Harvey C. Hoch
Professor and Chair
Department of Plant Pathology

Co-Director, Nanobiotechnology Center

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E-Mail: hch1@cornell.edu

Ph.D. 1972 Plant Pathology/Soils
University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.S. 1967 Plant Pathology/Soils
Colorado State University
B.S. 1965 Botany
Colorado State University

Division of Effort
Research - 50%, Fungal cell biology, Biology of Xylella fastidiosa, Host-pathogen interactions, and Nanobiotechnology
Administration - 50%, Chair, Department of Plant Pathology at Cornell/Geneva

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Current research emphasizes aspects of the cell biology of plant pathogenic fungi, particularly the mechanisms by which these fungi use leaf surface characteristics (topological and chemical) to sense the right time and place to infect the host. Several fungal-host systems are studied; Uromyces appendiculatus, the causal agent of bean rust, Guignardia bidwell (Phyllosticta ampelicida), the causal agent of black rot of grape, and Colletotrichum graminicola, the incitant of anthranose disease of grasses. Many of these studies incorporate nano- and microtechnology to fabricate intricate tools and surface topographies to help address many questions regarding fungal cell biology. Similarly, microfabrication approaches are being used to create artificial xylem vessels used in investigations concerning colony development, biofilm formation, and cell migration by Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium that causes Pierce’s disease of grape and related diseases of other plants. Much of the nanofabrication research is being conducted in conjunction with the Nanobiotechnology Center.
In addition to supervising and participating in above research program, I am presently Chair of Cornell's Department of Plant Pathology at Geneva

Microfabricated artifical xylem vessels used to study Xylella biology

Microfabricated surfaces to assess signaling in Colletotrichum

Professional Societies
American Phytopathological Society
Mycological Society of America
American Society of Microbiology

Professional Assignments, Honors, and Awards

Referreed Journal Articles

Li, Yaxin, Guixia Hao, Cheryl D. Galvani, Yizhi Meng, Leonardo De La Fuente, H. C. Hoch, and Thomas J. Burr 2007.  Type I and type IV pili of Xylella fastidiosa affect twitching motility, biofilm formation, and cell-cell aggregation.  Microbiology 153: 719-726..

De La Fuente, Leonardo, Emilie Montane, Yizhi Meng, Yaxin Li, Thomas J. Burr, H.C. Hoch, and Mingming Wu.  2007.  Assessing adhesion forces of type I and type IV pili of Xylella fastidiosa bacteria using a microfluidic flow chamber.  Applied and Environmental Microbiology 73: 2690-2696.

Galvani, Cheryl D. , Yaxin Li, T. J. Burr, and H. C. Hoch.  2007.  Twitching motility among pathogenic Xylella fastidiosa isolates and the influence of bovine serum albumin on twitching-dependent colony fringe morphology.  FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 268: 202–208

Shaw, B. D., G. C. Carroll, and H. C. Hoch. 2006. Generality of the prerequisite of conidium attachment to a hydrophobic substratum as a signal for germination among Phyllosticta species. Mycologia 98:186–194.

Hoch, H. C., C. D. Galvani, D. H. Szarowski, and J. N. Turner. 2005. Two new fluorescent dyes applicable for visualization of fungal cell walls.  Mycologia 97: 580-588.

Meng, Y., Y. Li, C. D. Galvani, G. Hao, J. N. Turner, T. J. Burr, and H. C. Hoch. 2005. Upstream migration of Xylella fastidiosa via pilus-driven twitching motility. Journal of Bacteriology. 187: 5560-5567.

Apoga, D., J. Barnard, H. G. Craighead, and H. C. Hoch.  2004. Quantification of substratum contact required for initiation of Colletotrichum graminicola appressoria.  Fungal Genetics and Biology 41:1-12

Russo, A. P., D. Apoga, N. Dowell, W. Shain,  A. Turner, H. G. Craighead, A. J. Spence, S. T. Retterer, M. Isaacson, H. C. Hoch, and J. N. Turner.  2002.  Microfabricated plastic devices from silicon using soft intermediates.  J. Biomed. Microdevices 4: 227-283.

