Sharon Inch

Experienced scientist with a strong background in research and analysis. Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across various scientific disciplines. Demonstrated ability to contribute to impactful research projects and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Inch, S., J. Rice, B. Scoott, J. Lealand D. Greensheild, 2019, Methods of protecting a plant from fungal pests, WO2019236687A1 PCT/US2019/035553

Stover, E., S. Inch, M.L. Richardson, D.G. Hall, 2016, Conventional citrus of some scion/rootstock combinations show field tolerance under high Huanglongbing disease pressure, HortSciences, 51, 127-132

Hughes, M.A., S. A. Inch, R.C. Plotez, H.L. Er, A.H.C. van Bruggen, J.A. Smith, 2015, Responses of swamp bay (Persea palustris) and avocado (Persea americana) to various concentrations of the laurel wilt pathogen, Raffaelea lauricola, Forest Pathology, 45, 111-119

 Inch, S.A., E. Stover, R. Driggers, and D. Hall, 2014, Freeze response of citrus and citrus related genotypes in a Florida field planting, HortSciences, 49, 1010-1016

 Ploetz, R., Inch, S., Perez Martinez, J., and White, T., 2012, Systemic infection of avocado, Persea americana, by Raffaelea lauricola, does not progress into fruit pulp or seed, J. Phytopathology, 160, 491-495

 Sankaran, S., E. Ehsani, R., Inch, S., and Ploetz, R., 2012, Non-destructive sensing of avocado leaves infected with laurel wilt disease using visible-near infrared reflectance spectra, Plant Disease, 96, 491-495

Inch, S, Ploetz, R., Blanchette, R., and Held, B., 2011, Histological and anatomical responses in avocado (Persea americana) induced by the vascular wilt pathogen, Raffaelea lauricola, Botany, 90, 1683-1689

Inch, S. and Ploetz, R., 2011, Impact of laurel wilt, caused by Raffaelea lauricola, on xylem function in avocado, Persea Americana, Forest Pathology, 42, 239-245

 Ploetz, R.C., Pérez-Martínez, J.M., Evans, E.A. and Inch, S.A., 2011, Towards fungicidal management of laurel wilt of avocado, Plant Dis., 95, 977-982

 Inch, S., Walker, D.J., Gilbert, J, Daayf, F., Fernando, W.G.D., Piercey-Normore, M., 2011, The development of a model to predict the potential efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum isolates on perithecial production of Gibberella zeae based on secondary metabolite production, Can. J. Plant Pathol., 33, 337-346

 Ploetz, R.C.; Pérez-Martínez, J.M., Smith, J.A., Hughes, M.C., Dreaden, T.J., Yu, Y. and Inch, S., 2011, Responses of avocado to laurel wilt, caused by Raffaelea lauricola, Plant Pathol., 64, 801-808

 Inch, S. and J. Gilbert, 2011, Scanning electron microscopy observations of the interaction between Trichoderma harzianum and perithecia of Gibberella zeae, Mycologia, 103, 1-9

Inch, S. and J. Gilbert, 2007, Effect of Trichoderma harzianum on perithecial production of Gibberella zeae on wheat straw, Biocontrol Science and Technology, 17, 635-646

 Inch, S. and J. Gilbert, 2005, Seasonal and daily spore release of Gibberella zeae, Can J. Plant Pathol., 27, 357-363

Inch, S., and J. Gilbert, 2003, The occurrence of Fusarium species on wild grasses in southern Manitoba, Can.J. Plant Pathol., 25, 237-241, Inch, S., and J. Gilbert, 2003, Survival of Gibberella zeae on Fusarium-damaged kernels, Plant Dis., 87, 287-282

Available upon request

• Senior Editor, Plant Health, 2015-2020
• Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology
• European Journal of Plant Pathology
• Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
• Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry letters

• Adjunct Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology NSCU, 2015
• Industry liaison for the North Carolina Plant Pathology Society, 2018-2020
• American Phytopathological Society (APS), 2009-2011
• Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Working Group, 2009-2010
• Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS)
• American Society of Plant Pathology (APS)
• Member of the Environmental Science Ad hoc Committee; Curriculum Review of Programs and Courses, 2005

• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS), Sharon Inch, Dow AgroSciences, $19,300/year for 2 years
• Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI), Dr. Jeannie Gilbert, Sharon Inch, $21,800/year for 2 years
• Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI), J. Gilbert, Sharon Inch, $19,000/year for 2 years