Appointments:
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2010--2017, Research Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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2014--2016, Cooney-Jackman Endowed Professor
Research:
My research interests concern the reproductive ecology of organisms and the flora of northwestern Pennsylvania. Current research explores (1) factors influencing gender determination and the development of rhizoids/roots in fern Ceratopteris richardii and (2) statistical methodologies for qPCR
Presentations at Scientific Meetings:
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Ganger M, Holmes V, Phan K, Dempsey C, Minton R (2024) Root microbiomes of seedless vascular plants are predicted by plant relatedness and are distinct from surrounding soil. Botany 2024 (joint meeting of the Botanical Society of America, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, Society of Herbarium Curators, Society for Ethnobotany, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, American Fern Society), Grand Rapids, MI
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Ganger M, Renwick E, Samuels A, Wilczynski S (2023) Soil bacteria affect male induction, rhizoid development, and male to hermaphrodite conversion in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Botany 2023 (joint meeting of the Botanical Society of America, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, Society of Herbarium Curators, American Bryological and Lichenological, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, American Fern Society), Boise, ID
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Ganger MT, Wilczynski SA, Bronder M (2021) Hermaphrodite density, male age, and male size affect male to hermaphrodite conversion in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Botany 2021 (joint meeting of American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, International Association for Plant Taxonomy, Society for Herbarium Curators, and Botanical Society of America)
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Ganger MT, Wilczynski SA (2020) Male to hermaphrodite conversion in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii is affected by hermaphrodite density, male age, and male size. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, virtual conference
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Gacura M, Mayher A, Ganger M, Minton R (2020) Impacts of changing land use on soil bacterial and fungal communities. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, virtual conference
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Ganger M, Toth R, Norman K, Girouard J, Ewing S (2015) Patterns of ANI1 expression in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii and its role in sexual development. Regional Science Consortium 11th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Ganger M, Smith H, Girouard J, Bahny B, Ewing S (2013) Antheridiogen and abscisic acid influence conversion and ANI1 expression in the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Botany20
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13 (joint meeting with the International Association of Plant Taxonomy, American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, American Bryological and Lichenological Society, and the Botanical Society of America), New Orleans, LA
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Ganger M, Smith H, Girouard J, Bahny B, Ewing S (2013) Antheridiogen and abscisic acid influence ANI1 expression and conversion in the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Pennsylvania Academy of Science, Bradford, PA
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Ganger M, Sturey T, Bahny B (2011) Induction and conversion in Ceratopteris richardii, a gender-labile fern: more pieces to the puzzle. Botany 2011 (joint meeting of Botanical Society of America, American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, and Society for Economic Botany), St. Louis, MO
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McGivern J, Bocian L, Brown N-A, Perenic J, Ganger M (2011) Life on the fringe: characterization of the forest-field ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park using hierarchical clustering and indicator species analysis. Botany 2011 (joint meeting of Botanical Society of America, American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, and Society for Economic Botany), St. Louis, MO
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Bocian L, McGivern J, Brown, N-A, Perenic J, Ganger M (2011) The vascular plant species of the fringing habitat ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park. Botany 2011 (joint meeting of Botanical Society of America, American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, and Society for Economic Botany), St. Louis, MO
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Andraso GM and Ganger MT (2011) Factors influencing size-selective predation by round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) on dreissenid mussels. International Association of Great Lakes Research, 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Duluth, MN
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Andraso GM, Ganger MT, Gluvna J (2009) Possible factors influencing size-selective predation on dreissenid mussels by round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) in the field. Regional Science Consortium Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Andraso GM and Ganger MT (2008) Size-selective predation on dreissenid mussels by round gobies (Apollonia melanostomus) in the field. Regional Science Consortium Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Wootters A, Ganger MT (2007) Science education for pre-service teachers: what constitutes adequate preparation? SENCER Capitol Hill Poster Session: Innovative Projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education. Washington, D.C.
