Soil Science
Soil degradation in agro-ecosystems is a widely-recognised problem and is a major limiting factor in sustainable production. Research programs of this group focus on soil salinity, soil acidity and acidification, and subsoil constraints but also cover plant-soil interactions, rhizosphere chemistry and plant root exudation, nodulation and plant nutrition. This research group is financially supported by Australian Research Council (ARC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and other funding bodies, and collaborates with other organisations in Victoria, nationally and internationally.
Programs available:
- Interactive effects of salinity and waterlogging on perennial plant species
- Adaptation of plant species to phosphorus deficiency
- Impact of organic matter decomposition on soil pH change
- Phytoremediation of contaminated soils
- Effect of climate change on soil processes
- Causes and management of subsoil acidification under current agricultural systems
- Effect of long-term rotation on soil fertility
- Nutrient supply and crop demand in modern cropping systems
- Amelioration of dense sodic subsoils in systems in south west Victoria
Contact program supervisor for information on applying: Dr Caixian Tang.