Jennifer A Fike
Jennifer Fike is a Geneticist and Lab Manager at the Fort Collins Science Center.
Jennifer Fike is a Geneticist at the Fort Collins Science Center and lab manager for the Molecular Ecology Lab (MEL). She specializes in all aspects of laboratory benchwork including DNA extraction, PCR, microsatellite development, microsatellite genotyping, Sanger sequencing, qPCR, ddRAD library preparation, shotgun sequencing, SNP genotyping, working with non-invasive genetic samples and eDNA. The data she generates is used in a wide range of genetic and genomic studies including species identification, sex determination, parentage analysis, landscape genetics/genomics and genetic mark-recapture.
Professional Experience
2009 to present, Geneticist, USGS Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
2006-2009, Research Assistant, Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2003-2006, Laboratory Technician VII, Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Wildlife/Fisheries Biology, Frostburg State University, 2005
B.S. in Biology, Furman University, 2000
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 14
Greater sage-grouse genetic warning system, western United States (ver 1.1, January 2023) Greater sage-grouse genetic warning system, western United States (ver 1.1, January 2023)
Genetic variation is a well-known indicator of population fitness yet is not typically included in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor populations at one scale, which can lead to potential mismatches with ecological processes critical to species’ conservation. Recently developed methods generating hierarchically nested population units (i.e...
Metabarcode sequencing of aquatic environmental DNA from the Potomac River Watershed, 2015-2020 Metabarcode sequencing of aquatic environmental DNA from the Potomac River Watershed, 2015-2020
Biological indicator taxa have long been used for integrative assessments of water quality, particularly benthic invertebrate groups such as arthropods. While standardized protocols have been developed to calculate 'biological index' scores based on the abundances of these taxa, such systems are challenging to implement at large scales due to the sampling effort required, taxonomic...
Microsatellite data, boundaries of subpopulation centers, and estimated effective migration for greater sage-grouse collected in western North America between 1992 and 2015 (ver. 2.0, December 2022) Microsatellite data, boundaries of subpopulation centers, and estimated effective migration for greater sage-grouse collected in western North America between 1992 and 2015 (ver. 2.0, December 2022)
Greater Sage-grouse were sampled for genetic analysis with the goal of quantifying genetic structure and gene flow across the entire species range in the U.S. and Canada. Data presented here consist of two data sets both including genetic data from 15 microsatellite markers. Most samples were collected between 2005 and 2015 (feathers collected non-invasively off the ground) yet some...
Genetic variation in hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) assessed from archived samples Genetic variation in hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) assessed from archived samples
Hoary bats are among the bat species most commonly killed by turbine strikes in the midwestern United States. The impact of this mortality on species census size is not understood, due in part to the difficulty of estimating population size for this highly migratory and elusive species. Genetic effective population size (Ne) could provide an index of census population size if other...
Taxonomic composition of environmental DNA acquired by filtration from the St. Regis River, New York Taxonomic composition of environmental DNA acquired by filtration from the St. Regis River, New York
Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys have become important tools for monitoring aquatic biodiversity. Barcode sequencing of eDNA generates community profiles that, while potentially biased in both capture and amplification, can nonetheless yield high information content per unit cost. While factors affecting eDNA capture and amplification have been heavily studied, watershed-scale...
Sample collection information, single nucleotide polymorphism, and microsatellite data for white-tailed ptarmigan across the species range generated in the Molecular Ecology Lab during 2016 Sample collection information, single nucleotide polymorphism, and microsatellite data for white-tailed ptarmigan across the species range generated in the Molecular Ecology Lab during 2016
This data release comprises a dataset that contains sample collection information and microsatellite genotypes, and another dataset that contains single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotypes with sample collection information for populations of white-tailed ptarmigan across the species' range. There is also an additional file (accession numbers.xlsx) linking samples to accession...
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Assessing arthropod diversity metrics derived from stream environmental DNA: Spatiotemporal variation and paired comparisons with manual sampling Assessing arthropod diversity metrics derived from stream environmental DNA: Spatiotemporal variation and paired comparisons with manual sampling
Background Benthic invertebrate (BI) surveys have been widely used to characterize freshwater environmental quality but can be challenging to implement at desired spatial scales and frequency. Environmental DNA (eDNA) allows an alternative BI survey approach, one that can potentially be implemented more rapidly and cheaply than traditional methods.Methods We evaluated eDNA analogs of BI...
