CURRICULUM VITAE  

ROBERT V. GESSNER

  Professor of Biological Sciences  

Date and Place of Birth:  April 17, 1948 - Elizabeth, New Jersey  

Education:

University of Rhode Island, Ph.D., 1975

University of Rhode Island, M.S., 1972

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, B.S., 1970 

Areas of Specialization:

Mycology, plant pathology, microbiology, fungal bioconversion of fatty acids, aeromycology, mold contamination, salt-marsh and marine fungi.  

Professional Experience:

Professor, Western Illinois University, 1988-present

Associate Professor, Western Illinois University, 1982-88

Assistant Professor, Western Illinois University, 1978-82

Instructor, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Summer 1976, 1978

Visiting Research Associate, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1976-78

Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1975-76

Research Assistant, Plant Pathology, University of Rhode Island, Summer, 1975

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Rhode Island, Summer 1974

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Rhode Island, 1970-75  

Professional Publications:

Gessner, R. V.  1995.  Genetics and systematics of North American populations of Morchella.  Can. J. Bot. 73(Suppl.1):S967-S972.

Jung, R. V. Gessner, K. C. Keudell amd M. A. Romano.  1993.  Systematics of Morchella esculenta complex using enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay. Mycologia 85:677-684.

Yoon, C. S., R. V. Gessner, and M. A. Romano.  1990.  Population genetics and  systematics of the Morchella esculenta complex.  Mycologia 82:227-235.

Mohamad, M., K. C. Keudell, and R. V. Gessner.  1989.  Use of ELISA to differentiate marine species of Dendryphiella.  Mycological Research 79:514-518.

Sunda, W. G. and R. V. Gessner.  1989.  The production of extracellular copper-complexing ligands by marine and estuarine fungi.  Chem. Spec. Bioavail. 1:65-70.

Gessner, R. V., M. A. Romano, and R. W. Schulz.  1987.  Allelic variation and segregation in Morchella deliciosa and M. esculenta.  Mycologica 79:683-687.

Michaelis, K. C., R. V. Gessner, and M. A. Romano.  1987. Population genetics and systematics of marine species of Dendryphiella.  Mycologia 79:514-51.

Edwards, H. H. and R. V. Gessner.  1985.  Ultrastructure of English oak ectomycorrhizae cystidia.  Proceedings of 6th North American Conference on Mycorrhizae p. 436.  

Gessner, R. V. and H. Zare-Maivan.  1985.  English oak ectomycorrhizal and root distribution.  Proceedings of 6th North American Conference on Mycorrhizae p. 279.

Edwards, H. H. and R. V. Gessner.  1984.  Light and transmission electron microscopy of English oak  ectomycorrhizal short roots.  Can. J. Bot. 62:1327-1335.

Crabtree, S. L. and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Growth and nutrition of the salt-marsh fungi Pleospora gaudefroyi  and Camarosporium roumeguerii.  Mycologia 74:640-647.

Onyile, A. B., H. H. Edwards and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Adhesive material of the hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae.  Mycologia 74:777-784.

Onyile, A. B. and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae (Ascomycetes):  effect of environmental factors and carbon to nitrogen ratio Mycologia 74:103-109.

Gessner, R. V.  1980.  Degradative enzyme production by salt‑marsh fungi. Botanica Marina 23:133-139.

Gessner, R. V. and B. J. Lamore.  1978.  Fungi from Nantucket salt marshes and beaches. Rhodora 80:581-586.

Gessner, R. V.  1978.  Spartina alterniflora seed fungi. Can. J. Bot. 56:2942-2947.

Gessner, R. V.  1977.  Seasonal occurrence and distribution of fungi associated with Spartina alterniflora from a Rhode Island estuary.  Mycologia 69:477-491.

Gessner, R. V. and J. Kohlmeyer.  1976.  Geographical distribution and taxonomy of fungi on salt marsh Spartina.  Can. J. Bot. 54:2023-2037.

Kohlmeyer, J. and R. V. Gessner.  1976.  Buergenerula spartinae sp. nov., an Ascomycete from salt marsh cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora.  Can. J. Bot. 54:1759-1766.

