John Elder, PhD
Professor, Biology at Valdosta State University
From Valdosta, GA
From Valdosta, GA
Dr. John F. Elder joined the Valdosta State University faculty in September 1996. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a National Science Foundation Project Kaleidoscope Faculty for the 21st Century, as well as a member of the Georgia Academy of Science. He was an adjunct professorship in the Department of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of South Australia-Adelaide and he taught at North Dakota State University. He worked as a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Biology at the University of North Dakota, a consultant for both John Gee Edwards Attorney and Doctor's Lab Inc., a research associate at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and an advisor at National 4-H Council and USDA Extension Service.
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Consultant on DNA Fingerprint Evidence at John Gee Edwards Attorney
April 2009 - April 2009
Coordinator, Department of Biology Graduate Program at Valdosta State University
January 2005 - February 2008
Consultant at Dr.'s Lab Inc.
June 2001 - May 2002
Research Associate at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
January 1999 - January 2000
Adjunct Professorship in Department of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at University of South Australia
January 1999 - January 2001
Professor, Geneticist at Valdosta State University
During this time period, I earned the following awards and recognitions:
* 2015 Affordable Learning Textbook Transformation Grant in the category of Transformations-At- Scale. Reese, J. Elder, J. F., Cantonwine, E, Blackmore, M., Chambers, E. Georgia USG / ALG grant 2 Round 2 Funded Fall 2015 $28,000.00.
* 2015 Affordable Learning Textbook Transformation Grant in the category of Transformations-At- Scale. Reese, J., Elder, J. F., Cantonwine, E., Blackmore, M., Chambers, E. Georgia USG / ALG grant 1Round 1 Funded Spring 2015 $30,000.00
* 2011 Molecular Evolution of Behaviorally Important Genes in the Hermaphroditic Fish Kryptolebias marmoratus. VSU Faculty Seed Grant. Funded October 2011 $5,000.00.
* 2009 Acquisition of infrared Automated DNA sequencer/ genotyper for teaching and research genomics. LiCOR Genomic Education Matching Funds (GEMF) Program. Lincoln, NE. Funded October 2009 $110,538.80.
* 2007-09 Valdosta State University Faculty Senator
* 2007 VSU Center for Applied Research (CAR) Fund. Conservation Genetics of Two Bass Species (Genus Micropterus) That Exist in Geographically Disjunct Populations. Funded $1,000
* 2006 VSU Faculty Research Grant. Evolution of the MHC I Gene Family in the Worlds Only Known Selfing Hermaphroditic Vertebrate Kryptolebias marmoratus. John Elder. Funded $1,000
* 2006 VSU Center for Applied Research. The Role of Habitat and Gender in the Determination of Genetically Diverse Populations of the Mangrove Killifish. David Bechler and John Elder. Funded $1,500
* 2006 The role of habitat and gender in the determination of genetically diverse populations of the Mangrove Killifish. Florida Nongame Wildlife Grants Program. Submitted November 2006 $17,525.
* 2006 Verification of a putative hybrid between the federally endangered Georgia endemic Baptisia arachnifera and the native Baptisia lecontei at the Lake Louise Field Station, Lowndes County, GA. John B. Pascarella, Richard Carter, John Elder, and Russ Goddard. Georgia DNR. Funded June 2006 $1,500.
