien, R. G. (1985). Variability in isolates of colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing anthracnose diseases of stylosanthes species. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 25 (2), 444-449. doi: 10.1071/EA9850444

Variability in isolates of colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing anthracnose diseases of stylosanthes species

1985

Journal Article

Comparative Etiological and Epidemiological Studies on Rust Diseases of Phaseolus vulgaris and Macroptilium atropurpureum

Code, J. L., Irwin, J. A. G. and Barnes, A. (1985). Comparative Etiological and Epidemiological Studies on Rust Diseases of Phaseolus vulgaris and Macroptilium atropurpureum. Australian Journal of Botany, 33 (2), 147-157. doi: 10.1071/BT9850147

Comparative Etiological and Epidemiological Studies on Rust Diseases of Phaseolus vulgaris and Macroptilium atropurpureum

1985

Journal Article

Taxonomy of some Leptosphaerulina Spp. On legumes in Eastern Australia

Irwin, J. A.G. and Davis, R. D. (1985). Taxonomy of some Leptosphaerulina Spp. On legumes in Eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Botany, 33 (2), 233-237. doi: 10.1071/BT9850233

Taxonomy of some Leptosphaerulina Spp. On legumes in Eastern Australia

1984

Journal Article

Histopathology of compatible interactions involving biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that cause anthracnose of Stylosanthes spp

Irwin, J. A.G., Trevorrow, P. R. and Cameron, D. F. (1984). Histopathology of compatible interactions involving biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that cause anthracnose of Stylosanthes spp. Australian Journal of Botany, 32 (6), 631-640. doi: 10.1071/BT9840631

Histopathology of compatible interactions involving biotypes of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that cause anthracnose of Stylosanthes spp

1984

Book Chapter

Research for improved crop management: diseases

Irwin, J. A. G, Persley, G. J., Conde, B. and Pitkethley, R. N. (1984). Research for improved crop management: diseases. Agro-research for Australia's semi-arid tropics. (pp. 338-353) edited by R. C. Muchow. Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland Press.

Research for improved crop management: diseases

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 - 2007
    Pathology support for lucerne improvement including germplasm enhancement
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2006
    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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