Gessner, R. V.  1976.  In vitro growth and nutrition of Buergenerula spartinae a fungus associated with Spartina alterniflora.  Mycologia 68:583-599.

Goos, R. D. and R. V. Gessner.  1975.  Hyphal modifications of Sphaerulina         pedicellata: Appressoria or hyphopodia?   Mycologia 67:1035-1038.

Sieburth, J. McN., R. D. Brooks, R. V. Gessner, C. D. Thomas and J. L. Tootle. 1974. Microbial colonization of marine plant surfaces as observed by scanning electron microscopy, p. 418-432.  In:  R. R. Colwell and R. Y. Morita (Ed.), Effect of the ocean environment on microbial activities, University Park Press, Baltimore. Reprinted 1976, p. 164-178.  In:  J. S. Cobb and M. M. Harlin (Ed.), Marine ecology:  selected readings, University Park Press, Baltimore.

Gessner, R. V. and R. D. Goos.  1973.  Fungi from Spartina alterniflora in Rhode Island. Mycologia 65:1296-1301.

Gessner, R. V. and R. D. Goos.  1973.  Fungi from decomposing Spartina.  Can. J. Bot. 51:51-55.

Gessner, R. V., R. D. Goos and J. McN. Sieburth.  1972.  The fungal microcosm of the internodes of Spartina alterniflora.  Marine Biol. 16:269-273.  

General Publications and Reports:

Gessner, R. V. and K. C. Keudell.  2000.  Laboratory Manual for Introductory Microbiology. Fifth Edition.  Pearson Custom Publishing, Boston, MA.

Gessner, R. V. and K. C. Keudell.  1999.  Laboratory Manual for Introductory Microbiology. Fourth Edition.  Burgess Publishing, Edina, MN.

Gessner, R. V. and K. C. Keudell.  1996.  Laboratory Manual for Introductory Microbiology. Third Edition.  Burgess Publishing, Edina, MN. (Revised second printing)

Gessner, R. V. and K. C. Keudell.  1996.  Laboratory Manual for Introductory Microbiology Third Edition.  Burgess Publishing, Edina, MN. 

Gessner, R. V.  1993.  Review of Authors of Fungal Names. Mycologia 85: (4)720.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of An Annotated List of Peronospora Names ‑ Thunbergia 15.  Mycologia 84(6):953‑954.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Compendium of Rice Diseases.  Mycologia 84(6):953

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Insects.  Mycologia 84(6):953.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Yeast Technology.  Mycologia 84(6):945.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Mycotaxon Cumalative Index for Volumes XXI-XL (1984-1991).  Mycologia  84(4):613.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Microbiology of Saudi Arabia(1841-1986). Mycologia 84(4):612.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of A Nomenclator of Leptosphaeria V. Cesati and G. de Notaris (Mycota, Ascomycotina, Loculoascomycetes).  Mycologia  84(2):276.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Agricultural Chemicals, Book IV, Fungicides.  Mycologia 84(2):276.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Annual Review of Phytopathology, Volume 29. Mycologia 84(2):275‑276.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of An Annotated List of Published Names in Mycosphaerella and Sphaerella.  Mycologia 84(2):275.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms of North America.  Mycologia 84(2):273-274.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Mushrooms and Truffles of the Southwest.  Mycologia 84(1):128.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Phytopathogenic Fungi:  a Scanning Electron Stereoscopic Survey.  Mycologia 84(1):132.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Diseases of Ornamental Palms.  Mycologia 84(1):132.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Compendium of Tomato Diseases. Mycologia 84(1):133.

Gessner, R. V.  1992.  Review of Compendium of Bean Diseases.  Mycologia 84(1):133.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Catalogo Commentado y Sintesis Corologica de los Myxomycetes de la Peninsula Iberica e Islas Baleares (1788‑1990), Vol. 9 Ruizia. Mycologia 83(5):691.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of a Bibliography of Taxonomic Mycological Literature 1753-1821.  Mycologia 83(5):690.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Keys to Pythium. Mycologia 83(3):386‑387.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Annual Review of Phytopathology, Volume 28. Mycologia 83(3):386.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Crop Protection Information:  An International Perspective.  Mycologia 83(3):386.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of International Mycological Directory.  Mycologia 83(3):384-385.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, Volume 21. Mycologia 83(3):386.