* 2005 Louis Brown Visiting Scholar Program: Valdosta State University. Application to support Dr. Joanne Kent to teach systematics and to develop genetic assays for collapsed Georgia Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidisssimus) fishery populations. International Programs, Valdosta State University. Funded June 2005 $36,0000
* 2004 Inducted into Golden Key International Honor Society as an honorary member
* 2004 Inducted into Tri-Beta National Biology Honor Society as an honorary member
* 2003 National Science Foundation: Nanotechnology across the undergraduate curriculum. Collaborative proposal submitted with: T. Manning (Directing P.I.), C. Barnbaum, L. Chamberlin, J. Nienow. Funded: June 2003 $100,000
* 2002 Nominated and selected for inclusion in "Who's Who Among American Teachers"
* 2001 Development of microsatellite probes for the analysis of population structure in darter species of southeastern rivers. Collaborative grant with Dr. Tom Laughlin, Radford University VA. Funded: March, 2001 $900.00
* 2001 Participating Member, Quality in Undergraduate Education (QUE) organization
* 2000 Dispersion and ecological interactions of clonal and sexual fish in a successional landscape. NSF/REU grant in collaboration with IJ Schlosser, University of North Dakota. Funded February 4, 2000 $150,000
* 1999 Conservation Biology for the Restoration of Jacquemontia reclinata. Collaborative Proposal submitted with Dr. John Pascarella (VSU). Submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Funded: September, 1999 $30,000
* 1999 Nominated for the National Science Foundation / Alan T. Watermann Award for Young Investigators by the Department of Biology, Valdosta State University
* 1998-99 Population Genetic Analysis of Three Potentially Endangered Species of Cyprinid Minnows From Isle Royale National Wilderness Area.. Faculty research fund, Valdosta State University. September, 1998 - July 1, 1999 $1,000
* 1998 Development of Genetic Analyses for Amphipod Populations Under Selection by Heavy Metal Pollution in the Spencer Gulf, South Australia. John F. Elder and Joseph R. Bidwell. Collaborative developmental proposal for travel and research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, AU. Funded: October 1998 $2,000 AU.
* 1998-present Advising member - Alpha Delta Epsilon Premedical Honor Society
* 1997 Development of Molecular Genetics Facility. Equipment proposal University System of Georgia: Teaching and Learning Grants, Submitted: November, 1997 - Funded: December 8, 1997 $20,000
* 1997 Genetic Distinctiveness of the Endangered Mojave Desert Pupfish, Cyprinodon nevedensis armagosae. Faculty research fund, Valdosta State University. January 16, 1997 - July 1, 1997 $1,000
* 1997 Nominated and accepted as VSU Faculty 21 member/representative to the National Science Foundation Project Kaleidoscope Program..
* 1997 Selected for inclusion in 1997 edition of Whos who in Science and Engineering
September 1996 - Present
Premedical Student Advisor at Valdosta State University
September 1996 - Present
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology at North Dakota State University
January 1996 - June 1996
Advisor at National 4-H Council and USDA Extension Service
January 1994 - December 1994
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Population Change and Genetic Diversity Group at University of North Dakota
During this time period, I earned the following awards and recognitions:
* Population Differentiation of Isle Royale Cyprinid Minnows Assessed Using Microsatellite Loci. U. S. Park Service, John F. Elder, Jr & Isaac J. Schlosser. September 1995 to August 1996 $45,000
March 1993 - September 1996
Development of RADtag libraries and sequencing for the ion torrent personal genome machine
F. A. Dadzie, J.F. Elder and B. Ring. 2014. Talk and abstract. Georgia Academy of Science. Georgia Regents University, March 28-29. Augusta, Ga.
March 2014 -
Presentations
Population genetic study of E. okefenokee and E. evergladei in south Georgia
Farrow, J.K., J.F. Elder and M. Sandel. 2014. Poster and Abstract. Southeastern Ecology Conference (SEEC), Georgia Southern University, March 14-16.
March 2014 -
Presentations
Development of RADtag libraries and sequencing for the ion torrent personal genome machine
Dadzie, F. A., J.F. Elder and B. Ring. 2014. Poster and Abstract. Southeastern Ecology Conference (SEEC), Georgia Southern University, March 14-16.
March 2014 -
Presentations
The impact of color on egg laying rates and outcrossing of Kryptolebias marmoratus
Bernhardt, Lynda, David L. Bechler, Brian, C. Ring, John F. Elder and Ryan L. Early. 2012. Talk and abstract. Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes Meeting, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada, 18-21 May 2012.
May 2012 -
Presentations
The impact of color on egg laying rates and outcrossing of Kryptolebias marmoratus
Bernhardt, Lynda, D.L. Bechler, B.C. Ring, J.F. Elder, R.L. Early. 2012. Talk and abstract. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 3-7. Jan. 2012. College of Charleston. Charleston, SC.
January 2012 -
Presentations
Relationship between cnr1 gene variation and behavioral differences among Kryptolebias marmoratus laboratory isogenic lines
Gopinath, Adarsh, John. F. Elder and Brian. C. Ring. 2012. Poster and abstract. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 3-7. Jan. 2012. College of Charleston. Charleston, SC.