Shaw, B. D., O. Kozlova, N. D. Read, B. Gillian Turgeon, and H. C. Hoch.  2001.  Expression of recombinant aequorin as an intracellular calcium reporter in the phytopathogenic fungus, Phyllosticta ampelicida. Fungal Genetics and Biology 34: 207–215.

Barja, F., Y. Jaquet, R. Ortega, H.C. Hoch, and M. Ojha. 2000.  Identification and localization of calcium-dependent protease II in Neurospora crassa and Uromyces appendiculatus.  Protoplasma 210: 85-91.

Shaw, B. D. and H. C. Hoch.  2000.  Ca2+ Regulation of Phyllosticta ampelicida Pycnidiospore Germination and Appressorium Formation. Fungal Genetics and Biology 31: 43–53.

Chandra, S., G. M. E. Leinhos, G. H. Morrison, and H. C. Hoch.  1999. Comparative imaging of total ion-species distribution in urediospore germlings of Uromyces using ion microscopy. Fungal Genetics and Biology 27: 77-87.

Shaw, B. D. and H. C. Hoch.  1999.  The pycnidiospore of Phyllosticta ampelicida: surface properties involved in substratum attachment and germination. .  Mycological Research 103: 915-924.

Barja , B., A. Corrêa Jr., R. C. Staples, and H. C. Hoch.  1998.  Microinjected antisense INF24 oligonucleotides inhibit appressorium development in Uromyces.  Mycological Research 102: 1513-1518.

Kovacs, E., J. Van Buren, L. Pitifer, H. C. Hoch, and B. T. Terhune.  1998.  Influence of irradiation in cell wall structure of stored apples. Scanning. 20: 264-270.91.

Shaw, B. D., K. -C. Kuo, and H. C. Hoch.  1998.  Germination and appressorium development of Phyllosticta ampelicida pycnidiospores.  Mycologia 90:258-268.

Corrêa Jr., A., R. C. Staples, and H. C. Hoch.  1996.  Inhibition of thigmostimulated cell differentiation with RGD-peptides in Uromyces germlings.  Protoplasma 194: 91-102.

Kuo, K.-C. and H. C. Hoch.  1996.  Germination of Phyllosticta ampelicida pycnidiospores: prerequisite of adhesion to the substratum and the relationship of substratum wettability.  Fungal Genetics and Biology 20: 18-29.

Kuo, K.-C. and H. C. Hoch.  1996.  The parasitic relationship between Phyllosticta ampelicida and Vitis vinifera.  Mycologia 88: 629-634.

Kuo, K.-C. and H. C. Hoch.  1995.  Visualization of the extracellular matrix surrounding pycnidiospores, germlings, and appressoria of Phyllosticta ampelicida.  Mycologia 87: 759-771.

J. S. Lamboy, R. C. Staples, and H. C. Hoch.  1995.  Superoxide dismutase: a differentiation protein expressed in Uromyces germlings during early appressorium development.  Exp. Mycol. 19: 284-296.

Corrêa Jr., A., and H. C. Hoch.  1995.  Identification of thigmoresponsive loci for cell differentiation in Uromyces germlings.  Protoplasma 186: 34-40.

Moloshok, T. D., B. T. Terhune, J. S. Lamboy, and H. C. Hoch.  1994.  Fractionation of extracellular matrix components from urediospore germlings of Uromyces.  Mycologia 86: 787-794.

Terhune, B. T., and H. C. Hoch.  1993.  Substrate Hydrophobicity and Adhesion of Uromyces Urediospores and Germlings.  Exp. Mycol.  17: 253-273.

Corrêa Jr. , A, and H. C. Hoch.  1993.  Microinjection of urediospore germlings of Uromyces appendiculatus.  Exp. Mycol. 17: 241-252.

