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Jim Weller

Jim Weller
ARC Future Fellow
Room 372h , Life Sciences Building
Jim Weller is an Associate Professor in Plant Genetics and ARC Future Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences. He has broad interests in plant physiology, development and evolution. His work focuses on the use of molecular genetics to investigate the control of flowering, shoot architecture, hormone function and plant responses to light and temperature. He works mainly with legumes and is particularly interested in exploring comparative biology, domestication, and the use of natural genetic diversity for improvement of this important group of crop plants.
Biography
Jim completed his PhD in 1996 and returned to the University of Tasmania in 2002 after postdoctoral appointments at Wageningen University (Netherlands) and RIKEN (Japan).
Career summary
Qualifications
Degree | Thesis title | University | Country | Date of award |
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PhD | Control of Development by Phytochrome in the Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.) | University of Tasmania | Australia | 1997 |
Memberships
Professional practice
- American Society of Plant Biologists
- Australian Society of Plant Scientists
- International Legume Society
Teaching
Plant Molecular Genetics, Plant Genomics, Plant Development and Physiology
Teaching expertise
- 2002-present: Unit Co-ordinator, KPA376 Genetics
- 2010-2013: Degree Co-ordinator, BBiotechMedRes
Teaching responsibility
- KPA376 - Genetics
- KPA378 - Plant Science Research
- KPA161 - Biology of Plants (2004-2013)
- KPA215 - Genetics and Evolution (2004-2011)
Research Invitations
- International Workshop on Molecular Control of Flower Development (2015) Aiguablava, Spain
- International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics (2014) Saskatoon, Canada
- CGIAR Open Forum on Science in Grain Legumes (2014) Saskatoon, Canada
- Pulse Breeding Australia National Pulse Conference (2013) Adelaide, Australia
- Asia and Oceania Conference on Photobiology (2013) Sydney, Australia
- International Congress on Sexual Plant Reproduction (2012) Melbourne, Australia
- Queenstown Molecular Biology Meeting (2010), Queenstown, New Zealand
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Expertise
- Plant genetics and molecular biology
- Mechanisms controlling plant growth and development
- Plant domestication
- Legume functional genomics
- The application of genetics in crop improvement
- The science behind fruit and vegetable diversity
- Biology, benefits and uses of legumes
Research Themes
Jim's research predominantly aligns with the University's research theme of Environment, Resources and Sustainability.
One major component of his work investigates the genes and mechanisms that underlie flowering time variation, and their broader relevance for plant growth and productivity. Variation for flowering time has been a key factor enabling the spread of crops from their centres of origin to their current broad global distributions and is critical in the development of new varieties for new regions or modified agricultural practices. His group's results are already finding application in breeding programs around the world, contributing to the improvement of varieties for short growing seasons.
Jim's work also contributes to international programs that are documenting and analysing natural genetic variation in legumes, an important group of crop plants that provide a major component of dietary protein globally, deliver sustainable nitrogen inputs to agricultural systems, and are a major export crop for Australia. Natural genetic diversity present in the ancestors and relatives of modern crops is a major global resource, and a better understanding of this diversity promises to provide a much wider range of variation for important plant characteristics and tolerances, and will help identify new sustainable approaches to improving plant performance and seed yield.
Collaboration
Current research in the group involves numerous international collaborations on legume biology and genetics, with research groups and institutes in New Zealand, Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.
Awards
- 2004 UTAS Faculty of Science Research Excellence Award
- 2009 UTAS Rising Star Award
- 2013 ARC Future Fellowship
Current projects
Jim's current research involves the use of molecular, genetic, genomic and physiological approaches to explore four main topics;
- The fundamental biology of flowering time control in model and crop legumes
- The history and genetic basis for legume domestication
- The characterization of legume genetic diversity and its use in crop improvement
- The interaction of light perception and hormone signalling in plant development
His work on flowering time includes the investigation of plant responses to photoperiod and temperature, compound inflorescence development, circadian rhythms, and the functions of the florigen (FT/TFL1) family.
Fields of Research
- Plant physiology (310806)
- Crop and pasture improvement (incl. selection and breeding) (300406)
- Plant cell and molecular biology (310803)
- Gene expression (incl. microarray and other genome-wide approaches) (310505)
- Crop and pasture biochemistry and physiology (300404)
- Plant developmental and reproductive biology (310804)
- Developmental genetics (incl. sex determination) (310503)
- Horticultural crop growth and development (300802)
- Genetics (310599)
- Horticultural crop improvement (incl. selection and breeding) (300803)
- Genomics (310509)
- Medical biotechnology (320699)
- Biochemistry and cell biology (310199)
- Genome structure and regulation (310508)
- Gene mapping (310506)
- Cell metabolism (310103)
- Plant pathology (310805)
- Protein trafficking (310108)
- Microbial genetics (310704)
- Plant biology (310899)
Research Objectives
- Grain legumes (260303)
- Environmentally sustainable plant production (260199)
- Expanding knowledge in the environmental sciences (280111)
- Expanding knowledge in the biological sciences (280102)
- Field grown vegetable crops (260505)
- Integration of farm and forestry (260203)
- Horticultural crops (260599)
- Linseed (260304)
- Native forests (260204)
- Lupins (260305)
- Hardwood plantations (260201)
- Lucerne (100502)
- Other plant production and plant primary products (269999)
- Grains and seeds (260399)
- Pasture, browse and fodder crops (100599)
- Barley (260301)
- Non-cereal crops (non-cereal crops for hay/silage/green feed) (100504)
- Processed fish and seafood products (241310)
- Expanding knowledge in the agricultural, food and veterinary sciences (280101)
Publications
Jim has authored 60 peer-reviewed papers, and publishes regularly in the top plant biology journals Plant Cell (7 papers) and Plant Physiology (15 papers). He has also authored eight book chapters for major international publishers Springer, Kluwer, Academic Press and Elsevier. Recent papers have appeared in PNAS and Nature Communications.