Gessner, R. V.  1991.  Review of Cuadernos de Trabajo de Flora Micologica Iberica: Informacion Bibliographic.  Mycologia 83(3):385.

Gessner, R. V.  1989.  Review of Heath Biology.  Bookwatch Reviews 2(10):1-2.

Gessner, R. V. and G. R. Goos.  1984.  Effect of fungicide treatments on plant stands and yield of soybeans, 1982.  Fungicide and Nematicide Tests  39:158.

Bryant, S. H., R. V. Gessner, R. D. Henry, E. B. Holmes, and P. M. Nollen. 1981. Biological concepts: a laboratory manual for Biology 150.  Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis, 142p.

Gessner, R. V. and K. C. Kuedell.  1981.  Laboratory manual for introductory microbiology. Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis, 284p. (second edition, 1983).

Franks, E. C., P. R. Brooks, R. V. Gessner, R. D. Henry and E. B. Holmes.  1980. Biological principles and diversity:  laboratory manual for Biology 101 and 102. Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis, 333p.  

Theses:

Gessner, R. V.  1975.  The seasonal succession and distribution of filamentous fungi associated with Spartina alterniflora and in vitro studies on the growth, nutrition, and taxonomic position of Sphaerulina pedicellata.  Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 85p., Major Professor:  R. D. Goos.

Gessner, R. V.  1972.  Fungi associated with Spartina alterniflora and other salt marsh plants from southern Rhode Island.  M.S., University of Rhode Island, 122p., Major Professor:  R. D. Goos.  

Papers Presented at Professional Meetings and Abstracts:  

Sershon, V. C., A. M. Kuhrts, J.-K. Huang, R. V. Gessner, K. C. Keudell and L. Wen.  2002.  Detection of enzyme(s) responsible for transformation of oleic acid to 7,10-dihydroxy-8-octadecenoic acid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, WIU-JS.  13th Argonne Symposium for undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Argonne National Laboratory, IL.

Kuhrts, A. M., J-K. Huang, R. V. Gessner, and K. C. Keudell.  2002.  Metal ions enhance the bioconversion of oleic acid to hydroxyoctadecenoic and dihydroxyoctadecenoic acids by Kluyveromyces marxianus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  Mycological Society of America Meeting, Oregon State University, Corvalis, OR.

Williamson, T. J., A. K. Moorehouse, and R. V. Gessner.  2002.  White-Tailed Deer Browsing on Woody Vegetation at Cedar Glen Nature Preserve, Hancock County and Argyle Lake State Park, McDonough County.  Illinois Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL.

Kuhrts, A. M., J-K. Huang, R. V. Gessner, and K C. Keudell.  2002.  Factor from Kluyveromyces marxianus Nrrl Y-8281 Enhances Biotransformation of Oleic Acid To 7,10-Dihidryoxy-8(E)-Octadecenoic Acid By Pseudomonas aerugionsa (WIU-JS).  Illinois Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL.

Son, J. H. , J. K. Huang, , K. D.Wells, R. V. Gessner, and K. C. Keudell. 2001.  Synergistic
bioconversion of oleic acid by Kluyveromyces marxianus and Pseudomonas sp.
Mycological Society of America Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.  

Huang J.- K., K. D. Wells, V. C Sershon, K. D. Wells, R. V. Gessner, K. C. Keudell and L. Wen.  2001.  Bioconversion of oleic acod to 7-hydroxy-8-octadecenoic and 7,10-dihydroxy-8-octadecenoic acids by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is enhanced in the presence of a yeast.  The 222 ND American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Huang J.- K., K. D. Wells, V. C Sershon, J. H Son, R. V. Gessner, K. C. Keudell and L. Wen.
2001.  Biotransformation of oleic acid to 10-hydroxy-8-octadecenoic.  12th Annual Student
Research Conference, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL. 

Kouyoumdzoglou, A., R. V. Gessner, and J. E. Holman.  2001.  Fungal occurrence and distribution indoors and outdoors in air and on surfaces.  Illinois State Academy of Science Annual Meeeting, Macomb, IL. 

