Aaron J. Glenn, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

Dr. Glenn’s micrometeorological research directly addresses the Science and Technology Branch science sector strategy on Agroecosystem Resilience which aims to develop knowledge and tools that support sector adaptation to environmental impacts of agricultural production and reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint. His research also responds to the strategic objective of enhancing environmental performance across many agricultural commodity portfolios (e.g. cereals & grains, oilseeds, beef & forage) as it takes place in the context of multi-year temporal and farm-level spatial scales which include a range of crop rotations and integrated crop-livestock production systems.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Brandon, Manitoba

Current research and/or projects

Cropland evapotranspiration and water balance
Cropland greenhouse gas fluxes and budgets
Methane emissions from a hog barn lagoon
Impact of crop residue and soil management on soybean emergence and early season growth
Impact of weather and climate on crop production on the Canadian Prairies

Professional activities / interests

Micrometeorology in Agricultural and Wetland Ecosystems
Agricultural Meteorology
Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Fluxes
Biogeochemical Cycling of Carbon and Nitrogen

Education and awards

Ph.D., Soil Science, University of Manitoba

M.Sc., Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge

B.Sc., Plant Biology (Hons.), University of Alberta

Key publications

Glenn, A.J. and Wilson, H.F. (2014). "Direct and indirect measurements of evapotranspiration from cropland in western Manitoba, Canada.", 31st Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology/2nd Conference on Atmospheric Biogeosciences, Portland, OR, USA, May 12-15, 2014.
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Wilson, H.F. and Glenn, A.J. (2014). "Carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus chemistry and export in agricultural watershed of the aspen parkland ecoregion as influenced by land use and landform.", Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA, May 18-23, 2014.
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Cardillo, M.J., Bullock, P.R., Gulden, R.H., and Glenn, A.J. (2014). "Stubble Management Effects on Canola Performance Across Different Climatic Regions of Western Canada.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014.
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Glenn, A. 2014. Soybean Growth and Maturity under Contrasting Environmental Conditions in Manitoba. Presentation. Manitoba Agronomists Conference. December 10 and 11, 2014; Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Moulin, A.P., Glenn, A., Tenuta, M., Lobb, D.A., Dunmola, A.S., Yapa, P. (2014). Alternative transformations of nitrous oxide soil flux data to normal distributions. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, [online] 94(1), 105-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJSS2013-008
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Gilmanov, T.G., Baker, J., Bernacchi, C.J., Billesbach, D.P., Burba, G.G., Castro, S., Chen, J., Eugster, W., Fischer, M.L., Gamon, J.A., Gebremedhin, M.T., Glenn, A.J., Griffis, T.J., Hatfield, J.L., Heuer, M.W., Howard, D.M., Leclerc, M.Y., Loescher, H.W., Marloie, O., Meyers, T.P., Olioso, A., Phillips, R.L., Prueger, J.H., Skinner, R.H., Suyker, A.E., Tenuta, M., and Wylie, B.K. (2014). "Productivity and carbon dioxide exchange of the leguminous crops: Estimates from flux tower measurements.", Agronomy Journal, 106(2), pp. 545-559. doi : 10.2134/agronj2013.0270
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Moulin, A.P., Glenn, A.J., Tenuta, M., Lobb, D.A., Dunmola, A.S., and Yapa, P. (2013). "Alternative statistical distributions and transformation of nitrous oxide soil flux data.", ASA/CSSA/SSSA International annual meeting, Tampa, Florida, USA, November 3-6, 2013, Presentation.
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Hanis, K., Tenuta, M., Amiro, B.D., Glenn, A.J., Maas, S.E., and Gervais, M. (2013). "Harvest removals negate the benefit of perennial forage in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an annual crop rotation within the Red River Valley, Manitoba.", ASA/CSSA/SSSA International annual meeting, Tampa, Florida, USA, November 3-6, 2013, Presentation.
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Glenn, A.J. and Wilson, H.F. (2013). "Carbon balance of an organic cropland in southwestern Manitoba.", Joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science, Manitoba Soil Science Society, and Canadian Society of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, July 22-25, 2013.