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Wootters A and Ganger MT (2007) Science education for pre-service teachers: what constitutes adequate preparation? Plenary at SENCER New England Regional Symposium, Springfield, MA
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Wootters A and Ganger MT (2006) Science education for pre-service teachers: what constitutes adequate preparation? SENCER Summer Institute 2006, Santa Clara, CA
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Wootters A and Ganger MT (2005) Teaching middle school science teachers: lessons learned. SENCER New England Regional Symposium, Springfield, MA
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Ganger MT (2004) Factors influencing flowering shoot recruitment and reproductive success in a clonal herb. The Northeast Natural History Conference VIII, Albany, NY
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Ganger MT (2003) Inferring genet development: the interplay of meristem commitment and genet integrity. Combined meetings of the Ecological Society of America and The International Society for Ecological Modeling—North American Chapter. Uplands to Lowlands: Coastal Processes in a Time of Global Change, Savannah, GA
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Ganger MT (2002) Reproductive success and genet development in a clonal herb: the case for context. Combined international meetings of American Fern Society, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, Botanical Society of America, Canadian Botanical Association, and Phycological Society of America: Botany 2002. Botany in the Curriculum: integrating research and teaching, Madison, WI
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Ganger MT (2002) Factors affecting reproductive success in a clonal herb: the importance of ramet context. The Northeast Natural History Conference VII, Albany, NY
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Ganger MT (1997) The ecological implications of ramet context: a case study. Botanical Society of America meeting, Montreal, Ontario
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Ganger MT (1996) Factors affecting current sexual reproduction in a clonal herb. Ecological Society of America meeting, Providence, RI
Student Presentations at Undergraduate Conferences:
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Hilliard E, Ganger M, Dietz G (2023) Comparison of methods for determining population growth rates and carrying capacities in Escherichia coli populations exposed to different spice extracts. Thirty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Holmes V, Ganger M, Dempsey C, Minton R (2023) The field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) root microbiome is related to soil chemistry but distinct from the soil microbiome. Thirty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Phan R, Minton R, Ganger M, Andraso G (2023) No sexual dimorphism in pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) gut microbiomes. Thirty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Borowicz M, Vicini A, Hrin W, Andraso G, Minton R, Ganger M (2023) Youg-of-year Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill) and Lepomis gibbosus (pumpkinseeds) show significant differences in their gut microbiome and pharyngeal apparatus. Thirty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Samuels A, Borowicz M, Buterbaugh I, Hentry A, Hrin W, Kaliszuk N, Moon L, Nugent L, Snyder Z, Till S, Ganger M, Andraso G, Minton R (2023) Site effects in round goby Neogobius melanostomus gut microbiomes: a precautionary tale. Thirty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Borowicz M, Hrin W, Vicini A, Andraso G, Minton R, Ganger M (2023) Young-of-year Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill) and Lepomis gibbosus (pumpkinseed) show significant differences in their gut microbiome and pharyngeal apparatus. 98th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science
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Samuels A, Renwick E, Ganger M (2023) Soil bacteria affect rhizoid development in the fern Ceratopteris richardii: initial investigations of the patterns and potential mechanisms. 98th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science
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Borowicz MG, Samuels AJ, Ganger MT, Minton R, Andraso G, Kelly A, Buterbaugh IA, Henry AR, Hrin WJ, Kaliszuk NG, Moon LT, Nugent LC, Snyder ZA, Till SA, Vavick AL (2022) Site Effects in Round Goby (Neogobius melanostomus) Gut Microbiomes: A Precautionary Tale. Regional Science Consortium Research Symposium.
