Kenneth Chalmers

Research Interests

Crop and Pasture Improvement Genetics Genomics Plant Biology

APrf Kenneth Chalmers

Associate Prof/Reader

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Associate Professor Ken Chalmers’ research focuses on the role of molecular plant breeding in crop improvement. He is also the Post-graduate coordinator for Plant Breeding and Genomics within the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine. He leads the Australian participation on the Wheat 10-Genomes and Barley Pan Genome projects and participates in a number of large GRDC funded programs developing molecular markers for cereal breeding and isolating cereal genes. Ken’s other research interests focus on the utilisation of genetic resources and Australian indigenous food and Chinese Traditional Medicinal plant species.

My research expertise is in the areas of plant molecular breeding and genetic analysis particularly in cereals. I have a particular interest in using and developing genetic resources for crop improvement. Much of the research I undertake in cereals is supported by the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GDRC). This includes large scale international genome sequencing programs developing pan-genomes of both wheat and barley.10+ Genomes

http://www.10wheatgenomes.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1E8WZpy1Vk

Additionally, I co-lead the Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program – (Genetic Analysis) which aims to develop molecular markers for cereal breeding and resistance gene identification.

Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Programhttp://www.markers.net.au/

One of the more recent activities in my lab has been the involvement with the Global Institute of Traditional Medicine this is an international research collaboration between the University of Adelaide, the Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a style of traditional medicine built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice that includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise and dietary therapy. TCM is widely used in China where it is the standard system of medicine and is becoming increasingly popular and recognised worldwide.

Our current research program in collaboration with the Shanxi Zhendong Genuine Medicinal Material Development Co. Ltd. (China) aims to understand the genetic control of the bioactive compounds present within the medicinal plant species Sophora flavescens. An extract of the root containing the bioactive compound oxymatrine is used in the Kushen compound injection as an adjunct in chemotherapy. This exciting research aims to build on the increasing interest of western medicine in understanding the invaluable resources available within Chinese medical traditions.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Date Institution name Country Title
University of St Andrews Scotland PhD
University of Dundee Scotland BSc (Hons)

