Daniel Harvie’s 58th minute goal was enough to separate the sides after a first-half which saw keeper Jamie Cumming busy to keep the travelling side at bay.
The result, Jackson’s first win as a head coach, did not lift Dons out of the bottom four in League One, but moved them to within a point of safety ahead of trips to Peterborough and Plymouth.
Here’s how we rated the players.
1. Jamie Cumming - 6.5
Not a lot to do in terms of facing chances, but will have to take responsibility for Rovers' goal after it looked like he spilled the ball to allow Peart-Harris to score. Photo: BEN STANSALL
2. Top Don: Jack Tucker
Won everything thrown in his direction. Made big headers late on when Rovers piled pressure on, and limited the home side to skant little. Photo: Pete Norton
3. Zak Jules - 7.5
Like Tucker, looked excellent in the closing stages and held firm. Photo: BEN STANSALL
4. Daniel Harvie - 7.5
The pantomime villain. Won free kicks in important areas, disrupted play and caused a general nuisance. His best outing in weeks. Photo: BEN STANSALL