January 2012 -
Presentations
Kryptolebias marmoratus as a model species for behavioral studies—the roles of heterozygosity and homozygosity
Bechler, David, Ring, Brian C., Elder, John F., Avise, John, and Andrei Tatarenkov. 2010. Conference on the Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes, 16-20 May 2010, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
May 2010 -
Conferences
A method of microsatellite genotyping of pre- hatch embryonic Kryptolebias marmoratus lab strains for identification and assessment of outcrossing
Clark, K., G. Moore, and J.F. Elder Jr. 2009. Published abstract and poster. VSU Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented poster. April, 2009. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
April 2009 -
Presentations
Revised phylogeny of the crayfish subfamily Cambarinae with emphasis on Procambarus spiculifer based on the 16s ribosomal gene
Johnson, G.T., J.F. Elder, Jr., D. Bechler, and P.W Hightower. 2009. Published abstract and talk. Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference, March 27-29, 2009. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
March 2009 -
Presentations
A method of microsatellite genotyping of pre-hatch embryonic Kryptolebias marmoratus lab strains for identification and assessment of outcrossing
Clark, K., G. Moore, J.F. Elder Jr., D. Bechler, J. Avise and M. Mackiewicz. 2009. Published abstract and poster. Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference, March 27-29, 2009. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
March 2009 -
Presentations
Population genetics of isolated Pearldace Margariscus margarita (Cyprinidae) on Isle Royale, MI
Martin, J. Ryce, J.F. Elder, Jr., R.L. Wheeler, I.J. Schlosser and L. Kallenmeyn. 2009. Published abstract and poster. Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference, March 27-29, 2009. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
March 2009 -
Conferences
Kryptolebias marmoratus, the Mangrove Rivulus, as a model organism for research
Brian Ring, John F. Elder, and David L. Bechler. 2008. Conference on the Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes. Boston University, Boston, MA. 29 June-3July 2008.
June 2008 -
Presentations
The effects of hybridization on the MHC gene complex of two separate clonal lineages of the selfing hermaphroditic fish, Kryptolebias marmoratus
Johnson, GT, JF Elder, DL Bechler and K Luke. 2007. Abstract and presented paper. Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. 16-18 March 2007
March 2007 -
Presentations
Population genetics of the gynogenetic cyprinid minnow Phoxinus eos-neogaeus complex
Coody, E., G. Johnson, R.L. Wheeler, J.F. Elder and I.J. Schlosser. VSU Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented paper. April, 2005. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
April 2005 -
Presentations
Population genetics of gopher tortoises at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
Mederos, D.I., J. Mitchell Lockhart and J.F. Elder. VSU Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented paper. April 15, 2005. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
April 2005 -
Presentations
Population genetics of gopher tortoises at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
Mederos, D.I., J. Mitchell Lockhart and J.F. Elder. Georgia Academy of Science, 81st Annual Meeting, Barnesville, Georgia. April 2, 2005
April 2005 -
Conferences
Authentic population study for biology students using box turtles
Bechler, D.L., J.F. Elder, A. Perry. 2005. Abstract and Presented Paper. Annual Meeting of Georgia Academy of Science, April 2, 2005, Gordon College, Barnesville, Georgia.
April 2005 -
Presentations
Interclonal hybridization and white morph production in Rivulus marmoratus
Bechler, D.L. and J.F. Elder. 2004. Biennial Conference on the Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes. Abstract and Presented Paper. Saudarkrokur, Iceland, 18 August 2004.
August 2004 -
Research Projects
Innate and learned behaviors in the clonal hermaphroditic fish Rivulus marmoratus
Bechler, D.L. and J.F. Elder. 2004. Abstract and Presented Paper. Georgia Academy of Sciences. Abstract and Presented Paper. March 2004. Berry College, Rome. GA.
March 2004 -
Presentations
Nanotechnology in the physical sciences
Manning, T., K. Olsen, L. Hardin, L. Chamberlin, J. Nienow, J. Elder, M. Land, C. Hardeman, and E. Rhodes. American Chemical Society Meeting. Abstract and Poster. Mar 2004. Anaheim, CA.
