Tag: Soil water and ecosystem sciences
UF/IFAS scientists host next ‘STEPS’ toward phosphorus sustainability with national think tank in South Florida
April 17, 2024
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element that cannot be replenished. That is why using phosphorus efficiently is essential and the focus of a national research effort led by leading ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Elise Morrison, Everglades Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jehangir Bhadha, Jonathan Judy, Juan Nino, Kelly Morgan, Matthew VanWeelden, National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation-Science And Technology Center, News, Research, Sandra Guzmán, Science And Technologies For Phosphorus Sustainability, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Steps, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
UF research: Proper grazing-land management can increase soil carbon storage, but more research needed
April 16, 2024
Soil can store carbon, reducing greenhouse gas concentrations from the atmosphere, and managing grazing lands in the best ways can increase their ability to provide these important ecosystems services. But insufficient research into how to ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, LivestockTags: Carbon Market, Carbon Sequestration, Grazing Lands, Greenhouse Gas, Land Management, Maria Silveira, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water
UF/IFAS scientists launch landscape water use survey to enhance water conservation efforts, programs statewide
April 10, 2024
Looking for ways to help save on your household water bill? Wondering how often to irrigate the lawn? Perhaps you are looking at the use of technologies that will help you gauge when and how often to irrigate. A team of University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Climate Change, Environmental Horticulture, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Horticulture Department, Irrigation, Landscape Water Use Survey, Lawn, Natural Resources, News, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sustainability, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Water Conservation
Graduate students win regional awards for nutrient management research
March 24, 2024
Producers know the importance of proper nutrient management for productive crop development. They also know that the right fertilizer in the right amount, place, and time, along with appropriate water management, should have minimal impact on ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Carbon, Lakesh Sharma, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Researchers study sustainable options for tomato farming
March 21, 2024
Two studies on tomato production are giving farmers more sustainable options for fertilizer use and maintaining soil health. UF/IFAS researchers explored the use of controlled-release urea (CRU) compared to conventional soluble urea (U) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Farming, Fertilizer, Laura Jalpa, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Experiential Learning Lab provides undergraduate students research opportunities
March 18, 2024
University of Florida students are immersing themselves in the hands-on study of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences in the Experiential Learning Lab (ELL). Dr. Ann Wilkie, research professor in the UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Ann Wilkie, BioEnergy And Sustainable Technology Lab, Experiential, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sustainability, Undergraduate Research
Gators 4 Mercy: A Journey in Water Security with Water 4 Mercy
February 28, 2024
As a graduate student at the University of Florida in 2021, Anthony Halcyon saw a local news segment that he credits for changing the trajectory of his academic and humanitarian endeavors as a scientist. It showcased the impactful work of Water ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Anthony Bolesta, Humanitarian, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water