Total publications
105
Highlighted publications
(8 outputs)Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2014 | Journal Article | Liew LC, Hecht V, Sussmilch FC, Weller JL, 'The pea photoperiod response gene STERILE NODES is an ortholog of LUX ARRHYTHMO1[W][OPEN]', Plant Physiology, 165, (2) pp. 648-657. ISSN 0032-0889 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.114.237008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 38 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht V; Sussmilch FC | |
2012 | Journal Article | Berbel A, Ferrandiz C, Hecht V, Dalmais M, Lund OS, et al., 'VEGETATIVE1 is essential for development of the compound inflorescence in pea', Nature Communications, 3 Article 797. ISSN 2041-1723 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ncomms1801 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 62 Co-authors: Hecht V; Sussmilch FC; Taylor SA | |
2012 | Journal Article | Weller JL, Liew LC, Hecht VFG, Rajandran V, Laurie RE, et al., 'A conserved molecular basis for photoperiod adaptation in two temperate legumes', National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America. Proceedings, 109, (51) pp. 21158-21163. ISSN 0027-8424 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1207943110 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 114Web of Science - 107 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht VFG; Rajandran V; Ridge S; Vander Schoor JK | |
2011 | Journal Article | Hecht V, Laurie RE, Vander Schoor JK, Ridge S, Knowles CL, et al., 'The Pea GIGAS Gene Is a FLOWERING LOCUS T Homolog Necessary for Graft-Transmissible Specification of Flowering but Not for Responsiveness to Photoperiod', The Plant Cell, 23, (1) pp. 147-161. ISSN 1040-4651 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.110.081042 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 141Web of Science - 130 Co-authors: Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK; Ridge S; Knowles CL; Liew LC; Sussmilch FC; Murfet IC | |
2011 | Journal Article | Laurie RE, Diwadkar P, Jaudal M, Zhang L, Hecht V, et al., 'The Medicago FLOWERING LOCUS T Homolog, MtFTa1, Is a Key Regulator of Flowering Time', Plant Physiology, 156, (4) pp. 2207-2224. ISSN 0032-0889 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.111.180182 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 101Web of Science - 98 Co-authors: Hecht V | |
2009 | Journal Article | Liew LC, Hecht VFG, Laurie RE, Knowles CL, Vander Schoor JK, et al., 'DIE NEUTRALIS and LATE BLOOMER 1 Contribute to Regulation of the Pea Circadian Clock ', Plant Cell, 21, (10) pp. 3198-3211. ISSN 1040-4651 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.109.067223 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 57 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht VFG; Knowles CL; Vander Schoor JK | |
2009 | Journal Article | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Vander Schoor JK, Davidson SE, Ross JJ, 'Light regulation of gibberellin biosynthesis in pea is mediated through the COP1/HY5 pathway', Plant Cell, 21, (3) pp. 800-813. ISSN 1040-4651 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.108.063628 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 80Web of Science - 82 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Vander Schoor JK; Davidson SE; Ross JJ | |
2005 | Journal Article | Hecht VFG, Foucher F, Ferrandiz C, Macknight R, Navarro C, et al., 'Conservation of Arabidopsis Flowering Genes in Model Legumes', Plant Physiology, 137, (4) pp. 1420-1434. ISSN 0032-0889 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.104.057018 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 239Web of Science - 226 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Vardy ME |
Journal Article
(76 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2022 | Hernandez MA, Butler JB, Ammitzboll A, Weller JL, Vaillancourt RE, et al., 'Genetic control of the operculum and capsule morphology of Eucalyptus globulus', Annals of Botany, 130, (1) pp. 97-108. ISSN 0305-7364 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcac072 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Hernandez MA; Butler JB; Ammitzboll A; Vaillancourt RE; Potts BM | |
2022 | Rajandran V, Ortega R, Vander Schoor JK, Butler JB, Freeman JS, et al., 'Genetic analysis of early phenology in lentil identifies distinct loci controlling component traits', Journal of Experimental Botany, 73, (12) pp. 3963-3977. ISSN 0022-0957 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac107 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Rajandran V; Ortega R; Vander Schoor JK; Butler JB; Freeman JS; Hecht VFG; Murfet IC | |
2022 | Williams O, Vander Schoor JK, Butler JB, Ridge S, Sussmilch FC, et al., 'The genetic architecture of flowering time changes in pea from wild to crop', Journal of Experimental Botany, 73, (12) pp. 3900-3978. ISSN 0022-0957 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac132 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Williams O; Vander Schoor JK; Butler JB; Ridge S; Sussmilch FC; Hecht VFG | |
2021 | Bu T, Lu S, Wang K, Dong L, Li S, et al., 'A critical role of the soybean evening complex in the control of photoperiod sensitivity and adaptation', National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America. Proceedings, 118, (8) Article e2010241118. ISSN 0027-8424 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2010241118 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 31 | |
2021 | Dong L, Fang C, Cheng Q, Su T, Kou K, et al., 'Genetic basis and adaptation trajectory of soybean from its temperate origin to tropics', Nature Communications, 12 Article 5445. ISSN 2041-1723 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25800-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 28 | |
2021 | Gonzalez AM, Vander Schoor JK, Fang C, Kong F, Wu J, et al., 'Ancient relaxation of an obligate short-day requirement in common bean through loss of CONSTANS-like gene function', Current Biology, 31, (8) pp. 1643-1652. ISSN 1879-0445 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.01.075 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Vander Schoor JK | |
2021 | Gonzalez AM, Yuste-Lisbona FJ, Weller J, Vander Schoor JK, Lozano R, et al., 'Characterization of QTL and environmental interactions controlling flowering time in Andean common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)', Frontiers in Plant Science, 11 Article 599462. ISSN 1664-462X (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.599462 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Vander Schoor JK | |
2021 | Haile TA, Stonehouse R, Weller JL, Bett KE, 'Genetic basis for lentil adaptation to summer cropping in northern temperate environments', The Plant Genome Article e20144. ISSN 1940-3372 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.20144 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 | |
2021 | Li X, Fang C, Yang Y, Lv T, Su T, et al., 'Overcoming the genetic compensation response of soybean florigens to improve adaptation and yield at low latitudes', Current Biology, 31, (17) pp. 3755-3767. ISSN 1879-0445 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.06.037 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 15 | |
