Tag: Soil water and ecosystem sciences

Podcast series features UF/IFAS water researchers

by Mike Loizzo
July 9, 2020

Faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department went behind the microphone for a new podcast series. Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) students involved in the Streaming Science project interviewed ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Podcast, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Streaming Science, Water

UF/IFAS Extension to launch “Climate Smart Floridians” program

by Mike Loizzo
July 7, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has forecast some major issues for Florida due to climate change. Rising sea level means retreating shorelines and more coastal flooding. Hotter than normal temperatures mean stress on the state’s water ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alicia Bradigan-Betancourt, Ashley Smyth, Climate Smart Floridians, Florida Sea Grant, Holly Abeels, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension

Algae study recognized for high impact among UF/IFAS research

by Mike Loizzo
July 2, 2020

The UF/IFAS Research Dean’s Office is recognizing former undergraduate student Rebecca O’Connell and Soil and Water Sciences research professor Dr. Ann Wilkie for their research paper. The article they co-authored, “Comparing Harvest Productivity ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Algae, Ann Wilkie, Rebecca O'Connell, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

New research examines how hurricanes impact inland waters

by Mike Loizzo
June 22, 2020

A hurricane is a devastating natural disaster. Loss of life and destruction of property are two things most people think of in the aftermath of a hurricane. New UF/IFAS-led research focuses on how hurricanes impact some inland waters. “A ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Estuary, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tracey Schafer

Mentoring from afar (during a pandemic)

by Mike Loizzo
June 18, 2020

Dr. Ann Wilkie expected to mentor an undergraduate student at a distance during the spring 2020 semester. The research professor of bioenergy and sustainable technology in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department had arranged to work with ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ann Wilkie, Covid-19, Lars Bjorndal, Mentoring, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

The important role of nitrogen in Florida soils

by Mike Loizzo
June 15, 2020

A new UF/IFAS Extension document from Soil and Water Sciences Department (SWS) researchers highlights the important role of nitrogen (N) in Florida soils. The element is necessary for healthy plants. However, properly managing soil N levels ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Clayton Nevins, Nitrogen, Patrick Inglett, Sarah Strauss, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Research indicates crop-available legacy phosphorus could fertilize crops while saving farmers money

by Mike Loizzo
May 26, 2020

Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFSAS) report soil legacy phosphorus could be enough to fertilize crops – at least for a planting season or two. Using the abundance of this common fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Fertilizer, Phosphorus, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Vimala Nair

Student uses Andes Mountain Hike for Class Project

by Mike Loizzo
May 4, 2020

A student majoring in Environmental Management of Agricultural and Natural Resources used a hike in the Andes Mountains this spring to complete a class project. Sarah Birkmire was taking GIS for Soil and Water Science (SWS 4720C) when her Spring ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Environmental Management In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Sarah Birkmire, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Susan Curry

Featured New Faculty: Yang Lin

by Mike Loizzo
April 20, 2020

Dr. Yang Lin has recently been appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Soil and Water Sciences Department with a specialty in Soil Health. We asked him a little about how his career has developed and what his future research goals are. Can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Featured Faculty, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, SWS Featured Faculty, Yang Lin

Guide for the Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees Updated

by Mike Loizzo
April 15, 2020

Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 3rd Edition is an update of UF/IFAS Bulletin SP169, which has provided guidelines for Florida citrus fertilization since 1995. The goal is to provide background information and recommendations to develop a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Davie Kadyampakeni, Kelly Morgan, Nutrition Of Florida Citrus Trees, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

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