Authors
Aaron W. Aunins, Sara J. Mueller, Jennifer A. Fike, Robert S. Cornman
Simulation of genetic change under four removal strategies for a wild horse population Simulation of genetic change under four removal strategies for a wild horse population
Small and/or artificially reduced populations can suffer genetic erosion with long-term consequences to population fitness and persistence. However, managers must periodically remove free-roaming horses from the landscape to reduce the risk of habitat degradation. We developed an individual-based population simulation model to evaluate the expected change in genetic diversity after 100...
Authors
Shawna J Zimmerman, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
A genetic warning system for a hierarchically structured wildlife monitoring framework A genetic warning system for a hierarchically structured wildlife monitoring framework
Genetic variation is a well-known indicator of population fitness yet is not typically included in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor populations at one scale, which can lead to potential mismatches with ecological processes critical to species' conservation. Recently developed methods generating hierarchically nested population units (i.e...
Authors
Shawna J Zimmerman, Cameron L. Aldridge, Michael S. O’Donnell, David R. Edmunds, Peter S. Coates, Brian G. Prochazka, Jennifer A. Fike, Todd B. Cross, Bradley C. Fedy, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
Gene flow and spatial population structure of Brook Trout in a large headwater stream network in Colorado Gene flow and spatial population structure of Brook Trout in a large headwater stream network in Colorado
We studied gene flow of non-native Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis in a 60-km section of continuous stream network in the upper Cache la Poudre River basin, where a large-scale reclamation effort to restore federally threatened Greenback Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias (GBCT) is taking place. This effort—the Poudre Headwaters Project—represents the most important recovery...
Authors
Audrey Harris, Matthew P. Fairchild, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Christopher Kennedy, Dana Winkleman, Yoichiro Kanno
Genetic analyses provide new insight on the mating strategies of the American Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) Genetic analyses provide new insight on the mating strategies of the American Black Swift (Cypseloides niger)
Avian mating strategies play a vital role in the demographic and genetic dynamics of a species and understanding avian reproductive tactics is important to conservation, population management and restoration. Classifications of avian mating strategies have historically been based on direct physical observations and tend to be rigid population-level generalizations that overlook the...
Authors
Carolyn Gunn, Kim Potter, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
New strategies for characterizing genetic structure in wide-ranging, continuously distributed species: a Greater Sage-grouse case study New strategies for characterizing genetic structure in wide-ranging, continuously distributed species: a Greater Sage-grouse case study
Characterizing genetic structure across a species’ range is relevant for management and conservation as it can be used to define population boundaries and quantify connectivity. Wide-ranging species residing in continuously distributed habitat pose substantial challenges for the characterization of genetic structure as many analytical methods used are less effective when isolation by...
Authors
Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Todd B. Cross, Jeffery R. Row, Michael K. Schwartz, Dave E. Naugle, Jennifer A. Fike, Kristopher J. Winiarski, Brad C. Fedy
Non-USGS Publications**
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, W.S. Beatty, Z.H.Olson, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2016. Genetic co-structuring in host parasite systems: Empirical data from raccoons and raccoon ticks. Ecosphere 7(3):e01269
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2014. Effects of landscape, demographic and behavioral factors on kin structure: testing ecological predictions in a mesopredator with high dispersal capability. Animal Conservation. 17(3): 225-234. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acv.12086/full
Fike, J.A., C.A. Hennessy, M.L. Kennedy, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2013. Eleven microsatellite markers for the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and their utility in fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) and red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Conservation Genetics Resources. 5: 679-681.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike, E. A. Raizman, C. C. Wu, R. M. Pogranichniy and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2012. Effects of kin-structure on disease dynamics in raccoons (Procyon lotor) inhabiting a fragmented landscape. Basic and Applied Ecology. 13:560-567.
Atwood, T.C., J.K. Young, J.P. Beckmann, S.W. Breck, J. Fike, O.E. Rhodes Jr, and K.D. Bristow. 2011. Modeling connectivity of black bears in a desert sky island archipelago. Biological Conservation 144: 2851-2862.
Kimble, S.J, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2011. Identification of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Conservation Genetics Resources 3:65-67.
Hapeman,P., E.K. Latch, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, and C.W. Kilpatrick. 2011. Landscape Genetics of Fishers (Martes pennanti) in the Northeast: Dispersal Barriers and Historical Influences. Journal of Heredity 102: 251-259.
Unger, S.D., J.A. Fike, T. Sutton, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2010. Isolation and development of 12 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) Conservation GeneticsResources 2:89-91.
Fike, J.A., T.L. DeVault, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Identification of twenty-four polymorphic microsatellite markers for the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1183-1185.
Fike, J.A., J.C. Beasley, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Isolation of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite markers for Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1200-1202.