2021 | Lin X, Liu B, Weller JL, Abe J, Kong F, 'Molecular mechanisms for the photoperiodic regulation of flowering in soybean', Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 63, (6) pp. 981-994. ISSN 1672-9072 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13021 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 60Web of Science - 54 | |
2021 | Yuan HY, Caron CT, Ramsay L, Fratini R, Perez de la Vega M, et al., 'Genetic and gene expression analysis of flowering time regulation by light quality in lentil', Annals of Botany, 128, (4) pp. 481-495. ISSN 1095-8290 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcab083 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 | |
2021 | Yue L, Li X, Fang C, Chen L, Yang H, et al., 'FT5a interferes with the Dt1-AP1 feedback loop to control flowering time and shoot determinacy in soybean', Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 63, (6) pp. 1004-1020. ISSN 1672-9072 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13070 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 18 | |
2020 | Hasan AM, Vander Schoor JK, Hecht V, Weller JL, 'The CYCLIN-DEPENDENT KINASE module of the mediator complex promotes flowering and reproductive development in pea', Plant Physiology, 182, (3) pp. 1375-1386. ISSN 0032-0889 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/PP.19.01173 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Hasan AM; Vander Schoor JK; Hecht V | |
2020 | Lu S, Dong L, Fang C, Liu S, Kong L, et al., 'Stepwise selection on homeologous PRR genes controlling flowering and maturity during soybean domestication', Nature Genetics, 52 pp. 428-436. ISSN 1061-4036 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41588-020-0604-7 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 135Web of Science - 125 | |
2020 | Smith SM, Weller JL, 'Seasonal control of seed germination', New Phytologist, 225, (5) pp. 1821-1823. ISSN 0028-646X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nph.16254 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Smith SM | |
2019 | Li X, Liu W, Zhuang L, Zhu Y, Wang F, et al., 'BIGGER ORGANS and ELEPHANT EAR-LIKE LEAF1 control organ size and floral organ internal asymmetry in pea', Journal of Experimental Botany, 70, (1) pp. 179-191. ISSN 0022-0957 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/ery352 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 25 | |
2019 | Ortega R, Hecht VFG, Freeman JS, Rubio J, Carrasquilla-Garcia N, et al., 'Altered expression of an FT cluster underlies a major locus controlling domestication-related changes to chickpea phenology and growth habit', Frontiers in Plant Science, 10 Article 824. ISSN 1664-462X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00824 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Ortega R; Hecht VFG; Freeman JS | |
2019 | Weller JL, Vander Schoor JK, Perez-Wright EC, Hecht V, Gonzalez AM, et al., 'Parallel origins of photoperiod adaptation following dual domestications of common bean', Journal of Experimental Botany, 70, (4) pp. 1209-1219. ISSN 0022-0957 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/ery455 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27Web of Science - 27 Co-authors: Vander Schoor JK; Perez-Wright EC; Hecht V | |
2018 | Fudge JB, Lee RH, Laurie RE, Mysore KS, Wen J, et al., 'Medicago truncatula SOC1 genes are up-regulated by environmental cues that promote flowering', Frontiers in Plant Science, 9 Article 496. ISSN 1664-462X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00496 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 19 | |
2017 | Hane JK, Ming Y, Kamphuis LG, Nelson MN, Garg G, et al., 'A comprehensive draft genome sequence for lupin (Lupinus angustifolius), an emerging health food: insights into plant-microbe interactions and legume evolution', Plant Biotechnology Journal, 15, (3) pp. 318-330. ISSN 1467-7644 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/pbi.12615 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 109Web of Science - 109 | |
2017 | Lu S, Zhao X, Hu Y, Liu S, Nan H, et al., 'Natural variation at the soybean J locus improves adaptation to the tropics and enhances yield', Nature Genetics, 49, (5) pp. 773-779. ISSN 1061-4036 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ng.3819 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 212Web of Science - 193 | |
2017 | Nelson MN, Ksiazkiewicz M, Rychel S, Besharat N, Taylor CM, et al., 'The loss of vernalization requirement in narrow-leafed lupin is associated with a deletion in the promoter and de-repressed expression of a Flowering Locus T (FT) homologue', New Phytologist, 213, (1) pp. 220-232. ISSN 1469-8137 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nph.14094 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 52 | |
2017 | Ridge S, Deokar A, Lee R, Daba K, Macknight RC, et al., 'The chickpea Early flowering 1 (Efl1) locus is an ortholog of Arabidopsis ELF3', Plant Physiology, 175, (2) pp. 802-815. ISSN 0032-0889 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.17.00082 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 43Web of Science - 39 Co-authors: Ridge S | |
2017 | Rubenach AJS, Hecht V, Vander Schoor JK, Liew LC, Aubert G, et al., 'EARLY FLOWERING3 redundancy fine-tunes photoperiod sensitivity', Plant Physiology, 173, (4) pp. 2253-2264. ISSN 0032-0889 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.16.01738 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: Rubenach AJS; Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK; Liew LC | |
2017 | Sussmilch FC, Hecht V, Vander Schoor JK, Weller JL, 'Identification of the short vegetative phase (SVP)-like MADS-box genes in pea (Pisum sativum L.)', Plant Gene, 12 pp. 72-79. ISSN 2352-4073 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.plgene.2017.08.003 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Sussmilch FC; Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK | |
2016 | Foo E, McAdam EL, Weller JL, Reid JB, 'Interactions between ethylene, gibberellins, and brassinosteroids in the development of rhizobial and mycorrhizal symbioses of pea', Journal of Experimental Botany, 67, (8) pp. 2413-2424. ISSN 0022-0957 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erw047 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 36 Co-authors: Foo E; McAdam EL; Reid JB | |
2016 | Ridge S, Sussmilch FC, Hecht V, Vander Schoor JK, Lee R, et al., 'Identification of LATE BLOOMER2 as a CYCLING DOF FACTOR homolog reveals conserved and divergent features of the flowering response to photoperiod in pea', Plant Cell, 28, (10) pp. 2545-2559. ISSN 1040-4651 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.15.01011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Ridge S; Sussmilch FC; Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK | |
2016 | Vanhala T, Normann KR, Lundstrom M, Weller JL, Leino MW, et al., 'Flowering time adaption in Swedish landrace pea (Pisum sativum L.)', BMC Genetics, 17 Article 117. ISSN 1471-2156 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12863-016-0424-z [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 11 | |
2015 | Sussmilch FC, Berbel A, Hecht V, Vander Schoor JK, Ferrandiz C, et al., 'Pea VEGETATIVE2 is an FD homolog that is essential for flowering and compound inflorescence development', Plant Cell, 27, (4) pp. 1046-1060. ISSN 1040-4651 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.115.136150 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 31 Co-authors: Sussmilch FC; Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK | |
