Understanding the effects of crop rotation on soil organic carbon stabilization
Posted on 19.01.2023 | Last Modified 19.01.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Bobbi Helgason
Institution:
University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding:
$13,608
Co-Funders:
Agriculture Development Fund, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date:
2022
Project Length:
1 Year
Objectives:
Determine the stability of soil organic carbon in soils in different long-term wheat- and canola- based rotations. Quantify carbon storage in different soil functional pools. Determine the relationship of microbial abundance, community structure and activity with soil organic matter storage and stabilization.