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D-Index
53
Citations
9235
World Ranking
1824
National Ranking
476

Randy Molina 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 Randy Molina sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 99 publications — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Randy Molina 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 Randy Molina sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 73rd percentile

73% 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:

  • Ecology
  • Botany
  • Biodiversity

His primary scientific interests are in Botany, Mycorrhiza, Ectomycorrhiza, Ecology and Rhizopogon. Randy Molina integrates several fields in his works, including Botany, Pure culture and Practical implications. His work on Rhizopogon vinicolor as part of general Mycorrhiza research is frequently linked to Agroforestry and Shading, bridging the gap between disciplines.

His study connects Mycorrhizal network and Ectomycorrhiza. His work on Species diversity, Ecosystem, Biodiversity and Colonization as part of general Ecology study is frequently connected to Hartig net, therefore bridging the gap between diverse disciplines of science and establishing a new relationship between them. His Biodiversity study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Old-growth forest, Abundance, Ecological succession and Range.

His most cited work include:

  • Net transfer of carbon between ectomycorrhizal tree species in the field (579 citations)
  • Patterns and regulation of mycorrhizal plant and fungal diversity (309 citations)
  • Mycorrhizae, mycorrhizospheres, and reforestation: current knowledge and research needs (249 citations)

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

Randy Molina mainly focuses on Botany, Ecology, Mycorrhiza, Ectomycorrhiza and Biodiversity. His study on Seedling is often connected to Rhizopogon, Ectomycorrhizae and Rhizopogon vinicolor as part of broader study in Botany. Within one scientific family, he focuses on topics pertaining to Forestry under Ecology, and may sometimes address concerns connected to Productivity.

His study in the field of Laccaria laccata also crosses realms of Tsuga, Seral community and Arbutus menziesii. His Biodiversity research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Silviculture, Species richness, Environmental resource management and Species diversity. His Old-growth forest research includes themes of Range and Ecological succession.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Botany (50.00%)
  • Ecology (34.15%)
  • Mycorrhiza (24.39%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2006-2015)?

  • Ecology (34.15%)
  • Biodiversity (18.29%)
  • Ecology (7.32%)

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

His scientific interests lie mostly in Ecology, Biodiversity, Ecology, Old-growth forest and Environmental resource management. Randy Molina performs multidisciplinary studies into Ecology and Mycorrhiza in his work. The Biodiversity study combines topics in areas such as Forest management, Agroforestry, Ecosystem services, Invasive species and Introduced species.

His Ecology study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Silviculture, Forest ecology, Mycology and Truffle. His Old-growth forest research incorporates themes from Habitat conservation, Habitat, Herbarium and Pinus . His Fungus research is within the category of Botany.

Between 2006 and 2015, his most popular works were:

  • Diversity, ecology, and conservation of truffle fungi in forests of the Pacific Northwest (71 citations)
  • Ecology and management of morels harvested from the forests of western North America. (49 citations)
  • Mycorrhiza Specificity: Its Role in the Development and Function of Common Mycelial Networks (30 citations)

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

  • Ecology
  • Botany
  • Biodiversity

His primary areas of study are Ecology, Ecology, Resource, Biodiversity and Truffle. His Ecology study frequently draws connections to adjacent fields such as Fungus. His studies in Fungus integrate themes in fields like Ecosystem, Seral community and Mycelium.

His research integrates issues of Silviculture, Forest ecology and Mycology in his study of Resource. Plant community is integrated with Ecological succession, Botany and Ectomycorrhiza in his study.

Best Publications

  • Net transfer of carbon between ectomycorrhizal tree species in the field

    Suzanne W. Simard;David A. Perry;Melanie D. Jones;David D. Myrold

  • Patterns and regulation of mycorrhizal plant and fungal diversity

    Edith B. Allen;Michael F. Allen;Dot J. Helm;James M. Trappe

  • Mycorrhizae, mycorrhizospheres, and reforestation: current knowledge and research needs

    D. A. Perry;R. Molina;M. P. Amaranthus

  • Patterns of Ectomycorrhizal Host Specificity and Potential among Pacific Northwest Conifers and Fungi

    Randy Molina;James M. Trappe

  • REACTIONS OF MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI AND MYCORRHIZA FORMATION TO PESTICIDES

    James M. Trappe;Randy Molina;Michael Castellano

  • Biology of the ectomycorrhizal genus, Rhizopogon

    Randy Molina;James M. Trappe

  • Species richness, abundance, and composition of hypogeous and epigeous ectomycorrhizal fungal sporocarps in young, rotation-age, and old-growth stands of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in the Cascade Range of Oregon, U.S.A.

