UF/IFAS Dept of Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences
@SoilWaterSci
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We discover and impart scientific knowledge related to soil, water and environmental science in urban, agricultural and natural ecosystems. @UF @UF_IFAS
Gainesville, FL
Joined February 2015
New research shows cover crops cycle nitrogen differently in Florida’s sandy soils. Sunn hemp (legume)=quick N release Sorghum sudangrass (grass)=slow/steady N release Timing is key to keeping nutrients in the field! @jb_bukomba @UFGulfCoastREC
https://t.co/QzO4pZTeVF
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
UF/IFAS research shows how different cover crops impact nitrogen in Florida’s unique climate and sandy soil.
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Learn more on Irrigation Management for Improved Citrus Production at https://t.co/iszQkL4rWk
#AllInForCitrus @SoilWaterSci @soil_management
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A startup founded by @UF scientists aims to put practical #AIatUF into the hands of Florida farmers. Learn how these @UFGulfCoastRE & @UFIFASCitrusREC scientists are building a business that will shape the future of farming: https://t.co/veDAqy7twC
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A @UF_IFAS study shows flooding fields before planting can help rice grow stronger b/c it unlocks soil-bound #phosphorus & #iron, cutting fertilizer needs & boosting sustainability in the FL Everglades Ag Area. @UFSustainableAg @MattVanweelden @tandfonline
https://t.co/DMBZqRGani
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Congratulations, Prof. Patrick Inglett, a 2025 Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America (@ASA_CSSA_SSSA)! His @UF_IFAS work in wetland #biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling & #ecosystem science continues to advance #soil and #water research worldwide. https://t.co/KkCpav897l
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Patrick Inglett, UF/IFAS professor of biogeochemistry, is a 2025 Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).
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A new @SoilWaterSci study at the @EvergladesREC reveals how “flooding smart” affects redox balance, soil health & carbon conservation when sugarcane growers flood their field after harvest and grow rice. @JEnvironQual @UFSustainableAg @XueBaiUF
https://t.co/C4sETMojIx
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
UF/IFAS research provides new insights into how flooded rice crop rotation might slow organic matter oxidation.
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The Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Lab @UF Everglades Research and Education Center @EvergladesREC is looking to hire a postdoc to work on soil conservation effects assessment as it related to nutrients and hydrology. @SoilWaterSci @USDA_NRCS
https://t.co/AHeAReUBXL
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Congratulations, Dr. Rao Mylavarapu, for being named a 2025 Fellow of both ASA & SSSA! His nearly 40-year contribution to sustainable nutrient systems continues to shape #agriculture & #soil science. @ASA_CSSA_SSSA @UFCALS @UF_IFAS @UF @IFAS_VP
https://t.co/WZAxOXPPzy
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Rao Mylavarapu, UF/IFAS professor, is a 2025 Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).
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New study from @SoilWaterSci & colleagues in Spain examines how water & #imidacloprid (insecticide #citrus trees take up via roots) move thru sandy #soils under both saturated (heavy rain & flooding) & unsaturated (typical field) conditions. @vadosezonej
https://t.co/pAhZHJGwAl
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
Growers often use IDP to stop the psyllid spreading citrus greening disease but the pesticide can easily move through soil & into groundwater
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Excellent! #phosphorus
At the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit in Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭. Working towards improving P use efficiency in west Africa and establishing an African sustainable P network. @UF @SoilWaterSci @EvergladesREC @STEPS_STC @Ghana
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🌴Among the natural beauty in Florida is rapid urban development and sprawl. Still, natural environments persist in the concrete jungles, such as in urban stormwater ponds and streams. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/1MKBuB5cIs PC: Adapted from AJ Reisinger @UF_IFAS
@SoilWaterSci
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It’s #EstuariesWeek! @SoilWaterSci faculty, students & staff are working across Florida’s estuaries—from shellfish restoration to salinity & water quality research. #WadeIn @GTMNERR @ApalachRiver @friendsrookery
https://t.co/OU7Wtt2Ijd
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
National Estuaries Week (Sept. 20–27) celebrates the places where rivers meet the sea and are essential to ecosystems and communities.
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We have awesome undergrads! Let us know if you have an #internship program for students studying #soil, #water, or #ecosystem sciences: sws@ifas.ufl.edu @UFCALS @NCBS_UF_IFAS @UFSarasotaExt @USSugarFLA
https://t.co/txhlWWg52h
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UF Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences undergrads spent Summer 2025 putting class lessons to use through internships & research experiences.
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Remembering those who died, those they left behind, and the first responders.
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At the @STEPS_STC retreat in southern IL corn belt region. Interactions with local stakeholders has been very informative. Hearing a lot of similar issues related to phosphorus sustainability across state boundaries. @NSF
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Florida has 75,000+ stormwater ponds that are good at flood control. Dr. AJ Reisinger studies how urban ponds & streams filter pollution & why many aren’t working as designed. His research aims to make cities greener & water cleaner. via @FondriestEnv
https://t.co/24Lta22gYu
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Scientists in Florida are researching stormwater ponds and urban streams to improve their ability to protect the environment, even from within urban centers.
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🌊 Catch the #NatureCoastCurrents webinar series, Sept 2025–June 2026! Monthly 30–40 min talks + live Q&A on Florida’s Nature Coast research. Free & open to all. Recordings available. Register ➡ https://t.co/hMDdQ7nKRR
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We are learning new things about #Bamboo planting densities, fertilization rates and irrigation rates for different ages of bamboo, said Davie Kadyampakeni, associate professor in the @SoilWaterSci at the @UFIFASCitrusREC Water & Nutrient Management Lab. https://t.co/StrfuNjSop
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
With a global market valued at nearly $67 billion, bamboo may offer an alternative crop for some Florida growers reeling from a devastated citrus crop, says a University of Florida expert. “Bamboo is...
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Right now, #seaweed farming in Florida exists at a small scale and only in enclosed tank systems. https://t.co/VGOXEsyVnS
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu
Florida’s coastline may one day host more than oysters, clams, fish and shrimp. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Sea Grant...
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