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Mohr, R.M., Glenn, A.J., Irvine, R.B., Linde, C., Halabicki, P., Kostuik, J., and Chalmers, S. (2013). Evaluation of soybean cultivar growth rate and maturity under varying environmental and soil conditions in Manitoba. Canada Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre Annual Report 2013. P. 11-15. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/innovation-and-research/diversification-centres/print,index.htm. (Report)
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Glenn, A.J. (2013). "Impact of climate change on integrated agricultural production in the Aspen Parkland. Presentation.", Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers, Crop Management Forum, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, November 19, 2013. (Presentation)
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Moulin, A.P., Glenn, A.J., Tenuta, M., Lobb, D.A., Dunmola, A.S., and Yapa, P. (2013). "Alternative statistical distributions and transformation of nitrous oxide soil flux data.", Joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science, Manitoba Soil Science Society, and Canadian Society of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, July 22-25, 2013.
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Mohr, R.M., Glenn, A.J., McLaren, D.L., Irvine, R.B., Sandercock, M., Finlay, G.J., Linde, C., Halabicki, P., Kostuik, J., and Chalmers, S. (2013). Effects of row spacing and seeding rate on soybean in Manitoba. Canada Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre Annual Report 2013. P. 16-29. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/innovation-and-research/diversification-centres/print,index.html. (Report)
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Hanis, K., Tenuta, M., Amiro, B.D., Glenn, A.J., Maas, S.E., and Gervais, M. (2013). "Can inclusion of 4 years of perennial forage in an annual crop rotation within the Red River Valley of the Canadian Prairies increase soil carbon storage and reduce nitrous oxide emissions?", Joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science, Manitoba Soil Science Society, and Canadian Society of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, July 22-25, 2013, Presentation.
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Mohr, R.M., Glenn, A.J., McLaren, D.L., Irvine, R.B., Sandercock, M., Finlay, G.J., Linde, C., Halabicki, P., Burak, K., Kostuik, J., and Chalmers, S. (2013). Agronomic management of soybeans in Manitoba. Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization 2013 Annual Report. P. 82-113. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/innovation-and-research/diversification-centres/print,index.html. (Report)
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Maas, S.E., Glenn, A.J., Tenuta, M., Amiro, B.D. (2013). Net CO2 and N2O exchange during perennial forage establishment in an annual crop rotation in the red river valley, Manitoba. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, [online] 93(5), 639-652. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJSS2013-025
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Gilmanov, T.G., Wylie, B.K., Tieszen, L.L., Meyers, T.P., Baron, V.S., Bernacchi, C.J., Billesbach, D.P., Burba, G.G., Fischer, M.L., Glenn, A.J., Hanan, N.P., Hatfield, J.L., Heuer, M.W., Hollinger, S.E., Howard, D.M., Matamala, R., Prueger, J.H., Tenuta, M., Young, D.G. (2013). CO2 uptake and ecophysiological parameters of the grain crops of midcontinent North America: Estimates from flux tower measurements, 164 162-175. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2012.09.017
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Glenn, A.J. (2012). "Diurnal and Seasonal Relationships Between Incoming Solar Radiation and the Photosynthetically-Active Photon Flux Density in Southwestern Manitoba.", 55th Annual Manitoba Soil Science Society Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, February 2-3, 2012. (Poster)
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Glenn, A.J., Tenuta, M., Amiro, B.D., Maas, S.E., and Wagner-Riddle, C. (2012). "Nitrous oxide emissions from an annual crop rotation in the Red River Valley, Manitoba.", Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) and Association Québécoise de Spécialistes en Sciences du Sol (AQSSS) Joint Meeting, Lac Beauport, QC, Canada, June 6, 2012. (Presentation)
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Tenuta, M., Sapkota, T., Amiro, B.D., Glenn, A.J., and Maas, S.E. (2012). "Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Annual-alone and Annual-Perennial Cropping Systems in the Red River Valley, Manitoba.", 30th Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology and 1st Conference on Atmospheric Biogeosciences, Boston, MA, USA, May 28-June 1, 2012.
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