Work with thought leaders and academic experts in soil science
Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in the field of Soil Science. These experts can provide valuable insights and solutions to enhance sustainability efforts, optimize agricultural practices, and improve soil health. By working with Soil Science researchers, companies can develop innovative strategies to address environmental challenges, increase crop productivity, and reduce the use of chemical inputs. Additionally, Soil Science experts can help companies navigate regulatory requirements related to soil management and provide guidance on best practices for soil conservation. Overall, partnering with Soil Science researchers can drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability.
Experts on NotedSource with backgrounds in soil science include Miguel Ramirez, Peter Reich, Raymond Weil, David Studholme, Ryan Lefers, Nicholas Medina, and Maxine Levin.
Miguel Ramirez
Ward S. Curran Distinguished Professor of Economics, Trinity College
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90 total publications
Do Remittances Promote Labor Productivity in Mexico? A DOLS and FMOLS Analysis, 1970-2017
Bulletin of Applied Economics / Feb 16, 2023
Ramirez, M. D. (2023). Do Remittances Promote Labor Productivity in Mexico? A DOLS and FMOLS Analysis, 1970-2017. Bulletin of Applied Economics, 115–131. https://doi.org/10.47260/bae/1016
Peter Reich
Director of the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB)
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509 total publications
Effect of Simulated Climate Warming on the Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Community of Boreal and Temperate Host Species Growing Near Their Shared Ecotonal Range Limits
Microbial Ecology / Jul 25, 2017
Mucha, J., Peay, K. G., Smith, D. P., Reich, P. B., Stefański, A., & Hobbie, S. E. (2017). Effect of Simulated Climate Warming on the Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Community of Boreal and Temperate Host Species Growing Near Their Shared Ecotonal Range Limits. Microbial Ecology, 75(2), 348–363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-017-1044-5
Metagenomic reconstruction of nitrogen cycling pathways in a CO2-enriched grassland ecosystem
Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Mar 01, 2017
Tu, Q., He, Z., Wu, L., Xue, K., Xie, G., Chain, P., Reich, P. B., Hobbie, S. E., & Zhou, J. (2017). Metagenomic reconstruction of nitrogen cycling pathways in a CO2-enriched grassland ecosystem. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 106, 99–108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2016.12.017
Light, earthworms, and soil resources as predictors of diversity of 10 soil invertebrate groups across monocultures of 14 tree species
Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Jan 01, 2016
Mueller, K. E., Eisenhauer, N., Reich, P. B., Hobbie, S. E., Chadwick, O. A., Chorover, J., Dobies, T., Hale, C. M., Jagodziński, A. M., Kałucka, I., Kasprowicz, M., Kieliszewska-Rokicka, B., Modrzyński, J., Rożen, A., Skorupski, M., Sobczyk, Ł., Stasińska, M., Trocha, L. K., Weiner, J., … Oleksyn, J. (2016). Light, earthworms, and soil resources as predictors of diversity of 10 soil invertebrate groups across monocultures of 14 tree species. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 92, 184–198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2015.10.010
The Diversity and Co-occurrence Patterns of N2-Fixing Communities in a CO2-Enriched Grassland Ecosystem
Microbial Ecology / Aug 18, 2015
Tu, Q., Zhou, X., He, Z., Xue, K., Wu, L., Reich, P., Hobbie, S., & Zhou, J. (2015). The Diversity and Co-occurrence Patterns of N2-Fixing Communities in a CO2-Enriched Grassland Ecosystem. Microbial Ecology, 71(3), 604–615. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-015-0659-7
Nematode functional guilds, not trophic groups, reflect shifts in soil food webs and processes in response to interacting global change factors
Pedobiologia / Jan 01, 2015
Cesarz, S., Reich, P. B., Scheu, S., Ruess, L., Schaefer, M., & Eisenhauer, N. (2015). Nematode functional guilds, not trophic groups, reflect shifts in soil food webs and processes in response to interacting global change factors. Pedobiologia, 58(1), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2015.01.001
Improving ecosystem productivity modeling through spatially explicit estimation of optimal light use efficiency
Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences / Sep 01, 2014
Madani, N., Kimball, J. S., Affleck, D. L. R., Kattge, J., Graham, J., van Bodegom, P. M., Reich, P. B., & Running, S. W. (2014). Improving ecosystem productivity modeling through spatially explicit estimation of optimal light use efficiency. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 119(9), 1755–1769. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/2014jg002709
Some plants like it warmer: Increased growth of three selected invasive plant species in soils with a history of experimental warming
Pedobiologia / Jan 01, 2014
