Nathan Lynch

Research Specialist

Area of Specialization

Horticulture, plant breeding, cytogenetics, databases, technology applications, engineering, and laboratory manager. Sailor, hiker, biker, and all-around Renaissance man.

Responsibilities

Assist Tom Ranney with research programs relating to the culture and production of nursery crops in western North Carolina.

  • Horticulture and Plant Breeding.
  • Cytogenetics.
  • Technology applications and Database management.
  • Laboratory manager.

Awards

  • Pride of the Wolfpack, 2006
  • Pride of the Wolfpack, 2011
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Awards for Excellence, 2013

Publications

  1. Touchell, D.H., N.P. Lynch, R. Shekasteband, A.N. Dickey, M.C. Chinn, M. Whitfield, and T.G. Ranney. 2024. Biomass yields, reproductive fertility, compositional analysis, and genetic diversity of newly developed triploid giant miscanthus hybrids. GCB BioEnergy 16(7) https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.13174
  2. Nix, J., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch, and H. Chen. 2024. Flow Cytometry for Estimating Plant Genome Size: Revisiting Assumptions, Sources of Variation, Reference Standards, and Best Practices. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci., 149(3): 131-141. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05376-24
  3. Crowl, A. A., P. W. Fritsch, G. P. Tiley, N. P. Lynch, T. G. Ranney, H. Ashrafi, and P. S. Manos. 2022. A first complete phylogenomic hypothesis for diploid blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus). American Journal of Botany 109(10): 1596–1606. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.16065
  4. Haynes, J.E., W.D. Phillips, A. Krings, N.P. Lynch, and T.G. Ranney. 2020. Revision of Fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae), including resurrection of F. parvifolia and a new species, F. milleri. PhytoKeys 144:57-80. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.144.49589
  5. Hembree, W.G., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch and B.E. Jackson. 2020. Identification, genome sizes, and ploidy of Deutzia. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04779-19
  6. Ranney, T.G., T.H. Thomasson, K. Neill, N.P. Lynch, and M. Weathington. 2018. Ploidy, Relative Genome Size, and Inheritance of Spotted Foliage in Aucuba Species (Garryaceae). HortScience 53(9):1271–1274.
  7. Ranney, T.G., C.F. Ryan, L.E. Deans, N.P. Lynch. 2018. Cytogenetics and Genome Size Evolution in Illicium. HortScience 53(5):620-623.
  8. Lattier, J.D., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch. 2013. History and Cytological Reassessment of Rhododendron canadense. J. Amer. Rhododendron Soc. 67(2):92-98.
  9. Ranney, T.G., D.H. Touchell, T. Eaker, J. Mowrey, N Lynch, and J. Smith. 2010. Progress developing non-invasive nursery crops. Proc. Combined Inter. Plant Propagators’ Soc. 60:422-423.
  10. Trueblood, C.E., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch, J.C. Neal, and R.T. Olsen. 2010.Evaluating fertility of triploid clones of Hypericum androsaemum L. for use as non-invasive landscape plants.Hortscience 45(7):1026-1028
  11. Palmer, I.E., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch, and R.E. Bir. 2009. Crossability, cytogenetics, and reproductive pathways in Rudbeckia subgenus Rudbeckia. Hortscience 44(1):44-48
  12. LeBude, A. V., B.L Upchurch, C. Ruth, N.P. Lynch, J.C. Conner. 2008. Effect of Preemergence Herbicide Application in Containerized Rootstock on Grafting Success of Various Woody Ornamental Species 2008 Proc. SNA Res Conf., 53nd Annu. Rpt. 53:214-217
  13. Jones, J.R., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch, and S.L. Krebs. 2007. Ploidy levels and relative genome sizes of diverse species, hybrids, and cultivars of rhododendron. J. Amer. Rhododendron Soc. 61(4):220-227.
  14. Ranney, T.G., N.P. Lynch, P.R. Fantz, and P. Cappiello. 2007. Clarifying taxonomy and nomenclature of Fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae) cultivars and hybrids. HortScience 42(3):470-473.
  15. Palmer, I.E., T.G. Ranney, N.P. Lynch, and R.E. Bir. 2007. Exploring crossability among Rudbeckia L. species. Proc. SNA Res Conf., 52nd Annu. Rpt. 52: 355-358.
  16. Ranney, T.G., D.H. Touchell, T.A. Eaker, N.P. Lynch, J.A. Mowrey, and J.C. Smith. 2007. Breeding non-invasive nursery crops. Proceedings International Plant Propagators’ Society. 57: 643-645.
  17. Ranney, T.G., D. Touchell, R. Olsen, T. Eaker, N. Lynch, and J. Mowrey. 2006. Progress in breeding non-invasive nursery crops. Proc. SNA Res. Conf., 51st Annu. Rpt.
  18. Ranney, T.G., T.A. Eaker, J.A. Mowrey, and N.P. Lynch. 2005. Intergeneric hybrids between Gordonia lasianthus and Franklinia alatamaha. Proc. SNA Res. Conf., 50th Annu. Rpt.651-652.
  19. Ranney, T.G., T.A. Eaker, J.A. Mowrey, and N.P. Lynch. 2005.‘Shiloh Splash’ river birch. Proc. SNA Res. Conf., 50th Annu. Rpt. 653-655.
  20. Ranney, T.G., T.A. Eaker, N.P. Lynch, R.T. Olsen. 2004. Reproductive pathways among flowering crabapples. Proc. SNA Res. Conf., 49th Annu. Rpt. p. 575-579.
  21. Ranney, T.G., T.A. Eaker, J.A. Mowrey, and Nathan P. Lynch. 2004. Propagating Betula nigra ‘Shiloh Splash’ PPAF river birch. Proc. Intern. Plant Propagators’ Soc. 54:651-653.