2015 | Weller JL, Foo EM, Hecht V, Ridge S, Vander Schoor JK, et al., 'Ethylene signaling influences light-regulated development in pea', Plant Physiology, 169, (1) pp. 115-124. ISSN 0032-0889 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.15.00164 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Foo EM; Hecht V; Ridge S; Vander Schoor JK; Reid JB | |
2015 | Weller JL, Ortega R, 'Genetic control of flowering time in legumes', Frontiers in Plant Science, 6 Article 207. ISSN 1664-462X (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2015.00207 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 121Web of Science - 117 Co-authors: Ortega R | |
2014 | Hudson CJ, Freeman JS, Jones RC, Potts BM, Wong MML, et al., 'Genetic control of heterochrony in Eucalyptus globulus', G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 4, (7) pp. 1235-1245. ISSN 2160-1836 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1534/g3.114.011916 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 27 Co-authors: Hudson CJ; Freeman JS; Jones RC; Potts BM; Hecht VFG; Vaillancourt RE | |
2014 | Liew LC, Hecht V, Sussmilch FC, Weller JL, 'The pea photoperiod response gene STERILE NODES is an ortholog of LUX ARRHYTHMO1[W][OPEN]', Plant Physiology, 165, (2) pp. 648-657. ISSN 0032-0889 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.114.237008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 38 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht V; Sussmilch FC | |
2014 | Ridge S, Brown PH, Hecht V, Driessen RG, Weller JL, 'The role of BoFLC2 in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) reproductive development', Journal of Experimental Botany, 66, (1) pp. 125-135. ISSN 0022-0957 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eru408 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 37Web of Science - 37 Co-authors: Ridge S; Hecht V | |
2014 | Wong ACS, Hecht VFG, Picard K, Diwadkar P, Laurie RE, et al., 'Isolation and functional analysis of CONSTANS-LIKE genes suggests that a central role for CONSTANS in flowering time control is not evolutionarily conserved in Medicago truncatula', Frontiers in Plant Science, 5 Article 486. ISSN 1664-462X (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2014.00486 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 67Web of Science - 66 Co-authors: Wong ACS; Hecht VFG | |
2012 | Berbel A, Ferrandiz C, Hecht V, Dalmais M, Lund OS, et al., 'VEGETATIVE1 is essential for development of the compound inflorescence in pea', Nature Communications, 3 Article 797. ISSN 2041-1723 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ncomms1801 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 62 Co-authors: Hecht V; Sussmilch FC; Taylor SA | |
2012 | Smykal P, Aubert G, Burstin J, Coyne CJ, Ellis NTH, et al., 'Pea (Pisum sativum L.) in the genomic era', Agronomy, 2, (2) pp. 74-115. ISSN 2073-4395 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/agronomy2020074 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 131 | |
2012 | Weller JL, Liew LC, Hecht VFG, Rajandran V, Laurie RE, et al., 'A conserved molecular basis for photoperiod adaptation in two temperate legumes', National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America. Proceedings, 109, (51) pp. 21158-21163. ISSN 0027-8424 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1207943110 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 114Web of Science - 107 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht VFG; Rajandran V; Ridge S; Vander Schoor JK | |
2011 | Hecht V, Laurie RE, Vander Schoor JK, Ridge S, Knowles CL, et al., 'The Pea GIGAS Gene Is a FLOWERING LOCUS T Homolog Necessary for Graft-Transmissible Specification of Flowering but Not for Responsiveness to Photoperiod', The Plant Cell, 23, (1) pp. 147-161. ISSN 1040-4651 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.110.081042 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 141Web of Science - 130 Co-authors: Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK; Ridge S; Knowles CL; Liew LC; Sussmilch FC; Murfet IC | |
2011 | Jones RC, Hecht VFG, Potts BM, Vaillancourt RE, Weller JL, 'Expression of a FLOWERING LOCUS T homologue is temporally associated with annual flower bud initiation in Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus (Myrtaceae)', Australian Journal of Botany, 59, (8) pp. 756-769. ISSN 0067-1924 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/BT11251 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Jones RC; Hecht VFG; Potts BM; Vaillancourt RE | |
2011 | Karahara I, Takaya E, Fujibayashi S, Inoue H, Weller JL, et al., 'Development of the Casparian strip is delayed by blue light in pea stems', Planta: An International Journal of Plant Biology, 234, (5) pp. 1019-1030. ISSN 0032-0935 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00425-011-1451-7 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Reid JB | |
2011 | Laurie RE, Diwadkar P, Jaudal M, Zhang L, Hecht V, et al., 'The Medicago FLOWERING LOCUS T Homolog, MtFTa1, Is a Key Regulator of Flowering Time', Plant Physiology, 156, (4) pp. 2207-2224. ISSN 0032-0889 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.111.180182 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 101Web of Science - 98 Co-authors: Hecht V | |
2009 | Hofer J, Turner L, Moreau C, Ambrose M, Isaac P, et al., 'Tendril-less regulates tendril formation in pea leaves', Plant Cell, 21, (2) pp. 420-428. ISSN 1040-4651 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.108.064071 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 113Web of Science - 99 | |
2009 | Liew LC, Hecht VFG, Laurie RE, Knowles CL, Vander Schoor JK, et al., 'DIE NEUTRALIS and LATE BLOOMER 1 Contribute to Regulation of the Pea Circadian Clock ', Plant Cell, 21, (10) pp. 3198-3211. ISSN 1040-4651 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.109.067223 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 57 Co-authors: Liew LC; Hecht VFG; Knowles CL; Vander Schoor JK | |
2009 | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Liew LC, Sussmilch F, Wenden B, et al., 'Update on the genetic control of flowering in garden pea', Journal of Experimental Botany, 60, (9) pp. 2493-2499. ISSN 0022-0957 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erp120 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 48Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Liew LC; Sussmilch F; Knowles CL; Vander Schoor JK | |
2009 | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Vander Schoor JK, Davidson SE, Ross JJ, 'Light regulation of gibberellin biosynthesis in pea is mediated through the COP1/HY5 pathway', Plant Cell, 21, (3) pp. 800-813. ISSN 1040-4651 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.108.063628 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 80Web of Science - 82 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Vander Schoor JK; Davidson SE; Ross JJ | |
2009 | Wenden B, Dun EA, Hanan J, Andrieu B, Weller JL, et al., 'Computational analysis of flowering in pea (Pisum sativum)', New Phytologist, 184, (1) pp. 153-167. ISSN 0028-646X (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.02952.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 15 | |