Thakur, M. P., Reich, P. B., Eddy, W. C., Stefanski, A., Rich, R., Hobbie, S. E., & Eisenhauer, N. (2014). Some plants like it warmer: Increased growth of three selected invasive plant species in soils with a history of experimental warming. Pedobiologia, 57(1), 57–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedobi.2013.12.002
Incorporating temperature-sensitiveQ10and foliar respiration acclimation algorithms modifies modeled ecosystem responses to global change
Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences / Feb 06, 2013
Wythers, K. R., Reich, P. B., & Bradford, J. B. (2013). Incorporating temperature-sensitiveQ10and foliar respiration acclimation algorithms modifies modeled ecosystem responses to global change. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 118(1), 77–90. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1029/2011jg001897
Positive feedbacks between decomposition and soil nitrogen availability along fertility gradients
Plant and Soil / Oct 05, 2012
Norris, M. D., Avis, P. G., Reich, P. B., & Hobbie, S. E. (2012). Positive feedbacks between decomposition and soil nitrogen availability along fertility gradients. Plant and Soil, 367(1–2), 347–361. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1449-3
What controls the concentration of various aliphatic lipids in soil?
Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Aug 01, 2013
Mueller, K. E., Eissenstat, D. M., Müller, C. W., Oleksyn, J., Reich, P. B., & Freeman, K. H. (2013). What controls the concentration of various aliphatic lipids in soil? Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 63, 14–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2013.03.021
Above- and below-ground plant inputs both fuel soil food webs
Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Feb 01, 2012
Eisenhauer, N., & Reich, P. B. (2012). Above- and below-ground plant inputs both fuel soil food webs. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 45, 156–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.10.019
Detecting wind disturbance severity and canopy heterogeneity in boreal forest by coupling high-spatial resolution satellite imagery and field data
Remote Sensing of Environment / Feb 01, 2010
Rich, Roy. L., Frelich, L., Reich, P. B., & Bauer, M. E. (2010). Detecting wind disturbance severity and canopy heterogeneity in boreal forest by coupling high-spatial resolution satellite imagery and field data. Remote Sensing of Environment, 114(2), 299–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2009.09.005
Modest enhancement of nitrogen conservation via retranslocation in response to gradients in N supply and leaf N status
Plant and Soil / Sep 18, 2008
Norris, M. D., & Reich, P. B. (2008). Modest enhancement of nitrogen conservation via retranslocation in response to gradients in N supply and leaf N status. Plant and Soil, 316(1–2), 193–204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-008-9770-6
Fungal Diversity of Norway Spruce Litter: Effects of Site Conditions and Premature Leaf Fall Caused By Bark Beetle Outbreak
Microbial Ecology / Dec 19, 2007
Przybył, K., Karolewski, P., Oleksyn, J., Łabędzki, A., & Reich, P. B. (2007). Fungal Diversity of Norway Spruce Litter: Effects of Site Conditions and Premature Leaf Fall Caused By Bark Beetle Outbreak. Microbial Ecology, 56(2), 332–340. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-007-9350-y
Soil Processes Affected by Sixteen Grassland Species Grown under Different Environmental Conditions
Soil Science Society of America Journal / May 01, 2006
Dijkstra, F. A., Hobbie, S. E., & Reich, P. B. (2006). Soil Processes Affected by Sixteen Grassland Species Grown under Different Environmental Conditions. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 70(3), 770–777. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2005.0088
Divergent effects of elevated CO2, N fertilization, and plant diversity on soil C and N dynamics in a grassland field experiment
Plant and Soil / May 01, 2005
Dijkstra, F. A., Hobbie, S. E., Reich, P. B., & Knops, J. M. H. (2005). Divergent effects of elevated CO2, N fertilization, and plant diversity on soil C and N dynamics in a grassland field experiment. Plant and Soil, 272(1–2), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-004-3848-6
An Approach to Spatially Distributed Modeling of Net Primary Production (NPP) at the Landscape Scale and Its Application in Validation of EOS NPP Products
Remote Sensing of Environment / Oct 01, 1999
Reich, P. B., Turner, D. P., & Bolstad, P. (1999). An Approach to Spatially Distributed Modeling of Net Primary Production (NPP) at the Landscape Scale and Its Application in Validation of EOS NPP Products. Remote Sensing of Environment, 70(1), 69–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0034-4257(99)00058-9
Raymond Weil
Professor of Soil Science at the University of Maryland
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66 total publications
Can permanganate oxidizable carbon predict soil function responses to soil organic matter management?
