COURSES:

BIO 1001 - Biological Principles and Issues (2-2-3) - The course emphasizes the principles of biology as well as introduces the student to the thought processes and methods used by biologists. For students not planning a career in the biological sciences.

BOT 1010 - General Botany (3-2-4) - An introduction to the study of bacteria, fungi, algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants. The phylogenetic relationships of these diverse groups will be investigated through comparative morphology and physiology.

BOT 1050 - The Plant World (2-2-3) - The course emphasizes botanical principles and introduces the student to the thought processes and methods used by plant scientists. For students not planning a career in the biological sciences.

BOT 1090 - The Plant World, Honors (2-2-3) - Prerequisite: Admission to the University Honors Program.

BIO 1100 - General Biology (3-3-4) - Introductory biology for students majoring in the biological sciences.

BIO 3001 – Heredity & Society (2-0-2) – A course for non-science majors that addresses the ethical, political, and social implications of heredity and modern genetic technology. Basic genetic principles as well as contemporary issues in biotechnology will be studied.

BIO 3200 - Genetics (3-2-4) - The fundamental principles of genetics (classical, molecular, and population) stressing applications to all organisms.

BIO 3450 - Independent Study (arr-arr-1 to 3) - Individual study on a topic in biology selected by the student under the supervision of an instructor.

BIO 3451 - Undergraduate Research (arr-arr-1 to 3) - Original research in biological sciences conducted in consultation with a faculty mentor. Students will conduct a research project using current scientific protocols. Hypothesis formation, bench work, data collection/analyis become the responsibility of each student. Written report required.

BIO 3510 - Plant Physiology (2-4-4) - The study of water relations, mineral nutrition, phytohormones, photosynthesis, respiration and physiological ecology.

EIU 4011 - Plants and Civilization (2-0-2) - A study of the interdependent relationships that have occurred between human populations and groups of plants during the evolution of our society. Particular attention will be given to contemporary problems dealing with agriculture.

BOT 4902 - Plant Breeding (3-0-3) - Introduction to the basic principles and practices of plant breeding and methods for germplasm conservation. Emphasis is placed on both traditional and biotechnological approaches.

BOT 5030 - Plant Physiology for Teachers (3) - A study of the principle functional mechanisms and their interrelationships in the living plant. Topics include: plant metabolism, organic and inorganic plant nutrition, and plant behavior. Hands-on laboratory exercises are emphasized.

BIO 5140 - Genetics and Evolution for Teachers (3) - The fundamental principles of genetics (classical, molecular, population) and the relationship of genetics to the theory of evolution by natural selection. A diversity of laboratory exercises will be designed to illustrate genetic concepts basic to both animal and plant forms.

BIO 5150 - Graduate Seminar (2-0-1) - Seminar in current biological sciences literature. Required of all biological sciences graduate students.

BOT 5222 - Plant Breeding and Cytotaxonomy (3-0-3) - The structure and function of chromosomes and their relationship to the practice of modern day plant breeding techniques.

BIO 5232 - Plant Cell and Tissue Culture (2-3-3) - Techniques in the initiation, propagation, maintenance, preservation, and genetic improvement of plant cells, tissues, and organs in vitro.

GRANTS:

H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, and B.L. Todd. Investigation of insect visits to flowers of Stylisma pickeringii. Illinois Native Plant Society. 2002. Amount $978.85.

H.R. Owen and C.S. DeLine. Seed and seedling biology of Melanthium virginicum, a threatened species of Illinois prairies. Prairie Biotic Research. 2002. Amount $942.55. Not funded.

Coons, J.M. and H.R. Owen. Seed vigor of Virginia Bunchflower (Melanthium virginicum) from llinois. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2001. Amount $1000.

Coons, J.M. and H.R. Owen. Reproductive biology of Silvery Bladderpod, an Illinois endangered species. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2001. Amount $1000.