March 2004 -
Presentations
Single wall carbon nanotubes and DNA: searching for a signal
Harris, K., L. Hardin, M. Land, J. Parker, T. J. Manning, L. Chamberlin, J. Elder, J. Nienow, SERMACS (South East regional Meeting of the Amer. Chem. Soc.) Abstract and Poster. Nov 2003. Atlanta, GA.
November 2003 -
Presentations
An update: population genetics of potentially endangered Pearldace minnows (Cyprinidae: Margariscus margarita) in Isle Royale lakes
Wheeler, Rachel Laine, Shana Black and J.F. Elder. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented paper. April 10-12th, 2003. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
April 2003 -
Presentations
Genetics of three presumed subspecies of Isle Royale Cyprinid minnows
Elder, J F., Isaac Schlosser, Rachel Laine Wheeler, Shana Black, Syreeta Thomas. Invited seminar. November 8th, 2002. Oklahoma State University, Department of Zoology, Stillwater, OK.
November 2002 -
Presentations
Population genetics of potentially endangered Pearldace minnows (Cyprinidae: Margariscus margarita) on Isle Royale
Wheeler, Rachel Laine and J.F. Elder. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented paper. April 4-5th, 2002. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
April 2002 -
Presentations
Expansion of DNA fingerprint studies into the ecological genetics of the gynogenetic cyprinid minnow of the Phoxinus-eos-neogaeus complex in northern Minnesota
DeBarry, Jeremy, M. Bass, J.F. Elder, Jr., I.J. Schlosser and T. Laughlin. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and presented paper. April 12-13th, 2001. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
April 2001 -
Presentations
Assessing the influence of a smelter effluent on genetic diversity; Part 1
Cooper, Naiomi, K. Ross, J. R. Bidwell and J.F. Elder, Jr. Poster. Australian Society for Ecotoxicology. February, 2001. Canberra, AU.
February 2001 -
Presentations
Assessing the influence of a smelter effluent on genetic diversity; Part 2
Ross Kirstin, N. Cooper, J. R. Bidwell and J.F. Elder, Jr. Poster. Australian Society for Ecotoxicology. February, 2001. Canberra, AU.
February 2001 -
Presentations
Is it genetically controlled in Rivulus marmoratus?
David L. Bechler and John F. Elder, Jr. Timidity, Ethology, Evolution, and Ecology of Fishes (EEEF) meeting. Abstract and Presented Paper. May 21-24, 2000. University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
May 2000 -
Presentations
A preliminary description of terrestrial locomotion in Rivulus marmoratus in the laboratory
David L. Bechler and John F. Elder, Jr. Ethology, Evolution, and Ecology of Fishes (EEEF) meeting. Abstract and Presented Paper. May 21-24, 2000. University of Georgia, Athens, GA
May 2000 -
Presentations
Ecological genetics of clonal fishes of the gynogenetic cyprinid minnows of the Phoxinus eos-neogaeus complex
Elder, J.F., Jr., Genetics Society of Georgia / Georgia Academy of Sciences. Abstract and Invited Plenary Symposium Speaker March, 2000. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
March 2000 -
Presentations
DNA Fingerprinting and ecology of the unisexual Phoxinus eos/neogaeus gynogenetic minnows in the Voyageurs’ National Park, MN
Elder, J.F., Jr., Invited speaker. January 12, 1999. Department of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.
January 1999 -
Presentations
Use of RAPD DNA markers for the analysis of genetic differentiation of Isle Royale minnows
Elder, J.F., Jr., Larry Black, John D. Rowe and LaChere’ Ware. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and Research Poster. May 8-9th, 1998. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
May 1998 -
Presentations
The value of research in the undergraduate curriculum
Elder, J.F., Jr., Plenary speaker. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and Research Poster. May 8-9th, 1997. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
May 1997 -
Presentations
Genetic distinctiveness of the endangered Mojave Desert pupfish, Cyprinodon nevedensis armagosae
Elder, J.F., Jr., and Sarah E. Miller. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and Research Poster. May 8-9th, 1997. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
May 1997 -
Presentations
Genetic differentiation of populations of three species of cyprinid fishes from Isle Royale
Elder, J.F., Jr., Caragh O’Rourke, Dametra Patterson, Marla Smith, Isaac J. Schlosser, and Larry Kallenmeyn. Council on Undergraduate Research of the College of Arts and Sciences; Symposium on Undergraduate Research. Abstract and Research Poster. May 8-9th, 1997. Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA.
