Gregory Turner

Gregory Turner
  • Professor
  • Department: Biology
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: GTurner@wcupa.edu

Education

  • B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
  • M.A. Hunter College
  • M. Ed. Columbia University
  • Ph.D. Fordham University

Research Interests

symbiotic fungiplantsenvironmentectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungiforest plant compositionhealthgrowth dynamicshuman-related disturbancesECM fungi and plants

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-3009

List of Publications

  • DiPhillippo, J., Shrader, V., and Turner, G.D. 2017. Alliaria petiolata reduces ectomycorrhizal colonization and richness on Quercus rubra trees and seedlings. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science 91(1): 55-63. Turner, G.D., and M. Demkó. 2014. Ectomycorrhizal fungi and fine roots from Pinus virginiana hosts differ from two soil sources at the Grassy Hill Natural Area, Franklin County, Virginia. Banisteria 43: 21-28. Turner, G.D. 2013. Comparisons of mycorrhizal properties from two host tree species. 10 November 2013, posting date. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology 9: Experiment #3 [online]. Pool, R., Turner, G.D., and S.A. Böttger. 2013. Recommended ecology content in introductory biology courses: comparisons between rural, suburban, and urban colleges. American Biology Teacher 75(8): 544-549. Stern, R., Turner, G.D., and G.D. Hertel. 2013. The status of white oak (Quercus alba) trees at the Gordon Natural Area, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science87(1): 1-4. Turner, G.D. 2011. Distributions and abundances of Microstegium vimineum along forest roadsides at the Grassy Hill Natural Area, Franklin County, Virginia. Virginia Journal of Science 62: 149-155. Turner, G.D., Lewis, J.D., Mates-Muchin, J.T., Schuster, W.F., and L. Watt. 2009. Light availability differentially influences ectomycorrhizal fungal communities on oak seedlings grown in oak- and hemlock-associated soils. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 39: 1247-1258. pdf Lewis, J.D., LiCitra, J., Tuininga, A.R., Sirulnik, A., Turner, G.D., and J. Johnson. 2008. Oak seedling growth and ectomycorrhizal colonization in adjacent oak stands and declining eastern hemlock stands infested with the hemlock woolly adelgid. Tree Physiology 28: 629-636. pdf Turner, G.D., and M. Demkó. 2007. Exotic plant distributions along disturbance corridors at the Grassy Hill Natural Area, Franklin County, Virginia. Banisteria 30: 19-26. Turner, G.D., Van Meter, R., and G.D. Hertel. 2007. Species composition and structure of the Gordon Natural Area, an urban forest in southeast Pennsylvania. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science81(1): 8-13. Turner, G.D. 2006. Overcoming resource constraints for biological inquiry: scenarios and adaptations. Best Products for Teacher Preparation in Mathematics and Science: CETP-PA Monograph II: 119-122. Lansana-Margai, F.M., and G.D. Turner. 1997. Group Differentiated Perceptions and Support for Wetlands Protection and Restoration Policies. Research in Contemporary and Applied Geography: A Discussion Series21(4): 1-24. Turner, G.D., Lau, R.L., and D.R. Young. 1988. The effects of acidity on germination and seedling growth of Paulownia tomentosa. Journal of Applied Ecology 25 (2): 561-568.

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