Judith Nyiraneza

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Research Scientist

My  research projects aim to:

 Better understand nitrogen and carbon cycling under diversified cropping systems;

 Identify strategies to enhance phosphorus use efficiency in acidic soils;

 Evaluate best management practices that enhance soil health under potato production systems.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
440 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI

Current research and/or projects

Using living laboratory approach to develop and transfer innovative soil and water quality BMPs in Prince Edward Island

Pulses to improve winter wheat production and sustainability in Eastern Canada

Improving crop production resiliency using innovative BMPs

State of soil and land of Canada: cost-effective methods of soil and soil landscape delivery

Assessing the effect of land use and agricultural management on the stability and resilience of soil food webs

Linking nutrient cycling and soil health in Canadian agroecosystems.

 

Atlantic soil health and diversity.

Potato early dying network

Research and/or project statements

Améliorer la santé des sols, l’efficacité de l’utilisation des éléments nutritifs et la productivité des cultures.

Education and awards

B. Sc. en agronomie

M. Sc. en science du sol et en phytologie

Ph. D. en science du sol et en science de l’environnement

Key publications

  1. Bélanger, G., Ziadi, N., Pageau, D., Grant, C., Högnäsbacka, M., Virkajärvi, P., Hu, Z., Lu, J., Lafond, J., Nyiraneza, J. (2015). A model of critical phosphorus concentration in the shoot biomass of wheat. Agronomy Journal, [online] 107(3), 963-970. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj14.0451

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  2. Jiang, Y., Chapman, S., Nyiraneza, J., Malenica, A., Li, Q., Murray, B., Grimmett, M.G., and Rodd, A.V. (2014). "Groundwater quality under a retired potato field evidences significant contribution of soil N to nitrate leaching.", 13th congress of European Society of Agronomy, Debrecen, Hungary, August 25-29, 2014.

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  3. Fuller, K.D., Nyiraneza, J., Thompson, B., Bizimungu, B., Bishop, G.A., Jiang, Y., Grimmett, M.G., Khiari, L., Rodd, A.V., and Anderson, S. (2014). "Optimum rates of phosphorus for potato production in soils of varying P status in Atlantic Canada… an AAFC Science & Technology Branch Project.", Scotia Horticultural Congress 2014, Kentville, NS, Canada, January 27-28, 2014.

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  4. Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Grimmett, M.G., Nyiraneza, J., Jiang, Y., Khakbazan, M., and Van Roestel, J. (2014). "Improving Hayfield for Forage Quality while Minimizing Nitrate Loading of Tile Drainage in Atlantic Canada.", ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting: Grand Challenges – Great Solutions, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-6, 2014.

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  5. Nyiraneza, J., Peters, R.D., Grimmett, M.G., Jiang, Y., and Rodd, A.V. (2014). "Canola response to N fertilizer sources and rotation systems in Prince Edward Island.", 18th Nitrogen Workshop. The nitrogen challenge: Building blueprint for nitrogen use efficiency and food security, Lisbon, Portugal, June 30-July 3, 2014, Abstract/poster.

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  6. Danielescu, S., Grimmett, M.G., Rodd, A.V., Nyiraneza, J., and Zebarth, B.J. (2014). "Groundwater recharge and nitrate loading from a field under a conventional potato production system in PEI.", Canada Water Resources Association (CWRA) 2014 Congress, Hamilton, ON, Canada, June 2-4, 2014, Presentation.

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  7. Mills, A.A.S., Nyiraneza, J., and Rodd, A.V. (2014). "The impact of underseeding and overseeding cover crops on the agronomic performance of soybean and canola in the Northeast.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014. (Poster)

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  8. Bélanger, G., Ziadi, N., Sinaj, S., Virkajärvi, P., Jouany, C., Lajeunesse, J., and Nyiraneza, J. (2014). "Critical P concentration of forage grasses.", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014. (Poster)

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  9. Cambouris, A.N., Perron, I., Ziadi, N., Lafond, J., Zebarth, B.J., Nyiraneza, J., Nelson, A., Cavers, C., and Tremblay, N. (2014). "Fertilisation azotée du centre à l’est du Canada sous culture de la pomme de terre : saison 2013.", Congrès annuel de l’AQSSS, Victoriaville, QC, Canada. (Presentation)

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  10. Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Grimmett, M.G., Nyiraneza, J., Jiang, Y., Khakbazan, M., and Van Roestel, J. (2014). "Nitrogen dynamics in twin row versus conventional row silage corn in Atlantic Canada.", ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting: Grand Challenges – Great Solutions, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-6, 2014.