2008 | Cummings IG, Foo E, Weller JL, Reid JB, Koutoulis A, 'Blue and red photoselective shadecloths modify pea height through altered blue irradiance perceived by the cry1 photoreceptor', Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 83, (5) pp. 663-667. ISSN 1462-0316 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2008.11512440 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Cummings IG; Foo E; Reid JB; Koutoulis A | |
2007 | Hecht VFG, Knowles CL, Vanderschoor JK, Liew LC, Jones SE, et al., 'Pea LATE BLOOMER 1 is a GIGANTEA ortholog with roles in photoperiodic flowering, de-etiolation and transcriptional regulation of circadian clock gene homologs', Plant Physiology, 144, (2) pp. 648-661. ISSN 0032-0889 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.107.096818 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 112Web of Science - 104 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Knowles CL; Vanderschoor JK; Liew LC; Jones SE; Lambert M | |
2007 | Jager C, Symons GM, Nomura T, Yamada Y, Smith JJ, et al., 'Characterization of two brassinosteroid C-6 oxidase genes in pea', Plant Physiology, 143, (4) pp. 1894-1904. ISSN 0032-0889 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.106.093088 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 37Web of Science - 37 Co-authors: Jager C; Symons GM; Smith JJ; Reid JB | |
2007 | Weller JL, 'Update on the genetics of flowering', Pisum Genetics, 39 pp. 1-8. ISSN 1320-2510 (2007) [Refereed Article] | |
2007 | Zhao X, Yu X, Foo E, Symons GM, Lopez J, et al., 'A study of gibberellin homeostasis and cryptochrome-mediated blue light inhibition of hypocotyl elongation', Plant Physiology, 145, (1) pp. 106-118. ISSN 0032-0889 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.107.099838 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 128Web of Science - 115 Co-authors: Foo E; Symons GM; Reid JB | |
2006 | Foo E, Platten JD, Weller JL, Reid JB, 'PhyA and cry1 act redundantly to regulate gibberellin levels during de-etiolation in blue light', Physiologia Plantarum, 127, (1) pp. 149-156. ISSN 0031-9317 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3054.2006.00649.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 21 Co-authors: Foo E; Platten JD; Reid JB | |
2006 | Foo E, Ross JJ, Davies NW, Reid JB, Weller JL, 'A role for ethylene in the phytochrome-mediated control of vegetative development', The Plant Journal, 46, (6) pp. 911-921. ISSN 0960-7412 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2006.02754.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 53Web of Science - 49 Co-authors: Foo E; Ross JJ; Davies NW; Reid JB | |
2005 | Giliberto L, Perrotta G, Pallara P, Weller JL, Fraser PD, et al., 'Manipulation of the Blue Light Photoreceptor Cryptochrome 2 in Tomato Affects Vegetative Development, Flowering Time, and Fruit Antioxidant Content', Plant Physiology, 137, (1) pp. 199-208. ISSN 0032-0889 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.104.051987 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 309Web of Science - 268 | |
2005 | Hecht VFG, Foucher F, Ferrandiz C, Macknight R, Navarro C, et al., 'Conservation of Arabidopsis Flowering Genes in Model Legumes', Plant Physiology, 137, (4) pp. 1420-1434. ISSN 0032-0889 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.104.057018 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 239Web of Science - 226 Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Vardy ME | |
2005 | Platten JD, Foo E, Elliott RC, Hecht VFG, Reid JB, et al., 'Cryptochrome 1 contributes to blue-light sensing in pea', Plant Physiology, 139, (3) pp. 1472-1482. ISSN 0032-0889 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.105.067462 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 51Web of Science - 43 Co-authors: Platten JD; Foo E; Elliott RC; Hecht VFG; Reid JB | |
2005 | Platten JD, Foo E, Foucher F, Hecht VFG, Reid JB, et al., 'The cryptochrome gene family in pea includes two differentially expressed CRY2 genes', Plant Molecular Biology, 59, (4) pp. 683-696. ISSN 0167-4412 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s11103-005-0828-z [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 37Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Platten JD; Foo E; Hecht VFG; Reid JB | |
2004 | Sineshchekov VA, Weller JL, 'Two modes of the light-induced phytochorome A decline - with and without changes in the porportion of its isoforms (phyA' and phyA'): evidence from fluorescence investigations of mutant phyA-3D pea', Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B: Biology, 75, (3) pp. 127-135. ISSN 1011-1344 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2004.05.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 7 | |
2004 | Weller JL, Batge SL, Smith JJ, Kerckhoffs LH, Sineshchekov VA, et al., 'A Dominant Mutation in the Pea PHYA Gene Confers Enhanced Responses to Light and Impairs the Light-Dependent Degradation of Phytochrome A', Plant Physiology, 135, (4) pp. 2186-2195. ISSN 0032-0889 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.103.036103 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Smith JJ; Kerckhoffs LH; Murfet IC; Reid JB | |
2003 | Beveridge CA, Weller JL, Singer SR, Hofer JMI, 'Axillary Meristem Development. Budding Relationships between Networks Controlling Flowering, Branching, and Photoperiod Responsiveness', Plant Physiology, 131, (3) pp. 927-934. ISSN 0032-0889 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.102.017525 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 82Web of Science - 71 | |
2003 | El-Assal SE, Alonso-Blanco C, Peeters AJM, Wagemaker CW, Weller JL, 'The role of cryptochrome 2 in the control of flowering in Arabidopsis', Journal of Plant Physiology, 133, (4) pp. 1504-1516. ISSN 0176-1617 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.103.029819 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 64Web of Science - 57 | |
2001 | Weller JL, Beauchamp N, Kerckhoffs LH, Platten JD, Reid JB, 'Interaction of phytochromes A and B in the control of de-etiolation and flowering in pea', The Plant Journal, 26, (3) pp. 283-294. ISSN 0960-7412 (2001) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.2001.01027.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 79Web of Science - 76 Co-authors: Kerckhoffs LH; Platten JD; Reid JB | |
2001 | Weller JL, Perrotta G, Schreuder MEL, van Tuinen A, Koornneef M, et al., 'Genetic dissection of blue-light sensing in tomato using mutants deficient in cryptochrome 1 and phytochromes A, B1 and B2', The Plant Journal, 25, (4) pp. 427-440. ISSN 0960-7412 (2001) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313x.2001.00978.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 72Web of Science - 65 | |
2000 | Hisada A, Hanzawa H, Weller JL, Nagatani A, Reid JB, et al., 'Light-Induced Nuclear Translocation of Endogenous Pea Phytochrome A Visualized by Immunocytochemical Procedures', The Plant Cell, 12, (7) pp. 1063-1078. ISSN 1040-4651 (2000) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1105/tpc.12.7.1063 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 87Web of Science - 82 Co-authors: Reid JB | |