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Hilliard E, Ganger M, Dietz G (2022) The effect of Mediterranean aqueous herbal extracts on Escherichia coli K12 population growth. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Samuels A, Wilczynski S, Ganger M (2022) Effects of bacteria on timing of male to hermaphrodite conversion in the gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Zanella S, Deacon M, Ganger M (2022) Aqueous extract of cranberry powder downregulates expression of the E. coli gene fliC, which encodes a flagellar protein necessary for movement. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Palmiotto A, Palotas A, Sins J, Vieira J, Vanderlaan G, Gacura M, Ganger M (2022) Design and implementation of a low-cost plant growth chamber that permits video-timelapse recording of root systems. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Vieira J, Sins J, Palmiotto A, Vanderlaan G, Ganger M (2022) Evaluation of common, acrylic chemical bonding agents as phytotoxins of gametophyte development in the fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Edwards T, Vieira J, Sins J, Ledwin S, Vanderlaan G, Gacuar M, Ganger M (2022) Identification of fern orthologous genes implicated in moss rhizoid and grass root hair development. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Mayher L, Sins J, Vierira J, Ledwin S, Edwards T, Palotas A, Owunwanne O, Sharifbaev A, Vanderlaan G, Piovesan D, Ganger M, Gacura M (2022) SURYA: Speedy, ultraviolet radiation yielding antimicrobial effects. Thirtieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference, Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi
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Deacon M, Zanella S, Ganger M (2022) Aqueous extract of cranberry powder downregulates expression of the E. coli gene fliC, which encodes a flagellar protein necessary for movement. 2022 Beta Beta Beta Northeast-3 District Convention
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Edwards T, Vieira J, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2022) Identification of orthologous genes in ferns that are implicated in the development of moss rhizoids and cress root hairs. 2022 Beta Beta Beta Northeast-3 District Convention
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Rihs G, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) A diverse group of soil bacteria alter rhizoid development in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. PA Botany, Pennsylvania Botany Symposium
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Sins J, Vieira J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Detection of genes in the fern C. richardii using evolutionarily-conserved orthologues with known functions for moss rhizoid and angiosperm root hair development. PA Botany, Pennsylvania Botany Symposium
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Mayher L, Sins J, Palmiotto A, Devine N, Conklin N, Gacura M, Ganger M (2021) Rhizoid and root developmental phenotypes in Ceratopteris richardii is affected by bacteria. PA Botany, Pennsylvania Botany Symposium
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Mayher L, Sins J, Subedi K, Owunwannel O, Piovesan D, Gacura M, Ganger M (2021) Efficacy of SURYA, a low-cost UV-sterilization chamber. Regional Science Consortium 17th Annual Research Symposium
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Vieira J, Sins J, Palmiotto A, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Evaluation of common, acrylic chemical bonding agents as phytotoxins of gametophyte development in the fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 17th Annual Research Symposium
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Palmiotto A, Sins J, Vieira J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Design and implementation of a low-cost plant growth chamber that permits video-timelapse recordings of root systems. Regional Science Consortium 17th Annual Research Symposium
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Vieira J, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Identification of orthologous genes in ferns that are implicated in the development of moss rhizoids and grass root hairs. Celebrate Gannon
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Vieira J, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Identification of orthologous genes in ferns that are implicated in the development of moss rhizoids and grass root hairs. 96th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, Virtual
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Rihs G, Renwick E, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Observations on the effect of soil bacteria on sexual and rhizoid development in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Beta Beta Beta Northeast-3 District Convention. Virtual
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Vieira J, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Identification of orthologous genes in ferns that are implicated in the development of moss rhizoids and grass root hairs. Beta Beta Beta Northeast-3 District Convention. Virtual
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Rihs G, Renwick E, Ganger M, Vanderlaan G (2021) Observations on the effect of soil bacteria on sexual and rhizoid development in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Ninth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Virtual
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Wilczynski S, Ganger M (2021) Hermaphrodite density, male age, and male size affect male to hermaphrodite conversion in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Ninth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Virtual
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Bronder M, Ganger M (2021) Expression of Flowering Locus C (FLC) in Arabidopsis thaliana declines with increasing length of vernalization. Twenty-Ninth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Virtual
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Vieira J, Sins J, Vanderlaan, Ganger M (2021) Identification of fern orthologous genes implicated in moss rhizoid and grass root hair development. Twenty-Ninth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Virtual
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Phan K, Minton R, Ganger M, Dempsey C (2021) Rhizosphere bacteria associated with seedless vascular plants at Erie Bluffs State Park. Twenty-Ninth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Virtual
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Renwick E, Vanderlaan R, Ganger M (2020) Gram-negative bacteria affect rhizoid growth and sexual development of gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 16th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Vieira J, Sins J, Ganger M, Vanderlaan (2020) Identification of orthologous genes in ferns that are implicated in the development of moss rhizoids and grass root hairs. Regional Science Consortium 16th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Farrell L, Ganger M (2019) Gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii express CRKNOX1, CRKNOX2, and CRKNOX3. Twenty-Eighth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend--Sigma Xi