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Aug 09, 2021
Lucas, S., & Weil, R. (2021). Can permanganate oxidizable carbon predict soil function responses to soil organic matter management? Soil Science Society of America Journal, 85(5), 1768–1784. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20282
Deep Soil Cores Reveal Large End‐of‐Season Residual Mineral Nitrogen Pool
Agricultural & Environmental Letters / Jan 01, 2019
Hirsh, S. M., & Weil, R. R. (2019). Deep Soil Cores Reveal Large End‐of‐Season Residual Mineral Nitrogen Pool. Agricultural & Environmental Letters, 4(1), 180055. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2134/ael2018.10.0055
Subsequent nitrogen utilisation and soil water distribution as affected by forage radish cover crop and nitrogen fertiliser in a corn silage production system
Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science / Jul 20, 2018
Wang, F., Weil, R. R., Han, L., Zhang, M., Sun, Z., & Nan, X. (2018). Subsequent nitrogen utilisation and soil water distribution as affected by forage radish cover crop and nitrogen fertiliser in a corn silage production system. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science, 69(1), 52–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2018.1498911
Total and permanganate-oxidizable organic carbon in the corn rooting zone of US Coastal Plain soils as affected by forage radish cover crops and N fertilizer
Soil and Tillage Research / Jan 01, 2017
Wang, F., Weil, R. R., & Nan, X. (2017). Total and permanganate-oxidizable organic carbon in the corn rooting zone of US Coastal Plain soils as affected by forage radish cover crops and N fertilizer. Soil and Tillage Research, 165, 247–257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2016.08.022
Cover Crop and Poultry Litter Management Influence Spatiotemporal Availability of Topsoil Nitrogen
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Nov 01, 2015
Poffenbarger, H. J., Mirsky, S. B., Kramer, M., Weil, R. R., Meisinger, J. J., Cavigelli, M. A., & Spargo, J. T. (2015). Cover Crop and Poultry Litter Management Influence Spatiotemporal Availability of Topsoil Nitrogen. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 79(6), 1660–1673. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2015.03.0134
Effects of compaction and cover crops on soil least limiting water range and air permeability
Soil and Tillage Research / Mar 01, 2014
Chen, G., Weil, R. R., & Hill, R. L. (2014). Effects of compaction and cover crops on soil least limiting water range and air permeability. Soil and Tillage Research, 136, 61–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2013.09.004
Ion-Selective Electrode Offers Accurate, Inexpensive Method for Analyzing Soil Solution Nitrate in Remote Regions
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Jul 21, 2014
Tully, K. L., & Weil, R. (2014). Ion-Selective Electrode Offers Accurate, Inexpensive Method for Analyzing Soil Solution Nitrate in Remote Regions. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 45(14), 1974–1980. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2014.912297
Organic Amendments to a Wheat Crop Alter Soil Aggregation and Labile Carbon on the Loess Plateau, China
Soil Science / Mar 01, 2014
Wang, F., Tong, Y., Gao, P., Zhang, J., Weil, R. R., & Coffie, J. N. (2014). Organic Amendments to a Wheat Crop Alter Soil Aggregation and Labile Carbon on the Loess Plateau, China. Soil Science, 179(3), 166–173. https://doi.org/10.1097/ss.0000000000000049
Nutrient Availability and Soil Organic Matter Decomposition Response to Prescribed Burns in Mid-Atlantic Brackish Tidal Marshes
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Sep 01, 2013
Geatz, G. W., Needelman, B. A., Weil, R. R., & Megonigal, J. P. (2013). Nutrient Availability and Soil Organic Matter Decomposition Response to Prescribed Burns in Mid-Atlantic Brackish Tidal Marshes. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 77(5), 1852–1864. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2012.0272
Forage Radish Cover Crops Increase Soil Test Phosphorus Surrounding Radish Taproot Holes
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Jan 01, 2011