Moloshok, T. M., G. M. E. Leinhos, R. C. Staples, and H. C. Hoch.  1993.  The autogenic extracellular environment of Uromyces appendiculatus urediospore germlings.  Mycologia 85:392-400.

Terhune, B. T., R. J. Bojko, and H. C. Hoch.  1993.  Deformation of stomatal guard cell lips and microfabricated artificial topographies during appressorium formation by Uromyces.  Exp. Mycol. 17:70-78.

Hoch, H. C., C. Kung, X.-L. Zhou, and M. A. Stumpf.  1992.  Measuring mechanosensitive channels in Uromyces: Response.  Technical comment.  Science 256: 1335-1336.

Stumpf, M. A., G. M. E. Leinhos, R. C. Staples, and H. C. Hoch.  1991.  The effect of pH and K+ on appressorium formation by Uromyces appendiculatus urediospore germlings.  Exper. Mycol. 15: 356-360.

Zhou, X-L., M. A. Stumpf, H. C. Hoch, and C. Kung.  1991.  A mechano-sensitive cation channel in the plasma membrane of the topography sensing fungus, Uromyces.  Science 253: 1415-1417.

Kwon, Y. H., H. C. Hoch, and J. R. Aist.  1991.  Initiation of appressorium formation in Uromyces appendiculatus: Organization of the apex, and the responses involving microtubules and apical vesicles.  Can. J. Botany 69: 2560-2573.

Kwon, Y. H., H. C. Hoch, and R. C. Staples.  1991.  Cytoskeletal organization in Uromyces urediospore germling apices during appressorium formation.  Protoplasma 165: 37-50.

Allen, E. A., B. E. Hazen, H. C. Hoch, Y. Kwon, G. M. E. Leinhos, R. C. Staples, M. A. Stumpf, and B. T. Terhune.  1991.  Appressorium formation in response to topographical signals by 27 rust species.  Phytopathology 81: 323-331.

Allen, E. A., H. C. Hoch, J. R. Stavely, and J. R. Steadman.  1991.  Uniformity among races of Uromyces appendiculatus in response to topographic signaling for appressorium formation.  Phytopathology 81: 883-887.

Terhune, B., Allen, E., Hoch, H. C., Wergin, W., and E. Erbe.  1991  Morphology and ontogeny of stomata in Phaseolus vulgaris. Can. J. Bot. 69:477-484.

Kwon, Y and Hoch, H. C.  1991.  Temporal and spatial dynamics of appressorium development in Uromyces appendiculatus.  Exper. Mycol. 15:116-131.

Tiburzy, R., Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1990.  Isolation and purification of actin from the phytopathogenic filamentous fungus, Uromyces appendiculatus.  Europ. J. Cell Biol. 53:364-372.

Newhouse, J. R., Hoch, H. C., and MacDonald, W. L.  1990.  Virus-like particles in hyphae and conidia of European hypovirulent (ds-RNA-containing) strains of Endothia (Cryphonectria) parasitica:  Can. J. Bot. 68:90-101.

Staples, R. C. , Hoch, H. C., Freve, P., and Bourett, T. M.  1989.  Heat shock-induced development of infection structures by bean rust uredospore germlings.  Experimental Mycology 13:149-157.

Epstein, L., Staples, R. C., and Hoch, H. C.  1989.  Cyclic AMP, cyclic GMP and bean rust uredospore germlings.  Experiment. Mycol. 13:100-104.

Dahmen, H., Hoch, H. C., and Staub, T.  1988.  Differential effects of sterol inhibitors on growth, cell membrane permeability and ultrastructure in two target fungi.  Phytopathology 78:1033-1042.

Hrazdina, G., Zobel, A. M., and Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Biochemical, immunological and immunocytochemical evidence for the association of chalcone synthase with the endoplasmic reticulum membranes.  Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.  84:8966-8970.

Hoch, H. C., Tucker, B. E., and Staples, R. C.  1987.  An intact microtubule cytoskeleton is necessary for mediation of the signal for cell differentiation in Uromyces.  Europ. J. Cell Biology 45:209-218.

