overview
Research in my laboratory encompasses a range of studies that address the genetics of virulence and pathogenicity. The model systems used in our studies are members of the Burkholderia Cepacia Complex (BCC) composed of nine species. The BCC are recognized as significant pathogens in cystic fibrosis patients. We are currently studying secretion systems responsible for export of a cytotoxic protein(s) in both B. cepacia (plant pathogen) and B. cenocepacia (human pathogen) to determine common mechanisms for pathogenicity. In addition we are conducting genomic analysis of BCC bacteriophage.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Fondation Gandur pour l'Art - (Geneva, Switzerland) 1978
selected publications
Academic Articles49
- Nittolo, T., Ravindran, A., Gonzalez, C. F., & Ramsey, J. (2019). Complete Genome Sequence of Agrobacterium tumefaciens Myophage Milano.. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8(25),
- Yao, G. W., Duarte, I., Le, T. T., Carmody, L., LiPuma, J. J., Young, R. y., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2017). A Broad-Host-Range Tailocin from Burkholderia cenocepacia. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 83(10), e03414-e03416.
- Das, M., Bhowmick, T. S., Ahern, S. J., Young, R. y., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2015). Control of Pierce's Disease by Phage. PLoS ONE. 10(6), e0128902-e0128902.
- Ahern, S. J., Das, M., Bhowmick, T. S., Young, R. y., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2014). Characterization of Novel Virulent Broad-Host-Range Phages of Xylella fastidiosa and Xanthomonas. JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY. 196(2), 459-471.
- Gill, J. J., Summer, E. J., Russell, W. K., Cologna, S. M., Carlile, T. M., Fuller, A. C., ... Young, R. y. (2011). Genomes and Characterization of Phages Bcep22 and BcepIL02, Founders of a Novel Phage Type in Burkholderia cenocepacia. JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY. 193(19), 5300-5313.
Conference Papers5
- Das, M., Bhowmick, T. S., Ahern, S. J., Young, R. F., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2014). Virulent bacteriophages of Xylella fastidiosa: Potential biocontrol agents for Pierce's Disease. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 104(11), 140-140.
- Duarte, I., Wang, G., Gill, J. J., Young, R. F., LiPuma, J. J., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2010). A broad host range tailocin from Burkholderia. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 100(6), S31-S31.
- Duarte, I., Wang, G., Young, R. F., LiPuma, J., & Gonzalez, C. F. (2009). Characterization of a tailocin from Burkholderia. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 99(6), S30-S30.
- Gonzalez, C. F., & LiPuma, J. J. (2007). Burkholderia: \"A Jack of all trades\".. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 97(7), S139-S139.
- BROOKS, D. S., GONZALEZ, C. F., APPEL, D. N., & FILER, T. H. (1988). ISOLATION AND EVALUATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA FROM LIVE OAKS FOR INVITRO INHIBITION TO CERATOCYSTIS-FAGACEARUM AND COLONIZATION OF OAK TREES. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 78(5), 626-626.
patents
Patents4
- Gonzalez, C. F., Ahern, S. J., Das, M., Young, I., & Bhowmick, T. S. (2019). Method for treatment and control of plant disease.
- Gonzalez, C., Ahern, S., Das, M., Young III, R., & Bhowmick, T. (2016). Method for treatment and control of plant disease.
- Gonzalez, C. F., Ahren, S. J., Das, M., Young, R., & Bhowmick, T. S. (). Methods and compositions for treatment and control of plant disease.
- Gonzalez, C. F., Ahren, S. J., Das, M., Young, R., & Bhowmick, T. S. (). Method for treatment and control of plant disease.
teaching activities
- BESC401 Bioenvironmental Micro Instructor
- BESC481 Seminar Instructor
- BESC484 Field Experience Instructor
- BESC484 Field Experience: In-ab Instructor
- BESC484 Hnr-field Experience: In-ab Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations
- Hollenbeck, Christopher Michael (2016-05). Genomic Studies of Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) in US Waters. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Ahern, Stephen J (2013-12). Novel Virulent Phages for Xylella fastidiosa and Other Members of the Xanthomonadaceae. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Ortiz, Carlos S (2013-05). Molecular Characterization of MADS-BOX Transcription Factors and Analysis of Field Population Diversity in the Maize Pathogen Fusarium verticillioides. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Duarte, Iris (2012-08). Characterization of a Broad Host Range Tailocin from Burkholderia. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Engledow, Amanda Suzanne (2006-08). Role of type IV secretion systems in trafficking of virulence determinants of Burkholderia cenocepacia. (Doctoral Dissertation)
Email
cf-gonzalez@tamu.edu
First Name
Carlos
Last Name
Gonzalez
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Plant Pathology & Microbiology; 2132 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2132
USA