Emeritus Professor John Irwin
Emeritus Professor

John Irwin

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+61 7 334 69462

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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)

181 - 200 of 202 works

1978

Journal Article

Development of Lucerne with Resistance to Root-Rot in Poorly Aerated Soils

Rogers, VE, Irwin, Jag and Stovold, G (1978). Development of Lucerne with Resistance to Root-Rot in Poorly Aerated Soils. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 18 (92), 434-441. doi: 10.1071/EA9780434

Development of Lucerne with Resistance to Root-Rot in Poorly Aerated Soils

1978

Conference Publication

Screening species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose disease

Cameron, D. F., O'Brien, R. G. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1978). Screening species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose disease. Australian Society of Agronomy Inc Conference, Queensland Agricultural College, Lawes, Queensland, Australia, April 1980. Australian Society of Agronomy.

Screening species of Stylosanthes for resistance to anthracnose disease

1978

Journal Article

Selection for Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma Var. Sojae in Hunter River Lucerne

Bray, RA and Irwin, Jag (1978). Selection for Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma Var. Sojae in Hunter River Lucerne. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 18 (94), 708-713. doi: 10.1071/EA9780708

Selection for Resistance to Phytophthora Megasperma Var. Sojae in Hunter River Lucerne

1978

Journal Article

2 Diseases in Stylosanthes-Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in Australia, and Pathogenic Specialization Within One of Causal Organisms

Irwin, Jag and Cameron, DF (1978). 2 Diseases in Stylosanthes-Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in Australia, and Pathogenic Specialization Within One of Causal Organisms. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 29 (2), 305-317. doi: 10.1071/AR9780305

2 Diseases in Stylosanthes-Spp Caused by Colletotrichum-Gloeosporioides in Australia, and Pathogenic Specialization Within One of Causal Organisms

1977

Journal Article

Safflower Diseases in Queensland

Irwin, J. A. G. and Jackson, K. J. (1977). Safflower Diseases in Queensland. Queensland Agricultural Journal, 103 (6), 516-520.

Safflower Diseases in Queensland

1977

Journal Article

Role of Fungi and Nematodes as Factors Associated with Death of White Clover (Trifolium-Repens) Stolons Over Summer in Southeastern Queensland

Irwin, Jag and Jones, RM (1977). Role of Fungi and Nematodes as Factors Associated with Death of White Clover (Trifolium-Repens) Stolons Over Summer in Southeastern Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 17 (88), 789-794. doi: 10.1071/EA9770789

Role of Fungi and Nematodes as Factors Associated with Death of White Clover (Trifolium-Repens) Stolons Over Summer in Southeastern Queensland

1977

Journal Article

Factors Contributing to Poor Lucerne Persistence in Southern Queensland

Irwin, Jag (1977). Factors Contributing to Poor Lucerne Persistence in Southern Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 17 (89), 998-1003. doi: 10.1071/EA9770998

Factors Contributing to Poor Lucerne Persistence in Southern Queensland

1976

Journal Article

Observations On Mode of Infection of Lucerne Roots by Phytophthora-Megasperma

Irwin, Jag (1976). Observations On Mode of Infection of Lucerne Roots by Phytophthora-Megasperma. Australian Journal of Botany, 24 (4), 447-451. doi: 10.1071/BT9760447

Observations On Mode of Infection of Lucerne Roots by Phytophthora-Megasperma

1976

Journal Article

Alternaria Carthami, a Seed-Borne Pathogen of Safflower

Irwin, Jag (1976). Alternaria Carthami, a Seed-Borne Pathogen of Safflower. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 16 (83), 921-925. doi: 10.1071/EA9760921

Alternaria Carthami, a Seed-Borne Pathogen of Safflower

1976

Journal Article

Selection for resistance to Phytophthora megasperma in Hunter River lucerne

Irwin, J. A. G. and Bray, R. A. (1976). Selection for resistance to Phytophthora megasperma in Hunter River lucerne. Australasian Plant Pathology, 5 (1 Supp)

Selection for resistance to Phytophthora megasperma in Hunter River lucerne

1976

Journal Article

Colletotrichum leaf spot and stem canker of Stylosanthes spp. in Queensland

Pont, W. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1976). Colletotrichum leaf spot and stem canker of Stylosanthes spp. in Queensland. Australasian Plant Pathology, 5 (1 Supp)

Colletotrichum leaf spot and stem canker of Stylosanthes spp. in Queensland

1975

Journal Article

Alternaria carthami on Safflower

Irwin, J. A. G. (1975). Alternaria carthami on Safflower. Australasian Plant Pathology, 4 (3), 24-25. doi: 10.1071/app9750024a

Alternaria carthami on Safflower

1975

Journal Article

Bacterial leaf and stem spot (Xanthomonas alfalfae) of lucerne in Queensland

Moffett, M. L. and Irwin, J. A. G. (1975). Bacterial leaf and stem spot (Xanthomonas alfalfae) of lucerne in Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 15 (73), 223-226. doi: 10.1071/ea9750223

Bacterial leaf and stem spot (Xanthomonas alfalfae) of lucerne in Queensland

1974

Journal Article

Resistance of Lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae)

Irwin, J. A. G. (1974). Resistance of Lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae). Australasian Plant Pathology, 3 (1), 16. doi: 10.1071/app9740016b

Resistance of Lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora megasperma var. sojae)

1974

Journal Article

Reaction of lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora megasperma, the cause of a root rot in Queensland

Irwin, J. A. G. (1974). Reaction of lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora megasperma, the cause of a root rot in Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 14 (69), 561-565. doi: 10.1071/EA9740561

Reaction of lucerne cultivars to Phytophthora megasperma, the cause of a root rot in Queensland

1974

Journal Article

Crown rot of lucerne in queensland caused by colletotrichum trifolii

Irwin, J. A.G. (1974). Crown rot of lucerne in queensland caused by colletotrichum trifolii. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 14 (67), 197-200. doi: 10.1071/EA9740197

Crown rot of lucerne in queensland caused by colletotrichum trifolii

1973

Journal Article

Root rot of safflower in Queensland

Irwin, J. A. G. (1973). Root rot of safflower in Queensland. Australian Plant Pathology Society Newsletter, 2 (4), 29-29. doi: 10.1071/APP9730029

Root rot of safflower in Queensland

1973

Journal Article

Charcoal rot of soybeans in Queensland

Irwin, J. A. G. (1973). Charcoal rot of soybeans in Queensland. Australian Plant Pathology Society Newsletter, 2 (3), 19. doi: 10.1071/APP9730019a

Charcoal rot of soybeans in Queensland

1973

Journal Article

Verticillium wilt of soybean

Erwin, J. A. G. (1973). Verticillium wilt of soybean. Australian Plant Pathology Society Newsletter, 2 (3), 18. doi: 10.1071/APP9730018

Verticillium wilt of soybean

1973

Journal Article

A crown rot of lucerne caused by Colletotrichum trifolii

Irwin, J. A. G. (1973). A crown rot of lucerne caused by Colletotrichum trifolii. Australian Plant Pathology Society Newsletter, 2 (1), 2-3. doi: 10.1071/APP9730002

A crown rot of lucerne caused by Colletotrichum trifolii

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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