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D-Index
71
Citations
18544
World Ranking
669
National Ranking
56

James M. Lynch publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James M. Lynch sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 251 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

James M. Lynch D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James M. Lynch sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Bacteria
  • Ecology
  • Enzyme

His scientific interests lie mostly in Rhizosphere, Botany, Trichoderma, Inoculation and Agronomy. His study explores the link between Rhizosphere and topics such as Pseudomonas fluorescens that cross with problems in Genetically modified organism, Pseudomonas and Microbiology. His Botany research is mostly focused on the topic Germination.

His work deals with themes such as Agar, Bacteria, Biological pest control and Fungus, which intersect with Germination. James M. Lynch has included themes like Food science, Bioremediation, Compost, Biodegradation and Shoot in his Trichoderma study. The concepts of his Agronomy study are interwoven with issues in Microcosm, Microbial ecology and Habitat.

His most cited work include:

  • Isolation and characterization of actinomycete antagonists of a fungal root pathogen. (369 citations)
  • The use of colony development for the characterization of bacterial communities in soil and on roots. (223 citations)
  • Effect of biocontrol strains of Trichoderma on plant growth, Pythium ultimum populations, soil microbial communities and soil enzyme activities (179 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

James M. Lynch mainly focuses on Botany, Rhizosphere, Trichoderma, Horticulture and Pseudomonas fluorescens. James M. Lynch combines subjects such as Sugar beet, Phyllosphere and Agar with his study of Botany. The Rhizosphere study combines topics in areas such as Microorganism, Ecology, Microbiology and Pseudomonas.

His Trichoderma research incorporates elements of Trichoderma harzianum, Dry weight, Fungi imperfecti, Shoot and Cyanide. His Shoot study combines topics in areas such as Microcosm, Phycomycetes and Pythium. His work is dedicated to discovering how Pseudomonas fluorescens, Genetically modified organism are connected with Pseudomonadaceae and other disciplines.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (31.91%)
  • Rhizosphere (30.85%)
  • Trichoderma (19.15%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2005-2021)?

  • Sustainability (7.45%)
  • Sustainable development (6.38%)
  • Earth observation (5.32%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

James M. Lynch mostly deals with Sustainability, Sustainable development, Earth observation, Botany and Trichoderma harzianum. The Sustainability study which covers Land use, land-use change and forestry that intersects with Environmental monitoring, Logging, Deforestation and Agroforestry. James M. Lynch has included themes like Ecology, Rhizosphere and Pseudomonas in his Botany study.

His study in Trichoderma harzianum is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Agronomy, Shoot, Salix fragilis and Trichoderma. He interconnects Food science, Phenanthrene, Soil classification, Willow and Agar in the investigation of issues within Trichoderma. His research in Fungi imperfecti intersects with topics in Chelation, Metal Chelator and Nuclear chemistry.

Between 2005 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Trichoderma harzianum Rifai 1295-22 mediates growth promotion of crack willow (Salix fragilis) saplings in both clean and metal-contaminated soil. (93 citations)
  • Rhizodeposition and Microbial Populations (62 citations)
  • Sustainability: Choose satellites to monitor deforestation. (52 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Bacteria
  • Ecology
  • Enzyme

His main research concerns Trichoderma, Trichoderma harzianum, Agronomy, Ectomycorrhiza and Willow. His Trichoderma research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Agar plate, Food science, Bioremediation, Agar and Straw. His Trichoderma harzianum research entails a greater understanding of Botany.

His Agronomy research includes themes of Soil classification and Salix fragilis.

Best Publications

  • Substrate flow in the rhizosphere

    J. M. Lynch;J. M. Whipps

  • The turnover of organic carbon and nitrogen in soil.

    David Stewart Jenkinson

  • Microorganisms and Soil Aggregate Stability

    J. M. Lynch;Elaine Bragg

  • Isolation and characterization of actinomycete antagonists of a fungal root pathogen.

