Stephen P. Cohen

A GWAS-machine learning framework reveals protein-synthesis pathway signals for yield in Theobroma cacao after population-structure correction

This study uses a GWAS and machine learning framework to identify genetic signals related to protein-synthesis pathways that influence cacao yield after correcting for population structure.

Loss of dispersal via ice nucleation activity constrains microbial evolution

This study shows that loss of the inaZ gene, which enables ice nucleation activity, restricts bacterial dispersal and leads to genetic and ecological isolation.

rpfF is not required for X. translucens pv. undulosa pathogenesis

This study shows that rpfF is not essential for X. translucens pv. undulosa pathogenesis, suggesting quorum sensing interference is not a viable strategy for preventing bacterial leaf streak.