Joe Lynch
Sep. 27, 2026
Hops, terpenes and the genetic connection to better beer
Photos and story by Evan Johnson | Bond LSC On a small plot of land at Mizzou’s South Farm, Joe Lynch closely looks at the cone-shaped flowers in his rows of hops plants. The Bond Life Sciences Center principal investigator and plant biochemist recently started exploring how to improve the taste and breeding potential for beer starting at the flavor source. “Because breeding is done with flavor, it’s a lot more art than science,” said the assistant professor in the Division of Plant Science & Technology. “When you drink an IPA, those pronounced flavors that you’re…
Aug. 28, 2024
Plant biochemist puts down new roots at Bond LSC
By Sarah Rubinstein | Bond LSC Joe Lynch, Bond LSC principal investigator and assistant professor of Plant Science & Technology poses inside Bond LSC. | Photo by Roger Meissen, Bond LSC Whether growing plants in his garden or experimenting with moon dust, Joe Lynch is on the lookout for his next DIY project. As one of the newest principal investigators at Bond LSC and a MizzouForward hire, the plant biochemist brings a curiosity as he embarks on a new chapter at Mizzou. He is eager to dive deep into understanding how plants use aromatic amino acids to survive…