Research Plant Pathologist
University of Florida
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Dr. Klein-Gordon joined CBP in December 2023. Her expertise is with beneficial and pathogenic bacteria, and she has experience with fungal and oomycete plant pathogens. She has research experience with a wide variety of cropping systems, including apples, pears, tomatoes, peppers, blueberries, and cucurbit vegetable crops. Dr. Klein-Gordon’s research integrates conventional microbiological methods and advanced molecular and bioinformatics techniques to develop a better understanding of microbial diversity, population changes, and antimicrobial modes of action. Her passion is to help farmers sustainably grow nutritious foods to feed our planet through effective plant pathogen management. She is excited to develop a biological control-based research program that interacts with a variety of stakeholders, including growers, institutions, and industries, to mitigate critical plant diseases.
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Monday, August 4, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM HST