Williamson, T. J., A. K. Moorehouse, and R. V. Gessner.  2001.  Impacts of white-tail deer browsing on woody vegetation at Cedar Glen Kibbe Natural Area, Hancock County and Argyle Lake State Park, McDonough County.  Illinois State Academy of Science Annual Meeeting, Macomb, IL. 

Son, J. H., J. K. Huang, R. V. Gessner, and K. C. Keudell.  2000.  Bioconversion of oleic acid by yeasts and molds.  Mycological Society of America, Burlington, VT.

Augustine, A. and R. V. Gessner.  2000.  Mold spore occurrence and distribution inside and outside a classroom building.  Illinois State Academy of Sciences Meeting, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL.

Matkovich, S., J. H. Son, J. K. Huang, K. C. Keudell, and R. V. Gessner.  2000.  Bacterial and Fungal bioconversion of oleic acid to potential value-added products.  Illinois State Academy of Sciences Meeting, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL.

Gessner, R. V.  2000.  Morels.  Missouri Mycological Society, 9th Morel Madness.  Louisiana, MO.

Gessner, R. V.  1999.  Aeromycology - fungal spores in the air. North American             Mycological Association, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Gessner, R. V.  1999.  Morchella and Y2K: Is this the end of madness.  Missouri          Mycological Society, 8th Morel Madness, Meramec, MO.

Gessner, R. V.  1998.  Mycological tales from west central Illinois.  24th Annual Alexander Smith Lakes State Foray, Warsaw, IL.

Gessner, R. V. and Y. Kang.  1996.  Effects of temperature and salinity on the growth of         the marine fungi, Corollospora maritima and Dendryphiella salina. American Phytopathological Society/Mycological Society of America, Indianapolis, IN.

Hong, M., K. Keudell, R. Gessner and M. Romano.  1996. Numerical taxonomy of Morchella esculenta antigenic proteins.  American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, LA.

Gessner, R. V.  1995.  How temperature and salinity affect marine fungi.  6th International Marine Mycology Symposium, Portsmouth, England.

Gessner, R. V.  1994.  Genetics and systematics of North American populations of Morchella.  5th International Mycological Congress, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Gessner, R. V., J. Sim, and M. A. Romano.  1993.  Effects of temperature and salinity on Dendryphiella salina.   Mycological Society of America, Athens, GA.

Gessner, R. V., K. C. Keudell, and S. W. Jung.  1992.  Analysis of ELISA data using phylogenetic techniques.  American Society of Microbiology, New Orleans, LA.

Gessner, R. V., K. C. Keudell, and S. W. Jung.  1992.  Immunosystematics of the Morchella esculenta complex.  Mycological Society of America, Portland, OR.

Gessner, R. V. and L. A. Castlebury.  1991.  DNA, RNA and protein levels during growth in Dendryphiella.  Mycological Society of America, San Antonio, TX.

Gessner, R. V., S. W. Jung and K. C. Keudell.  1991.  Use of ELISA to differentiate species of Morchella.  American Society for Microbiology.  Dallas, TX.

Gessner, R. V. and L. A. Castlebury.  1990.  Batch culture studies with Dendryphiella. Mycological Society of America, Madison, WI.               

Castlebury, L. A. and R. V. Gessner.  1990.  Culture studies with Morchella esculenta. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Gessner, R. V., C. S. Yoon, and M. A. Romano.  1989.  Population genetics of the Morchella esculenta complex.  Mycological Society of America, Toronto, Canada.

Mohamad, M., R. V. Gessner and K. C. Keudell.  1988.  Use of ELISA to differentiate species of Dendryphiella.  Mycological Society of America, Davis, CA.

Gessner, R. V., M. A. Romano, R. W. Schultz and C. S. Yoon.  1987.  Allelic variation and segregation in the Morchella esculenta complex.  Mycological Society of America/Canadian Phytopathological Society, Ottawa, Canada.

Gessner, R. V., K. C. Michaelis, and M. A. Romano.  1986.  Biochemical systematic differences between Dendryphiella arenaria and D. salina.  Mycological Society of America, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Schulz, R. W., R. V. Gessner, M. A. Romano.  1986.  Biochemical genetic differences between Morchella deliciosa and M. esculenta.  Mycological Society of America, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Schulz, R. W., R. V. Gessner, and M. A. Romano.  1986.  Population genetic analysis of Morchella deliciosa and M. esculenta.  Illinois Stae Academy of Science, Edwardsville.