H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, B.L. Tood, and D.W. Webb. Introduction of an Illinois endangered plant Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed) to protected Illinois sand prairies and pollinator studies involving insects previously unreported in Illinois. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2001. Amount $14,696. Not funded.

H.R. Owen and J.M. Coons. Reproductive potential of the endangered species Stylisma pickeringii. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2000. Amount $1000.

J.M. Coons and H.R. Owen. Reproductive potential in three colonies of Silvery Bladderpod (Lesquerella ludoviciana). Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 2000. Amount $1000.

H.R. Owen. University Foundation Grant to Improve Undergraduate Instruction. 2000. Amount $1413.

J.M. Coons and H.R. Owen. Seed and seedling biology of five endangered or threatened plant species in Illinois. 2000. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Amount $15,884. Not funded.

H.R. Owen and J.M. Coons. Reproductive limitations of seeds and seedlings in Stylisma pickeringii. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 1999. Amount $996.

J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and G. Fritz. Determination of seed vigor and genetic variability in Illinois populations of Silene regia (Royal Catchfly) along the Wabash River. Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 1999. Amount $1000.

A. Kerber*, H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. Photoperiod impact on lateral shoot growth in Stylisma pickeringii. Undergraduate Research Council Grant. 1999. Amount to faculty sponsors $250.

B. Fischer*, J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and G. Fritz. Seed vigor and how it relates to genetic variability in Silene regia. Undergraduate Research Council Grant. 1999. Amount to faculty sponsors $250.

H.R. Owen. Mechanical seed scarification to increase germination percentage of endangered Illinois plant species. EIU College of Sciences Small Grant Program. 1999. Amount $266.

H.R. Owen and J.M. Coons. Seed biology of four endangered or threatened plant species in Illinois. Council for Faculty Research. 1999. Amount $3795.

B.L. Todd*, J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. Scarification of Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed). Undergraduate Research Council Grant. 1999. Amount to faculty sponsors $250.

M. M. Sojka*, H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. Germination and propagation of Stylisma pickeringii, a threatened species in Illinois. Undergraduate Research Council Grant. 1999. Amount to faculty sponsors $500.

H.R. Owen. Introduction of Stylisma pickeringii in vitro. EIU College of Sciences Small Grant Program. 1998. Amount $304.

H.R. Owen. Improvement of Instructional Materials for General Botany. 1998 Faculty Development Mini-Grant. Amount $250.

H.R. Owen. Creation of a Photographic Slide Library for the Biological Sciences. 1997 Faculty Development Mini-Grant. Amount $278.

H.R. Owen. A Comparison of Organic and Synthetic Iron Sources on the Growth of Nicotiana tabacum Suspension Cultures. Council on Faculty Research. 1996. Amount $2714.

H.R. Owen. Eastern Illinois University College of Sciences Small Grant Award Competition. 1995. Amount $300.

H.R. Owen. Establishment of a Plant Tissue Culture Facility at EIU. Council on Faculty Research. 1994. Amount $2747.

H. R. Owen. Development of a micropropagation protocol for trout lily (Erythronium) species. Perennial Plant Association. 1992. Amount $1600.

H.R. Owen. In Vitro Propagation of Erythronium. Collaborative grant from the Holden Arboretum. 1992. Amount $500.

ABSTRACTS OF PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS:

Claerbout*, A.E., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and B.L. Todd*. 2002. Floral biology of Lesquerella ludoviciana,

An endangered plant in Illinois. Submitted for presentation at the Botanical Society of America Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Aug. 3-7, 2002.

Wachholder*, B.E., H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. 2002. Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus): a native

landscaping and wildlife habitat alternative to Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii). Submitted for presentation at the Botanical Society of America Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Aug. 3-7, 2002.

Todd*, B.L., H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. 2002. Pollen comparison form insect visitors to Stylisma pickeringii

(Concolvulaceae), an endangered plant of Illinois Sand Prairies. Submitted for presentation at the Botanical Society of America Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Aug. 3-7, 2002.