May 1997 -
Presentations
Genetic uniformity and morphological variation in populations of gynogenetic Cyprinid minnows of northern Minnesota
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser and M.R. Doeringsfeld. Invited speaker, February 12, 1996. Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
February 1996 -
Presentations
Unexpected patterns of genetic and morphological variation in natural populations of gynogenetic minnows of the Phoxinus eos- neogaeus hybrid complex
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser and M.R. Doeringsfeld. Invited speaker, February 1, 1996. Department of Zoology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.
February 1996 -
Presentations
Ecological adaptation and genetic variation of fishes in a beaver (Castor canadensis) influenced landscape
Elder, J.F., Jr. and I.J. Schlosser. UNESCO Symposium on Fish and Land / Inland Water Ecotones. May 22 - 24, 1995. University of Lodz, Zakopane, Poland.
May 1995 -
Presentations
Extreme clonal uniformity of Phoxinus gynogens in spatially complex beaver ponds and their tolerance to oxygen stress
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser, M. Doeringsfeld, F. Arzayus and B.L. Williams. Poster. Population Change and Genetic Diversity Group. Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology Meeting. May 18-21, 1995. Medora, ND.
May 1995 -
Presentations
Satellite DNAs in a species/hybrid complex; concerted evolution across species boundaries
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser and C. Perry. Poster. Population Change and Genetic Diversity Group - Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology Meeting. May 18-21, 1995. Medora, ND.
May 1995 -
Presentations
Lack of clonal diversity in natural populations of gynogenetic fishes of the Phoxinus eos-neogaeus hybrid complex
Elder, J.F., Jr. and I.J. Schlosser. Seminar, Department of Biology, California State University, April 5, 1995. Long Beach, CA.
April 1995 -
Presentations
Integration of life science curricula with international social and economic concerns: historical importance and modern opportunities
Reiss, R. and J.F. Elder, Jr. Proceedings abstract and workshop paper. Mid-continent Institute Innovations in Education meetings, March, 1995. Minot State University.
March 1995 -
Presentations
Developing techniques to analyze hybridization events in the Phoxinus hybrid complex of Cyprinid fishes
Williams, B., J.F. Elder, Jr. and I. J. Schlosser. Poster. Research Education for Undergraduates Program (NSF/REU), August 4, 1994. University of North Dakota.
August 1994 -
Presentations
Satellite DNAs in a species/hybrid complex; concerted evolution across species boundaries
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser and C. Perry. Poster. Society for the Study of Evolution Meetings, June 16, 1994.University of Georgia.
June 1994 -
Presentations
Extreme clonal uniformity of Phoxinus eos/neogaeus hybrid gynogens among variable habitats, in beaver ponds of northern Minnesota
Elder, J.F., Jr., I.J. Schlosser. Contributed paper. Society for the Study of Evolution Meetings, June 16, 1994. University of Georgia.
June 1994 -
Presentations
Genetic structure and ecological adaptation in fish populations: the role of landscape heterogeneity
Schlosser, Isaac J. and J.F. Elder, Jr. Poster. National Science Foundation/EPSCoR national meetings, November, 1993.Washington, D.C.
November 1993 -
Presentations
Current research into repetitive DNAs of Fishes
Elder, J.F., Jr., B.J. Turner, T.F. Laughlin and B. Lubinski. Invited seminar speaker. Center of Viral Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Institute. December, 15, 1992. Bethesda, MD.
December 1992 -
Presentations
American Genetics Association -Symposium on the Evolution of Sex
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr, T.F. Laughlin, W.P. Davis and D.S. Taylor. Abstract and Poster. July 1992. VPI & SU.
July 1992 -
Presentations
Molecular drive and concerted evolution: population or species level phenomenon?
Elder, Jr, J.F., and B.J. Turner. Seminar given to VPI Evolution discussion group, Dept. of Biol. April 1992. VPI & SU.
