Soil Organic Matter Dynamics Lab
Dr. Adam Gillespie
Ontario Agricultural College
School of Environmental Sciences
agilles at uoguelph.ca
Soils@Guelph link
My research focuses on soil organic matter. Soil organic matter is widely recognized as an integral part of sustainable agriculture, soil health and ecosystem resilience. It is critical for soil function, providing a source of nutrients, substrates and energy for the microbial population. My research program is one which examines land use and ecosystem influences on soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics and their relationship with soil fertility and carbon cycling in both the lab and field settings. I believe very strongly in the need to translate innovative research into practice.
In my research, I use cutting-edge technology to study how soil organic matter chemistry and persistence relate to soil health and land use change.