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Nyman M, Ganger M (2019) ANI1 expression is related to rhizoid growth and development in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Eighth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend--Sigma Xi
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Hiles R, Ganger M, Ewing S (2017) A Pseudomonas strain isolated from fern roots blocks male induction and alters gametophyte development in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Sixth Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend--Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Hiles R, Ganger M, Ewing S (2017) The soil bacterium Pseudomonas nitroreducens affects rhizoid development and blocks induction in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Allegheny Branch of the Society of Microbiology Meeting. Erie, PA
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Cooper L, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Identification of bactiera infuencing the growth of Ceratopteris richardii using biochemical tests. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society National Convention. St. Paul, MN
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Cooper L, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Identification of bacteria influencing the growth of Ceratopteris richardii using biochemical tests. Celebrate Gannon
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Singh S, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Uncovering the Ceratopteris richardii ANI1 gene structure. Celebrate Gannon
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Singh S, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Uncovering the Ceratopteris richardii ANI1 gene structure. Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Hiles R, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) The soil bacterium Pseudomonas nitroreducens alters rhizoid growth in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Cooper L, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Identification of bacteria influencing the growth of Ceratopteris richardii using biochemical tests. Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Cooper L, Ewing S, Ganger M (2016) Identification of bacteria influencing the growth of Ceratopteris richardii using biochemical tests. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Latrobe, PA
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Bensur J, Andraso G, Ganger M (2016) Learning to Teach Outside of the Classroom: Tropical Marine Biology. Celebrate Gannon
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Toth R, Girouard J, Norman K, Singh S, Ganger M, Ewing S (2016) Patterns of ANI1 expression and thoughts on its regulation in gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Singh S, McAllister N, Ewing S, Ganger M (2016) Uncovering the Ceratopteris richardii ANI1 gene structure. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Latrobe, PA
Leix J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2015) Determination of CRKNOX1, CRKNOX2, and CRKNOX3 expression in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society District Convention, Geneseo, NY
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Toth R, Jirouard J, Norman K (2015) ANI1 expression varies spatially in hermaphroditic gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Leix J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2015) Determination of CRKNOX1, CRKNOX2, and CRKNOX3 expression in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2015) Elucidation of the ANI1 genomic sequence in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Amin S, Bendure H, Ganger M, Sapone S (2015) Quantification of Interleukin 6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor α production by CRL-9855 macrophages exposed to Immune DefenseTM. Celebrate Gannon
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Toth R, Jirouard J, Norman K (2015) ANI1 expression varies spatially in hermaphroditic gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fourth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Leix J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2015) Determination of CRKNOX1, CRKNOX2, and CRKNOX3 expression in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fourth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2015) Elucidation of the ANI1 genomic sequence in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fourth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Hallowell H, Ewing S, Ganger M (2015) Factors affecting the sex-determination mechanism of the soil bacteria Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus on the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
Hallowell H, Ewing S, Ganger M (2015) Factors affecting the sex-determination mechanism of the soil bacteria Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus on the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Fourth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Hallowell H, McAllister N, Ewing S, Ganger M (2014) The soil bacteria Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus affects the sex-determination mechanism of the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 10th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Ford R, Wimer A, Ganger M, Andraso G (2014) Comparison of age and growth of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Erie and a small invaded pond. Beta Beta Beta National Biennial Convention. Erie, PA
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Hallowell H, Marasco M, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) The gender-bending effect of two soil bacteria on gametophytes of the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Beta Beta Beta National Biennial Convention. Erie, PA
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Singh S, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Relative expression of CMADS2, CMADS3, and CMADS6 in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Beta Beta Beta National Biennial Convention. Erie, PA
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Singh S, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Relative expression of CMADS2, CMADS3, and CMADS6 in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Third Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Leix J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Hermaphrodite gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii express CRKNOX1, CRKONX2, and CRKNOX3 genes. Twenty-Third Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Hallowell H, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) The soil bacterium Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus blocks induction in the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Third Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Girouard J, Norman K, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) An exploration of ANI1 expression in the hermaphrodite gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Third Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Ford R, Wimer A, Ganger M, Andraso G (2014) Age and growth of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Erie and a small invaded pond. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2014). Lexington, KY