Michaelis, K. C., R. V. Gessner, and M. A. Romano.  1986.  Systematic and biogeographical studies with Dendryphiella spp.  Illinois State Academy of Science, Edwardsville.

Michaelis, K. C., R. V. Gessner, and M. A. Romano.  1986.  Electrophoretic study with marine species of Dendryphiella.  American Society of Microbiology Meeting, Washington, D. C.

Gessner, R. V., R. W. Schulz, and M. A. Romano.  1985.  Population genetic analysis of Morchella spp.  Mycological Society of America, Gainesville, Florida.

Schulz, R. W. and R. V. Gessner.  1985.  Field and laboratory studies with Morchella spp. Illinois State Academy of Sciences, Springfield.

Gessner, R. V. and H. Zare‑Maivan.  1984.  English oak ectomycorrhizal and root distribution.  6th North American Conference on Mycorrhizae, Bend, Oregon.

Edwards, H. H. and R. V. Gessner.  1984.  Ultrastructure of English oak ectomycorrhizae cystidia.  6th North American Conference on Mycorrhizae, Bend, Oregon.

Schulz, R. W. and R. V. Gessner.  1984.  Morels from west central Illinois.  Illinois State Academy of Sciences Meeting, DeKalb.

Gessner, R. V. and R. W. Schulz.  1984.  Culture and electrophoretic studies with Morchella spp. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri.

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1983.  Ectomycorrhizal Symposium on Microbial  Ecology, East Lansing, Michigan.

Edwards, H. H. and R. V. Gessner.  1983.  T.E.M. of English oak ectomycorrhizae.  American Phytopathological Society, Ames, Iowa.       

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1983.  Healthy and declining English oak ectomycorrhizal and root distribution.  American Phytopathological Society, Ames, Iowa.

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1983.  English oak ectomycorrhizal distribution. Mycological Society of America, Ames, Iowa.

Gessner, R. V. 1983.  Macrofungi of west central Illinois.  Illinois State Academy of Science Meeting, Macomb, Illinois.

Onyile, A. B. and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Effects of environmental factors and C:N ratio on the production of hyphopodia by the salt‑marsh fungus, Buergenerula spartinae. 13th International Congress of Microbiology, Boston, Massachusetts.       

Onyile, A. B., H. H. Edwards and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Adhesive material of the hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae.  Mycological Society of America, AIBS Meeting, University Park, Pennsylvania.

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1982.  Seasonal differences in mycorrhizal and root distribution in English and white oaks.  Illinois State Academy of Science Meeting, Decatur, Illinois.

Edwards, H. H. and R. V. Gessner.  1981.  Ultrastructure of the hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae.  Mycological Society of America, AIBS Meetings, Bloominton, Indiana.

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1981.  Mycorrhizal and root distribution in healthy and declining English oaks.  5th North American Conference on Mycorrhizae, Quebec, Canada (Abstr.)

Zare‑Maivan, H. and R. V. Gessner.  1981.  Mycorrhizal distribution in English and white oaks. Illinois State Acaemy of Science Meeting, Bloomington, Indiana.

Crabtree, S. L. and R. V. Gessner.  1981.  Growth and nutrition of Pleospora gaudefroyi and Camarosporium roumeguerii.  Illinois State Academy of Science Meeting, Bloomington, Illinois.

Onyile, A. B. and R. V. Gessner.  1981.  Hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae (Ascomycetes): effects of environmental factors and nature of adhesive material. Illinois State Academy of Science Meeting, Bloomington, Illinois.

Anderson, R. V. and R. V. Gessner.  1980.  Meiofaunal and fungal colonization on leaf litter and submerged wood in a midwest stream.  Symposium on the Dynamics of Lotic Ecosystems, Augusta, Georgia.

Gessner, R. V. and W. G. Sunda.  1980.  Copper chelation by the extracellular products of marine fungi.  Mycological Society of America, AIBS Metings, Tucson, Arizona (Abstr. C55, Mycological Newsletter 31(1):38).

Gessner, R. V.  1979.  Degradative enzyme production by salt‑marsh fungi.  Third International Marine Mycology Symposium, Morehead City, North Carolina. Paper presented and abstract published in Botanica Marina 22:406‑407.

