James P. Stack

This study uses phylogenomic and comparative genomic analyses of 104 Erwinia genomes to resolve evolutionary relationships, identify taxonomic inconsistencies, and uncover lineage-specific genomic features associated with virulence and ecological adaptation.

The paper analyzes genomic changes in mini-chromosomes of wheat blast fungal pathogens over time, showing their dynamic presence, sequence alterations, and role in pathogen adaptation.

This paper develops a LAMP assay for detecting Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vasculorum using the pelL gene, demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity for field use.

This paper develops a field-deployable LAMP assay for specific detection of Dickeya dadantii in plant materials, achieving high sensitivity and specificity with no false positives or negatives.