Laccetti, L., Staples, R. C., and Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Purification of calmodulin from bean rust uredospores.  Exp. Mycol. 11:231-235.

Hoch, H. C., Staples, R. C., and Bourett, T. M.  1987.  Chemically induced appressoria in Uromyces appendiculatus  are formed aerially, apart from the substrate.  Mycologia 79:418-424.

Hoch, H. C., Staples, R. C., Whitehead, B., Comeau, J., and Wolf, E. D.  1987.  Signaling for growth orientation and cell differentiation by surface topography in Uromyces.  Science 235:1659-1662.

Epstein, L., Laccetti, L. B., Staples, R. C., and Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Cell-substratum adhesive protein involved in surface contact responses of the bean rust fungus.  Physiol. Mol. Plant. Path. 30:373-388.

Caesar-Ton That, T., Van, K. H., Turian, G., and Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Isolation  and characterization of coated vesicles from filamentous fungi.  Europ. J.  Cell Biol. 43:189-194.

Bourett, T. M., Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1987.  Association of the  microtubule cytoskeleton with the thigmotropic signal for appressorium formation in Uromyces.  Mycologia 79:540-545.

Tucker, B. E., Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1986.  The involvement of F-actin in Uromyces cell differentiation:  The effects of cytochalasin E and Phalloidin.  Protoplasma 135:88-101.

Martin, S. B., Abawi, G. S., and Hoch, H. C.  1986.  The relation of  population densities of the antagonist, Laetisaria arvalis , to seedling  diseases of table beet incited by Pythium ultimum.  Can J. Microbiol.  32:156-159.

Gonsalves, D., Trujillo, E., and Hoch, H. C.  1986.  Purification and some properties of a virus associated with cardamom mosaic, a new member of the potyvirus group.  Plant Dis. 70:65-69.

Bowers, W. S., Hoch, H. C., Evans, P. H., and Katayama, M.  1986. Thallophytic Allelopathy: Isolation and identification of laetisaric acid.  Science 232:105-106.

Hoch, H. C., Bourett, T., and Staples, R. C.  1986.  Inhibition of cell differentiation in Uromyces with D2O and taxol.  Europ. J. Cell Biol. 41:290-297.

Staples, R. C., Hoch, H. C., and Epstein, L.  1985.  The development of infection structures by the rust and other fungi.  Microbiol. Sci. 2:193-198.

Staples, R. C., Hassouna, S., and Hoch, H. C.  1985.  Effect of potassium on sugar uptake and assimilation by bean rust germlings.  Mycologia 77:248-452.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1985.  The microtubule cytoskeleton in hyphae of Uromyces phaseoli  germlings:  Its relationship to the region of nucleation and to the F-actin cytoskeleton.  Protoplasma 124:112-122.

Epstein, L., Laccetti, L., Staples, R. C., Hoch, H. C., and Hoose, W. A. 1985.  Extracellular proteins associated with induction of differentiation  in bean rust uredospore germlings.  Phytopathology 75:1073-1076.

Chao, W. L., Nelson, E. B., Harman, G. E., and Hoch, H. C.  1985.  Downward movement of biological control agents in the rhizosphere.  Phytopathology 76:60-65.

Staples, R. C., Hoch, H. C., Epstein, L., Laccetti, L., and Hassouna, S. 1985.  Recognition of host morphology by rust fungi; responses and  mechanisms.  Can. J. Plant Pathol. 7:314-322.

Provvidenti, R., and Hoch, H. C.  1985.  A foliar ringspot of Thunbergia alata caused by broad bean wilt virus.  Plant Dis. 69:726.

Martin, S. B., Abawi, G. S., and Hoch, H. C.  1984.  Influence of the antagonist Laetisaria arvalis  on infection of table beets by Phoma betae.  Phytopathology 74:1094-1096.

