Kevin L. Hockett

Genomic evidence for widespread reciprocal recognition and killing among Pseudomonas syringae strains

The paper identifies two reciprocally targeting groups of Pseudomonas syringae strains based on tail fiber and O-antigen gene diversity, showing their distribution is uncorrelated with phylogeny.

FleN contributes to heterogeneous swimming at high temperatures in Pseudomonas syringae

The paper identifies FleN as contributing to heterogeneous swimming in Pseudomonas syringae at high temperatures through a novel motility phenotype called constellation swimming.

Conditionally Redundant Bacteriocin Targeting by Pseudomonas syringae

This study shows Pseudomonas syringae strains produce multiple bacteriocins that act conditionally redundantly, where resistance to one sensitizes the target to others, suggesting potential for durable pathogen control.