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Kevin L. Hockett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests lie in microbial ecology, focusing on the interactions between plant-associated bacteria and their environments. He utilizes the Pseudomonas syringae model system to explore bacteriocins, a group of protein-based toxins that exhibit species-specific antimicrobial activity. His work employs a range of molecular-genetic, phylogenetic, genomic, and bioinformatics techniques to investigate how these bacteriocins affect both microbial communities and host plants. Kevin has published numerous papers on topics such as ecological genomics and molecular mechanisms of bacterial antagonism. His investigations aim to advance our understanding of disease suppression mechanisms and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices. Hockett has been recognized for his contributions to the field through various publications and collaborations.
Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA
Teaching and researching in the field of microbial ecology, focusing on plant-associated bacteria.
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