Year Citation
2025 Guo, W., Schreiber, M., Marosi, V. B., Bagnaresi, P., Jørgensen, M. E., Braune, K. B., . . . Waugh, R. (2025). A barley pan-transcriptome reveals layers of genotype-dependent transcriptional complexity.. Nature genetics, 57(2), 441-450.
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2025 White, B., Lux, T., Rusholme-Pilcher, R., Juhász, A., Kaithakottil, G., Duncan, S., . . . McKenzie, N. (2025). De novo annotation reveals transcriptomic complexity across the hexaploid wheat pan-genome. Nature Communications, 16(1), 8538.
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2024 Jayakodi, M., Lu, Q., Pidon, H., Rabanus-Wallace, M. T., Bayer, M., Lux, T., . . . Stein, N. (2024). Structural variation in the pangenome of wild and domesticated barley. Nature, 636(8043), 38 pages.
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2023 Taylor, J., Jorgensen, D., Moffat, C. S., Chalmers, K. J., Fox, R., Hollaway, G. J., . . . Shankar, M. (2023). An international wheat diversity panel reveals novel sources of genetic resistance to tan spot in Australia. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 136(3), 19 pages.
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2023 Hu, H., Wang, P., Angessa, T. T., Zhang, X. -Q., Chalmers, K. J., Zhou, G., . . . Li, C. (2023). Genomic signatures of barley breeding for environmental adaptation to the new continents.. Plant biotechnology journal, 21(9), 1719-1721.
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2021 Chidzanga, C., Fleury, D., Baumann, U., Mullan, D., Watanabe, S., Kalambettu, P., . . . de Oliveira Santos Garcia, M. (2021). Development of an Australian bread wheat nested association mapping population, a new genetic diversity resource for breeding under dry and hot climates. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(9), 4348-1-4348-18.
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2021 Schultz, C. J., Goonetilleke, S. N., Liang, J., Lahnstein, J., Levin, K. A., Bianco-Miotto, T., . . . Chalmers, K. J. (2021). Analysis of Genetic Diversity in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Plant ‘Kushen’ (Sophora flavescens Ait.). Frontiers in Plant Science, 12, 704201-1-704201-15.
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2020 Jayakodi, M., Padmarasu, S., Haberer, G., Bonthala, V. S., Gundlach, H., Monat, C., . . . Stein, N. (2020). The barley pan-genome reveals the hidden legacy of mutation breeding.. Nature, 588(7837), 284-289.
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2020 Walkowiak, S., Gao, L., Monat, C., Haberer, G., Kassa, M. T., Brinton, J., . . . Pozniak, C. J. (2020). Multiple wheat genomes reveal global variation in modern breeding. Nature, 588(7837), 277-283.
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2019 Watt, C., Zhou, G., McFawn, L. A., Chalmers, K. J., & Li, C. (2019). Fine mapping of qGL5H, a major grain length locus in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 132(4), 883-893.
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2019 Van Gansbeke, B., Khoo, K. H. P., Lewis, J. G., Chalmers, K. J., & Mather, D. E. (2019). Fine mapping of Rha2 in barley reveals candidate genes for resistance against cereal cyst nematode. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 132(5), 1309-1320.
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2019 Watkins, J. L., Li, M., McQuinn, R. P., Chan, K. X., McFarlane, H. E., Ermakova, M., . . . Pogson, B. J. (2019). A GDSL esterase/lipase catalyzes the esterification of lutein in bread wheat. Plant Cell, 31(12), 3092-3112.
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2018 Gupta, S., Vassos, E., Sznajder, B., Fox, R., Khoo, K., Loughman, R., . . . Mather, D. (2018). A locus on barley chromosome 5H affects adult plant resistance to powdery mildew. Molecular Breeding, 38(8), 103-1-103-10.
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2017 Shankar, M., Jorgensen, D., Taylor, J. D., Chalmers, K., Fox, R., Holloway, G., . . . Mather, D. (2017). Loci on chromosomes 1A and 2A affect resistance to tan (yellow) spot in wheat populations not segregating for tsn1. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 130(12), 2637-2654.
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2017 King, J., Grewal, S., Yang, C. Y., Hubbart, S., Scholefield, D., Ashling, S., . . . King, I. P. (2017). A step change in the transfer of interspecific variation into wheat from Amblyopyrum muticum. Plant Biotechnology Journal, 15(2), 217-226.
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2015 Parent, B., Shahinnia, F., Maphosa, L., Berger, B., Rabie, H., Chalmers, K., . . . Fleury, D. (2015). Combining field performance with controlled environment plant imaging to identify the genetic control of growth and transpiration underlying yield response to water-deficit stress in wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany, 66(18), 5481-5492.
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2015 Ahmad, F., Mather, D., Law, H., Li, M., Yousif, S., Chalmers, K., . . . Mares, D. (2015). Genetic control of lutein esterification in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain. Journal of Cereal Science, 64, 109-115.
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2015 Jayatilake, D., Tucker, E., Brueggemann, J., Lewis, J., Garcia, M., Dreisigacker, S., . . . Mather, D. (2015). Genetic mapping of the Cre8 locus for resistance against cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae Woll.) in wheat. Molecular Breeding, 35(2), 66-1-66-12.
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2014 Maphosa, L., Langridge, P., Taylor, H., Parent, B., Emebiri, L., Kuchel, H., . . . Mather, D. (2014). Genetic control of grain yield and grain physical characteristics in a bread wheat population grown under a range of environmental conditions. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 127(7), 1607-1624.