April 1992 -
Presentations
The Alapahoochee Watershed Microgeographic Structure and Its Potential Influence on Watershed Metal Content and Genetic Structure of the Cottonmouth
Kirkley, J. A., G. Bielmyer-Frazer, J.F. Elder and D.L. Bechler. 2018. Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti, within the Watershed. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 2018:190-220.
Articles
Dorsal and Ventral Color Patterns in a South Georgia Population of Agkistrodon piscivorus contanti, the Florida Cottonmouth
Bechler D.L., J.A. Kirkley and J.F. Elder. 2017. Georgia Journal of Science. 75 (2): 13.
Articles
Population Genetic Divergence of Isle Royale Pearl Dace, Margarita margariscus (Cyprinidae)
Elder J.F., J. R. Martin, I.J. Schlosser and L. Kallemeyn. 2016. Georgia Journal of Science. 74(2):1-13.
Articles
Relationship Between Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Gene Variation and Behavioral Differences Among Kryptolebias marmoratus Laboratory Isogenic Lines
Gopinath, A., Elder, J.F., Ring, B.C. and Kelley, J.L. 2015. Gene Bank. (Accession number: KJ174468).
Articles
Phylogeny of the freshwater crayfish subfamily Cambarinae based on 16S rDNA gene analysis
Johnson G.T., J.F. Elder Jr, S.M. Thompson, P. Hightower, and D. Bechler. 2011. Current Trends in Ecology. 1(2):97-113.
Articles
The Molecular Biology/Immunology Paradigm Extended to Bioinformatics
Elder J.F., Thompson S.M., Kang J. 2011. J. Clin. Cell. Immunol. 2:111.
Articles
Genetic Composition of Laboratory Stocks of the Self-fertilizing Fish Kryptolebias marmoratus: A Valuable Resource for Experimental Research
Tatarenkov, A., B. C. Ring, J. F. Elder, D.L. Bechler, J. C. Avise. 2010. PLOS One. 22 Sep 2010
Articles
Microsatellite Documentation Of Outcrossing Between Inbred Laboratory Strains Of The Self-Fertilizing Mangrove Killifish (Kryptolebias Marmoratus)
Mackiewicz, M., A. Tatarenkov, A. Perry, J.R. Martin, J. F. Elder, Jr., D.L. Bechler, and J.C. Avise. (2005). J. Hered. 97: 508-513.
Articles
Recent Applications of Molecular Genetic Methods in Population Structure and Ecotoxicology
Laughlin T.F., J.R. Bidwell, N. Cooper and J.F. Elder. 2005. In: S.G. Pandalai (ed.), Recent Research Developments in Ecology. Transworld Research, Kerala, India. 3(2005): 29-54.
Articles
Phenotypic Consequences of Genetic Variation in a Gynogenetic Complex of Phoxinus eos-neogaeus Clonal Fish (Pisces: Cyprinidae) Inhabiting a Heterogeneous Environment
M.R. Doeringsfeld, I.J. Schlosser, J.F. Elder,& D.P. Evenson. 2004. Evolution 58(6): 1261-1273.
Articles
Infrared Studies of Suwannee River Humic Substances: Evidence of Chlorination of Humics in Saltwater
Manning, T., S. Strickland, A. Feldman, T. Umberger, D. Lovinggood, M. Coulibay, F. Elder, and L. Nobel. 2003. Florida Scientist (Quarterly Journal of the Florida Academy of Sciences), 66(4):253-266.
Articles
Genetic Diversity and Metal Tolerance of Two Marine Species: A Comparison Between Populations From Contaminated and Reference Sites
Ross, K.E., N. Cooper, J.R. Bidwell and J.F. Elder. 2002. Marine Pollution Bulletin 44:671-679.
Articles
Use of Molecular Population Genetics in Aquatic Ecotoxicology: The Controversy Over Cause and Effect
Elder, J.F., J.R. Bidwell, K.E. Ross and N. Cooper.2002 In: S.G. Pandalai (ed.), Recent Research Developments in Ecology, pp 69-79. Transworld Research, Kerala, India.
Articles
Niche Relationships of Clonal and Sexual Fish in a Heterogenous Landscape
Schlosser, I.J., M.R. Doeringsfeld, J.F. Elder, Jr. and L.F. Arzayus. 1998. Ecology 79(3):953-968.