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Hallowell H, McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) The soil bacterium Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus blocks induction in the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2014). Lexington, KY
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McAllister N, Hallowell H, Shinko J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Identification of a diverse group of soil bacteria to study their potential for blocking male development in Ceratopteris richardii gametophytes. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2014). Lexington, KY
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Hallowell H, Marasco M, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) The gender-bending effect of two soil bacteria, Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus and Aeromonas eucrenophila, on gametophytes of the homosporous fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Leix J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Hermaphrodite gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii express CRKNOX1, CRKONX2, and CRKNOX3 genes. Celebrate Gannon
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McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Development and optimization of an inverse PCR method to identify unknown regions flanking the known ANI1 cDNA sequence. Celebrate Gannon
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Singh S, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Relative expression of CMADS2, CMADS3, and CMADS6 in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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McAllister N, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Development and optimization of an inverse PCR method to identify unknown regions flanking the known ANI1 cDNA sequence. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Grove City, PA
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Singh S, Ganger M, Ewing S (2014) Relative expression of CMADS2, CMADS3, and CMADS6 in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Grove City, PA
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Altaher W, Kies B, Ganger M, Sapone S (2014) Quantification of Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α production by CRL-9855 macrophages exposed to Immune DefenseTM. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Grove City, PA
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Ford R, Wimer A, Ganger M, Andraso G (2014) Age and growth of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Erie and a small invaded pond. Twenty-Third Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Ford R, Wimer A, Ganger M, Andraso G (2014) Age and growth of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Erie and a small invaded pond. Celebrate Gannon.
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Norman K, Girouard J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) An exploration of ANI1 expression in the hermaphrodite gametophytes of the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 9th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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McAllister N, Shinko J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) Isolation of a diverse group of soil bacteria for future use in studying their effect on gender determination in Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 9th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Ford R, Wimer A, Ganger M, Andraso G (2013) Age and growth of the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Erie and a small invaded pond. Regional Science Consortium 9th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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Hallowell H, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) The soil bacterium, Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus, increases the proportion of hermaphrodites and improves germination rates in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 9th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA
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McAllister N, Shinko J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) Isolation of a diverse group of soil bacteria for future use in studying their effect on gender determination in Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Second Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Smith H, Jirouard J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) ANI1 expression is influenced by anth eridiogen and abscisic acid during conversion in Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Second Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Youngdahl D, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) Development of a screening protocol to assess the potential for a gender-bending effect of soil bacteria on Ceratopteris richardii. Twenty-Second Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Legerski M, Ganger M, Andraso G (2013) First report of the invasive, predatory cladoceran Cercopagis pengoi in Presque Isle Bay. Twenty-Second Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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McAllister N, Shinko J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) Isolation of a diverse group of soil bacteria for future use in studying their effect on gender determination in Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Smith H, Jirouard J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) ANI1 expression is influenced by antheridiogen and abscisic acid during conversion in Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Youngdahl D, Ganger M, Ewing S (2013) Development of a screening protocol to assess the potential for a gender-bending effect of soil bacteria on Ceratopteris richardii. Celebrate Gannon
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Glancy S, Andraso G, Ganger M (2012) Plasticity in reproductive investment of the invasive cladoceran Bythotrephes longimanus. Regional Science Consortium 7th Annual Research Symposium. Erie, PA
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McGivern J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2012) Expression of NPR1 and FT in Arabidopsis thaliana during flowering. Beta Beta Biological Honor Society National Biennial Convention, Puerto Rico
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DiAngi M, Ganger M, Ewing S (2012) Is expression of the gene ANI1 induced by antheridiogen in wild type and mutant Ceratopteris richardii? Celebrate Gannon.
