James T. Donaldson
Professor
Biological Sciences
East Tennessee State University
United States of America
Biography
James T. Donaldson is working as a Professor in Department of Biological Sciences of College of Arts & Sciences in East Tennessee State University.
Research Interest
Restoring the globally-rare balds on Roan Mountain, NC-TN (http://www.baatany.org) as well as compiling the Roan Mountain and Cherokee National Forest plant lists. In addition to being adjunct curator since 1999, also instructor for the Smoky Mountain Field School (UT Knoxville) since 2004, and a small business owner (botanist and biological consultant) since 1994.
Publications
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Kirschke, D.; Donaldson, J.; Hintz, C.; Jones, B.; McDowell, T.; Ogle, D.; Saunders, N.; Whittemore, A. 2007. Wildflower Guide to Buffalo Mountain Park. Friends of Nature, ETSU University Press, Johnson City, TN.
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Smith, TW; Donaldson, JT; Wieboldt, TF; Kauffman, GL; Waterway, MJ. 2006. The geographical and ecological distribution of the Roan Mountain Sedge, Carex roanensis (Cyperaceae). Castanea 71(1): 45-53.
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Glennon, KL; Donaldson JT; Church, SA. 2011. Evidence for hybridization between the endangered Roan Mountain bluet, Houstonia purpurea var. montana (Rubiaceae), and its common cogener. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 138(3): 272-286.