Articles
Extreme Clonal Uniformity of Phoxinus eos/neogaeus Gynogens (Pisces: Cyprinidae) Among Variable Habitats in Northern Minnesota Beaver Ponds
Elder, J.F., Jr. and I.J. Schlosser. 1995. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. Vol. 92:5001-5005.
Articles
Concerted Evolution of Repetitive DNA Sequences In Eukaryotes
Elder, J.F., Jr. and B.J. Turner. 1995. Quarterly Review of Biology 70(3):297-320.
Articles
Recovery of High Quality DNA From Archived Allozyme Samples
Williams, B., J.F. Elder Jr. and I.J. Schlosser. 1995. Biotechniques 18(2):219-220.
Articles
Molecular Drive and Population Differentiation in the Atlantic Sheepshead Minnow, Cyprinodon variegatus (Cyprinodontidae)
Elder, J.F., Jr, and B.J. Turner. 1994. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 91:994-998.
Articles
Karyotypes of Nine Venezuelan Annual Killifishes: (Cyprinodontidae), With Comments on Karyotype Differentiation in Annual Killifishes
Elder, J.F. Jr, B.J. Turner, J.E, Thomerson, and D.C. Taphorn. 1993. Ichthyological Explorations of Fresh Waters. 4:261-268.
Articles
A Convenient Chloroform Coloring Agent Useful in DNA Sample Preparation
Elder, J.F. Jr, and B.J. Turner. 1993. Biotechniques 14(6):894.
Articles
Direct Sequencing of Genomic Repeats Without Cloning or Amplification
Elder, J.F. Jr, and B.J. Turner. 1992. The NEB Transcript 4(1):14.
Articles
Extreme Clonal Diversity and Divergence in Populations of a Selfing Hermaphroditic Fish
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr., T.F. Laughlin, W.P. Davis and D.S. Taylor. 1992. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 89:10643-10647.
Articles
Chromosomal Divergence and Heterogameity in Two Annual Killifishes of the New World
Elder, J.F. Jr, B .J. Turner, J.E. Thomerson, and D.C. Taphorn. 1991. Genome 34:67-69.
Articles
Repetitive DNA Sequences and the Divergence of Fish Populations: Some Hopeful Beginnings
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr, and T.F. Laughlin. 1991. Journal of Fish Biology. 39(Supplement A):131-142.
Articles
Genetic Variation in Clonal Vertebrates Detected by Simple Sequence Oligonucleotide Probes
Turner, B.J., John F. Elder, Jr. and Thomas F. Laughlin. 1990. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:5653-5657.
Articles
DNA Fingerprinting Of Fishes: A General Method Using Oligonucleotide Probes
Turner, B.J., John F. Elder, Jr. and Thomas F. Laughlin. 1989. DNA Fingerprint News (Cambridge). 1(4):15-16.
Articles
The impact of background color on egg laying rates and outcrossing of Kryptolebias marmoratus
Bernhardt, L, D.L. Bechler, B.C. Ring, J.F. Elder, and R.L. Earley. 2013. Georgia Journal of Science 71 (1): 36. (Abstract).
Others
Relationship between cnr1 gene variation and behavioral differences among Kryptolebias marmoratus laboratory isogenic lines
Gopinath, A., J. F. Elder, B. C. Ring. 2013. Poster and Abstract. Georgia Academy of Science. Valdosta State University, Spring 2013.
Presentations
Analysis on the difference between the mangrove killifish Kryptolebias marmoratus and Kryptolebias occelatus
Dadzie, F., B. Ring and J.F. Elder. 2013. Poster and abstract. Georgia Academy of Science. Valdosta State University. Spring 2013.
Presentations
Microsatellite documentation of outcrossing between inbred laboratory strains of the self-fertilizing Mangrove Killifish (Kryptolebias marmoratus)
Mackiewicz, M., A. Tatarenkov, A Perry, J.R. Martin, J.F. Elder, Jr., D.L. Bechler, and J.C. Avise. 2006. Abstract and presented paper. Conference on the Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes, Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA. 2006.
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Activity patterns of the Mangrove Killifish, Kryptolebias marmoratus, in an artificial crab burrow
Luke, K.N., D.L. Bechler, and F. Flaherty. 2006. Abstract and presented paper. Conference on the Ecological and Evolutionary Ethology of Fishes, Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA. 2006.
