CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES
Contact Information:
408 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building University Park, PA 16802- Phone: 814-863-7637
- Fax: 814-863-7043
- E-mail: swd10@psu.edu
Appointment:
- 75% Extension
- 25% Research
Links:
Sjoerd W. Duiker
Associate Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics
Responsibilities and Interests:
My specialization focuses on the effects of soil management practices on soil physical properties and processes. This includes the effect of no-tillage and tillage on soil physical properties, how soil compaction affects soil and crops, what effect crop rotation plays in maintaining soil quality, and the benefits and challenges of cover crops. The use of a systems approach to no-tillage, soil compaction and crop rotations is a crucial element in all my work. Research takes place on Penn Stateís research farms as well as in collaboration with farmers and field agronomists in Pennsylvania.
Education:
Professional Background:
- Associate Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 2006–present
- Assistant Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 2000 –2006
Selected Publications:
- Duiker, S. and W.S. Curran. 2007. Management of red clover as a cover crop, Agronomy Facts 67, Penn State College of Agric. Sci., Univ. Park, PA.
- Duiker, S.W. and W.S. Curran. 2005. Rye Cover Crop Management for Corn Production in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Region. Agron. J. 2005 97: 1413–1418.
- Duiker, S. 2002. Diagnosing soil compaction using a penetrometer (soil compaction tester), Agronomy Facts 63, Penn State College of Agric. Sci., Univ. Park, PA.
- Duiker, S., D. A. Miller, J. M. Hunter, E. J. Ciolkosz, and W. J. Waltman. 2001. No-till management intensity zones for Pennsylvania. World Congress on Conservation Agriculture.