2000 | Perrotta G, Ninu L, Flamma F, Weller JL, Kendrick RE, et al., 'Tomato contains homologues of Arabidopsis cryptochromes 1 and 2', Plant Molecular Biology, 42, (5) pp. 765-773. ISSN 0167-4412 (2000) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1023/A:1006371130043 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 40 | |
2000 | Weller JL, Schreuder MEL, Koornneef M, Kendrick RE, 'Physiological interactions of phytochromes A, B1 and B2 in the control of development in tomato', The Plant Journal, 24, (3) pp. 345-356. ISSN 0960-7412 (2000) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313x.2000.00879.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 80Web of Science - 73 | |
1999 | Ait-Ali T, Frances F, Weller JL, Reid JB, Kendrick RE, et al., 'Regulation of Gibberellin 20-Oxidase and Gibberellin 3s-Hydroxylase Transcript Accumulation during De-Etiolation of Pea Seedlings', Plant Physiology, 121, (3) pp. 783-791. ISSN 0032-0889 (1999) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.121.3.783 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 65Web of Science - 59 Co-authors: Reid JB | |
1997 | Weller JL, Murfet IC, Reid JB, 'Pea mutants with reduced sensitivity to far-red light define an important role for phytochrome A in day-length detection', Plant Physiology, 114, (4) pp. 1225-1336. ISSN 0032-0889 (1997) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.114.4.1225 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 115Web of Science - 109 Co-authors: Murfet IC; Reid JB | |
1997 | Weller JL, Reid JB, Taylor SA, Murfet IC, 'The genetic control of flowering in pea', Trends in Plant Science, 2, (11) pp. 412-418. ISSN 1360-1385 (1997) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1360-1385(97)85580-X [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 105Web of Science - 95 Co-authors: Reid JB; Taylor SA; Murfet IC | |
1997 | Weller JL, Terry MJ, Reid JB, Kendrick RE, 'The phytochrome - deficient pcd2 mutant of pea is unable to convert biliverdin 1Xa to 3(Z)-phytochromobilin', The Plant Journal, 11, (6) pp. 1177-1186. ISSN 0960-7412 (1997) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.1997.11061177.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 38Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Reid JB | |
1996 | Reid JB, Murfet IC, Singer SR, Weller JL, Taylor SA, 'Physiological-genetics of flowering in Pisum', Cell & Developmental Biology, 7, (3) pp. 455-463. ISSN 1084-9521 (1996) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1006/scdb.1996.0057 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Reid JB; Murfet IC; Taylor SA | |
1996 | Reid JB, Weller JL, Sherriff LJ, 'A more severe allele at the ls locus', Pisum Genetics, 28 pp. 15-17. ISSN 1320-2510 (1996) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Reid JB; Sherriff LJ | |
1996 | Weller JL, Terry MJ, Rameau C, Reid JB, Kendrick RE, 'The phytochrome-deficient pcd1 mutant of pea is unable to convert heme to biliverdin IXa', The Plant Cell, 8, (1) pp. 55-67. ISSN 1040-4651 (1996) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2307/3870068 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 66Web of Science - 62 Co-authors: Reid JB | |
1996 | Yaxley JL, Weller JL, Reid JB, 'A novel viparous mutant (vip)', Pisum Genetics, 28 pp. 24-28. ISSN 1320-2510 (1996) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Reid JB | |
1995 | Weller JL, Nagatani A, Kendrick RE, Murfet IC, Reid JB, 'New lv mutants of pea are deficient in phytochrome B', Plant Physiology, 108, (2) pp. 525-532. ISSN 0032-0889 (1995) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1104/pp.108.2.525 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 59Web of Science - 59 Co-authors: Murfet IC; Reid JB |
Chapter in Book
(9 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2017 | Weller JL, 'Phytochromes and Other Photoreceptors', Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Elsevier Ltd., B Thomas, BG Murray, DJ Murphy (ed), Waltham, MA, pp. 455-459. ISBN 9780123948076 (2017) [Other Book Chapter] | |
2015 | Weller JL, Kendrick RE, 'Chapter 19. Photomorphogenesis and photoperiodism in plants', Photobiology: The Science of Light and Life, Springer, LO Bjorn (ed), New York, USA, pp. 299-321. ISBN 978-1-4939-1467-8 (2015) [Revised Book Chapter] DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1468-5_19 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5 | |
2013 | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Sussmilch F, 'Isolation and forward genetic analysis of developmental genes in pea', Legume Genomics, Springer, RJ Rose (ed), New York, USA, pp. 147-161. ISBN 978-1-62703-612-2 (2013) [Other Book Chapter] DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-613-9_11 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Sussmilch F | |
2008 | Weller JL, Kendrick RE, 'Photomorphogenesis and photoperiodism in plants', Photobiology, Springer, Lars Olof Bjorn (ed), New York, pp. 417-463. ISBN 9780387726540 (2008) [Revised Book Chapter] | |
2005 | Ross JJ, Reid JB, Weller JL, Symons GM, 'Shoot Architecture 1 - Regulation of stem length', Plant Architecture and its manipulation, Blackwell Publishing, Colin G.N Turnbull (ed), Oxford, pp. 57-91. ISBN 1405121289 (2005) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: Ross JJ; Reid JB; Symons GM | |
2004 | Weller JL, 'Phytochrome and cryptochrome functions in crop plants', Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science, Dekker, RM Goodman (ed), New York, pp. 920-923. ISBN 0-8247-0944-6 (2004) [Research Book Chapter] | |
2003 | Kendrick RE, Weller JL, 'Phytochromes and other photoreceptors', Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Academic Press, B Thomas, D Murphy, B Murray (ed), London, pp. 1063-1069. ISBN 0122270509 (2003) [Research Book Chapter] | |
2003 | Kendrick RE, Weller JL, 'Photomorphogenesis', Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Academic Press, B Thomas, D Murphy, B Murray (ed), London, pp. 1069-1076. ISBN 0122270509 (2003) [Research Book Chapter] | |
2002 | Weller JL, Kendrick RE, 'Photomorphogenesis and Photoperiodism in Plants', Photobiology, Kluwer Academic Publishers, LO. Bjorn (ed), Dordrecht, pp. 299-334. ISBN 1402008422 (2002) [Other Book Chapter] |
Conference Publication
(16 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2017 | Hasan AM, Hecht V, Vander Schoor JK, Weller J, 'Genetic and molecular analysis of two loci controlling flowering in garden pea, Pisum sativum', ComBio, 02-05 October, Adelaide, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Hasan AM; Hecht V; Vander Schoor JK | |
2010 | Ridge S, Weller JL, Brown PH, Hecht VFG, Spurr C, et al., 'Molecular Tools for Understanding Flowering Time in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Hybrid Seed Crops', 28th International Horticultural Congress, 22-27 August 2010, Lisboa, Portugal (2010) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Ridge S; Brown PH; Hecht VFG; Spurr C | |
2010 | Ridge S, Weller JL, Brown PH, Hecht VFG, Spurr C, et al., 'Molecular tools for understanding flowering time in cauliflower hybrid seed crops', 17th Crucifer Genetics Workshop, 5-8 September 2010, Saskatoon, Canada (2010) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Ridge S; Brown PH; Hecht VFG; Spurr C | |