White, C. M., & Weil, R. R. (2011). Forage Radish Cover Crops Increase Soil Test Phosphorus Surrounding Radish Taproot Holes. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 75(1), 121–130. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2010.0095
Root growth and yield of maize as affected by soil compaction and cover crops
Soil and Tillage Research / Dec 01, 2011
Chen, G., & Weil, R. R. (2011). Root growth and yield of maize as affected by soil compaction and cover crops. Soil and Tillage Research, 117, 17–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2011.08.001
Brassicaceous and rye cover crops altered free-living soil nematode community composition
Applied Soil Ecology / May 01, 2010
Gruver, L. S., Weil, R. R., Zasada, I. A., Sardanelli, S., & Momen, B. (2010). Brassicaceous and rye cover crops altered free-living soil nematode community composition. Applied Soil Ecology, 45(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2009.11.007
Forage radish and cereal rye cover crop effects on mycorrhizal fungus colonization of maize roots
Plant and Soil / Oct 14, 2009
White, C. M., & Weil, R. R. (2009). Forage radish and cereal rye cover crop effects on mycorrhizal fungus colonization of maize roots. Plant and Soil, 328(1–2), 507–521. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0131-x
Penetration of cover crop roots through compacted soils
Plant and Soil / Nov 19, 2009
Chen, G., & Weil, R. R. (2009). Penetration of cover crop roots through compacted soils. Plant and Soil, 331(1–2), 31–43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-009-0223-7
Carbon distribution in restored and reference marshes at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science / Jun 01, 2008
Wills, S. A., Needelman, B. A., & Weil, R. R. (2008). Carbon distribution in restored and reference marshes at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 54(3), 239–248. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340701793587
Effects of fertilizer placement on solute leaching under ridge tillage and no tillage
Soil and Tillage Research / Nov 01, 2006
Waddell, J. T., & Weil, R. R. (2006). Effects of fertilizer placement on solute leaching under ridge tillage and no tillage. Soil and Tillage Research, 90(1–2), 194–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2005.09.002
Crop Cover Root Channels May Alleviate Soil Compaction Effects on Soybean Crop
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Jul 01, 2004
Williams, S. M., & Weil, R. R. (2004). Crop Cover Root Channels May Alleviate Soil Compaction Effects on Soybean Crop. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 68(4), 1403–1409. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2004.1403
Comments on “Evaluation of the Microwave Irradiation Method for Measuring Soil Microbial Biomass”
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Mar 01, 2003
Weil, R. R., & Islam, K. R. (2003). Comments on “Evaluation of the Microwave Irradiation Method for Measuring Soil Microbial Biomass.” Soil Science Society of America Journal, 67(2), 674–675. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2003.6740
Dairy Manure Effects on Soil Quality Properties and Carbon Sequestration in Alfalfa–Orchardgrass Systems
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Apr 01, 2003
Min, D. H., Islam, K. R., Vough, L. R., & Weil, R. R. (2003). Dairy Manure Effects on Soil Quality Properties and Carbon Sequestration in Alfalfa–Orchardgrass Systems. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 34(5–6), 781–799. https://doi.org/10.1081/css-120018975
Eastern Gamagrass Root Penetration in Adverse Subsoil Conditions
Soil Science Society of America Journal / May 01, 2002
Gilker, R. E., Weil, R. R., Krizek, D. T., & Momen, B. (2002). Eastern Gamagrass Root Penetration in Adverse Subsoil Conditions. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 66(3), 931–938. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2002.9310
A rapid microwave digestion method for colorimetric measurement of soil organic carbon
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Sep 01, 1998
Islam, K. R., & Weil, R. R. (1998). A rapid microwave digestion method for colorimetric measurement of soil organic carbon. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 29(15–16), 2269–2284. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103629809370110
