Research
Our research group specializes in detailed assessments of plant-soil interactions and gas fluxes with the atmosphere. We also scale up our analysis for interdisciplinary applied research on management practices that support multiple co-benefits for the environment and production systems.
Plant nutrient and water acquisition in diversified agroecosystems
Investigations of root trait variation and covariation in relation to soil properties and climate, and how these processes can be modified by neighbouring plants in more diversified agroecosystems and under ecological nutrient management.
In situ methods for investigating root ecology
Advancing and developing new methods and applications of non-invasive sampling techniques such as geo-imaging with ground penetrating radar, minirhizotron cameras, and isotope analysis to describe root system architecture and interactions in soil under field conditions.
Greenhouse emissions regulated by plant root-soil interactions
Through field and lab experiments, we are empirically relating root functional trait variation and microbial community composition and function, with emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane from agricultural environments.
Climate change mitigation in the agriculture sector
Interdisciplinary projects working with academic researchers, farmers, government scientists, and industry stakeholders to evaluate and operationalize a range of nature-based solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.