Fike, J.A., G. Athrey, R. Bowman, P.L. Leberg, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development of twenty-five polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Conservation Genetics 10:1021-1023.
Fike, J.A. and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Characterization of twenty-six polymorphic microsatellite markers for the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and their utility in other squirrel species. Conservation Genetics 10:1545-1548.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:131-133.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 14 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the raccoon tick (Ixodes texanus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:296-298.
Latch, E.K., J.A. Heffelfinger, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Species-wide phylogeography of North American mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus): cryptic glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization. Molecular Ecology 18:1730-1745.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C. Beasley, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Population genetic structure of raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a fragmented landscape. Canadian J. Zoology 87:814-824.
Drauch, A. M., B.E. Fisher, E.K. Latch, J. A. Fike and O. E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008. Evaluation of a remnant lake sturgeon population’s utility as a source for reintroductions in the Ohio River system. Conservation Genetics 9:1195-1209.
Latch, E.K, D.G. Scognamillo, J.A Fike, M.J. Chamberlain and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008.Landscape genetics of coastal and inland river otters (Lontra canadensis) in Louisiana. Journal of Heredity 99:265-274.
Victory, E.R., J.C. Glaubitz, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr. and K.E. Woeste. 2008. Different histories but similar genetic diversity and structure for black walnut in Indiana and Missouri. Pages 436-445, In Jacobs, D.F. and Michler C.H. (eds) Proceedings, 16th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2008 April 8-10: Lafayette, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Technical Report NRS-P-24.
Fike, J.A., G. Dharmarajan, A. M. Drauch and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for raccoons (Procyon lotor). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:525-527.
Anderson, S.J., J.A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:513-515.
Beheler, A.S., J.A. Fike and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Eight new polymorphic microsatellite loci from the eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). Conservation Genetics 8:1259-1261.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2005. Ten new polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontracanadensis) and their utility in related mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 5:602-604.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, L. M. Murfitt, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2004.Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) and amplification in related Mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 4:56-58.
Fike, J.A., T.L. Serfass, A.S. Beheler and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2004. Evaluation of preservation methods for DNA analyses of river otter scat: Probability of amplification and genotyping accuracy. Proceedings of the XI International Otter Colloquium Volume 21A.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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Filter Total Items: 14
Greater sage-grouse genetic warning system, western United States (ver 1.1, January 2023) Greater sage-grouse genetic warning system, western United States (ver 1.1, January 2023)
Genetic variation is a well-known indicator of population fitness yet is not typically included in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor populations at one scale, which can lead to potential mismatches with ecological processes critical to species’ conservation. Recently developed methods generating hierarchically nested population units (i.e...
Metabarcode sequencing of aquatic environmental DNA from the Potomac River Watershed, 2015-2020 Metabarcode sequencing of aquatic environmental DNA from the Potomac River Watershed, 2015-2020
Biological indicator taxa have long been used for integrative assessments of water quality, particularly benthic invertebrate groups such as arthropods. While standardized protocols have been developed to calculate 'biological index' scores based on the abundances of these taxa, such systems are challenging to implement at large scales due to the sampling effort required, taxonomic...
Microsatellite data, boundaries of subpopulation centers, and estimated effective migration for greater sage-grouse collected in western North America between 1992 and 2015 (ver. 2.0, December 2022) Microsatellite data, boundaries of subpopulation centers, and estimated effective migration for greater sage-grouse collected in western North America between 1992 and 2015 (ver. 2.0, December 2022)
Greater Sage-grouse were sampled for genetic analysis with the goal of quantifying genetic structure and gene flow across the entire species range in the U.S. and Canada. Data presented here consist of two data sets both including genetic data from 15 microsatellite markers. Most samples were collected between 2005 and 2015 (feathers collected non-invasively off the ground) yet some...
Genetic variation in hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) assessed from archived samples Genetic variation in hoary bats (Lasiurus cinereus) assessed from archived samples
Hoary bats are among the bat species most commonly killed by turbine strikes in the midwestern United States. The impact of this mortality on species census size is not understood, due in part to the difficulty of estimating population size for this highly migratory and elusive species. Genetic effective population size (Ne) could provide an index of census population size if other...
Taxonomic composition of environmental DNA acquired by filtration from the St. Regis River, New York Taxonomic composition of environmental DNA acquired by filtration from the St. Regis River, New York
Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys have become important tools for monitoring aquatic biodiversity. Barcode sequencing of eDNA generates community profiles that, while potentially biased in both capture and amplification, can nonetheless yield high information content per unit cost. While factors affecting eDNA capture and amplification have been heavily studied, watershed-scale...