Staples, R. C., Hassouna, S., Laccetti, L., and Hoch, H. C.  1984.  Metabolic alterations in bean rust germlings during differentiation induced by potassium ion.  Exptl. Mycol. 8:183-192.

Staples, R. C., Gross, D., Tiburzy, R., Hoch, H. C., Hassouna, S., and Webb, W. W.  1984.  Changes in DNA content of nuclei in rust uredospore  germlings during the start of differentiation.  Exptl. Mycol. 8:245-255.

Martin, S. B., Abawi, G. S., and Hoch, H. C.  1984.  Biological control of Phoma root rot of table beet seedlings with Laetisaria arvalis.  Phytopathology 74:1094-1096.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1984.  Evidence that cyclic AMP initiates nuclear division and infection structure formation in the bean rust  fungus, Uromyces phaseoli.  Exptl. Mycol. 8:37-46.

Staples, R. C., Macko, V., Wynn, W. K., and Hoch, H. C.  1983.  Letter to the Editor:  Terminology to describe the differentiation response by germling of fungal spores.  Phytopathology 73:380.

Staples, R. C., Grambow, H. J., Hoch, H. C., and Wynn, W. K.  1983.  Contact with membrane grooves induces wheat stem rust uredospore germlings to differentiate appressoria but not vesicles.  Phytopathology 73:1436-1439.

Staples, R. C., Grambow, H. J., and Hoch, H. C.  1983.  Potassium ions induce rust fungi to develop infection structures.  Exptl. Mycol. 7:40-46.

Newhouse, J. R., Hoch, H. C., and MacDonald, W. L.  1983.  The ultrastructure  of Endothia parasitica:  Comparison of a virulent with a hypovirulent isolate.  Can. J. Bot. 61:389-399.

Martin, S. B., Hoch, H. C., and Abawi, G. S.  1983.  Population dynamics of Laetisaria arvalis  and low-temperature Pythium  spp. in untreated and pasteurized beet field soils.  Phytopathology 73:1445-1449.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1983.  Visualization of actin in situ by rhodamine-conjugated phalloin in the fungus Uromyces phaseoli.  Europ. J. Cell Biol. 32:52-58.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C. 1983.  Ultrastructural organization of the non-differentiated uredospore germling of Uromyces phaseoli.  Mycologia 75:795-824.

Hrazdina, G., Marx, G. A., and Hoch, H. C.  1982.  Distribution of secondary metabolites and their biosynthetic enzymes in pea (Pisum sativum  L.) leaves.  Plant Physiol. 70:745-748.

Staples, R. C., and Hoch, H. C.  1982.  A possible role for microtubules in the induction of nuclear division in bean rust uredospore germlings.  Exptl. Mycol. 6:293-302.

Hoch, H. C., and Howard, R. J.  1981.  Conventional chemical fixations  induce artifactual swelling of dolipore septa.  Exptl. Mycol. 5:167-172.

Hoch, H. C., Pratt, C., and Marx, G. A.  1980.  Subepidermal air-spaces: Basis for the phenotypic expression of the Argenteum mutant of Pisum.   Am. J. Bot. 67:905-911.

Hoch, H. C., and Howard, R. J.  1980.  Ultrastructure of freeze-substituted hyphae of the Basidiomycete, Laetisaria arvalis.  Protoplasma 103:281-297.

Burdsall, H. H., Jr., Hoch, H. C., Boosalis, M. G., and Setliff, E. C.  1980.  Laetisaria arvalis  sp. nov. (Aphyllophoralis, Corticiaceae), a possible biological control agent for Rhizoctonia solani  and Pythium  species.  Mycologia 72:728-736.

Hoch, H. C., and Szkolnik, M.  1979.  Fungicidal control of Venturia  inaequalis :  An analysis of the chlorotic flecks resulting from fungicide  application to infected Malus  leaves.  Phytopathology 69:456-462.

Hoch, H. C., and Provvidenti, R.  1979.  Mycoparasitic relationships. V.  Cytology of the Sphaerotheca fuliginea-Tilletiopsis  sp. interaction.  Phytopathology 69:359-362.