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2014 Wallwork, H., Grcic, M., Li, C., Hayden, M., Chalmers, K., & Mather, D. (2014). Use of specific differential isolates of Rhynchosporium commune to detect minor gene resistance to leaf scald in barley seedlings. Australasian Plant Pathology, 43(2), 197-203.
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2013 Jayatilake, D., Tucker, E., Bariana, H., Kuchel, H., Edwards, J., McKay, A., . . . Mather, D. (2013). Genetic mapping and marker development for resistance of wheat against the root lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus. BMC Plant Biology, 13(1), 230-1-230-12.
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2013 Gao, X., Zhang, Q., Newberry, M., Chalmers, K., & Mather, D. (2013). A cysteine in the repetitive domain of a high-molecular-weight glutenin subunit interferes with the mixing properties of wheat dough. Amino Acids, 44(3), 1061-1071.
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2013 Maphosa, L., Langridge, P., Taylor, H., Chalmers, K., Bennett, D., Kuchel, H., & Mather, D. (2013). Genetic control of processing quality in a bread wheat mapping population grown in water-limited environments. Journal of Cereal Science, 57(3), 304-311.
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2013 Chalmers, K. (2013). L'Olimpiade. OPERA, 64(7), 937-938.
2013 Chalmers, K. (2013). Il prigionier superbo. OPERA, 64(7), 936-938.
2013 Chalmers, K. (2013). La Salustia. OPERA, 64(7), 936-938.
2013 Chalmers, K. (2013). Wish I'd been there ... Milan 17 February 1904. OPERA, 64(2), 272.
2012 Bennett, D., Izanloo, A., Edwards, D., Kuchel, H., Chalmers, K., Tester, M., . . . Langridge, P. (2012). Identification of novel quantitative trait loci for days to ear emergence and flag leaf glaucousness in a bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) population adapted to southern Australian conditions. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 124(4), 697-711.
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2012 Gao, X., Appelbee, M., Mekuria, G., Chalmers, K., & Mather, D. (2012). A second 'overexpression' allele at the Glu-B1 high-molecular-weight glutenin locus of wheat: sequence characterisation and functional effects. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 124(2), 333-343.
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2011 Cakir, M., Gupta, S., Li, C., Hayden, M., Mather, D., Ablett, G., . . . Lance, R. (2011). Genetic mapping and QTL analysis of disease resistance traits in the barley population Baudin x AC Metcalfe. Crop and Pasture Science, 62(2), 152-161.
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2010 Shavrukov, Y., Gupta, N., Miyazaki, J., Baho, M., Chalmers, K., Tester, M., . . . Collins, N. (2010). HvNax3-a locus controlling shoot sodium exclusion derived from wild barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. spontaneum). Functional & Integrative Genomics, 10(2), 277-291.
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2010 Hayden, M., Tabone, T., Nguyen, T., Coventry, S., Keiper, F., Fox, R., . . . Eglinton, J. (2010). An informative set of SNP markers for molecular characterisation of Australian barley germplasm. Crop and Pasture Science, 61(1), 70-83.
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2008 Hayden, M., Nguyen, T., Waterman, A., & Chalmers, K. (2008). Multiplex-ready PCR: A new method for multiplexed SSR and SNP genotyping. BMC Genomics, 9(1), WWW 1-WWW 12.
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2008 Hayden, M., Nguyen, T., Waterman, A., McMichael, G., & Chalmers, K. (2008). Application of multiplex-ready PCR for fluorescence-based SSR genotyping in barley and wheat. Molecular Breeding, 21(3), 271-281.
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2008 White, J., Law, J., MacKay, I., Chalmers, K., Smith, J., Killian, A., & Powell, W. (2008). The genetic diversity of UK, US and Australian cultivars of Triticum aestivum measured by DArT markers and considered by genome. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 116(3), 439-453.
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2007 Hearnden, P., Eckermann, P., McMichael, G., Hayden, M., Eglinton, J., & Chalmers, K. (2007). A genetic map of 1,000 SSR and DArT markers in a wide barley cross. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 115(3), 383-391.
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2007 Hayden, M. J., Nguyen, T. M., & Chalmers, K. J. (2007). Development of a set of sequence tagged microsatellites (STMs) for high throughput, marker assisted selection of the stem rust resistance gene Sr2 in bread wheat. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding.
2006 Najaphy, A., Toorchi, M., Mohammadi, S., Chalmers, K., Moghaddami, M., Torabi, M., & Aharizad, S. (2006). Identification of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance QTLs in a Wheat Population Using SSR Markers. Biotechnology, 6(3), 222-227.
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2006 Wenzl, P., Li, H., Carling, J., Zhou, M., Raman, H., Paul, E., . . . Kilian, A. (2006). A high-density consensus map of barley linking DArT markers to SSR, RFLP and STS loci and agricultural traits. BMC Genomics, 7(1), WWW 1-WWW 22.
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2005 Burns, S. E., Reynolds, K., Reeves, W., Banach, M., Brown, T., Chalmers, K., . . . McCreary, M. D. (2005). A scalable manufacturing process for flexible active-matrix e-paper displays. JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION DISPLAY, 13(7), 583-586.
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2004 Hayden, M., Kuchel, H., & Chalmers, K. (2004). Sequence tagged microsatellites for the Xgwm533 locus provide new diagnostic markers to select for the presence of stem rust resistance gene Sr2 in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 109(8), 1641-1647.