Sample collection information, single nucleotide polymorphism, and microsatellite data for white-tailed ptarmigan across the species range generated in the Molecular Ecology Lab during 2016 Sample collection information, single nucleotide polymorphism, and microsatellite data for white-tailed ptarmigan across the species range generated in the Molecular Ecology Lab during 2016
This data release comprises a dataset that contains sample collection information and microsatellite genotypes, and another dataset that contains single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotypes with sample collection information for populations of white-tailed ptarmigan across the species' range. There is also an additional file (accession numbers.xlsx) linking samples to accession...
Filter Total Items: 39
Assessing arthropod diversity metrics derived from stream environmental DNA: Spatiotemporal variation and paired comparisons with manual sampling Assessing arthropod diversity metrics derived from stream environmental DNA: Spatiotemporal variation and paired comparisons with manual sampling
Background Benthic invertebrate (BI) surveys have been widely used to characterize freshwater environmental quality but can be challenging to implement at desired spatial scales and frequency. Environmental DNA (eDNA) allows an alternative BI survey approach, one that can potentially be implemented more rapidly and cheaply than traditional methods.Methods We evaluated eDNA analogs of BI...
Authors
Aaron W. Aunins, Sara J. Mueller, Jennifer A. Fike, Robert S. Cornman
Simulation of genetic change under four removal strategies for a wild horse population Simulation of genetic change under four removal strategies for a wild horse population
Small and/or artificially reduced populations can suffer genetic erosion with long-term consequences to population fitness and persistence. However, managers must periodically remove free-roaming horses from the landscape to reduce the risk of habitat degradation. We developed an individual-based population simulation model to evaluate the expected change in genetic diversity after 100...
Authors
Shawna J Zimmerman, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
A genetic warning system for a hierarchically structured wildlife monitoring framework A genetic warning system for a hierarchically structured wildlife monitoring framework
Genetic variation is a well-known indicator of population fitness yet is not typically included in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor populations at one scale, which can lead to potential mismatches with ecological processes critical to species' conservation. Recently developed methods generating hierarchically nested population units (i.e...
Authors
Shawna J Zimmerman, Cameron L. Aldridge, Michael S. O’Donnell, David R. Edmunds, Peter S. Coates, Brian G. Prochazka, Jennifer A. Fike, Todd B. Cross, Bradley C. Fedy, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
Gene flow and spatial population structure of Brook Trout in a large headwater stream network in Colorado Gene flow and spatial population structure of Brook Trout in a large headwater stream network in Colorado
We studied gene flow of non-native Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis in a 60-km section of continuous stream network in the upper Cache la Poudre River basin, where a large-scale reclamation effort to restore federally threatened Greenback Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias (GBCT) is taking place. This effort—the Poudre Headwaters Project—represents the most important recovery...
Authors
Audrey Harris, Matthew P. Fairchild, Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Jennifer A. Fike, Christopher Kennedy, Dana Winkleman, Yoichiro Kanno
Genetic analyses provide new insight on the mating strategies of the American Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) Genetic analyses provide new insight on the mating strategies of the American Black Swift (Cypseloides niger)
Avian mating strategies play a vital role in the demographic and genetic dynamics of a species and understanding avian reproductive tactics is important to conservation, population management and restoration. Classifications of avian mating strategies have historically been based on direct physical observations and tend to be rigid population-level generalizations that overlook the...
Authors
Carolyn Gunn, Kim Potter, Jennifer A. Fike, Sara J. Oyler-McCance
New strategies for characterizing genetic structure in wide-ranging, continuously distributed species: a Greater Sage-grouse case study New strategies for characterizing genetic structure in wide-ranging, continuously distributed species: a Greater Sage-grouse case study
Characterizing genetic structure across a species’ range is relevant for management and conservation as it can be used to define population boundaries and quantify connectivity. Wide-ranging species residing in continuously distributed habitat pose substantial challenges for the characterization of genetic structure as many analytical methods used are less effective when isolation by...
