Dr. Kirsten D. Hannam

Systems Agro-Ecologist

Examining water, carbon and nutrient dynamics within agro-ecosystems at a range of spatial scales

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
4200 Highway #97, Summerland, BC

Education and awards

  • Ph.D. University of Alberta, 2006
  • M.Sc. University of British Columbia, 2002

Additional links

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=FysxbKMAAAAJ

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kirsten_Hannam

Key publications

  1. Proper balanced nutrition is important in all crops; however, knowing what the right nutrient needed at the right time for the right reasons with the right product can be very different between commodities, orchards, and seasons. There are several different sampling methods that can be utilized to assess the nutrient status of a block and help aid in nutrient management decisions. The main assessment methods are leaf, fruitlet, and soil analysis. There are some other techniques, such as sap analysis, that are being tested and may be more available in the future.

    2021 - View publication details

  2. MacDonald JL, Forge T, Hannam K, Judd G, Moffat C, O'Gorman D, Sanfacon H, Xu H. 2020. 'Apple Decline' in the Okanagan Valley. Summerland Research and Development Centre via Instagram and Facebook.

    2020 - View publication details

  3. Hannam, K.D., Fleming, R.L., Venier, L., Hazlett, P.W. (2019). Can bioenergy ash applications emulate the effects of wildfire on upland forest soil chemical properties?, 83 S201-S217. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.10.0380

    2019 - View publication details

  4. Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G.H., Hannam, K.D., Randall, P., and Wambold, L. (2016). "Water-conserving mulch and micro-irrigation practices affect assemblages of nematodes parasitizing winegrape in the Okanagan Valley.", Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. (Abstract)

    2016 - View publication details

  5. Fentabil, M.M., Nichol, C.F., Jones, M.D., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Hannam, K.D. (2016). Effect of drip irrigation frequency, nitrogen rate and mulching on nitrous oxide emissions in a semi-arid climate: An assessment across two years in an apple orchard, 235 242-252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2016.09.033

    2016 - View publication details

  6. Fentabil, M.M., Nichol, C.F., Neilsen, G.H., Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, D., Forge, T.A., Jones, M.D. (2016). Effect of micro-irrigation type, N-source and mulching on nitrous oxide emissions in a semi-arid climate: An assessment across two years in a Merlot grape vineyard, 171 49-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2016.02.021

    2016 - View publication details

  7. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Losso, I., Jones, M.D., Nichol, C., Fentabil, M.M. (2016). Irrigation practices, nutrient applications, and mulches affect soil nutrient dynamics in a young merlot (Vitis vinifera L.) vineyard, 96(1), 23-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2014-0118

    2016 - View publication details

  8. Hannam, K.D., Kehila, D., Millard, P., Midwood, A., Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G.H., Forge, T.A., Nichol, C., and Jones, M.D. (2016). "Bicarbonates in irrigation water contribute to carbonate formation and CO2 production in orchard soils under drip irrigation.", Geoderma, 266, pp. 120-126. doi : 10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.12.015

    2016 - View publication details

  9. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Midwood, A.J., Millard, P., Zhang, Z., Thornton, B., Steinke, D. (2016). Amino acid composition of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) juice in response to applications of urea to the soil or foliage, 67(1), 47-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2015.15015

    2016 - View publication details

  10. Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G.H., Hannam, K.D., Randall, P., and Wambold, L. (2015). "Water-conserving mulch and micro-irrigation practices affect assemblages of nematodes parasitizing wine grape in the Okanagan Valley.", Canadian Phytopathological Society BC. Regional Meetings, Abbotsford, BC, Canada, October 21, 2015. (Presentation)

    2015 - View publication details

  11. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Bowen, P. (2015). Cluster thinning as a tool to hasten ripening of wine grapes in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 95(1), 103-113. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2013-397

    2015 - View publication details

  12. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Forge, T.A., Jones, M.J., Nichol, C.F., and Fentabil, M. (2014). "Soil nutrient dynamics and yield in a young Merlot grape (Vitis vinifera L.) vineyard; implications of irrigation and soil amendment practices.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014, Number 139-8. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  13. Hannam, K.D., Jones, M.D., Neilsen, D., Midwood, A., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, G.H., and Millard, P. (2014). "Bicarbonates in irrigation water can alter the C13 signature and rate of soil respiration-evidence from a 10 year-old apple orchard in the Okanagan valley, British Columbia.", 2014 CSSS Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  14. Fentabil, M., Nichol, C.F., Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, D., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, G.H., and Jones, M.D. (2014). "Nitrous oxide emissions from micro-irrigated grape and apple fields located in the semi-arid Okanagan region of British Columbia.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014, Number 96-13. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  15. Fentabil, M., Nichol, C.F., Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, D., Forge, T.A., and Neilsen, G.H. (2014). "Annual greenhouse gas fluxes in drip and microspray irrigated vineyards and orchards in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.", Annual meeting of the Canadian Soil Science Society, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 4-7, 2014. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  16. Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Jones, M.J., and Nichol, C.F. (2014). "Root growth and development of nematode communities in a young Merlot grape (Vitis vinifera L.) vineyard: Influence of irrigation and organic amendments.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014, Number 145-9. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  17. Hannam, K.D., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Jones, M.D., and Nichol, C.K. (2014). "Implications of irrigation and soil amendment practices for soil nutrient dynamics and yield in a young Merlot grape (Vitis vinifera) vineyard.", 2014 CSSS Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada. (Abstract)

    2014 - View publication details

  18. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., and Forge, T.A. (2014). Effects of three years of Big Horn Natural Compost on soil properties, vine nutrient status, fruit quality and yield - Industry report to Big Horn Compost. (Report)

    2014 - View publication details

  19. Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Rabie, W.S., Midwood, A.J., Millard, P. (2014). Late-season foliar urea applications can increase Berry Yeast-Assimilable nitrogen in Winegrapes (Vitis vinifera L.), 65(1), 89-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2013.13092

    2014 - View publication details

  20. Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Hannam, K., Hannam, K.D., Millard, P., and Midwood, A. (2013). "Foliar urea applications can increase berry yeast-assimiliable N in wine (Vitis vinifera L.) grapes.", Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 984, pp. 427-433.

    2013 - View publication details

Contact

Research facility

Summerland Research and Development Centre
4200 Highway #97
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
Canada

Expertise

Agriculture›Agro-Ecosystem productivity and health
Agriculture›Water›Water and nutrient management
Environment›Climate›Climate change adaptation
Environment›Climate›Climate change mitigation
Forests›Ecosystem Management

Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS)
  • Member, Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), American Society of Agronomy (ASA) & Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)
  • Adjunct, University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Language

English