    Don L. Crawford;James M. Lynch;John M. Whipps;Margaret A. Ousley

  • SOIL ANAEROBIOSIS, MICROORGANISMS, AND ROOT FUNCTION

    and M C Drew;J M Lynch

  • Cultivation and the soil biomass

    J.M. Lynch;Lynda M. Panting

  • Effect of biocontrol strains of Trichoderma on plant growth, Pythium ultimum populations, soil microbial communities and soil enzyme activities

    D. C. Naseby;J. A. Pascual;J. M. Lynch

  • The Effect of Root Exudates on Rhizosphere Microbial Populations

    Melissa J. Brimecombe;Frans A. De Leij;James M. Lynch

  • The use of colony development for the characterization of bacterial communities in soil and on roots.

    F. A. A. M. De Leij;J. M. Whipps;J. M. Lynch

  • Soil organic matter dynamics and crop residue management.

    J. L. Smith;R. I. Papendick;D. F. Bezdicek;J. M. Lynch

  • Soil Biotechnology: Microbiological Factors in Crop Productivity

    John M. Lynch

  • Quantitative and qualitative seasonal changes in the microbial community from the phyllosphere of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)

    I. P. Thompson;M. J. Bailey;J. S. Fenlon;T. R. Fermor

  • Microbial growth in the rhizosphere

    D.A. Barber;J.M. Lynch

  • The chemical components and decomposition of wheat straw leaves, internodes and nodes

    Stephen H. T. Harper;James M. Lynch

  • Aureobasidium pullulans in applied microbiology: A status report

    Milind S. Deshpande;Vinay B. Rale;James M. Lynch

  • Rhizosphere soil enzymes as indicators of perturbations caused by enzyme substrate addition and inoculation of a genetically modified strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens on wheat seed

    D.C. Naseby;J.M. Lynch

  • Substrate flow and utilization in the rhizosphere of cereals

    J. M. Whipps;J. M. Lynch

  • Uses of Trichoderma spp. to alleviate or remediate soil and water pollution.

    G.E. Harman;M. Lorito;J.M. Lynch

  • Trichoderma harzianum Rifai 1295-22 mediates growth promotion of crack willow (Salix fragilis) saplings in both clean and metal-contaminated soil.

    P. Adams;F. A. A. M. De-Leij;J. M. Lynch

  • Impact of Field Release of Genetically Modified Pseudomonas fluorescens on Indigenous Microbial Populations of Wheat.

    F. A. A. M. De Leij;E. J. Sutton;J. M. Whipps;J. S. Fenlon

  • Potential of Trichoderma spp. as consistent plant growth stimulators

    Margaret A. Ousley;James M. Lynch;John M. Whipps

  • The Influence of the Rhizosphere on Crop Productivity

    J. M. Whipps;J. M. Lynch

  • Biodegradation of cyanide by Trichoderma spp. and Fusarium spp.

    Mufaddal I. Ezzi;James M. Lynch

  • THE KINETICS OF STRAW DECOMPOSITION IN RELATION TO ITS POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE THE PHYTOTOXIN ACETIC ACID

    S. H. T. Harper;J. M. Lynch

  • Formation of Ethylene by a Soil Fungus

    J. M. Lynch;S. H. T. Harper

  • Impact of wild-type and genetically modified Pseudomonas fluorescens on soil enzyme activities and microbial population structure in the rhizosphere of pea

    D. C. Naseby;J. M. Lynch

Frequent Co-Authors

John M. Whipps
John M. Whipps University of Warwick
José A. Pascual
José A. Pascual Spanish National Research Council
Mark J. Bailey
Mark J. Bailey Natural Environment Research Council
Richard J. Murphy
Richard J. Murphy University of Surrey
Stephen Morse
Stephen Morse University of Surrey
Anthony P. J. Trinci
Anthony P. J. Trinci University of Manchester
Gary E. Harman
Gary E. Harman Cornell University
Teresa Hernández
Teresa Hernández Spanish National Research Council
Yvan Moënne-Loccoz
Yvan Moënne-Loccoz Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Richard P. Dick
Richard P. Dick The Ohio State University

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