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)

161 - 180 of 202 works

1984

Journal Article

Influence of environmental factors on the development of the anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes spp

Irwin, J. A.G., Cameron, D. F. and Ratcliff, D. (1984). Influence of environmental factors on the development of the anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes spp. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 35 (4), 473-478. doi: 10.1071/AR9840473

Influence of environmental factors on the development of the anthracnose diseases of Stylosanthes spp

1984

Book Chapter

Responses of stylosanthes to anthracnose

Irwin, J. A. G., Cameron, D. F. and Lenné, J. M. (1984). Responses of stylosanthes to anthracnose. The biology and agronomy of stylosanthes. (pp. 295-310) edited by Helen M. Stace and L. A. Edye. North Ryde, NSW Australia: Academic Press Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-661680-4.50020-2

Responses of stylosanthes to anthracnose

1984

Journal Article

Breeding Disease Resistant, Aphid Resistant Lucerne for Sub-Tropical Queensland

Clements, RJ, Turner, JW, Irwin, Jag, Langdon, PW and Bray, RA (1984). Breeding Disease Resistant, Aphid Resistant Lucerne for Sub-Tropical Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 24 (125), 178-188. doi: 10.1071/EA9840178

Breeding Disease Resistant, Aphid Resistant Lucerne for Sub-Tropical Queensland

1984

Book

Glasshouse screening of species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose diseases

Cameron, D. F., O'Brien, R. G. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1984). Glasshouse screening of species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose diseases. St Lucia, Qld Australia: CSIRO Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures.

Glasshouse screening of species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose diseases

1984

Journal Article

Etiology of a New Stemphylium-Incited Leaf Disease of Alfalfa in Australia

Irwin, Jag (1984). Etiology of a New Stemphylium-Incited Leaf Disease of Alfalfa in Australia. Plant Disease, 68 (6), 531-532.

Etiology of a New Stemphylium-Incited Leaf Disease of Alfalfa in Australia

1984

Journal Article

Variation in virulence and pathogenic specialization of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from Stylosanthes scabra cvv. Fitzroy and Seca

Davis, R. D., Irwin, J. A G and Cameron, D. F. (1984). Variation in virulence and pathogenic specialization of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from Stylosanthes scabra cvv. Fitzroy and Seca. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 35 (5), 653-662. doi: 10.1071/AR9840653

Variation in virulence and pathogenic specialization of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolates from Stylosanthes scabra cvv. Fitzroy and Seca

1983

Conference Publication

Inheritance of resistance to anthracnose disease in Stylosanthes guianensis

Cameron, D. F. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1983). Inheritance of resistance to anthracnose disease in Stylosanthes guianensis. 8th Australian Plant Breeding Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 14th-18th February 1983. Glen Osmond, SA Australia: Australian Plant Breeding Conference Organizing Committee.

Inheritance of resistance to anthracnose disease in Stylosanthes guianensis

1983

Journal Article

Effects of Systemic Fungicidal Seed Dressings On the Incidence of Phytophthora Megasperma, Nodulation, and Nitrogen-Fixation in 2 Soybean Cultivars

Diatloff, A, Irwin, Jag and Rose, JL (1983). Effects of Systemic Fungicidal Seed Dressings On the Incidence of Phytophthora Megasperma, Nodulation, and Nitrogen-Fixation in 2 Soybean Cultivars. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 23 (120), 87-90. doi: 10.1071/EA9830087

Effects of Systemic Fungicidal Seed Dressings On the Incidence of Phytophthora Megasperma, Nodulation, and Nitrogen-Fixation in 2 Soybean Cultivars

1982

Journal Article

Leaf lesions on Stylosanthes guianensis caused by Curvularia eragrostidis in North Queensland

Davis, R. D. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1982). Leaf lesions on Stylosanthes guianensis caused by Curvularia eragrostidis in North Queensland. Australasian Plant Pathology, 11 (4), 54-54. doi: 10.1071/APP9820054

Leaf lesions on Stylosanthes guianensis caused by Curvularia eragrostidis in North Queensland

1982

Journal Article

A Laboratory Procedure for Determining Relative Levels of Field-Resistance in Soybeans to Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea

Irwin, J. A. G. and Langdon, P. W. (1982). A Laboratory Procedure for Determining Relative Levels of Field-Resistance in Soybeans to Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 33 (1), 33-39. doi: 10.1071/AR9820033

A Laboratory Procedure for Determining Relative Levels of Field-Resistance in Soybeans to Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea

