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Dr. RONALD JOHNSON Professor of Zoology and Assistant Chair of the department of Biological Sciences |
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BS - 1977 - Marine Biology,
California State University, Long Beach, CA MA - 1981 - Biology, University of Northern Colorado DA – 1985 - Biology, University of Northern Colorado Office: LSE 321 Phone: (870) 972-3082 Email: rlj@astate.edu Curriculum Vitae |
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Genetics
Dr. Johnson’s research focus has been on the population genetics of groups which have been impacted by stocking/harvesting programs or other anthropogenic effects. Research on gamefishes has focused on blackbass (Micropterus), particularly in regards to phylogenetics and comparisons of performance and hybridization of Florida bass stocking programs in Arkansas. Trout research has included studies on bioenergetics and feeding of brown trout in cold tailwater systems. Non-game research has involved the genetic study of species in decline, such as the yellowcheek darter, impacted by the downstream impoundment of the Little Red River, and the Illinois chorus frog, impacted by precision leveling of Arkansas farmland. Genetic tools used include allozymes, mtDNA, AFLPs and microsatellites. |
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Courses Taught
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Students Graduate: Nate Stephens, Ryan Allen PhD: Joy Trauth
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