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2003 Raman, H., Platz, G., Chalmers, K., Raman, R., Read, B., Barr, A., & Moody, D. (2003). Mapping of genomic regions associated with net form of net blotch resistance in barley. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1359-1367.
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2003 Coventry, S., Collins, H., Barr, A., Jefferies, S., Chalmers, K., Logue, S., & Langridge, P. (2003). Use of putative QTLs and structural genes in marker assisted selection for diastatic power in malting barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1241-1250.
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2003 Emebiri, L., Moody, D., Panozzo, J., Chalmers, K., Kretschmer, J., & Ablett, G. (2003). Identification of QTLs associated with variations in grain protein concentration in two-row barley. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1211-1221.
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2003 Karakousis, A., Barr, A., Chalmers, K., Ablett, G., Holton, T., Henry, R., . . . Langridge, P. (2003). Potential of SSR markers for plant breeding and variety identification in Australian barley germplasm. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1197-1210.
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2003 Karakousis, A., Gustafson, J., Chalmers, K., Barr, A., & Langridge, P. (2003). A consensus map of barley integrating SSR, RFLP, and AFLP markers. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1173-1185.
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2003 Cakir, M., Poulsen, D., Galwey, N., Ablett, G., Chalmers, K., Platz, G., . . . Langridge, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Tallon x Kaputar. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1155-1162.
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2003 Read, B., Raman, H., McMichael, G., Chalmers, K., Ablett, G., Platz, G., . . . Lance, R. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Sloop x Halcyon. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1145-1153.
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2003 Pallotta, M., Asayama, S., Reinheimer, J., Davies, P., Barr, A., Jefferies, S., . . . Eckermann, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Amagi Nijo x WI2585. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1141-1144.
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2003 Karakousis, A., Barr, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., Jefferies, S., Chalmers, K., . . . Langridge, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Clipper x Sahara. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1137-1140.
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2003 Karakousis, A., Barr, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., Logue, S., Roumeliotis, S., . . . Langridge, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Galleon x Haruna Nijo. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1131-1135.
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2003 Barr, A., Karakousis, A., Lance, R., Logue, S., Manning, S., Chalmers, K., . . . Langridge, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Chebec x Harrington. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1125-1130.
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2003 Barr, A., Jefferies, S., Broughton, S., Chalmers, K., Kretschmer, J., Boyd, W., . . . Eckermann, P. (2003). Mapping and QTL analysis of the barley population Alexis x Sloop. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(11-12), 1117-1123.
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2002 Parker, G., Fox, P., Langridge, P., Chalmers, K., Whan, B., & Ganter, P. (2002). Genetic diversity within Australian wheat breeding programs based on molecular and pedigree data. Euphytica, 124(3), 293-306.
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2001 Langridge, P., Lagudah, E., Holton, T., Appels, R., Sharp, P., & Chalmers, K. (2001). Trends in genetic and genome analyses in wheat: a review. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 52(11-12), 1043-1077.
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2001 Chalmers, K., Campbell, A., Kretschmer, J., Karakousis, A., Henschke, P., Pierens, S., . . . Langridge, P. (2001). Construction of three linkage maps in bread wheat, Triticum aestivum. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 52(11-Dec), 1089-1119.
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2000 Jefferies, S., Pallotta, M., Paull, J., Karakousis, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., . . . Chalmers, K. (2000). Mapping and validation of chromosome regions conferring boron toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 101(5-6), 767-777.
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1999 Jeffries, S., Barr, A., Karakousis, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., Chalmers, K., . . . Langridge, P. (1999). Mapping of chromosome regions conferring boron toxicity tolerance in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 98(8), 1293-1303.
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1999 Parker, G., Chalmers, K., Rathjen, A., & Langridge, P. (1999). Mapping loci associated with milling yield in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Molecular Breeding, 5(6), 561-568.
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1998 Barr, A., Chalmers, K., Karakousis, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., Lance, R., . . . Langridge, P. (1998). RFLP mapping of a new cereal cyst nematode resistance locus in barley. Plant Breeding, 117(2), 185-187.
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1998 Parker, G., Chalmers, K., Rathjen, A., & Langridge, P. (1998). Mapping loci associated with flour colour in wheat (Triticum aestivum L). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 97(1-2), 238-245.
