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.