Bernard Gagnon

Research Professional

To assist the lead research scientist in studies related to use of fertilizing residuals (compost, papermill biosolids, alkaline residuals, biochar) in agriculture and of N and P fertilization for field crops.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

2560 boul. Hochelaga, Québec, QC

Current research and/or projects

1. Effect of combined application of papermill biosolids and biochar on the mycorhization, crop nutrition and grain yield of corn and soybean

2. Long-term assessment of 9-yr repeated applications of papermill biosolids and alkaline residuals on the crop yield and quality and the soil properties

3. Long-term effect of soil tillage and N and P fertilization in a corn-soybean rotation

Key publications

Lalande, R., Gagnon, B., and Royer, I. (2009). "Impact of natural or industrial liming materials on soil properties and microbial activity.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 89(2), pp. 209-222. doi : 10.4141/CJSS08015
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Ziadi, N., Bélanger, G., Gagnon, B., Mongrain, D. (2009). Mehlich 3 Soil phosphorus as determined by Colorimetry and inductively coupled plasma. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, [online] 40(1-6), 132-140. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00103620802649377
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Rochette, P., Angers, D.A., Chantigny, M.H., Gagnon, B., Bertrand, N. (2008). N2O fluxes in soils of contrasting textures fertilized with liquid and solid dairy cattle manures. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, [online] 88(2), 175-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJSS06016
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Rochette, P., Angers, D.A., Chantigny, M.H., Gagnon, B., and Bertrand, N. (2006). "In situ mineralization of dairy cattle manures as determined using soil-surface CO₂ fluxes.", Soil Science Society of America Journal, 70, pp. 744-752.
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Camberato, J.J., Gagnon, B., Angers, D.A., Chantigny, M.H., and Pan, W.L. (2006). "Pulp and paper mill by-products as soil amendments and plant nutrient sources.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 86(4), pp. 641-653.
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Angers, D.A., Chantigny, M.H., Rochette, P., and Gagnon, B. (2006). "Dynamics of soil water-extractable organic C following application of dairy cattle manures.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 86(5), pp. 851-856.
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Lalande, R., Gagnon, B., Chapman, R.A., and Barnett, G.M. (2005). "Soil microbial populations, activity, and community structure in continuous corn or forage systems under organic or inorganic fertilization in eastern Canada.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 85(1), pp. 27-38.
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Gagnon, B., Nolin, M.C., Cambouris, A.N., and Bélanger, G. (2005). "Effets de l’application à taux variable d’engrais potassique et magnésien sur le rendement et la composition minérale du fourrage.", Agrosol, 16(2), pp. 127-134.
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Gagnon, B., Nolin, M.C., and Cambouris, A.N. (2004). "Combined de-inking paper sludge and poultry manure application on corn yield and soil nutrients.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 84(4), pp. 503-512.
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Gagnon, B. (2004). "Détermination en incubation contrôlée de la disponibilité des éléments nutritifs des composts produits à la ferme.", Agrosol, 15(1), pp. 10-17.
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Gagnon, B., Ziadi, N., and Lafond, J. (2004). "Valorisation des boues mixtes de papetières en grandes cultures et en productions horticoles: leur impact sur le rendement, les propriétés du sol et l’environnement.", Agrosol, 15(1), pp. 4-9.
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Gagnon, B. (2004). "Contribution of on-farm and industrial composts to soil pH and enrichment in available nutrients and metals.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 84(4), pp. 439-445.
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Gagnon, B. and Ziadi, N. (2004). "Value of paper mill sludge in agriculture: Crop yield, soil properties, and environmental impacts.", in Pandalai, S.G. (ed.) - Recent Research Developments in Crop Science. Vol. I, Research Signpost, Kerala, India, Chapter 1, pp. 1-10.
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Gagnon, B. and Simard, R.R. (2003). "Soil P fractions as affected by on-farm composts in a controlled incubation study.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 83(2), pp. 223-226.
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Gagnon, B., Bélanger, G., Nolin, M.C., and Simard, R.R. (2003). "Relationships between soil cations and plant characteristics based on spatial variability in a forage field.", Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 83(2), pp. 343-350.
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Gagnon, B., Simard, R.R., Lalande, R., and Lafond, J. (2003). "Improvement of soil properties and fruit yield of native lowbush blueberry by papermill sludge addition.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 83(1), pp. 1-9.
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Lalande, R., Gagnon, B., and Simard, R.R. (2003). "Papermill biosolid and hog manure compost affect short-term biological activity and crop yield of a sandy soil.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 83(4), pp. 353-362.
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Gagnon, B., Lalande, R., and Fahmy, S.H. (2001). "Organic matter and aggregation in a degraded potato soil as affected by raw and composted pulp residue.", Biology and Fertility of Soils, 34(6), pp. 441-447.
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Gagnon, B., Lalande, R., Simard, R.R., and Roy, M. (2000). "Soil enzyme activities following paper sludge addition in a winter cabbage-sweet corn rotation.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 80(1), pp. 91-97.
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Lalande, R., Gagnon, B., Simard, R.R., and Côté, D. (2000). "Soil microbial biomass and enzyme activity following liquid hog manure application in a long-term field trial.", Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 80(2), pp. 263-269.
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