    J. E. Smith;R. Molina;M. M. P. Huso;D. L. Luoma

  • Ectomycorrhizal formation in Eucalyptus. I. Pure culture synthesis, host specificity and mycorrhizal compatibility with Pinus radiata

    Nicholas Malajczuk;Randy Molina;James M. Trappe

  • Commercial harvests of edible mushrooms from the forests of the Pacific Northwest United States: issues, management, and monitoring for sustainability

    David Pilz;Randy Molina

  • Ectomycorrhizal mediation of competition between coniferous tree species

    D. A. Perry;H. Margolis;C. Choquette;R. Molina

  • Ecology and management of the commercially harvested American matsutake.

    David Hosford;David Pilz;Randy Molina;Michael. Amaranthus

  • LACK OF MYCORRHIZAL SPECIFICITY BY THE ERICACEOUS HOSTS ARBUTUS MENZIESII AND ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UV A‐URSI

    Randy Molina;James M. Trappe

  • Biology of the ectomycorrhizal genus, Rhizopogon: II. Patterns of host‐fungus specificity following spore inoculation of diverse hosts grown in monoculture and dual culture

    Hugues B. Massicotte;Randy Molina;Daniel L. Luoma;Jane E. Smith

  • Ecology and management of morels harvested from the forests of western North America.

    David Pilz;Rebecca McLain;Susan Alexander;Luis Villarreal-Ruiz

  • Ectomycorrhizal specificity in the genus Alnus

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  • Diversity, ecology, and conservation of truffle fungi in forests of the Pacific Northwest

    James M. Trappe;Randy Molina;Daniel L. Luoma;Efren Cázares

  • Ecology and management of commercially harvested chanterelle mushrooms.

    David Pilz;Lorelei Norvell;Eric Danell;Randy. Molina

  • Effects of soil trenching on occurrence of ectomycorrhizas on Pseudotsuga menziesii seedlings grown in mature forests of Betula papyrifera and Pseudotsuga menziesii

    Suzanne W. Simard;David A. Perry;Jane E. Smith;Randy Molina

  • Response of ectomycorrhizal fungus sporocarp production to varying levels and patterns of green-tree retention

    Daniel L. Luoma;Joyce L. Eberhart;Randy Molina;Michael P. Amaranthus

  • Microsatellite markers reveal the below ground distribution of genets in two species of Rhizopogon forming tuberculate ectomycorrhizas on Douglas fir

    Annette M. Kretzer;Susie Dunham;Randy Molina;Joseph W. Spatafora

  • Biology of the ectomycorrhizal genus Rhizopogon. VI. Re-examination of infrageneric relationships inferred from phylogenetic analyses of ITS sequences

    Lisa C. Grubisha;James M. Trappe;Randy Molina;Joseph W. Spatafora

  • Diversity and host specificity of ectomycorrhizal fungi retrieved from three adjacent forest sites by five host species

    H B Massicotte;R Molina;L E Tackaberry;J E Smith

  • Reciprocal transfer of carbon isotopes between ectomycorrhizal Betula papyrifera and Pseudotsuga menziesii

    Suzanne W. Simard;Melanie D. Jones;Daniel M. Durall;David A. Perry

Frequent Co-Authors

James M. Trappe
James M. Trappe Oregon State University
Joseph W. Spatafora
Joseph W. Spatafora Oregon State University
Suzanne W. Simard
Suzanne W. Simard University of British Columbia
Thomas R. Horton
Thomas R. Horton SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Nicholas Malajczuk
Nicholas Malajczuk Murdoch University
Hugues B. Massicotte
Hugues B. Massicotte University of Northern British Columbia
Melanie D. Jones
Melanie D. Jones University of British Columbia
David D. Myrold
David D. Myrold Oregon State University
Kermit Cromack
Kermit Cromack Oregon State University
Richard H. Waring
Richard H. Waring Oregon State University

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