Hoch, H. C., Hanssler, G., and Reisener, H. J.  1979.  Cytochemical localization of N-acetyl-b-D-glucosaminidase in hyphae of Mucor racemosus .  Exptl. Mycol. 3:164-173.

Hoch, H. C., and Abawi, G. S.  1979.  Biological control of Pythium  root rot  of table beet with Corticium sp.  Phytopathology 69:417-419.

Hoch, H. C., and Abawi, G. S.  1979.  Mycoparasitism of Pythium ultimum  oospores by Fusarium merismoides.  Mycologia 71:621-625.

Hoch, H. C.  1979.  Penetration of chemicals into the Malus leaf cuticle:  An ultrastructural analysis.  Planta 147:186-195.

Hoch, H. C.  1978.  Mycoparasitic relationships.  IV.  Stephanoma  phaeospora  parasitic on a species of Fusarium .  Mycologia 70:370-379.

Hoch, H. C., and Provvidenti, R.  1978.  Ultrastructural localization of bean  common mosaic virus in dormant and germinating seeds of Phaseolus  vulgaris.  Phytopathology 68:327-330.

Provvidenti, R., and Hoch, H. C.  1977.  Tomato leaf roll caused by the interaction of the wilty gene and tobacco mosaic virus infection.  Plant Dis. Reptr. 61:500-502.

Hoch, H. C.  1977.  Use of permanganate of increase the electron opacity of fungal walls.  Mycologia 69:1209-2113.

Hoch, H. C.  1977.  Mycoparasitic relationships:  Gonatobotrys simplex  parasitic on Alternaria tenuis.  Phytopathology 67:309-314.

Hoch, H. C.  1977.  Mycoparasitic relationships.  III.  Parasitism of Physalospora obtusa  by Calcarisporium parasiticum .  Can. J. Bot. 55:198-207.

Hoch, H. C., and Fuller, M. S.  1977.  Mycoparasitic relationships. I.  Morphological features of interactions between Pythium acanthicum  an  several fungal hosts.  Arch. Microbiol. 111:207-224.

Hoch, H. C., and Setliff, E. C.  1976.  Sterigmata and basidiospore development in Poria latemarginata .  Mem. N.Y. Bot. Gardens 28:98-104.

Maxwell, D. P., Maxwell, M. D., Hanssler, G., Armentrout, V. N., Murry, G. M.  and Hoch, H. C.  1975.  Microbodies and glyoxylate-cycle enzyme activities in filamentous fungi.  Planta 124:109-123.

Hoch, H. C.  1975.  Ultrastructural alterations observed in isolated apple leaf cuticles.  Can. J. Bot. 53:2006-2013.

Hoch, H. C., Hagedorn, D. J., Pinnow, D. L., and Mitchell, J. E.  1975.  Role of Pythium  spp. as incitants of bean root and hypocotyl rot in Wisconsin.  Plant Dis. Reptr. 58:443-447.

Hoch, H. C., and Mitchell, J. E.  1975.  Further observations on the mechanisms involved in primary asexual spore cleavage in Aphanomyces euteiches .  Can. J. Bot. 53:1085-1091.

Hoch, H. C.  1974.  Preparation of fungal hyphae grown on agar-coated microscope slides for electron microscopy.  Stain Technol. 49:318-320.

Hoch, H. C., and Hagedorn, D. J.  1974.  Studies on chemical control of bean  root and hypocotyl rot in Wisconsin.  Plant Dis. Reptr. 58:941-944.

Setliff, E. C., Hoch, H. C., and Patton, R.  1974.  Studies on nuclear division in basidia of Poria latemarginata .  Can. J. Bot. 52:2323-2333.

Hoch, H. C., and Maxwell, D. P.  1974.  Proteinaceous hexagonal inclusions in hyphae of Whetzelinia sclerotiorum  and Neurospora crassa .  Can. J. Microbiol. 20:1029-1035.

