Agroecology Lab

Our agroecology research group focuses on understanding how plant-soil interactions mediate carbon and nitrogen cycling and placing this research within broader social and economic contexts. The necessity of sustainably producing food has never been more evident as agriculture both contributes to and is impacted by many global change issues. In particular, increased climate variability requires the development of resilient, regionally adapted production systems.

Our Agroecology Research

Our research applies concepts from ecology and biogeochemistry to study nutrient cycling and organic matter dynamics within cropping systems from rhizosphere to global scales using on-farm, experiment station, greenhouse, and modeling experiments. Central topics of our research group include plant mediation of nitrogen mineralization through shifts in belowground carbon allocation, utilizing plant variety to improve cropping system resilience, and interdisciplinary collaborations to integrate agroecological knowledge into policy and management

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The Agroecology Lab welcomes motivated individuals at all academic levels to contribute to our research in sustainable agriculture and soil ecology. Whether you are an undergraduate student seeking research experience, a prospective graduate student pursuing advanced study, or a collaborator interested in interdisciplinary work, there are many ways to get involved.

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Learn more about our work to improve soil health by utilizing ecological principles to promote agriculture output and support farmers.

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Contact Information

mailing address

Plant Sciences - C111
Fort Collins, CO 80523

phone

(970) 491-1320

e-mail meagan.schipanski@colostate.edu