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1998 Paull, J., Chalmers, K., Karakousis, A., Kretschmer, J., Manning, S., & Langridge, P. (1998). Genetic diversity in Australian wheat varieties and breeding material based on RFLP data. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 96(3-4), 435-446.
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1997 Kretschmer, J., Chalmers, K., Manning, S., Karakousis, A., Barr, A., Islam, A., . . . Langridge, P. (1997). RFLP mapping of the Ha2 cereal cyst nematode resistance gene in barley. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 94(8), 1060-1064.
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1996 Orozco-Castillo, C., Chalmers, K. J., Powell, W., & Waugh, R. (1996). RAPD and organelle specific PCR re-affirms taxonomic relationships within the genus Coffea. Plant Cell Reports, 15(5), 337-341.
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1996 Thomas, W. T. B., Powell, W., Swanston, J. S., Ellis, R. P., Chalmers, K. J., Barua, U. M., . . . Smith, D. B. (1996). Quantitative trait loci for germination and malting quality characters in a spring barley cross. Crop Science, 36(2), 265-273.
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1995 Thomas, W. T. B., Powell, W., Waugh, R., Chalmers, K. J., Barua, U. M., Jack, P., . . . Lance, R. C. M. (1995). Detection of quantitative trait loci for agronomic, yield, grain and disease characters in spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 91(6-7), 1037-1047.
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1995 Powell, W., Orozco‐Castillo, C., Chalmers, K. J., Provan, J., & Waugh, R. (1995). Polymerase chain reaction‐based assays for the characterisation of plant genetic resources. Electrophoresis, 16(1), 1726-1730.
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1994 Chalmers, K. J., Newton, A. C., Waugh, R., Wilson, J., & Powell, W. (1994). Evaluation of the extent of genetic variation in mahoganies (Meliaceae) using RAPD markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 89(4), 504-508.
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1994 Orozco-Castillo, C., Chalmers, K. J., Waugh, R., & Powell, W. (1994). Detection of genetic diversity and selective gene introgression in coffee using RAPD markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics International Journal of Plant Breeding Research, 87(8), 934-940.
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1993 DAWSON, I. K., CHALMERS, K. J., WAUGH, R., & POWELL, W. (1993). Detection and analysis of genetic variation in Hordeum spontaneum populations from Israel using RAPD markers. Molecular Ecology, 2(3), 151-159.
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1993 Barua, U. M., Chalmers, K. J., Hackett, C. A., Thomas, W. T. B., Powell, W., & Waugh, R. (1993). Identification of RAPD markers linked to a rhynchosporium seca/is resistance locus in barley using near-isogenic lines and bulked segregant analysis. Heredity, 71(2), 177-184.
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1993 Chalmers, K. J., Barua, U. M., Hackett, C. A., Thomas., Waugh, R., & Powell, W. (1993). Identification of RAPD markers linked to genetic factors controlling the milling energy requirement of barley. Theoretical and Applied Genetics International Journal of Plant Breeding Research, 87(3), 314-320.
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1993 Barua, U. M., Chalmers, K. J., Thomas, W. T. B., Hackett, C. A., Lea, V., Jack, P., . . . Powell, W. (1993). Molecular mapping of genes determining height, time to heading, and growth habit in barley (Hordeum vulgare). Genome, 36(6), 1080-1087.
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1992 Chalmers, K. J., Waugh, R., Watters, J., Forster, B. P., Nevo, E., Abbott, R. J., & Powell, W. (1992). Grain isozyme and ribosomal DNA variability in Hordeum spontaneum populations from Israel. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 84(3-4), 313-322.
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1992 Chalmers, K. J., Waugh, R., Sprent, J. I., Simons, A. J., & Powell, W. (1992). Detection of genetic variation between and within populations of Gliricidia sepium and G. maculata using RAPD markers.. Heredity, 69, 465-472.
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1992 Chalmers, K. J., Waugh, R., Sprent, J. I., Simons, A. J., & Powell, W. (1992). Detection of genetic variation between and within populations of gliricidia sepium and g. Maculata using RAPD markers. Heredity, 69(5), 465-472.
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1992 CHALMERS, K. (1992). ITALIAN PRONUNCIATION FOR THE SINGER - MATTEI,P. OPERA, 43(4), 448-&.
1991 Finnie, S. J., Forster, B. P., Chalmers, K. J., Dyer, A. F., Waugh, R., & Powell, W. (1991). Genetic stability of microspore-derived doubled haploids of barley: A cytological, biochemical, and molecular study. Genome, 34(6), 923-928.
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1991 Thompson, D. M., Chalmers, K., Waugh, R., Forster, B. P., Thomas, W. T. B., Caligari, P. D. S., & Powell, W. (1991). The inheritance of genetic markers in microspore-derived plants of barley Hordeum vulgare L.. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 81(4), 487-492.
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1987 Gadd, G. M., Chalmers, K., & Reed, R. H. (1987). The role of trehalose in dehydration resistance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 48(1-2), 249-254.
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Year Citation
2020 Tricker, P. J., Pozniak, C., Nilsen, K., Walkowiak, S., Quilichini, T., Gao, P., . . . Hucl, P. (2020). Multiple Reference Genome Assemblies Identify Two Independent Sources of Stem-Solidness in Wheat. In Plant and Animal Genome XXVIII Conference (pp. 477-488). https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2020/customScreen/aboutShow.
