Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

132 Undergraduate Research Contest - Poster Section I

Poster Session
Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences (SASES)
Undergraduate students present research and compete against other undergraduates for cash prizes.
Monday, October 23, 2017: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Tampa Convention Center, East Exhibit Hall

Organizers:
Martha Mamo and Susan M. Chapman
Poster #100
What Are the Impacts of Long-Term Tillage Systems on Soil Compaction in Nebraska?.
Raihanah Hassim, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Poster Presentation
  • Poster Final (Hassim).pdf (1.8 MB)
  • Poster #101
    Soil Characteristics of a Permaculture Orchard in Western Kentucky.
    Kevin Goheen, Murray State University; Steven M. Still, Murray State University; Iin P. Handayani, Murray State University
    Poster #102
    Analysis of Change in Soil Fungal-Bacterial Ratio and Physical Soil Parameters over Time on a Rotational Grazing System in Cornell, WI.
    Derek Potratz, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Zachery Leitner, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Trevor Martinsen, UWSP; Nathan Nelson, UWSP; Daniel Keymer, UWSP
    Poster #103
    Nutrient Dynamics in Soils Under a Mixed Cover Crop.
    Jess Bearse, University of Tennessee-Martin; Paula M. Gale, University of Tennessee-Martin; Lauren Taylor, University of Tennessee at Martin
    Poster Presentation
  • SASES Poster.pdf (10.7 MB)
  • Poster #104
    Organic Matter in Novel Forests Can Create Ideal Conditions for Agroforestry.
    Fernando Figueroa-Bonaparte, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Oscar Abelleira, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jennifer M. Rivera Sanantonio, Universidad de Puerto Rico; Génesis Z. Túa Ayala, Universidad de Puerto Rico; David Sotomayor, Univ of Puerto Rico Mayagüez
    Poster #105
    Spatial Variability of Soils and Nutrients within a West Tennessee Wetland Restoration Site.
    William Bratton, University of Tennessee-Martin; Robert Simpson, University of Tennessee at Martin; Paula M. Gale, University of Tennessee-Martin
    Poster #107
    Labile Soil Carbon As Impacted By Dryland Cropping Systems in Eastern Colorado.
    Rachel Seedorf, Colorado State University Agronomy Club; Cassandra Schnarr, Colorado State University; Steven T. Rosenzweig, Colorado State University; Lucretia Sherrod, USDA-ARS; Meagan E. Schipanski, Colorado State University
    Poster Presentation
  • SASES Poster1.pdf (1.5 MB)
  • Poster #108
    Determining Plant Available Phosphorus of Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers Using Phosphorus Adsorption Isotherms.
    Brad Davis, Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI); Jared D. Williams, Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI)
    Poster #109
    Comparison of Ammonia Volatilization from Surface Applied v. Incorporated Fertilizers on High, Neutral, and Low pH Soils.
    Ashley Smith, Brigham Young University - Rexburg, ID; Rebecca Brisolara, Brigham Young University-Idaho; Brad Davis, Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI); Jared D. Williams, Brigham Young University Idaho (BYUI)
    Poster #110
    Use of Biochar to Increase Microbial Growth from Compost Tea Inoculation.
    Lindsay Weiss, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Alex Thomas, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Robert C. Michitsch, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Bryant Scharenbroch, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
    Poster #111
    Polymer Coated Urea Research Summary: Meeting Plant Requirements While Mitigating Environmental Impacts.
    Warren H. Porter, Brigham Young University; Jeffrey D. Svedin, Brigham Young University; Tyler J. Hopkins, Brigham Young University; Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University
    Poster #112
    Enzyme Activities and Microbial Community Evaluation of Featured Geomorphologic North Carolina Soils.
    Alwin Joshua Chico, North Carolina State University; Shuang Liu, North Carolina State University; Terrence G. Gardner, North Carolina State University
    Poster #113
    Seasonal Shift in the Relationship between Phosphorous and Suspended Solids Suggests Differences in Landscape Sources of Phosphorous.
    Jamie Kraklow, University of Wisconsin - River Falls Crops & Soils Club; Jill Coleman-Wasik, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
    Poster #114
    Effects of Cover Crop Usage and Tillage Practices on Soil Health in Corn and Soybean Rotations.
    Taylor Groby, University of Wisconsin - River Falls Crops & Soils Club
    Poster #115
    Effects of Vermicompost and Vermicompost Tea on Ginseng Production and Soil Microbial Populations in Northcentral Wisconsin.
    Lindsey E Carlson, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Brooke Bembeneck, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Daniel Keymer, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Jacob Reed Prater, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Robert C. Michitsch, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
    Poster #116
    Soil Microbial Activity at Different Drying Temperatures.
    Melanie Gault, Oklahoma State University
    Poster Presentation
  • SASESFall2017Poster.pdf (556.5 kB)
  • Poster #119
    Can Labile Soil Carbon be Used to Improve the Rapid Urban Site Index Assessment Tool for Tree Plantings in the Urban Landscape?.
    Joel Gebhard, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Student Chapter of SSSA/SWCS; Bryant Scharenbroch, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Luke Scheberl, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point