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Daniel J. Lessner
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Professor
Also affiliated: University of Iowa (2000–2005); Pennsylvania State University (2005–2010)
Faculty Researcher
17 h-index
39 pubs
1,342 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Daniel J. Lessner is a professor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville whose research investigates microbial metabolism, focusing on archaea and nitrogenase enzymes. His work includes studying the expression and control of nitrogenase in *Methanosarcina acetivorans*, a methanogenic archaeon, and understanding the mechanisms of iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis within these organisms. Lessner has also explored environmental factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide and methane, in agricultural systems such as rice production. His research utilizes molecular biology techniques and structural biology, including cryo-electron microscopy, to elucidate protein structures and functions. Lessner has published 39 papers with over 1,300 citations and an h-index of 17. He collaborates with researchers across the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.
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- h-index: 17
- Publications: 39
- Citations: 1,342
Selected Publications
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Cryo-EM structure of a methanogen nitrogenase-PII protein supercomplex (2025)
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<scp>ModE</scp> Regulates Alternative Nitrogenase Expression in the Methanogen <scp><i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i></scp> (2025)
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Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice (2024)
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Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas (2024)
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The nitrogenase cofactor biogenesis enzyme NifB is essential for the viability of methanogens (2023)
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The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe–S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (2023)
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Expression of V-nitrogenase and Fe-nitrogenase in <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> is controlled by molybdenum, fixed nitrogen, and the expression of Mo-nitrogenase (2023)
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The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe-S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (2023)
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Struvite Effects on Rice Growth and Productivity under Flood-Irrigation in the Greenhouse (2023)
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Methanosarcina acetivorans (2022)
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Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA (2022)
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Vht hydrogenase is required for hydrogen cycling during nitrogen fixation by the non-hydrogenotrophic methanogen <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> (2021)
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<i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> simultaneously produces molybdenum, vanadium, and iron-only nitrogenases in response to fixed nitrogen and molybdenum depletion (2021)
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Methanosarcina acetivorans contains a functional ISC system for iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis (2020)
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A CRISPRi-dCas9 System for Archaea and Its Use To Examine Gene Function during Nitrogen Fixation by Methanosarcina acetivorans (2020)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Melissa Chanderban
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Expression of V-nitrogenase and Fe-nitrogenase in <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> is controlled by molybdenum, fixed nitrogen, and the expression of Mo-nitrogenase
- Methanosarcina acetivorans
- Cryo-EM structure of a methanogen nitrogenase-PII protein supercomplex
- <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> simultaneously produces molybdenum, vanadium, and iron-only nitrogenases in response to fixed nitrogen and molybdenum depletion
- Vht hydrogenase is required for hydrogen cycling during nitrogen fixation by the non-hydrogenotrophic methanogen <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i>
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Thomas M. Deere
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe–S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans
- Methanosarcina acetivorans
- Cryo-EM structure of a methanogen nitrogenase-PII protein supercomplex
- Vht hydrogenase is required for hydrogen cycling during nitrogen fixation by the non-hydrogenotrophic methanogen <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i>
- The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe-S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans
Ahmed E. Dhamad
University of Wasit (IQ)
4 shared publications
- Expression of V-nitrogenase and Fe-nitrogenase in <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> is controlled by molybdenum, fixed nitrogen, and the expression of Mo-nitrogenase
- <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> simultaneously produces molybdenum, vanadium, and iron-only nitrogenases in response to fixed nitrogen and molybdenum depletion
- The nitrogenase cofactor biogenesis enzyme NifB is essential for the viability of methanogens
- Vht hydrogenase is required for hydrogen cycling during nitrogen fixation by the non-hydrogenotrophic methanogen <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i>
Kristofor R. Brye
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA
- Struvite Effects on Rice Growth and Productivity under Flood-Irrigation in the Greenhouse
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
Diego Della Lunga
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA
- Struvite Effects on Rice Growth and Productivity under Flood-Irrigation in the Greenhouse
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
Jasleen Saini
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe–S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans
- Methanosarcina acetivorans
- The nitrogenase cofactor biogenesis enzyme NifB is essential for the viability of methanogens
- The minimal SUF system is not required for Fe-S cluster biogenesis in the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans
Christopher G. Henry
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
Trenton L. Roberts
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Struvite Effects on Rice Growth and Productivity under Flood-Irrigation in the Greenhouse
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
Michelle A. Evans‐White
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Struvite Effects on Rice Growth and Productivity under Flood-Irrigation in the Greenhouse
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
C. A. Hill
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Expression of V-nitrogenase and Fe-nitrogenase in <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> is controlled by molybdenum, fixed nitrogen, and the expression of Mo-nitrogenase
- <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i> simultaneously produces molybdenum, vanadium, and iron-only nitrogenases in response to fixed nitrogen and molybdenum depletion
Jonathan Brye
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Struvite-phosphorus effects on greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil response in a furrow-irrigated rice production system in eastern Arkansas
- Water regime and fertilizer‐phosphorus source effects on greenhouse gas emissions from rice
Jadelyn M. Hoerr
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Vht hydrogenase is required for hydrogen cycling during nitrogen fixation by the non-hydrogenotrophic methanogen <i>Methanosarcina acetivorans</i>
Jordan M. Slayden
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
1 shared publication
- Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA
Lisa S. Wood
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Site position and tillage treatment effects on nitrous oxide emissions from furrow-irrigated rice on a silt-loam Alfisol in the Mid-south, USA
Gary J. McIntosh
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Methanosarcina acetivorans
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