Todd*, B.L. H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, and D.W. Webb. 2002. Insect visits to flowers of Stylisma pickeringii

(Convolvulaceae), an endangered plant of Illinois sand prairies. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 95:55.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, B.L. Todd*, and M.A.L. Smith. 2002. Seed vigor of Lesquerella

ludoviciana as affected by colony and maturity. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 95:82.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, B.L. Todd*, and M.A.L. Smith. 2002. Lesquerella ludoviciana

germination as affected by seed age, season of development, and afterripening effects. Proc. Environmental Conf. (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) p.53.

Todd*, B.L., H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, and C.J. Heisler*. 2001. Seed germination and seedling development of Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed), an Illinois-endangered sand prairie species. Botany 2001: Plants and People (Proc. Ann. Mtg. of ABLS, AFS, ASPT, BSA and IOPB, Albuquerque, NM Aug. 12-16, 2001):44.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, B.L. Todd*, and M.A.L. Smith. 2001. Comparison of seed production and germination in three distinct colonies of Lesquerella ludoviciana. Botany 2001: Plants and People (Proc. Ann. Mtg. of ABLS, AFS, ASPT, BSA and IOPB, Albuquerque, NM Aug. 12-16, 2001):46.

Todd*, B.L., H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. 2001. Reproductive potential of Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed), an endangered plant of Illinois sand prairies, in disturbed and undisturbed areas. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 94:52.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, H.R.Owen, B.L. Todd*, and M.A.L. Smith. 2001. Germination of Lesquerella ludoviciana as affected by seed age. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 94:82.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and B.L. Todd*. 2001. Germination of Lesquerella ludoviciana as affected by colony location and seed maturity. Proc. Environmental Conf. (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) p.40.

Donnelly*, K.P., J.M. Coons, M.A.L. Smith, and H.R. Owen. 2001. Influence of cytokinins on shoot initiation and elongation of Stylisma pickeringii, an endangered plant in Illinois. Proc. Environmental Conf. (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) p.38.

Coons, J.M. , H.R. Owen, J.L. Franklin*, and J.E. Ebinger. 2000. Reproductive potential of Silvery Bladderpod (Lesquerella ludoviciana). Amer J. Bot. 87:41.

Franken*, K.M., C.J. DuFrain*, J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2000. Seed production and germination of wild hyacinth (Camassia angusta). Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 93:53.

Heisler*, C.J., J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2000. Age and harvest time affect color of Stylisma pickeringii seeds. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 93:52.

Kerber*, A.J., H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. 2000. Photoperiod impact on lateral shoot growth in Stylisma pickeringii. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 93:82.

Lackey*, K.R., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and J.E. Ebinger. 2000. Seed production and germination of Astragalus trichocarpus var. trichocalyx. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 93:81.

Todd*, B.L., J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2000. Scarification of Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed) seeds using different techniques. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 93:81.

Sojka*, M.M., C.L. Lazier*, H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, and W.E. McClain. 1999. Surface sterilization treatments for in vitro germination of Stylisma pickeringii. Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 90:14.

Heisler*, C.J., M.L. Rycerz*, J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, and W.E. McClain. 1999. Seed color and mechanical scarification affect germination of Patterson Bindweed (Stylisma pickeringii). Transactions of the Illinois State Acad. Sci. 90:16.

Greenwood*, L., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, L. Ferguson* and R. Wang*. 1999. Emergence of five lettuce cultivars using seeds developed in different seasons. HortScience 34:502.

Berg*, L.C. and H.R. Owen. 1996. A comparison between synthetic and organic iron chelators on in vitro growth of Nicotiana tabacum callus cultures. HortScience 31:630-631.

