Professor, Soil Fertility and Water Management
Departmental Research Areas:
Research focus:
Modeling of soil nitrogen and phosphorus bioavailability with a focus on environmental cycling and crop uptake. Improved nutrient and water use efficiencies through the development of expert systems for citrus, vegetable, and sand-land sugarcane production. Establish N and P best management practices that provide maximum environmental protection while maintaining the highest possible economic yields.
Provide growers of Florida with science-based information on improved soil fertility and water management methods. Implementation of best management practices that sustain yields while protecting water quality.
Mailing Address:
Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
2181 McCarty Hall, PO Box 110290
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611
Office: 2157 McCarty Hall A
(352) 294-3157
(352) 392-3399 fax
email: conserv@ufl.edu