Dohleman

Dr. Frank Dohleman

Research Scientist - Monsanto

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Research Interests:
Miscanthus and switchgrass physiology and canopy carbon budgets

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy, Plant Biology

Miscanthus

giganteus

Panicum virgatum

Zea mays

Bachelor of Science, General Biology; Minor: Chemistry, May 2001.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research Experience:

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

2005-2009 Research Assistant, Department of Plant Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

2004-2005 Research Technician, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL Miscanthus Project

2001-2003 Research Technician, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL SoyFACE Project

Peer-Reviewed Publications

F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long (in press) More productive than maize in the Midwest. How does Miscanthus do it? Plant Physiology.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, A.D.B. Leakey, and S.P. Long (in press) Diurnal Photosynthesis of Miscanthus x giganteus and Panicum virgatum over two complete growing seasons. Plant, Cell and Environment.
J.C. Castro, F.G. Dohleman, and S.P. Long (in press) Elevated CO2 significantly delays reproductive development of soybean under free-air concentration enrichment (FACE). Journal of Experimental Botany.
E.A. Heaton, P. Mascia, R. Flavell, S. Thomas, S.P. Long, and F.G. Dohleman (2008) Energy Crop Development: Current Progress and Future Prospects. Current Opinions in Biotechnology 19:3, 202-209.
E.A. Heaton, F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long (2008) Meeting U.S. biofuel goals with less land: The potential of Miscanthus. Global Change Biology 14:9, 2000-2014.
C.J. Bernacchi, A.D.B. Leakey, L.E. Heady, P.B. Morgan, F.G. Dohleman, J.M. McGrath, K.M. Gillespie, V.E. Wittig, A. Rogers, S.P. Long, and D.R. Ort (2006) Hourly and seasonal variation in photosynthesis and stomatal conductance of soybean grown at future CO2 and ozone concentrations for 3 years under fully open-air field conditions. Plant, Cell and Environment 29: 2077-2090.
P.B. Morgan, G.A. Bollero, R.L. Nelson, F.G. Dohleman, and S.P. Long (2005) Smaller than predicted increase in aboveground net primary production and yield of field-grown soybean under fully open-air [CO2] elevation. Global Change Biology 11:10, 1856-1865.
A.D.B. Leakey, C. J. Bernacchi, F. G. Dohleman, D. R. Ort and S. P. Long (2004) Will photosynthesis of maize (Zea mays) in the US Corn Belt increase in future [CO2] rich atmospheres? An analysis of diurnal courses of CO2 uptake under free-air concentration enrichment (FACE). Global Change Biology 10:6, 951-962.
A. Rogers, D.J. Allen, P.A. Davey, P.B. Morgan, E.A. Ainsworth, C.J. Bernacchi, G. Cornic, O. Dermody, F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, E.H. Delucia, D.R. Ort, and S.P. Long (2004) Leaf photosynthesis and carbohydrate dynamics of soybeans grown throughout their life-cycle under Free-Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment. Plant Cell and Environment, 27:449-458.

Book Chapters

F. Dohleman, E. Heaton, and S. Long (in press) Perennial grasses as second-generation sustainable feedstocks without conflict with food production. In. Handbook of Bioenergy Economics and Policy. Khanna, Scheffran and Zilberman (eds.)
R. Pyter., T. Voigt, E. Heaton, F. Dohleman, and S. Long (in press) Agronomic Experiences with Miscanthus x giganteus in Illinois. In. Biofuels. Mielenz (ed.) Humana Press, New York, NY.
R. Pyter., T. Voigt, E. Heaton, F. Dohleman, and S. Long (2007) Giant Miscanthus: Biomass crop for Illinois. p. 39-42. In. Janick and A. Whipkey (eds.) Issues in new crops and new uses. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA.

Invited Presentations

Invited Seminar. Seasonal dynamics of productivity and photosynthesis of three biofuel feedstocks: Field comparisons of Miscanthus x giganteus, Panicum virgatum and Zea mays. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL. Apr. 2009.
R.A. Arundale, F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Field Perspectives on Miscanthus and Switchgrass. Missouri Center for Agro-Forestry Workshop, Hardin, IL. Nov. 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. Illinois Soil Testers Association Summer Meeting, Mahomet, IL Aug. 2008
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, D. Wang, A.D.B Leakey, and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation Carbon Assimilation of Three Potential Biofuel Crops: Maize, Miscanthus and Switchgrass. Gordon Research Conference, Graduate Research Seminar. Boston, MA June 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. ACES Global Connect. Urbana, IL June 2008
E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. Agricultural Machinery Conference. Cedar Rapids, IA May 2008
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Panel Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. 5th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, Chicago, IL, Apr. 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Seminar. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. Growing the Margins: Energy, Bioproducts and Byproducts from Farm and Food Sectors Conference and Exhibition. London, ON, Canada. Apr. 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, and S.P. Long. Invited Seminar. Miscanthus. Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) Seminar Series. Urbana, IL Feb. 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. Southwest Agricultural Conference. Ridgetown, ON, Canada. Jan. 2008.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton, T.B. Voigt and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus and Switchgrass Trials in Illinois. Ontario Agri-Food Forum. Ottawa, ON, Canada. Oct. 2007.
E.A. Heaton, F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Giant Miscanthus. Southeast Bioenergy Conference. Tifton, GA. Aug. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman. Invited Presentation. Student Perspectives on Bioenergy Curriculum. UIUC Center for Advanced Bioenergy Research Curriculum Development Meeting. Urbana, IL. Jul. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus: Findings and Challenges with a New Crop. Champaign County Democrats Monthly Meeting. Champaign, IL. Jun. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Nutrient Recycling and Sustainability in Miscanthus. Fueling Change with Renewable Energy Conference. Urbana, IL Apr. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman. Invited Presentation. Student Perspective on Bioenergy. University of Illinois Board of Trustees Meeting. Mar. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Biofuels and Potential Carbon Sequestration. Northern Illinois Crop Management Conference, Malta, IL. Feb. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Biofuels and Potential Carbon Sequestration. Central Illinois Crop Management Conference, Springfield, IL. Feb. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Biofuels and Potential Carbon Sequestration. Southern Illinois Crop Management Conference, Whittington, IL. Jan. 2007.
F.G. Dohleman, E.A. Heaton and S.P. Long. Invited Presentation. Miscanthus: Findings and Challenges with a New Crop. Peoria Farm Show, Peoria, IL. Nov. 2006.

Service and Society Memberships

Reviewer for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (2009-present)
Referee, Global Change Biology (2007-present)
Referee, Bioscience (2007-present)
Chair, UIUC Plant Biology Graduate Student Association (2007-2008)
Treasurer, UIUC Plant Biology Graduate Student Association (2008-2009)
American Society of Plant Biologists (2006-present)

Student Ambassador (2007-present)
Web redevelopment committee (2009)

American Society of Agronomists (2006-present)

Please feel free to contact me with questions and comments.

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