Conferences
Niche relationships in a gynogenetic clone of cyprinid fish inhabiting a landscape influenced by beaver activity
I.J. Schlosser, M. R. Doeringsfeld, J.F. Elder, J.F., Jr. and L. F. Arzayus. Abstract and Contributed Paper. Ecological Society of America. 1997 Annual Meeting.
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Independent vs. concerted evolution of a pupfish satellite DNA sequence
Duvernell, David D., Turner, Bruce J., Elder, John F., Jr. Abstract and Contributed Paper. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Abstract and Contributed Paper. 1996 Annual Meeting.
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DNA fingerprinting and the detection of genetic divergence of fish populations
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr and T.F. Laughlin. Abstract and paper. 1990. American Fisheries Society.
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Genetic heterogeneity in a selfing hermaphrodite fish: clonal divisions run deep
Turner, B.J., T.F. Laughlin, J.F. Elder, Jr and W.P. Davis. Abstract and Paper. Population Biologist of the North East. South Eastern Ecological Group. 1990.
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Geographic variation of a satellite DNA in the pupfish Cyprinodon variegatus: concerted evolution at the population level?
Elder, J.F., Jr, and B.J. Turner. Abstract and Paper. Population Biologist of the North East South Eastern Ecological Group.1990.
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DNA fingerprinting of clonal vertebrates, cornucopia or conundrum?
Turner, B.J., T.F. Laughlin and J.F. Elder, Jr. Abstract and Paper. British Population Genetics Group. 1989. University of Nottingham.
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DNA fingerprinting in natural populations of fish
Turner, B.J., T.F. Laughlin and J.F. Elder, Jr. Abstract and Paper. British Population Genetics Group. 1989. University of Nottingham.
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DNA fingerprinting and clonal heterogeneity in Rivulus marmoratus, the only known vertebrate selfing hermaphrodite
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr. and W.P. Davis. Abstract and Paper. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 1989. Ann Arbor, MI.
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DNA fingerprinting and clonal heterogeneity in the Amazon molly, Poecilia formosa
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr., and T.F. Laughlin. Abstract and Paper. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists1989. Ann Arbor, MI.
Presentations
Preliminary study of geographic variation in a newly discovered satellite DNA in the Atlantic pupfish, Cyprinodon variegatus
Elder, J.F, Jr. and B.J. Turner.Abstract and Paper. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 1989. Ann Arbor, MI.
Presentations
DNA Fingerprinting and the clonal diversity and evolutionary origin of the Amazon Molly, a unisexual fish species
Turner, B.J., John F. Elder, Jr. and Thomas F. Laughlin. Abstract and Paper. The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 1989. Ann Arbor, MI.
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DNA fingerprinting and genetic heterogeneity in two clonal fishes, Poecilia formosa and Rivulus marmoratus
Turner, B.J., J.F. Elder, Jr, T.F. Laughlin and W.P. Davis. Abstract and Paper. Society for the Study of Evolution.1989.
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Clonal diversity in the unisexual fish, Poecilia formosa: assessment by DNA fingerprinting
Turner, B. J., J. F. Elder, Jr., and T. F. Laughlin. Abstract and Paper. Genetics Society of America 1989.
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DNA Fingerprinting Detects Polyclonality and Apparent Heterozygosity in Rivulus marmoratus, A Selfing, Hermaphroditic Fish Species
Turner, B.J., John F. Elder, Jr. and William P. Davis. Abstract and Paper. The Genetics Society of America. 1989.
Presentations
Geographic Variation of A satellite DNA in the pupfish Cyprinodon variegatus: concerted evolution at the population level
Elder, J.F., Jr. and B.J. Turner. Abstract and Paper - The Society for the Study of Evolution -1989.
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Karyotypic variability in annual killifishes.
Elder, J.F., Jr., B.J. Turner, and Jamie E. Thomerson. Abstract and Poster. The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 1988.
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Karyotype variation in Ilyodon furcidens
Elder, J.F. Jr, and B.J. Turner. Poster. Graduate Student Research Symposium. Fall 1986. V.P.I. & S.U.
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