2006 Eglinton, J., Coventry, S., & Chalmers, K. (2006). Breeding Outcomes from Molecular Genetics. In 13th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference proceedings (pp. 743-749). Christchurch, N.Z.: New Zealand Grassland Association.
2005 McMichael, G., Eglinton, J., Barr, A., & Chalmers, K. (2005). Identification of Marker Trait Associations in a Barley Four Way Cross. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings. Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 Hearnden, P., Eckermann, P., Hayden, M., McMichael, G., Eglinton, J., & Chalmers, K. (2005). A high density genetic map for barley integrating SSR and DArT markers. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings, 11-14 September 2005: [CD-ROM] (pp. 7 pages). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 Hayden, M., Nguyen, T., & Chalmers, K. (2005). Multiplex-ready markers: A technique for high-throughput, low-cost genotyping on a semi-automated DNA fragment analyser. In 12th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Conference Proceedings, 11-14 September 2005: [CD-ROM] (pp. 9 pages). Hobart, Tasmania: Australian Barley Association.
2005 Burns, S. E., Reynolds, K., Reeves, W., Johnson, I. P., Pui, B. H., Banach, M., . . . McCreary, M. D. (2005). Manufacturing flexible high information content active matrix displays. In IDW/AD '05: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 12TH INTERNATIONAL DISPLAY WORKSHOPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ASIA DISPLAY 2005, VOLS 1 AND 2 (pp. 865-867). JAPAN, Takamatsu: INST IMAGE INFORMATION & TELEVISION ENGINEERS.
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2004 Mather, D., Hayes, P., Chalmers, K., Eglinton, J., Matus, I., Richardson, K., . . . Pal, N. (2004). Use of SSR Marker Data to Study Linkage Disequilibrium and Population Structure in Hordeum vulgare: Prospects for Association Mapping in Barley. In 9th International Barley Genetics Symposium : book of abstracts (pp. 69). Brno, Czech Republic): Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding.
2003 McMichael, G., Eglinton, J., Barr, A., & Chalmers, K. (2003). Developing marker trait associations in the population Chieftan/Barque//Manley/VB9104 using novel techniques. In Developing marker trait associations in the population Chieftan/Barque//Manley/VB9104 using novel techniques. Adelaide, South Australia.
2002 Barr, A., Eglinton, J., Coventry, S., Collins, H., Logue, S., Roumeliotis, S., . . . Langridge, P. (2002). QTL analysis – did it deliver the goods?. In Plant breeding for the 11th millenium : Proceedings of the 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference (pp. 675-684). Perth, W.A.: Australasian Plant Breeding Association.
2001 Barr, A., Eglinton, J., Warner, P., Chalmers, K., & Langridge, P. (2001). Marker assisted selection – where to now?. In Proceedings of the 10th Australian Barley Technical Symposium. Canberra, ACT: Australian Barley Technical Symposium.
2000 Karakousis, A., Chalmers, K., Barr, A., & Langridge, P. (2000). Identification of SSR Markers for Use in the Australian Barley Breeding Programs. In D. Logue (Ed.), Barley Genetics VIII - Proceedings of the 8th International Barley Genetics Symposium (pp. 64-66). Adelaide, Australia: Dept of Plant Science, Adelaide University.
2000 Barr, A., Jefferies, S., Warner, P., Moody, D., Chalmers, K., & Langridge, P. (2000). Marker assisted selection in theory and practice. In D. Logue (Ed.), Barley Genetics VIII - Proceedings of the 8th International Barley Genetics Symposium (pp. 167-178). Adelaide, Australia: Dept of Plant Science, Adelaide University.
2000 Langridge, P., Yang, Q. W., Dong, C. M., & Chalmers, K. (2000). From genome structure to pragmatic breeding of wheat and barley. In J. P. Gustafson (Ed.), GENOMES (pp. 197-209). MO, UNIV MISSOURI, COLUMBIA: KLUWER ACADEMIC/PLENUM PUBL.
1999 Coventry, S., Barr, A., Jefferies, S., Chalmers, K., Logue, S., & Langridge, P. (1999). Validating quantitative trait loci for diastatic power in populations of malting barley (hordeum vulgare L.). In Proceedings of the 9th Australian Barley Technical Symposium Vol. 1999 (pp. pp.6). Melbourne, Vic.: The Regional Institute.
1994 NEWTON, A. C., LEAKEY, R. R. B., POWELL, W., CHALMERS, K., WAUGH, R., TCHOUDJEU, Z., . . . RAMNARINE, S. (1994). DOMESTICATION OF MAHOGANIES. In R. R. B. Leakey, & A. C. Newton (Eds.), TROPICAL TREES: THE POTENTIAL FOR DOMESTICATION AND THE REBUILDING OF FOREST RESOURCES (pp. 256-266). SCOTLAND, HERIOT-WATT UNIV, EDINBURGH: HER MAJESTYS STATIONERY OFFICE.
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1993 FORSTER, B. P., TAEB, M., KOEBNER, R. M. D., BARUA, U. M., & CHALMERS, K. J. (1993). GENETIC APPROACHES TO WATERLOGGING AND SALT STRESS IN THE TRITICEA - A REVIEW. In C. G. Kuo (Ed.), ADAPTATION OF FOOD CROPS TO TEMPERATURE AND WATER STRESS (pp. 68-77). TAIPEI, TAIWAN: ASIAN VEGETABLE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CTR.
1992 URBAN, S. D., & CHALMERS, K. (1992). AN INVESTIGATION OF THE VIEW UPDATE PROBLEM FOR OBJECT-ORIENTED VIEWS. In ELEVENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX CONFERENCE ON COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS (pp. 156-163). AZ, SCOTTSDALE: I E E E.
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Year Citation
2013 Fox, R., Khoo, K., Gupta, S., Vassos, E., Chalmers, K., & Mather, D. (2013). A Next-Generation Approach to Mappng and Marker Development Applied to Adult-Plant Resistance of Barley Against Powdery Mildew. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 16th Australian Barley Technical Symposium, 2013. Melbourne.
2004 Eglington, J. K., Coventry, S. J., Mather, D. E., Kretschmer, J., McMichael, G. L., & Chalmers, K. J. (2004). Advance Backcross QTL analysis in Barley. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 9th International Barley Genetics Symposium. Czech Republic.