2008 | Jones RC, Hecht VFG, Gore PL, Potts BM, Steane DA, et al., 'Expression of FLOWERING LOCUS T and LEAFY homologues are temporally associated with annual flower bud initiation in Eucalyptus globulus', IUFRO-CTIA Joint Conference: Adaptation Breeding and Conservation in the Era of Forest Tree Genomics and Environmental Change, 25-28 August 2008, Quebec, Canada, pp. 82. (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Jones RC; Hecht VFG; Gore PL; Potts BM; Steane DA; Vaillancourt RE | |
2006 | Foo E, Ross JJ, Weller JL, Reid JB, 'A role for ethylene in the phytochrome-mediated control of Vegetative Development', Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics , April 9, 2006 , Brisbane , Queensland. Aus. (2006) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Foo E; Ross JJ; Reid JB | |
2005 | Foo E, Ross JJ, Weller JL, Reid JB, 'A role for ethylene in the phytochrome-mediated control of elongation', Proceedings of ComBio2005, 25 - 29 September, 2005, Adelaide, Australia (2005) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Foo E; Ross JJ; Reid JB | |
2004 | Davidson SE, Weller JL, Smith JJ, Helliwell CA, Poole AT, et al., 'The lh mutants in pea block ent-kaurene oxidation in a tissue specific manner', IPGSA Conference 2004, 20-24 September 2004, Australian National University Canberra, pp. 116. (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Davidson SE; Smith JJ; Reid JB | |
2004 | Davidson SE, Weller JL, Smith JJ, Helliwell CA, Poole AT, et al., 'Allele specific phenotypes in lh mutants of pea', ComBio 2004 Combined Conference Abstracts, 26-30 September, Intercontinental Burswood Resort, Perth, pp. 148. (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Davidson SE; Smith JJ; Reid JB | |
2004 | Foo E, Platten JD, Smith JJ, Ross JJ, Weller JL, et al., 'phya and cry1 are both required for regulation of gibbereelin levels under blue light', IPGSA Conference 2004, 20-24 September 2004, Australian National University Canberra, pp. 129. (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Foo E; Platten JD; Smith JJ; Ross JJ; Reid JB | |
2004 | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Holman N, Vanderschoor JK, Jones SE, 'New directions for the control of flowering in pea', 18th International Conference on Plant Growth Substances, 20-24 September 2004, Canberra, Australia (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Holman N; Vanderschoor JK; Jones SE | |
2004 | Weller JL, Hecht VFG, Holman N, Vanderschoor JK, Jones SE, 'New directions for the control of flowering in pea', 2nd International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics, 7-11 June 2004, Dijon, France (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Hecht VFG; Holman N; Vanderschoor JK; Jones SE | |
2001 | Weller JL, Beauchamp N, Batge SL, Kerckhoffs LH, Platten JD, et al., 'Interaction of phytochromes A and B in the control of de-etiolation and flowering in pea', The Molecular Basis of the Floral Transition, EMBO workshop, 10-14 July 2001, Norwich, UK (2001) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Kerckhoffs LH; Platten JD; Reid JB | |
2000 | Weller JL, Beauchamp N, Batge SL, Kerckhoffs LH, Platten JD, et al., 'Interaction of phytochromes A and B in the control of de-etiolation and flowering in pea', Molecular Genetics of Model Legumes, EU Euroconference series, 24-28 June 2000, Norwich, UK (2000) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Kerckhoffs LH; Platten JD; Murfet IC; Reid JB | |
1997 | Weller JL, Murfet IC, Reid JB, 'Characterisation of a light-hypersensitive mutant of pea', 37th Annual ASPP Conference, Melbourne, pp. P1-15. (1997) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Murfet IC; Reid JB | |
1996 | Weller JL, Murfet IC, Reid JB, 'Phytochrome control of the flowering signal in pea', ASPP Meeting, Canberra., pp. 28. (1996) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Murfet IC; Reid JB | |
1995 | Presser JL, Ross JJ, Barry KM, Weller JL, West AK, et al., 'A novel viviparous pea mutant', Australian Society of Plant Physiology, Sydney NSW, pp. P68. (1995) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Ross JJ; West AK; Reid JB |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(1 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2006 | Weller JL, Spurr C, Brown PH, 'Molecular Tools for Understanding, Prediciting and Managing Flowering and Reproductive Development in Brassica oleracea', Rijk Zwaan Australia, Final - Stage 1 (2006) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Spurr C; Brown PH |
Entry
(2 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2004 | Kendrick RE, Weller JL, 'Phytochromes and other photoreceptors', Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, B Thomas, D Murphy, B Murray (ed), London, 1, pp. 1063-1069 (2004) [Entry] | |
2003 | Kendrick RE, Weller JL, 'Photomorphogenesis', Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, B Thomas, D Murphy, B Murray (ed), London, 1, pp. 1069-1076 (2003) [Entry] |
Other Public Output
(1 outputs)Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
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2005 | Weller JL, 'Mobile flowering signals in pea', Flowering Newsletter, International Working Group on Flowering, Belgium, 40, 1 (2005) [Newspaper Article] |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
18
Total funding
Projects
- Description
- https://www.plantsuccess.org/
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($35,000,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-ARC Centres of Excellence
- Administered By
- University of Queensland
- Research Team
- Beveridge C; Cooper M; Brodribb TJ; Bowman J; Waterhouse P; Wright I; Burrage K; Donovan D; Foo E; Hammer G; Henry R; Holland BR; Jordan D; Ortiz-Barrientos D; Sherman B; Smith SM; Weller JL
- Period
- 2020 - 2026
- Grant Reference
- CE200100015
- Description
- The Workshop has four aims: 1) to consider the importance of phenology for pulse adaptation and yield across Australian environments, 2) to place this in the context of current physiological and genetic understanding of phenology control, 3) to discuss approaches to its phenotypic, physiological, genetic and genomic analysis and how these can best be integrated and applied, and 4) to identify and highlight relevant resources, including germplasm diversity, populations and panels
- Funding
- Grains Research & Development Corporation ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Year
- 2019
- Description
- This project aims to gain a better understanding of how environment and genetics interact to affect the timing of crop growth and development (phenology), and ultimately determine crop performance. It will develop a national strategy to address this question, generating new information and leveraging insights from world-leading research and breeding programs internationally. It will systematically characterize the genetic and physiological variation in phenology in Australia's two major high-value pulse crops; chickpea and lentil. Work will combine intensive research in controlled conditions with extensive field trials across Australian production environments and genomic analyses, to identify existing and novel variation, and document its contribution to yield in diverse locations, generating detailed performance data, genetic markers and models that will guide the development and deployment of new varieties.
