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Diane Knight is an Emerita Professor of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She co-chairs the Strategic Research Program in Soil Biological Processes at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Her research focuses on the optimization of biological nitrogen fixation in agroecosystems, where she examines the role of nitrogen-fixing plants such as trees, shrubs, perennial legumes, and annual pulse crops within agricultural landscapes. Diane employs stable isotope labeling to track the fate of nitrogen and carbon from residues and rhizodeposits in rotation systems, analyzing their impact on soil organic matter. Additionally, her research includes microbial inoculant strain selection and carrier development, contributing to improved nutrient cycling and the efficient use of nutrients in crops. Her work emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate rhizobial strains and legume species for enhanced nitrogen efficiency, making significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
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