Owen, H.R., R.E. Veilleux, D. Levy and D.L. Ochs. 1988. Flow-cytometric analyses of DNA content in pollen and monoploid, diploid, and tetraploid protoplast-derived nuclei of Solanum phureja. American Potato Journal 65(8):494.

Owen, H.R., R.E. Veilleux, F.L. Haynes and K.G. Haynes. 1988. Exposure of heterozygosity within a clone of Solanum phureja by its anther-derived, monoploid genotypes. HortScience 23(3):785.

Owen, H.R. and R.E. Veilleux. 1986. Variation among plants regenerated from callus of an anther-derived, monoploid genotype of the tuber-bearing potato species Solanum phureja. HortScience 21(3):851.

* = student co-authors

PUBLICATIONS:

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2002. Seed germination from three colonies of Lesquerella

ludoviciana as affected by seed maturity and harvest date. In preparation for Amer. J. Bot.

Beach*, S.E., J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2002. Effects of season and seed longevity on germination of

Lesquerella ludoviciana. In preparation for Amer. J. Bot.

Todd*, B.L., H.R. Owen, J.M. Coons, and C.J. Heisler*. 2002. Seed color and seedling development of Patterson Bindweed (Stylisma pickeringii), an endangered species of Illinois sand prairies. In internal review for submission to Amer. J. Bot.

Kerber*, A., H.R. Owen, and J.M. Coons. 2002. How photoperiod affects shoot initiation in Stylisma pickeringii in vitro. In preparation for In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant.

Flocca*, N., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, B.L. Fischer*, and R.E. Edgin. 2002. Germination of Silene regia and Saponaria officinalis following stratification or scarification. In preparation for Erigenia.

Franken*, K.M., J.M. Coons, H.R. Owen, J.E. Ebinger, C.J. DuFrain*, and E.L. Smith. 2002. Population status, seed production, and germination requirements of Wild Hyacinth (Camassia angusta), an Illinois and Indiana endangered species. In preparation for Trans. Illinois State Acad. Sci..

Todd*, B.L., J.M. Coons, and H.R. Owen. 2002. Scarification technique affects germination of Stylisma pickeringii (Patterson Bindweed), an Illinois endangered plant. American Midland Naturalist. In press.

Owen, H.R. 2002. Cloning of Plants. In: Encyclopedia of Plant Life. Salem Press. In press.

Owen, H.R. 1999. Epistasis. In: Encyclopedia of Genetics. (J.A. Knight, ed.). Salem Press. Pp. 179-183.

Owen, H.R. 1996. Plant germplasm preservation. In: Preservation and Maintenance of Cultures Used in Biotechnology (JC Hunter-Cevera and A Belt, eds). Academic Press. Pp. 197-228.

Owen, H.R. and A.R. Miller. 1996. Maximizing plant regeneration from anther cultures of three north

american cultivars of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.). Plant Cell Reports 15:905-909.

Owen, H.R. and A.R. Miller. 1993. Maximizing shoot regeneration from anther cultures of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.). HortScience 28(5):543.

Owen, H.R. and A.R. Miller. 1993. A comparison of staining techniques for somatic chromosomes of strawberry. HortScience 28:155-156.

Owen, H.R. and A.R. Miller. 1992. An examination and correction of plant tissue culture basal medium formulations. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 28:147-150.

Owen, H.R. and A.R. Miller. 1992. An improved fixing and staining procedure for ploidy determinations from root tip squashes. HortScience 27(6):647.

Owen, H.R., D. Wengerd and A.R. Miller. 1991. Plant tissue culture medium pH as influenced by inorganic medium formulation, carbohydrate, solidifying agent, and activated charcoal. HortScience 26(6):728.

Owen, H.R., D. Wengerd and A.R. Miller. 1991. Culture medium pH is influenced by basal medium, carbohydrate source, gelling agent, activated charcoal, and medium storage method. Plant Cell Reports 10:583-586.