Year Citation
- Berger, B., Tucker, M., Baumann, U., Kalashyan, E., Schwerdt, J., Chalmers, K., . . . Shaw, P. D. (n.d.). OzBarley: genotypic and expression data of the OzBarley elite panel.
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- Berger, B., Tucker, M., Baumann, U., Kalashyan, E., Schwerdt, J., Chalmers, K., . . . Shaw, P. D. (n.d.). OzBarley: phenotypic data of OzBarley elite panel collected in greenhouse trials at Australian Plant Phenomics Network, University of Adelaide.
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- Taylor, J., Shankar, M., Jorgensen, D., Moffat, C. S., Chalmers, K., Fox, R., . . . See, P. T. (n.d.). AUS Tan Spot Phenotype/Genotype Data Sept 2022.
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- Chidzanga, C., Garcia, M., Baumann, U., Fleury, D., Chalmers, K., Kalambettu, P., & Watanabe, S. (n.d.). OzNAM raw phenotype and genotype data sets.
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Current Projects

K.J. Chalmers, P. Langridge, The 10+ Genome Wheat Sequencing Consortium. GRDC http://www.10wheatgenomes.com 2017-2020

C-D Li, K.J. Chalmers, P. Langridge, Improved Genetic Gain through GRDC Participation in Barley Pan-genome Consortium. GRDC, 2018-2020