- Funding
- Grains Research & Development Corporation ($4,750,000)
- Scheme
- Tender
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL; Vander Schoor JK; James L; Ortega Martinez R; Butler JB
- Period
- 2019 - 2024
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($424,197)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL; Smith SM; Trevaskis B
- Period
- 2018 - 2020
- Grant Reference
- DP180103116
- Description
- The regulation of flowering by environmental factors has a major influence on plant yield, and is important foradaptation in natural and agricultural settings, but is poorly understood at the molecular level in most species. Thisproject aims to use induced genetic variation and transcriptome analysis in legumes to define new genes andgenetic mechanisms through which flowering is regulated by daylength and temperature, and to explore themolecular links between flowering and other developmental processes including seed development andbranching. This should significantly extend our fundamental understanding of how plant architecture, reproductionand yield are regulated by the environment, and address several agronomic issues.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($350,100)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL; Macknight R; Burstin J
- Period
- 2016 - 2018
- Grant Reference
- DP160100793
- Description
- The regulation of flowering by environmental factors has a major influence on plant yield, and is important for adaptation in natural and agricultural settings, but is poorly understood at the molecular level in most species. This project will use natural and induced genetic variation in legumes to define new genes and molecular mechanisms through which flowering is regulated by day-length and temperature, and to explore the molecular links between flowering and developmental processes such as stem elongation, cold tolerance and branching. This will significantly extend our fundamental understanding of how plant architecture, flowering and yield are regulated by the environment, and will help to address key agronomic issues.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($460,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2012 - 2014
- Grant Reference
- DP120101241
- Description
- Population growth and climate change present significant challenges for global food security that demand greater understanding of plant genetics and crop production. Flowering is a key developmental process with a major influence on plant adaptation and yield, and this project will define genes and molecular mechanisms regulating flowering in legumes, a major crop group. It will explore the molecular links between flowering and other developmental processes, and examine the significance of flowering in legume domestication. This will significantly extend our fundamental understanding of how plant architecture, flowering and yield are regulated by environmental factors, and will address key agronomic issues.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($821,756)
- Scheme
- Fellowship-Future
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2012 - 2016
- Grant Reference
- FT120100048
- Description
- This project will use a molecular genetic approach in garden pea and the related model legume Medicago truncatula to investigate the roles of photoreceptors in developmental responses to light. It will define gene families encoding key components of light signal transduction and identify new photoreceptor and light signalling mutants by forward and reverse genetics. The mutants will be used in molecular, physiological and biochemical studies to examine how photoreceptors control and coordinate development throughout the plant through effects on plant hormone synthesis and response. This project will improve our understanding of how plants perceive and respond to their natural light environment, thus addressing key agronomic issues.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($490,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL; Reid JB
- Period
- 2010 - 2013
- Grant Reference
- DP1095478
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($2,130)
- Scheme
- Grant-Conference Support Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Year
- 2010
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($74,272)
- Scheme
- Grant-Rising Stars Round 1
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2009 - 2011
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($230,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2008 - 2010
- Grant Reference
- DP0878723
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($435,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Reid JB; Weller JL
- Period
- 2007 - 2009
- Grant Reference
- DP0770478
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($145,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Linkage Projects Round 2
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Gracie AJ; Brown PH; Weller JL
- Period
- 2006 - 2009
- Grant Reference
- LP0669503
- Funding
- Rijk Zwaan ($15,000)
- Scheme
- Agreement
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Spurr C; Weller JL; Brown PH
- Year
- 2005
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($260,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2005 - 2007
- Grant Reference
- DP0556508
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($270,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Reid JB; Weller JL
- Period
- 2004 - 2006
- Grant Reference
- DP0449752
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($16,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Year
- 2003
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($340,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Discovery Projects
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Weller JL
- Period
- 2002 - 2004
- Grant Reference
- DP0210947
Research Supervision
Jim supervises PhD, Masters and Honours students on projects related to flowering time control, responses to light, hormone signalling, and general plant development. Projects in his group emphasize the integration of molecular, genetic and physiological approaches to understanding plant development and evolution. Students with an appropriate academic background and a demonstrated interest in these topics are welcome to get in touch to explore opportunities for undertaking a PhD.
Current
6
Completed
17
Current
Degree | Title | Commenced |
---|---|---|
PhD | Exploring the Role of the Circadian Clock in Crop Adaptation | 2017 |
PhD | Mechanisms Underlying the Diversification of Florigen Function and Regulation | 2018 |
PhD | Will Rising CO2 Concentrations Save Plants from Drought Stress? Plantecophysiological responses in a Free Air CO2 Enrichment experiment | 2019 |
PhD | Genetic Control of Flowering Time in Lentil | 2021 |
PhD | Comparative Genetic Analysis of Adaptive Developmental Traits in Legume Crops | 2021 |
PhD | Effect of Water Deficit on Pulse Phenology | 2022 |
Completed
Degree | Title | Completed |
---|---|---|
PhD | Exploring Flowering and Photoperiod Response Mechanisms in Legumes Candidate: Beatriz Contreras Planesas | 2022 |
PhD | A Genetic Dissection of Domestication-related Traits in Pea Candidate: Owen Rhys Williams | 2019 |
PhD | Genetic and Molecular Analysis of Two New Loci Controlling Flowering in Garden Pea Candidate: A.S.M. Mainul Hasan | 2018 |
Masters | The Genetic Control of Vegetative Phase Change in Pea Candidate: Jacqueline Kate Vander Schoor | 2018 |
PhD | The Role of the FT Genes in the Control of Flowering in Chickpea Candidate: Raul Ortega Martinez | 2018 |
PhD | A Comparison of the Biosynthesis of Indole-3-Acetic Acid and Phenylacetic Acid Candidate: Sam David Cook | 2017 |
PhD | Chlorinated Auxin in the Fabaceae: Distribution, evolutionary origin and genetic aspects Candidate: Hong Kiat Lam | 2017 |
PhD | Genetic Control of Flowering Time in Lentil Candidate: Vinodan SO Rajandran | 2016 |
PhD | Genetic Control of Inflorescence Development in Pea Candidate: Frances Clare Sussmilch | 2014 |
PhD | New Australian Thraustochytrids: A Renewable Source of Biofuels, Omega-3 Oils and other Bioproducts Candidate: Kim Jye Lee Chang | 2013 |
PhD | Molecular Tools for Understanding and Predicting Flowering in Cauliflower Candidate: Stephen Ridge | 2012 |
PhD | Genetic Control of Photoperiod Responsiveness in Pea Candidate: Lim Chee Liew | 2011 |
PhD | Molecular Evolution and Genetic Control of Flowering in the Eucalyptus globulus Species Complex Candidate: Rebecca Clare Jones | 2009 |
PhD | The Regulation of Growth and Development in Pisum sativum Candidate: Claire Louise Knowles | 2005 |
PhD | Auxin-Gibberellin Interactions in Barley Candidate: Carla Maria Wolbang | 2005 |
PhD | Blue-light photoreceptors and development of the garden pea Candidate: John Damien Platten | 2004 |
PhD | Molecular and Physiological Studies of Pisum Mutants Candidate: Shona Lee Batge | 2000 |