1982

Journal Article

Relationships Between Phytophthora-Megasperma Isolates From Chickpea, Lucerne and Soybean

Irwin, Jag and Dale, JL (1982). Relationships Between Phytophthora-Megasperma Isolates From Chickpea, Lucerne and Soybean. Australian Journal of Botany, 30 (2), 199-210. doi: 10.1071/BT9820199

Relationships Between Phytophthora-Megasperma Isolates From Chickpea, Lucerne and Soybean

1982

Journal Article

Reaction of Soybean Cultivars to Races of Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea Present in Queensland

Rose, J. L., Irwin, J. A. G., Ryley, M. J., Langdon, P. W. and Jenner, L. B. (1982). Reaction of Soybean Cultivars to Races of Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea Present in Queensland. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 33 (5), 763-771. doi: 10.1071/AR9820763

Reaction of Soybean Cultivars to Races of Phytophthora-Megasperma Fsp Glycinea Present in Queensland

1982

Journal Article

Effect of Alternaria Carthami On the Yield, Yield Components and Seed Quality of Safflower

Jackson, KJ, Irwin, Jag and Berthelsen, JE (1982). Effect of Alternaria Carthami On the Yield, Yield Components and Seed Quality of Safflower. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 22 (116), 221-225. doi: 10.1071/EA9820221

Effect of Alternaria Carthami On the Yield, Yield Components and Seed Quality of Safflower

1981

Journal Article

Inheritance of Resistance to Phytophthora-Megasperma in Tetraploid Alfalfa

Irwin, Jag, Maxwell, DP and Bingham, ET (1981). Inheritance of Resistance to Phytophthora-Megasperma in Tetraploid Alfalfa. Crop Science, 21 (2), 277-283. doi: 10.2135/cropsci1981.0011183X002100020018x

Inheritance of Resistance to Phytophthora-Megasperma in Tetraploid Alfalfa

1981

Journal Article

Inheritance of resistance to Phytophthora-megasperma in diploid alfalfa

Irwin, J. A. G., Maxwell, D. P. and Bingham, E. T. (1981). Inheritance of resistance to Phytophthora-megasperma in diploid alfalfa. Crop Science, 21 (2), 271-276. doi: 10.2135/cropsci1981.0011183X002100020017x

Inheritance of resistance to Phytophthora-megasperma in diploid alfalfa

1980

Journal Article

Selection for Resistance to Colletotrichum-Trifolii in the Lucerne Cultivars Hunter River and Siro Peruvian

Irwin, J. A. G., Lloyd, D. L., Bray, R. A. and Langdon, P. W. (1980). Selection for Resistance to Colletotrichum-Trifolii in the Lucerne Cultivars Hunter River and Siro Peruvian. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 20 (105), 447-451. doi: 10.1071/EA9800447

Selection for Resistance to Colletotrichum-Trifolii in the Lucerne Cultivars Hunter River and Siro Peruvian

1980

Journal Article

Resistance of Medicago spp. accessions to Phytophthora megasperma f. sp. medicaginis

Irwin, J. A. G. and Maxwell, D. P. (1980). Resistance of Medicago spp. accessions to Phytophthora megasperma f. sp. medicaginis. Plant Disease, 64, 396-397.

Resistance of Medicago spp. accessions to Phytophthora megasperma f. sp. medicaginis

1980

Journal Article

Correlation Between Root and Stem Reactions of Alfalfa to Phytophthora-Megasperma F Sp Medicaginis

Irwin, Jag, Maxwell, DP and Smith, RR (1980). Correlation Between Root and Stem Reactions of Alfalfa to Phytophthora-Megasperma F Sp Medicaginis. Phytopathology, 70 (10), 987-990.

Correlation Between Root and Stem Reactions of Alfalfa to Phytophthora-Megasperma F Sp Medicaginis

1979

Journal Article

Alfalfa seedling resistance to Phytophthora megasperma

Irwin, J. A. G., Miller, S. A. and Maxwell, D. P. (1979). Alfalfa seedling resistance to Phytophthora megasperma. Phytopathology, 69 (10), 1051-1055.

Alfalfa seedling resistance to Phytophthora megasperma

1979

Conference Publication

Alfalfa Seedling Assay for Detection of Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma

Miller, S. A., Irwin, J. A. G. and Maxwell, D. P. (1979). Alfalfa Seedling Assay for Detection of Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma. 71st Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Washington, DC, United States, 5-11 August 1979. ST PAUL: American Phytopathological Society.

Alfalfa Seedling Assay for Detection of Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma

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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