D.E. Mather, J.F. Thompson, K.J. Chalmers, T.J. Sutton, M.R. Tucker, J.D. Taylor, K.H.P. Khoo, Protecting Your Crop: Development of tools to accelerate Nematode resistance gene deployment. GRDC, 2015-2020

D.E. Mather, K.J. Chalmers, Australian Wheat and Barley Molecular Marker Program – Genetic Analysis http://www.markers.net.au GRDC, 2013-2019

M Shankar, K.J. Chalmers, Improved genetic solutions for management of yellow spot in wheat. GRDC, 2015-2020

K.J. Chalmers, D.E Mather, R. Burton, T. Bianco-Miotto, Molecular breeding of Sophora flavescens (Kushen). Shanxi Zhendong Genuine Medicinal Material Development Co. Ltd. (China) 2018-2020

A.J. Lowe, K. Delaporte. K.J. Chalmers, Orana Foundation: Plant Production assessment team. http://theoranafoundation.org/

Research Practice for Applied Biology III

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2014 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Analysis of the Barley Cereal Cyst Nematode Resistance Locus Rha2 Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Bart Jos P Van Gansbeke
2013 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Characterisation of Glutamine Synthetase to Map New Regulatory Loci Modulating Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Hexaploid Wheat Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jonathan Castel Djietror
2011 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Fine Mapping of Nematode Resistance Genes Rlnn1 and Cre8 in Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Dimanthi Vihanga Jayatilake
2010 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Introgression of Genetic Material from Primary Synthetic Hexaploids into an Australian Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Master of Agricultural Science Master Full Time Mr Stephen Talbot
2009 - 2011 Principal Supervisor Genetic Control of Sodium Exclusion in Tetraploid Wheat Master of Agricultural Science Master Full Time Dr Shefat Rahman
2008 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Identification and Characterisation of a Novel Glutenin Subunit in Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Xin Gao
2003 - 2006 Co-Supervisor Genetic Analysis of Tissue Culture Responses in Barley (Hordeum vulgareI L.) Master of Agricultural Science Master Full Time Mr Marei Al-Nahdi
2003 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Genetic Investigation of Iron Deficiency in Field Peas (Pisum sativum L.) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Uyek Yakop
1997 - 2003 Co-Supervisor The Development, Identification and Application of SSR Markers for Use in Australian Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Breeding. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Angelo Karakousis

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