Gessner, R. V.  1978.  Spartina alterniflora seed fungi. Mycological Newsletter 29(1) Abstr. #28. Mycological Society of America, AIBS Meetings, Athens, Georgia.  

Gessner, R. V.  1978. The role of fungi in salt marshes of temperate regions.  Paper presented and abstract published in Second International Mycological Congress, Tampa, Florida 1:222.

Gessner, R. V.  1978.  Are fungi important in salt marshes?  Southeastern Estuarine Research Society Meeting, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.

Gessner, R. V.  1976.   Field and culture studies on Buergenerula spartinae a fungus from salt marshes.  Mycological  Society of America, AIBS Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gessner, R. V. 1975.  Microbial productivity of wetlands (U.S.A.) and the breakdown of Spartina.  Meeting on "Spartina in the Solent."  Exbury, England.

Goos, R. D. and R. V. Gessner.  1974.  Hyphal modifications of Sphaerulina pedicellata: Appressoria or hyphopodia?  Mycological Society of America, AIBS Meeting, Tempe, Arizona.

Gessner, R. V.  1973.  Fungi on Spartina alterniflora in Rhode Island.  Mycological Society of America, AIBS Meeting, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Gessner, R. V.  1973.  Fungi from Spartina alterniflora in Rhode Island.  New England Estuarine Research Society Meeting, Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Membership in Professional Organizations:

       American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Phytopathological Society, American Society for Microbiology, Association of College and University Biology Educators, British Mycological Society, Ilinois Mycological Association, Illinois State Academy of Science, International Society for Arboriculture, Missouri Mycological Association, Mycological Society of America, North American Mycological Association       

Grants Received:

2001.  W.I.U. Research Council – Isolation of an enzyme from Pseudomonas aeruginosa wiujs for transformation of oleic acid to 10-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid (with K. C. Keudell)--$2,355.

1999.  W.I.U. Research Council -- Bacterial and fungal bioconversion of oleic and linoleic fatty acids to value-added products (with K. C. Keudell)--$2769.

1996.  W.I.U. Research Council--Monitoring airborne mold spores--$2,800

1993.  Abbott Laboratories--Fungi for pharmaceutical screening--$16,000

1990.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Petroleum hydrocarbon degradation by marine fungi--$1,852.

1990.  Oil‑Dri Corporation‑‑Mold quality control studies--$8,400. 

1989.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Growth studies with Dendryphiella --$2,000.

1986.  National Science Foundation‑‑Multi‑user request for a scanning electron microscope--$78,287 (co‑PI with R. V. Anderson, H. H. Edwards, P. M. Nollen and B. M. Stidd).

1986.     W.I.U. Faculty Development--DNA hybridization studies--$192.    

1985.  The Morton Arboretum--White and bur oak ectomycorrhizae influenced by Illlinois Route 5--$9,164.

1985.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Systematics and population studies with Dendryphiella  spp.--$1,705.

1985.  W.I.U. Research Council and College of Arts and Sciences— Small equipment grant competition--$730.41.

1984.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Studies on morel (Morchella spp.) speciation--$2,153.

1983.  W.I.U. Faculty Development‑‑Plants for herb and fern gardens--$200.

1983.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Field and laboratory studies with morels (Morchella spp.)--$1,908.

1983.  Kalo Agricultural Chemicals, Inc.‑‑Fungicide treatment of soybeans seeds--$700.

1983.  W.I.U. Faculty Development‑‑Native prairie plants for an ecology exhibit--$100 (with R. D. Henry).

1982.  W.I.U. Research Council Equipment Grant Competition and College of Arts and Sciences--$3,539 (co‑investigator with L. Dove, K. Keudell, and S. Singer).

1982.  The Morton Arboretum‑‑Mycorrhizal and root distribution in English oaks--$5,879.

1982.  W.I.U. Research Council Equipment Grant Competition--$498.

1982.  Kalo Agricultural Chemicals, Inc.‑‑Fungicide treatment of soybean seeds--$700.

1981.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Evaluation of sampling methods for studying ectomycorrhizal distribution--$854.