Microwave irradiation of soil for routine measurement of microbial biomass carbon
Biology and Fertility of Soils / Sep 18, 1998
Islam, K. R., & Weil, R. R. (1998). Microwave irradiation of soil for routine measurement of microbial biomass carbon. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 27(4), 408–416. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003740050451
Seasonal trends in soil nitrogen from injected or surface‐incorporated sewage sludge applied to corn
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Jan 01, 1998
Cartron, J. M., & Weil, R. R. (1998). Seasonal trends in soil nitrogen from injected or surface‐incorporated sewage sludge applied to corn. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 29(1–2), 121–139. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103629809369933
Freeze-dried soil extraction method for the measurement of microbial biomass C
Biology and Fertility of Soils / Feb 17, 1997
Islam, K. R., Weil, R. R., Mulchi, C. L., & Glenn, S. D. (1997). Freeze-dried soil extraction method for the measurement of microbial biomass C. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 24(2), 205–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s003740050232
Water Distribution in Soil under Ridge‐Till and No‐Till Corn
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Jan 01, 1996
Waddell, J. T., & Weil, R. R. (1996). Water Distribution in Soil under Ridge‐Till and No‐Till Corn. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 60(1), 230–237. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj1996.03615995006000010035x
Pyrite Enhancement of Phosphorus Availability from African Phosphate Rocks: A Laboratory Study
Soil Science Society of America Journal / Nov 01, 1995
Lowell, K., & Weil, R. R. (1995). Pyrite Enhancement of Phosphorus Availability from African Phosphate Rocks: A Laboratory Study. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 59(6), 1645–1654. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj1995.03615995005900060020x
Effect of submergence on availability of certain plant nutrients in three Ultisol catenas
Plant and Soil / Feb 01, 1989
Weil, R. R., & Holah, Sh. Sh. (1989). Effect of submergence on availability of certain plant nutrients in three Ultisol catenas. Plant and Soil, 114(2), 147–157. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02220793
Effects of manuring on the arthropod community in an arable soil
Soil Biology and Biochemistry / Jan 01, 1979
Weil, R. R., & Kroontje, W. (1979). Effects of manuring on the arthropod community in an arable soil. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 11(6), 669–679. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(79)90037-3
David Studholme
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor at University of Exeter
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190 total publications
Transcriptional reprogramming underpins enhanced plant growth promotion by the biocontrol fungus Trichoderma hamatum GD12 during antagonistic interactions with Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soil
Molecular Plant Pathology / Jul 24, 2016
Shaw, S., Le Cocq, K., Paszkiewicz, K., Moore, K., Winsbury, R., de Torres Zabala, M., Studholme, D. J., Salmon, D., Thornton, C. R., & Grant, M. R. (2016). Transcriptional reprogramming underpins enhanced plant growth promotion by the biocontrol fungus Trichoderma hamatum GD12 during antagonistic interactions with Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soil. Molecular Plant Pathology, 17(9), 1425–1441. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12429
Application of high‐throughput genome sequencing to intrapathovar variation in Pseudomonas syringae
Molecular Plant Pathology / Apr 01, 2011
STUDHOLME, D. J. (2011). Application of high‐throughput genome sequencing to intrapathovar variation in Pseudomonas syringae. Molecular Plant Pathology, 12(8), 829–838. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1364-3703.2011.00713.x
Common bacterial blight of bean: a model of seed transmission and pathological convergence
Molecular Plant Pathology / May 04, 2021
