K. Ramesh Reddy

Graduate Research Professor and Chair
Biogeochemistry

Wetland Biogeochemistry Laboratory

From the Chair

DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH AREAS
Soil Quality/Ecological Indicators
Wetlands and Aquatic Systems

RESEARCH FOCUS
Investigates coupled biogeochemical cycles in natural ecosystems, e.g. wetlands, shallow lakes, estuaries, springs, and constructed wetlands, as related to water quality, carbon sequestration, and climate change. Develops biogeochemical indicators to evaluate changes in ecosystem functions.

COURSES TAUGHT
SOS 6448 - Biogeochemistry of Wetlands

SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Inglett, P. W. , K. R. Reddy, and P. V. McCormick. 2004. Periphyton tissue chemistry and nitrogenase activity in a nutrient impacted Everglades ecosystem. Biogeochemistry 67:213-233.

Malecki, L.M. and J.R. White and K.R. Reddy. 2004. Nitrogen and phosphorus flux rates from sediments in a southeastern US river estuary. Journal of Environmental Quality. In press.

DeBusk, W. and K.R. Reddy. 2005. Litter decomposition and nutrient dynamics in a phosphorus enriched Everglades Marsh. Biogeochemistry. 75:217-240.

Leader, J. W., K. R. Reddy., and A. C. Wilkie. 2005. Optimization of low-cost phosphorus removal from wastewater using co-treatments with constructed wetlands. Water Science and Technology. 51:283-290.

Reddy, K. R., R. G. Wetzel, and R. Kadlec. 2005. Biogeochemistry of Phosphorus in Wetlands. In Phosphorus: Agriculture and the Environment J. T. Sims and A. N. Sharpley (eds), Soil Science Society of America. Pp 263-316.

Sharma, K., P. W. Inglett, K. R. Reddy, and A. V. Ogram. 2005. Microscopic examination of photoautotrophic and phosphatase-producing bacteria in phosphorus-limited Everglades periphyton mats. Limnology and Oceanography. 50:2057-2062.

Grunwald S., R. Corstanje, B.E. Weinrich and K. R. Reddy. 2006. Spatial patterns of labile forms of phosphorus in a subtropical wetland. J. Env. Qual., 35:378-389.

Corstanje, R. and K.R. Reddy. 2006. Typha latifolia and Cladium jamaicense litter decay in response to exogenous nutrient enrichment. Aquatic Botany 84:70-78.

Complete List of Publications

CONTACT INFORMATION
Soil and Water Science Department, 106 Newell Hall, PO Box 110510, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611
(352) 392.1803, (352) 392.3399 fax
email: krr@ufl.edu