Hoch, H. C., and Mitchell, J. E.  1973.  The effects of osmotic water potentials on Aphanomyces euteiches  during zoosporogenesis.  Can. J. Bot. 51:413-420.

Hoch, H. C., and Mitchell, J. E.  1972.  A continuous flow system for inducing and observing asexual spore formation in Aphanomyces  euteiches .  Can. J. Bot. 50:681-682.

Hoch, H. C., and Mitchell, J. E.  1972.  The ultrastructure of zoospores of Aphanomyces euteiches  and of their encystment and subsequent  germination.  Protoplasma 75:113-138.

Hoch, H. C., and Mitchell, J. E.  1972.  The ultrastructure of Aphanomyces euteiches  during asexual spore formation.  Phytopathology 62:149-160.

Technical articles, review articles, book chapters:

Shaw, B. D., and H. C. Hoch.  2007. Ions as Regulators of Growth and Development. In: The Mycota, Biology of the Fungal Cell, Second Edition. RJ Howard and NAR Gow (eds), Springer-Verlag, Berlin. pp. xx-xx. (in press)

Roberson, R. W. and H. C. Hoch.  2003.  From the Guest Editors.  Fungal Genetics and Biology.  37: 205.  [Editors for Fungal Genetics and Biology 37: 205-282]

Shaw, B. D. and H. C. Hoch.  2001. Ions as Regulators of Growth and Development. In: The Mycota, Volume VIII: Biology of the Fungal Cell. RJ Howard and NAR Gow (eds), Springer-Verlag, Berlin. pp. 73-89. (in revision second edition).

Staples, R. C., and H. C. Hoch.  1997.  Physical and chemical clues for spore germination and appressorial formation by fungal pathogens.  In: The Mycota, Volume V: Plant Relationships, Part A.  Carroll, G. C., and P. Tudzynski (eds), Springer-Verlag, Berlin. pp. 27-40.

Hoch, H. C., R. J. Bojko, G. L. Comeau, and D. A. Lilienfeld.  1995.  Microfabricated surfaces in signaling for cell growth and differentiation in fungi.  Pages 315-334.  In: Nanofabrication and Biosystems: Integrating Materials Science, Engineering, and Biology, H. C. Hoch, L. W. Jelinski, and H. Craighead (eds), Cambridge University Press, 423 pp.

Kwon, Y. H., K. S. Wells, and H. C. Hoch.  1993.  Fluorescence Confocal Microscopy: Applications in Fungal Cytology.  Mycologia 85: 721-733.

H. C. Hoch, R. J. Bojko, G. L. Comeau, and E. A. Allen.  1993.  Integrating microfabrication and biology.  Circuits and Devices 9:16-22.

Allen, E., Hoch, H. C., Steadman, J. and Stavely, J.  1991.  Leaf surface features and the epiphytic growth of fungi.  Pages 87-110.  In: Microbial Ecology of Leaves, J. H. Andrews and S. S. Hirano (eds), Springer-Verlag, New York  pp 499.

Hoch, H. C.  1990.  Preservation of Cell Ultrastructure by Freeze-substitution.  Pages 1-16, In: Electron Microscopy Applied to Plant Pathology, Mendgen K., Lesemann D.-E. (eds), Springer-Verlag, Berlin. pp 336.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1991.  Signaling for infection structure formation in fungi.  Pages 25-46, In, The Fungal Spore and Disease Initiation in Plants and Animals, Cole, G. T. and H. C. Hoch (Editors), Plenum Press, pp 540.

Butt, T. M., Hoch, H. C., Staples, R. C., and St. Leger, R. J.  1989.  The use of fluorochromes in the study of fungal cytology and differentiation.  Topical Review.  Experimental Mycology  13:303-320.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1988.  How a fungus recognizes surface topography: A problem solved through microfabrication techniques.  Engineering Quarterly, Cornell University, p 15-19.