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  11. Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Grimmett, M.G., Nyiraneza, J., Jiang, Y., Khakbazan, M., and Van Roestel, J. (2014). "Improving Hayfield for Forage Quality while Minimizing Nitrate Loading of Tile Drainage in Atlantic Canada.", ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting: Grand Challenges – Great Solutions, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-6, 2014.

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  12. Nyiraneza, J., Mills, A.A.S., Rodd, A.V., Grimmett, M.G., and Jiang, Y. (2014). "The effects of different cover crops and their managements on subsequent potato growth.", 18th Nitrogen Workshop. The nitrogen challenge: Building blueprint for nitrogen use efficiency and food security, Lisbon, Portugal, June 30-July 3, 2014, Abstract/poster.

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  13. Cambouris, A.C., Perron, I., Ziadi, N., Lafond, J., Zebarth, B.J., Nyiraneza, J., Nelson, A., Carvers, C., and Tremblay, N. (2014). "Fertilisation azotée dans la production de pomme de terre du centre à l’est Canadien : saison 2013.", Congrès annuel de l’association québécoise des spécialistes en sciences du sol, Victoriaville, Québec, Canada, May 26-29, 2014, Oral presentation.

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  14. Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Grimmett, M.G., Nyiraneza, J., Jiang, Y., Khakbazan, M., and Van Roestel, J. (2014). "Nitrogen dynamics in twin row versus conventional row silage corn in Atlantic Canada.", ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting: Grand Challenges – Great Solutions, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-6, 2014.

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  15. Rodd, A.V., Grimmett, M.G., Fuller, K.D., Bezanson, G.S., Nyiraneza, J., Henry, R., Jenkins, S., and others (2014). "Management of manure to decrease the potential for E. coli contamination.", Open houses organized by AAFC, Crop and Livestock Research Centre. (Presentation)

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  16. Nyiraneza, J., Thompson, B., Fuller, K.D., Bizimungu, B., Bishop, G.A., Jiang, Y., Grimmett, M.G., Khiari, L., Rodd, A.V., and Anderson, S. (2014). "Potato response to phosphorus fertilization in Atlantic Canada and assessment of the degree of soil phosphorus saturation.", Northeast Potato Technology Forum 2014, Fredericton, NB, Canada, March 12-13, 2014, Oral presentation.

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  17. Henry, R., Main, D., Rodd, A.V., Mills, A., Nyiraneza, Peters, R., Noronha, C., Grimmett, M., and Fillmore, S.A.E. 2016. Organic Research at the Charlottetown Research and Development Centre. Atlantic Regional Organic Research Network (ACORN)- Seeds of Change Tour. Harrington Research Farm. December 1st.

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  18. Nyiraneza, J., Peters, R.D., Rodd, A.V., Grimmett, M.G., Zebarth, B.J., Ziadi, N., Bélanger, G., and Jégo, G. (2013). "Impact of Crop Rotations, and Mineral and Organic N fertilizer on Soil Nitrogen Availability and Potato Yield.", Northeast Potato Technology Forum 2013, Delta Prince Edward, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, March 5-6, 2013.

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  19. N'Dayegamiye, A., Nyiraneza, J., Giroux, M., Grenier, M., and Drapeau, A. (2013). "Manure and Paper Mill Sludge Application Effects on Potato Yield, Nitrogen Efficiency and Disease Incidence.", 97th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America (PAA), Québec City, QC, Canada, July 28-August 2, 2013, #111.

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  20. Nyiraneza, J., Peters, R.D., Rodd, A.V., Grimmett, M.G., Zebarth, B.J., Ziadi, N., Bélanger, G., and Jégo, G. (2013). "Soil N supply and potato yield as affected by Crop Rotations and N sources.", 97th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America (PAA), Québec City, QC, Canada, July 28-August 2, 2013, #038.

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Contact

Research facility

Charlottetown Research and Development Centre
440 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4N6
Canada

Expertise

Agriculture›Agro-Ecosystem productivity and health

Affiliations

  • Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS)

  • Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

  • Potato Association of America (PAA)

Language

English
French

Other languages

Italian