1981.  The Morton Arboretum‑‑Root distribution and mycorrhizal development in English and white oaks--$5,524.

1980.  W.I.U. Faculty Development‑‑Development of a laboratory manual for introductory microbiology--$50 (with K. Keudell).

1980.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Interrelationships between fungi and invertebrates in a freshwater stream--$2,500.

1980.  W.I.U. Faculty Development--Development of a laboratory course in medical mycology--$997.

1979.  W.I.U. Research Council‑‑Fungi associated with leaf litter and submerged wood in the Lamoine River--$4,775.

1976.  National Science Foundation‑‑Fungal activity in detritus formation from Spartina--$60,800 (co‑investigator with  J. Kohlmeyer).

1976.  University of North Carolina Marine Science Council‑‑Preliminary studies on the activity of fungi in detritus formation from Spartina alterniflora--$1,550.  

Other Professional Information:

Awards:

WIU Faculty Excellence Award, 1992

Book Review Editor:

Mycologia, 1990-1995

Book Reviewer:

Introductory Microbiology, McGraw Hill, 1989

National Center for Science Education, 1989

Introductory Microbiology, Mosby, 1986

             Introductory Mycology, Prentice-Hall, 1980, 1993

Conference Organization:

Meeting Organizer and Local Arrangements Chair, Alexander Smith Lake States

Foray, 1990, 1998

Program Committee for Annual Meeting, Midwest Chapter of International Society

of Arboriculture, 1982-83

Chaired Botany Session and Local Botany Program Chair, Annual Meeting, Illinois

State Academy of Science, 1983

Chaired Session on Fungal Ecology, Mycological Society of America Annual

Meeting, Pennsylvania State University, 1982

Consultant:

            Potential airborne mold problem in store

Illinois Poison Center, 1996-present

Oil-Dri Corporation, 1997

Abbott Laboratories, 1993-1995

Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather and Geraldson

Western Illinois Library System, Thirty Two Regional Libraries in 13 Counties in

West Central Illinois, Fungal Damage to Books, 1991

University of Minnesota - Duluth, Faculty Credentials, 1991.

Sonic Recources Corp., Aflatoxin in Corn, 1991

Consultant, Oil-Dri Corporation, Mold Quality Control, 1989

Court House Mold/Dust Problem, 1988

University of Georgia - Faculty Credentials, 1984.

Bemis Bag Co., Mold Problem, 1984

Deer Run Golf Course, Plant Disease Problem, 1983

Kalo Agricultural Chemicals, Seed Fungicides, 1982‑83

McDonough District Hospital, Potential Mushroom Poisoning Cases, 1984, 1988,

1991

Course Improvement:

            Workshop Participant – Teaching Technolgy (HECA Grant) May 22, 24, 2002

            Workshop Participant – Teaching Technolgy (HECA Grant) May 7-9, 2001

External Ph.D. Thesis Examiner:

Department of Botany,University, Univ. of Manitoba, 1985

Department of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, 1997  

Grant Proposal Reviwer:

NSF, Systematic Biology, 1992

NSF, Biological Oceanography, 1978‑83, 1989

NSF, Ecology, 1986, 1989

NSF, Population Biology, 1987  

NSF, Visiting Professorship for Women Program, 1984

National Sea Grant Program, 1978-79

New Jersey Sea Grant Program, 1985

              Maryland Sea Grant Program, 1982

Major University, College and Department Committees:

              Biology Graduate Program Coordinator and Graduate Committee Chair: 1986-present

              University Library Committee, Chair, 1985

  Council on Campus Planning and Usage, Member 1991-1994, Chair 1996-1999

              Council on Planning Strategies 1999-2002

              Faculty Senate, Member 2000-2003

              Graduate Council, Member 1995-1998, 2002-2003

              Capital Budget Committee, Member 1996-1999

              Faculty Excellence Awards Committee, Member 1991-1992

              Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences Search Committee, Member, 2000

              Arts and Sciences Faculty Council, Member, Alternate

              Biological Sciences Department Chair Search Committee, Chair, 2000

              University President Search Committee, Alternate 2001-2002

Manuscript Reviewer:

Am. Journal of Botany, 1998

Am. Society for Testing Materials 1996

Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 1999

Botanica Marina, 1993, 1997, 1994, 2000

Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 1984, 1996

Canadian Journal of Botany, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1995