Staples, R. C. and Hoch,H. C.  1988.  Preinfection changes in germlings of a rust fungus induced by host contact.  In:  Biotechnology for Crop Protection, P. A. Hedin, J. J. Menn, and R. M. Hollingworth (eds.).  Amer. Chem. Soc., Washington DC.  p. 82- 93.

Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Freeze-substitution:  A technique that yields improved ultrastructural presentation of fungi.  Pages 161-166.  In:  Zoosporic fungi in Teaching and Research.  M. S. Fuller and A. Jaworski (eds.), Southeastern Publishing Co., Athens.  303 pp.

Staples, R. C. and Hoch, H. C.  1987.  Infection structures-- form and function.  Topical Review.  Experimental Mycology  11:163-169.

Hoch, H. C., and Staples, R. C.  1987.  Structural and chemical changes among the rust fungi during appressorium formation.  Annual Review of Phytopathology 25:231-247.

Hoch, H. C.  1986.  Freeze-substitution in fungi.  Pages 183-212.  In:  Electron Microscopy of  Microorganisms.  H. C. Aldrich and W. J. Todd (eds.), Plenum Press.  533 pp.

Staples, R. C., Yoder, O. C., Hoch, H. C., Epstein, L., and Bhairi, S.  1986. Gene expression during infection structure development by germlings of the  rust fungus.  Pages 331-341.  In:  Biology and Molecular Biology of Plant-Pathogen Interactions.  J. A. Bailey, ed., Springer-Verlag, Berlin.

Martin, S. B., Abawi, G. S., and Hoch, H. C.  1985.  Biological control of  soilborne pathogens with antagonists.  Pages 433-454.  In:  Biological Control and Integrated Pest Management Systems.  M. Hoy and D. C. Herzog  (eds.), Academic Press.  589 pp.

Staples, R. C., and Hoch, H. C.  1984.  A sensing mechanism in rust uredospore germlings responsive to host morphology starts the cell cycle.  Pages 126-136.  In:  Infection Processes in Fungi.  D. W. Roberts and J. R. Aist (eds.), Working Papers of The Rockefeller Foundation.  201 pp.

Hoch, H. C., and Hagen, K. S.  1983.  Increasing abundance and effectiveness.  Proc. Natl. Interdisciplinary Biol. Control Conf., Las Vegas, Feb. 15-17.  S. L. Battenfield, ed.  CSRS/USDA Publication.  107 pp.

Hoch, H. C.  1978.  Pythium acanthicum - A mycoparasite.  Pages 95-96.  In:  Lower Fungi in the Laboratory.  M. S. Fuller, ed., University of Georgia,  Athens.  ix+213 pp.  [and, 1987.  Pages 96-97.  In:  Zoosporic fungi in Teaching and Research.  M. S. Fuller and A. Jaworski (eds.), Southeastern Publishing Co., Athens.  303 pp.]

Books:

Hoch, H. C., L. W. Jelinski, and H. Craighead (Editors).  1996.  Nanofabrication and Biosystems: Integrating Materials Science, Engineering and Biology.  Cambridge University Press, 423 pp.

Cole, G. T. and Hoch, H. C. (Editors).  1991.  The Fungal Spore and Disease Initiation in Plants and Animals.  Plenum Press, 540 pp.

Theses:

Shaw, Brian D.  2000.  Biology of attachment and germination of Phyllosticta ampelicda conidia. Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.  120 pages.

Corrêa Jr., Ary.  1996.  Contributions to the study of the mechanisms of appressorium formation in the bean rust fungus (Uromyces appendiculatus Pers.: Pers) Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.  184 pages.

Kuo, KerChung.  1995.  Studies on the biology of Phyllosticta ampelicida with emphasis on adhesion and germination of conidia, and the parasitic relationship with Vitis vinifera.   Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.  114 pages.

Kwon, Y. H.  1991.  Appressorium fromation in Uromyces appendiculatus: thigmotrophic response of the urediospore germling apex.  Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.  115 pages.