Authors
Sara J. Oyler-McCance, Todd B. Cross, Jeffery R. Row, Michael K. Schwartz, Dave E. Naugle, Jennifer A. Fike, Kristopher J. Winiarski, Brad C. Fedy
Non-USGS Publications**
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, W.S. Beatty, Z.H.Olson, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2016. Genetic co-structuring in host parasite systems: Empirical data from raccoons and raccoon ticks. Ecosphere 7(3):e01269
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2014. Effects of landscape, demographic and behavioral factors on kin structure: testing ecological predictions in a mesopredator with high dispersal capability. Animal Conservation. 17(3): 225-234. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acv.12086/full
Fike, J.A., C.A. Hennessy, M.L. Kennedy, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2013. Eleven microsatellite markers for the eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and their utility in fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) and red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Conservation Genetics Resources. 5: 679-681.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C.Beasley, J. A. Fike, E. A. Raizman, C. C. Wu, R. M. Pogranichniy and Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. 2012. Effects of kin-structure on disease dynamics in raccoons (Procyon lotor) inhabiting a fragmented landscape. Basic and Applied Ecology. 13:560-567.
Atwood, T.C., J.K. Young, J.P. Beckmann, S.W. Breck, J. Fike, O.E. Rhodes Jr, and K.D. Bristow. 2011. Modeling connectivity of black bears in a desert sky island archipelago. Biological Conservation 144: 2851-2862.
Kimble, S.J, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2011. Identification of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). Conservation Genetics Resources 3:65-67.
Hapeman,P., E.K. Latch, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, and C.W. Kilpatrick. 2011. Landscape Genetics of Fishers (Martes pennanti) in the Northeast: Dispersal Barriers and Historical Influences. Journal of Heredity 102: 251-259.
Unger, S.D., J.A. Fike, T. Sutton, O.E. Rhodes, Jr., and R.N. Williams. 2010. Isolation and development of 12 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) Conservation GeneticsResources 2:89-91.
Fike, J.A., T.L. DeVault, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Identification of twenty-four polymorphic microsatellite markers for the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1183-1185.
Fike, J.A., J.C. Beasley, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Isolation of twenty-one polymorphic microsatellite markers for Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:1200-1202.
Fike, J.A., G. Athrey, R. Bowman, P.L. Leberg, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development of twenty-five polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Conservation Genetics 10:1021-1023.
Fike, J.A. and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Characterization of twenty-six polymorphic microsatellite markers for the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) and their utility in other squirrel species. Conservation Genetics 10:1545-1548.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:131-133.
Dharmarajan, G., J.A. Fike, J.C. Beasley and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Development and characterization of 14 polymorphic microsatellite loci in the raccoon tick (Ixodes texanus). Molecular Ecology Resources 9:296-298.
Latch, E.K., J.A. Heffelfinger, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Species-wide phylogeography of North American mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus): cryptic glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization. Molecular Ecology 18:1730-1745.
Dharmarajan, G., J.C. Beasley, J.A. Fike, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2009. Population genetic structure of raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a fragmented landscape. Canadian J. Zoology 87:814-824.
Drauch, A. M., B.E. Fisher, E.K. Latch, J. A. Fike and O. E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008. Evaluation of a remnant lake sturgeon population’s utility as a source for reintroductions in the Ohio River system. Conservation Genetics 9:1195-1209.
Latch, E.K, D.G. Scognamillo, J.A Fike, M.J. Chamberlain and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2008.Landscape genetics of coastal and inland river otters (Lontra canadensis) in Louisiana. Journal of Heredity 99:265-274.
Victory, E.R., J.C. Glaubitz, J.A. Fike, O.E. Rhodes, Jr. and K.E. Woeste. 2008. Different histories but similar genetic diversity and structure for black walnut in Indiana and Missouri. Pages 436-445, In Jacobs, D.F. and Michler C.H. (eds) Proceedings, 16th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2008 April 8-10: Lafayette, USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Technical Report NRS-P-24.
Fike, J.A., G. Dharmarajan, A. M. Drauch and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for raccoons (Procyon lotor). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:525-527.
Anderson, S.J., J.A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite loci for eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus). Molecular Ecology Notes 7:513-515.
Beheler, A.S., J.A. Fike and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2007. Eight new polymorphic microsatellite loci from the eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). Conservation Genetics 8:1259-1261.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, G. Dharmarajan, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2005. Ten new polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontracanadensis) and their utility in related mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 5:602-604.
Beheler, A. S., J. A. Fike, L. M. Murfitt, O. E. Rhodes, Jr., and T. L. Serfass. 2004.Development of polymorphic microsatellite loci for North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) and amplification in related Mustelids. Molecular Ecology Notes 4:56-58.
Fike, J.A., T.L. Serfass, A.S. Beheler and O.E. Rhodes, Jr. 2004. Evaluation of preservation methods for DNA analyses of river otter scat: Probability of amplification and genotyping accuracy. Proceedings of the XI International Otter Colloquium Volume 21A.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.