Estuaries, 1980, 1988

Journal of Experimental Marine Biolo­gy and Ecology, 1981

Journal of Sciences - Islamic Republic of Iran, 1992  

Microbial Ecology 2002

Mycologia, 1978-84, 1987, 1990, 1994-96, 1998, 1999

Mycological Research, 1996, 1997

Mycoscience 2000

Transactions Illinois State Academy of Sciences, 1988

Professional Society Officers and Committees:

Secretary-Treasurer, Midwest Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture,

1982-83

            Travel Awards Committee, Mycological Society of America, 1994

Science Fair Judge:  Macomb High School, 1989-1992

Speaker:

Annual Meeting of Prairie Hills Resource, Conservation and Development Area,

Keynote Speaker, “Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms”, 1983

            Illinois Audubon Chapter, Rushville, “Mushrooms”, 1990

            WIU Biology Day, 1995-2000

            WIU Biology Education Conference, 1995, 1998

            Lee County Iowa Conservation Board, Nature Program, “Morels”, 1995

            Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, “Mushroom

                        Diversity”,1997

            Earth Day Fair, Macomb High School, “Morels”, 1997

            Argyle State Park Speakers Program, “Mushrooms”, 1997

            University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Gardener’s Day, Macomb, “Mushroom

                        Identification and Growing”,1997

            Western Prairie Chapter, Illlinois Audubon Society, Macomb, "Mushrooms                 of McDonough County”, 2000  

Graduate Students:

Wells, Keven.  2001.  Biotransformation of oleic acid to 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (WIU-JS) is enhanced by Kluveromyces marxianus NRRL Y-8281.  41p.  Master of Science. 

Son, Jonghyun.  2001.  Bioconversion of oleic acid by yeast and Pseudomonas sp.  33p.  Master of Science.

Shepard, David Andrew.  1994.  The legitimacy of Quercus ellipsoidalis based on a populational study of Quercus coccinea in Illinois. 168p., Master of Science

Sim, Jeonggu.  1993.  Effects of temperature and salinity on growth and conidial germination of Dendryphiella salina. 47p.  Master of Science.

Jung, Sung‑whon.  1991.  Systematics of the Morchella esculenta complex using enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay. 35p.  Master of Science.

Castlebury, Lisa Ann.  1991.  Growth studies and relationships between RNA, DNA and dry weight for Dendryphiella salina and Dendryphiella arenaria.  41p.   Master of Science.

Yoon, Cheol-Sik.  1988.  Population genetics and systematics of the Morchella esculenta complex.  75p., Master of Science.

Michaelis, Kevin Carl.  1987.  Population genetics and systematics of marine species of Dendryphiella.  54p., Master of Science.

Zare-Maivan, Hassan.  1983.  Root and mycorrhizal distribution of healthy and declining English oaks  (Quercus robur L.).  67p., Master of Science.

Goss, George Robert.  1982.  Biological control of Rhizoctonia solani by Trichoderma harzianum.  56p., Master of Science.

Crabtree, Sara Lee.  1981.  In vitro growth and nutrition of Pleospora gaudefroyi and Camarosporium roumeguerii.  47p., Master of Science.

Onyile, Afiong Bassey.  1981.  Hyphopodia of Buergenerula spartinae (Ascomycetes):effects of environmental factors and nature of adhesive material.  41p., Master of Science.

Nonthesis Graduate Students:

James Holman 2002

James Roberts 1996

Loretta Welter 1995

Darla Calvert 1992  

Undergraduate Honors Students:

Kouyoumdzoglu, A.  2000.  Fungi on indoor surfaces of Waggoner Hall.  49 pp.

Augustine, A. M.  1999. The air we breath: airborne fungal spores inside and outside of Waggoner Hall. 34 pp. (First place in WIU Chapter, Phi Kappa Phi research paper competition)

Castlebury, L. A. 1988.  Cultural studies on Morchella deliciosa.  19 pp.

Schulz, R. W.  1986.  Biochemical systematics of Morchella deliciosa and Morchella esculenta.  50 pp.

Moser, R. K. 1983.  Macrofungi from west central Illinois.  12 pp.