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King L, Sapone S, Ganger M (2012) Analysis of the proposed immunostimulatory effects of Immune DefenseTM. Celebrate Gannon
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McGivern J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2012) Expression of NPR1 and FT in Arabidopsis thaliana during flowering. Twenty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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Glancy S, Ganger M, Andraso G (2012) Morphometric predictors of reproductive success in the invasive cladoceran Bythotrephes longimanus. Twenty-First Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi
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McGivern J, Ganger M, Ewing S (2012) Expression of NPR1 and FT in Arabidopsis thaliana during flowering. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Loretto, PA
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McGivern J, Bocian L, Brown N-A C, Perenic J, Ganger M (2011) Vegetation Characterization of the Fringing Habitat Ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park using Hierarchical Clustering and Indicator Species Analysis. Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Bahny B, Ganger M (2011) Abscisic acid negatively affects male gametophyte conversion in Ceratopteris richardii. 32nd Annual Undergraduate Biology Symposium for Western PA, Erie, PA
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Sturey T, Ganger M (2011) Ceratopteris richardii gametophyte growth and development is affected by antheridiogen concentration and spore size. 32nd Annual Undergraduate Biology Symposium for Western PA, Erie, PA
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McGivern J, Bocian L, Brown N-A C, Perenic J, Ganger M (2011) The use of hierarchical clustering and indicator species analysis to characterize the vascular plant community of the forest-field ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society District Convention, Westminster, PA
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DiAngi M, Ganger M (2011) Expression of ANI1 in wild type and her1 mutant gametophytes of Ceratopteris richardii. Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Sturey T, Ganger M (2011) The influence of antheridiogen and spore size on gametophyte growth and development in Ceratopteris richardii. Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi, Erie, PA
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Bocian L, McGivern J, Brown N-A C, Perenic J, Ganger M (2010) The vascular plant species of the fringing habitat ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park. Regional Science Consortium 6th Annual Research Symposium. Erie, PA
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McGivern J, Bocian L, Brown N-A C, Perenic J, Ganger M (2010) Vegetation characterization of the fringing habitat ecotone in the Erie Bluffs State Park using ordination and association analysis. Regional Science Consortium 6th Annual Research Symposium. Erie, PA
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Sturey T and Ganger M (2010) Size determinants of Ceratopteris richardii and their potential influence on gender. Regional Science Consortium 6th Annual Research Symposium. Erie, PA
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Sturey T and Ganger M (2010) The effect of antheridiogen concentration on conversion and size of male gametophytes of Ceratopteris richardii. Nineteenth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi. Erie, PA
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Sturey T and Ganger M (2010) The effect of antheridiogen concentration on conversion and size of male gametophytes of Ceratopteris richardii. Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society District Convention, Erie, PA
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Alfieri J, M Ganger, T Skwor (2010) Escherichia coli increases the number of hermaphrodites in the gender labile fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Regional Science Consortium 6th Annual Research Symposium. Erie, PA
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Alfieri J, M Ganger, T Skwor (2010) Escherichia coli increases the number of hermaphrodites in the gender labile fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Gannon University Research and Creative Projects Conference. Erie, PA
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Alfieri J, M Ganger, T Skwor (2010) Escherichia coli increases the number of hermaphrodites in the gender labile fern, Ceratopteris richardii. Nineteenth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi. Erie, PA
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Trumbell B, M. Ganger, T Skwor (2010) Utilization of real-time PCR to determine the expression of ANI1 during sexual differentiation in Ceratopteris richardii. Gannon University Research and Creative Projects Conference. Erie, PA
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Ayrapetov A, MT Ganger (2009) Do nutrient levels alter the effectiveness of the sex-determining antheridiogen, ACE, in Ceratopteris richardii? Eighteenth Annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Penn State Behrend—Sigma Xi. Erie, PA
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Ayrapetov A, MT Ganger (2009) Do nutrient levels alter the effectiveness of the sex-determining antheridiogen, ACE, in Ceratopteris richardii? Gannon University Research and Creative Projects Conference. Erie, PA