Chen, N. W. G., Ruh, M., Darrasse, A., Foucher, J., Briand, M., Costa, J., Studholme, D. J., & Jacques, M. (2021). Common bacterial blight of bean: a model of seed transmission and pathological convergence. Molecular Plant Pathology, 22(12), 1464–1480. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.13067
Haustorium formation and a distinct biotrophic transcriptome characterize infection of Nicotiana benthamiana by the tree pathogen Phytophthora kernoviae
Molecular Plant Pathology / May 20, 2021
Wang, S., Vetukuri, R. R., Kushwaha, S. K., Hedley, P. E., Morris, J., Studholme, D. J., Welsh, L. R. J., Boevink, P. C., Birch, P. R. J., & Whisson, S. C. (2021). Haustorium formation and a distinct biotrophic transcriptome characterize infection of Nicotiana benthamiana by the tree pathogen Phytophthora kernoviae. Molecular Plant Pathology, 22(8), 954–968. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.13072
Ryan Lefers
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
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13 total publications
Hollow fibre membrane-based liquid desiccant humidity control for controlled environment agriculture
Biosystems Engineering / Jul 01, 2019
Lefers, R. M., Srivatsa Bettahalli, N. M., Fedoroff, N. V., Ghaffour, N., Davies, P. A., Nunes, S. P., & Leiknes, T. (2019). Hollow fibre membrane-based liquid desiccant humidity control for controlled environment agriculture. Biosystems Engineering, 183, 47–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2019.04.010
Nicholas Medina
PhD Candidate, University of Michigan
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6 total publications
Mixing cover crops suppresses weeds and roto-till reduces urban soil penetration resistance and improves infiltration
Soil and Tillage Research / Jul 01, 2023
Edwards, N., Medina, N., & Asker, E. (2023). Mixing cover crops suppresses weeds and roto-till reduces urban soil penetration resistance and improves infiltration. Soil and Tillage Research, 231, 105708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2023.105708
Example soil science projects
How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on soil science?
Developing Sustainable Agriculture Practices
A company in the agriculture industry can collaborate with a Soil Science expert to develop sustainable farming practices. The researcher can analyze soil composition, nutrient levels, and water availability to optimize crop production while minimizing environmental impact. This collaboration can lead to improved soil health, reduced water usage, and increased crop yields.
Remediating Contaminated Sites
Companies dealing with contaminated sites can benefit from partnering with Soil Science researchers. These experts can assess the extent of soil contamination, develop remediation strategies, and monitor the effectiveness of cleanup efforts. By collaborating with Soil Science researchers, companies can ensure proper soil restoration, comply with environmental regulations, and mitigate potential health risks.
Implementing Sustainable Land Development
Real estate developers can work with Soil Science experts to implement sustainable land development practices. These researchers can assess soil quality, drainage patterns, and erosion risks to design environmentally-friendly construction plans. By incorporating soil conservation measures, companies can minimize soil erosion, preserve natural habitats, and create sustainable communities.
Optimizing Fertilizer and Nutrient Management
Companies in the fertilizer industry can collaborate with Soil Science researchers to optimize fertilizer and nutrient management practices. These experts can analyze soil nutrient levels, recommend appropriate fertilizer formulations, and develop precision agriculture techniques. By working with Soil Science experts, companies can reduce fertilizer waste, improve nutrient uptake by plants, and minimize environmental pollution.
Assessing Soil Carbon Sequestration
Companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint can partner with Soil Science researchers to assess soil carbon sequestration potential. These experts can conduct soil sampling, analyze carbon content, and develop strategies to enhance carbon sequestration. By collaborating with Soil Science experts, companies can quantify their carbon offset efforts, contribute to climate change mitigation, and enhance their sustainability credentials.