  22. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2004. Fungicide product evaluation for tomato gray mold, 2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 59:V123. DOI:10.1094/FN59.. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  23. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2004. Fungicides and combinations for tomato late blight and other diseases, 2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 59:V122. DOI:10.1094/FN59.. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  24. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2004. Spray schedules for tomato bacterial canker management, 2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 59:V121. DOI:10.1094/FN59.. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  25. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2004. Fungicide evaluation for tomato early blight and late blight, 2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 59:V120. DOI:10.1094/FN59.. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  26. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2003. Fungicides and combinations for tomato late blight, 2002. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 58:V101. DOI:10.1094/FN58. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  27. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2003. Product evaluation for tomato bacterial canker and bacterial speck, 2002. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 58:V100. DOI:10.1094/FN58. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  28. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2003. Spray schedules and fungicide evaluation for tomato foliage and fruit diseases, 2002. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 58:V053. DOI:10.1094/FN58. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  29. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2003. Fungicide evaluation for tobacco blue mold at Laurel Springs, NC, 2002. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 58:FC027. DOI:10.1094/FN58. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  30. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2003. Fungicide evaluation for tobacco blue mold at Waynesville, NC, 2002. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 58:FC026. DOI:10.1094/FN58. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  31. Louws, F. J., L. M. Ferguson, N. P. Lynch, and P. B. Shoemaker. 2002. Methyl bromide alternatives in tomato production systems in North Carolina. Proc. of the Int. Res. Conf. on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reduction. 101/1-101/2.
  32. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2002. Spray schedules for tomato early blight and bacterial speck, 2001. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 57:V122. DOI:10.1094/FN57. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  33. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2002. Integrated management of tomato bacterial speck and bacterial canker, 2001. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 57:V121. DOI:10.1094/FN57. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  34. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2002. Fungicides and combinations for tomato late blight, 2001. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 57:V120. DOI:10.1094/FN57. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  35. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2002. Evaluation of fungicides and resistance for tobacco blue mold at Waynesville, NC, 2001. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 57:FC77. DOI:10.1094/FN57. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  36. Louws, F. J., Randall-Schadel, B., Lynch, N. P., and Shoemaker, P. B. Integrated Management of Bacterial Speck of Tomato. 2001.
  37. Shoemaker P.B.; Milks D.C.; Lynch N.P. CORESTA Meet. Agro-Phyto Groups, 2001, Cape Town, abstr. P9 Evaluation of acibenzolar-s-methyl in float systems for blue mould control on tobacco seedlings.
  38. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2001. Fungicides and combinations for tomato foliar diseases, 2000. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 56:V111. DOI:10.1094/FN56. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  39. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2001. Fungicides and combinations for tomato early blight, 2000. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 56:V110. DOI:10.1094/FN56. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  40. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Lynch, N. P. 2001. Fungicides and resistance for tobacco blue mold at Waynesville; NC; 2000. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 56:FC73. DOI:10.1094/FN56. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  41. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Cochrane, W. K., Lynch, N. P. 2000. Fungicides and resistance for tobacco blue mold at Waynesville, NC, 1999. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 55:422. DOI:10.1094/FN55. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  42. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Cochrane, W. K., Lynch, N. P. 2000. Fungicides and combinations for tomato late blight and other foliar diseases, 1999. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 55:283. DOI:10.1094/FN55. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  43. Shoemaker, P. B., Milks, D. C., Cochrane, W. K., Lynch, N. P. 2000. Fungicides and combinations for tomato early blight and other foliar diseases, 1999. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. Report 55:282. DOI:10.1094/FN55. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
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