Rebecca Ford

Overview

Current Work

I develop novel tools for selective breeding to improve the sustainability and security of “plant-derived” food production systems. I am achieving this through the mitigation of biotic and abiotic factors that impact yield and quality and the optimization of resource inputs used for their management. In particular, I am researching the application of next generation sequencing and transcriptomics to understand salinity and drought tolerance mechanisms, fungal pathogen population dynamics and the genetic pathways enabling fungal pathogen resistances in temperate legume and broad acre crops.

Research Publications and Outputs

Recent Publications

Publications: 50 (Other: 50)

Funded Griffith Research

(2019). Papaya Clean Seed Program
(2018). ARC Research Hub for Driving Farming Productivity and Disease Prevention
(2018). Development and validation of molecular diagnostic probes for common foliar fungal pathogens of legumes (Marzia Bilkiss)
(2018). Genomic library infrastructure for ancient environmental samples
(2018). National Papaya Breeding and Evaluation Program
(2016). New genetic targets to improve quality in papaya
(2015). Ascochyta blight of pulses - integrating development of novel selection methods, mining germplasm for resistance and pathogen surveillance
(2014). Improving grower surveillance, management, epidemiology and tools to manage crop diseases. Nationel chickpea pathology program
(2013). Genomic approaches for stress tolerant chickpea [GCF010013]

Engagement and Impact

Learning and Teaching

Current and Past Courses

Food Security (7310NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2018.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Methodologies (6003BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Methodologies (6003BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Methodologies (6003NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Methodologies (6003NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P3)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P3)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P3)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P3)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P3)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P3)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P3)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P3)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P4)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P4)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P4)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P4)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P5)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P5)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P5)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P5)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P6)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Research Project (6001BPS_P6)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P6)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P6)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P4)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P4)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P4)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P4)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P5)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P5)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P5)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P5)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P6)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P6)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P6)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P6)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P7)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P7)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P2)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P2)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P2)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P2)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P2)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P2)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P1)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001BPS_P1)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P1)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P1)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P1)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Honours Research Project (6001NSC_P1)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P5)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P5)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P6)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P6)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Principles of Res.Writing&Pres (6002NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P3)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P3)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P4)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P4)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P2)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P2)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2017.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Food Security (7310NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2017.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013BPS_Y2)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013NSC_Y2)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013BPS_Y1)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013NSC_Y1)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013BPS_Y2)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013NSC_Y2)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013BPS_Y1)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Biotechniques Laboratory (2013NSC_Y1)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Research Methodologies (6003BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Research Methodologies (6003BPS)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Research Methodologies (6003NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Research Methodologies (6003NSC)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P7)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P5)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P5)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P6)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P3)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P4)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P2)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2016.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Food Security (7310NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2016.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Convenor, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Teacher, In Person, Gold Coast Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Research Methodologies (6003BPS)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Research Methodologies (6003NSC)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Systems Microbiology (2010BPS)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Systems Microbiology (2010NSC)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Convenor, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Genetics and Evol Biology (1042SCG)

Teacher, In Person, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P3)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P4)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P2)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 1, 2015.
Masters Research Project (8003NSC_P1)

Convenor, Mixed Mode, Supervised Research, Nathan Campus, Semester 2, 2015.

Research by Higher Degree Supervision or Scholarship

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Theses Supervised at Griffith

Maddie Joyce Higgins (2017) The Development of a Real-Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Method for the Diagnosis of Staphylococcus Aureus in Intravascular Catheter Colonisation Thesis (Masters)
Chat Kanchana-udomkan (2015) Identification of Candidate Genes Associated with Papaya Ringspot Virus Type P Resistance in Vasconcellea quercifolia and Development of Molecular Markers for Quantitative Traits in Carica papaya Thesis (PhD Doctorate)

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Overview

Current Work

Research Publications and Outputs

Recent Publications

Funded Griffith Research

Engagement and Impact

Learning and Teaching

Current and Past Courses

Research by Higher Degree Supervision or Scholarship

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