Owen, H.R. and L.H. Aung. 1990. Genotypic and chemical influences on fruit growth of tomato. HortScience

25:1255-1257.

Owen, H.R., R.E. Veilleux, F.L. Haynes and K.G. Haynes. 1988. Variability for critical photoperiod for tuberization and tuber yield among monoploid, anther-derived genotypes of Solanum phureja. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 113:755-759.

Owen, H.R., R.E. Veilleux, D. Levy and D.L. Ochs. 1988. Environmental, genotypic, and ploidy effects on endopolyploidization within a genotype of Solanum phureja and its derivatives. Genome 30:506-510.

Owen, H.R., R.E. Veilleux, F.L. Haynes and K.G. Haynes. 1988. Photoperiod effects on 2n pollen production,

response to anther culture, and net photosynthesis of a diplandrous clone of Solanum phureja. American Potato Journal 65:131-139.

Owen, H.R. 1986. Plant breeding for the home gardener. The Virginia Gardener 5(9):2-3. Chautagua Living 10(10):13.

AWARDS:

H.R. Owen and J.M. Coons. Seed biology of four endangered or threatened plant species in Illinois. 2000 EIU Summer Research Award. Amount $2500.

H.R. Owen and J.M. Coons. Site inventory and seed collection of four Illinois endangered or threatened plant species. 1999 EIU Summer Research Award. Amount $2500.

H.R. Owen. Selected for inclusion into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers by a student on the National Dean’s List. 1998.

H.R. Owen. EIU Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award in the balanced category (teaching, research, and service). 1997.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

Germplasm Maintenance and Cryopreservation. Univ. of Illinois, Dept. of Natural Resources & Envir. Sci. guest lecture,

3/29/01.

In Vitro Techniques for Haploid Plant Regeneration. Univ. of Illinois, Dept. of Natural Resources & Envir. Sci. guest

lecture, 4/12/01.

Investigations of Illinois Endangered and Threatened Plants. EIU Botany Club Seminar Series. 9/22/99.

Plant Tissue Culture Technology for Propagation, Preservation, and Genetic Improvement. EIU Botany Club Seminar Series. 10/23/96.

Genomic Reconstruction: Use of Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture Techniques for Crop Improvement. Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, 4/5/91.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - Affiliate Society Representative

American Institute of Biological Science (AIBS) - Presidents’ Council Representative

American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)

Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) - Member Society Representative

Botanical Society of America (BSA)

Illinois Native Plant Society (INPS)

Illinois State Academy of Science (ISAS) - Botany Division Chair

International Association for Plant Tissue Culture (IAPTC)

Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society - President

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS MENTORED:

Stan Tyson - Micropropagation of Hosta cultivars

Lisa Berg - Evaluation of synthetic vs. organic iron chelators

Shane Jenkins- In vitro propagation of Liatris spicata

Kris Fairfield- Micropropagation of Echinacea purpurea

Chris DeLine- Axillary bud disinfestation of Paeonia suffruticosa

Tammy Kleiboeker- Creation of a Biological Sciences slide library

Martha Sojka - Establishment of Stylisma pickeringii in vitro

Nate Mclaughlin- Clonal propagation of Ginkgo biloba

Kim Allgood- Solanum tuberosum, the world’s #1 vegetable crop

Greg Pollard- Germination and micropropagation of Lycopersicon esculentum

Jennifer Franklin - Site inventory, germination, and in vitro propagation of Lesquerella ludoviciana

Angela Kerber - Photoperiod effects on lateral shoot formation in Stylisma pickeringii

Shad Mallady - Shoot regeneration from callus tissue of Stylisma pickeringii

Carl Wodrich - In vitro germination of Hudsonia, Polanisia, and Astragalus

Michelle Barno - Caulogenesis in Stylisma pickeringii

Chris Heisler - Rhizogenesis in Stylisma pickeringii

Brent Wachholder – Comparison of Symphoricarpos orbiculatus and Lonicera maackii