Ryan Lynch

Ryan Lynch is an Associate Plant Breeder at Sakata Seed America, Inc. since April 2018, focused on advancing a comprehensive breeding program for competitive spinach hybrids, with an emphasis on disease resistance. Prior experience includes roles as an Assistant Spinach Breeder at Sakata Seed America, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed managing a germplasm library, trial preparations, and implementing marker-assisted selection. Ryan also worked as a Biological Science Technician at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, supporting research in plant germplasm preservation, and as a Tissue Culture Technician at Front Range Biosciences, involved in tissue culture development for Cannabis cultivars. Additional experience includes seasonal assistance with annual plant trials at Colorado State University and greenhouse management at Front Range Gardens. Ryan holds a Master of Science in Plant Breeding from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Colorado State University.