Keith D. Fuller. M.Sc.(Soil Science), P.Ag.

Biologist Study Leader

Leads a research program aimed at reducing the impact of agriculture on soil health, and water and air quality.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Kentville, NS

Research and/or project statements

- impact of manure-fed dairy cropping rotations on soil and water quality.

- impact of manure-fed dairy cropping rotations on greenhouse gas emissions.

- clean technologies as sustainable approaches for improved soil health and microbiome.

- phosphorus management in potato production systems

Professional activities / interests

- coop student mentoring

- management of science

- clean technologies in agriculture

Education and awards

B.Sc. Soil Science, University of Stellenbosch, 1983

B.Sc. (Hons.) Soil Science, University of Stellenbosch, 1984

M.Sc. Soil Science, University of Stellenbosch, 1989

International experience and/or work

1984 -1989: Soil Scientist, Fruit & Fruit Technology Research Inst., Dept. of Agriculture, Western Cape, South Africa.

1989 - 1998: Specialist Advisor, Soil and Irrigation Management, Research and Development Dept, Ceres Fruit Growers Cooperative Pty Ltd, Western Cape, South Africa.

Key publications

Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Burton, D.L., Grimmett, M.G., Fuller, K.D., Jiang, Y., Jenkins, S., Janes, D.E., Jolliemore, L., Murray, B., Power, I., and others (2014). "Effect of Temperature Based Fall Plowing on Soil N Dynamics in Potato Production.", Open houses organized by AAFC, Crop and Livestock Research Centre. (Presentation)
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Rodd, A.V., Smith, E., Burton, D.L., Grimmett, M.G., Fuller, K.D., Jiang, Y., Jenkins, S., Janes, D.E., Jolliemore, L., Murray, B., Power, I., and others (2014). "Effect of Temperature Based Fall Plowing on Soil N Dynamics in Potato Production.", Sustainable Water Footprint. Joint meeting NS Institute of Agrologists and PEI Institute of Agrologist, Stanley Bridge, PEI, Canada, July 20-22, 2014.
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Rodd, A.V., Henry, R., Bezanson, G.S., Fuller, K.D., Fillmore, S.A.E., and Grimmett, M.G. (2014). "Manure storage conditions and E. coli survival. Sustainable Water Footprint.", Joint meeting NS Institute of Agrologists and PEI Institute of Agrologists, Stanley Bridge, PEI, Canada, July 20-22, 2014.
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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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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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Nyiraneza, J., Fuller, K.D., Bizimungu, B., Bishop, G.A., Grimmett, M.G., Rodd, A.V., Jiang, Y., Mills, A.A.S., Gregory, D., Enman, B., and others (2013). "Increasing phosphorus use efficiency in potato production in Atlantic Canada.", Open houses organized by AAFC, Crop and Livestock Research Centre, August 16, 2013. (Presentation)
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Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Drury, C.F., Grimmett, M.G., Zebarth, B.J., Franklin, J.L., Rodd, A.V., Van Roestel, J., and George, E. (2013). "Growing season denitrification losses impacted by land management practices, soil properties, and weather conditions in manure-amended perennial hayfield and corn-soybean-wheat rotations in Atlantic Canada.", CSSS/MSSS/CSAFM 2013 Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB., Canada, June 22-25, 2013. (Poster)
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Fuller, K.D., Drury, C.F., Grimmett, M.G., Burton, D.L., Franklin, J.L., Zebarth, B.J., Gordon, R.J., Van Roestel, J., and George, E. (2013). "Nitrogen leaching losses in manure amended perennial hayfield and corn-soybean-wheat rotations in Atlantic Canada.", CSSS/MSSS/CSAFM 2013 Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, MB., Canada, June 22-25, 2013. (Poster)
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Fuller, K.D., Burton, D.L., Drury, C.F., Grimmett, M.G., Zebarth, B.J., Fillmore, S.A.E., Girdon, R.J., and St George, E. (2011). "Denitrification, losses in manure amended, permanent forage, and corn-soybean-wheat rotations in Atlantic Canada.", 2011 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting: Fundamental for life: soil, crop and environmental sciences, San Antonio, TX, USA, October 16-19, 2011.
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Fuller, K.D., Gordon, R.J., Grimmett, M.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., Madani, A., Van Roestel, J., Stratton, G.W., MacLeod, J.A., Embree, C.G., and St George, E. (2011). "Seasonal and crop rotational effects of manure management on nitrate-nitrogen leaching in Nova Scotia [Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 137 (2010) 267-275] (Corrigendum).", Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 141(3-4), pp. 466.
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Rodd, A.V., Grimmett, M.G., and Fuller, K.D. (2011). "Does Method of Manure Application Affect Nitrate Movement and Escherichia coli Survival?", Crops and Livestock Research Centre Open House, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, August 6, 2011. (Poster)
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Fuller, K.D., Embree, C.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., St George, E., Nichols, D.S., and Lutz, L. (2011). "Performance of Geneva® 30 apple rootstock in Nova Scotia.", Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 903, pp. 273-279.
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Fuller, K.D. (2011). "Soil Health – an International Perspective.", 54th IFTA Annual Conference & Intensive Workshop, Red Lion Hotel, Pasco, WA, USA, February 26-March 4, 2011, published in Compact Fruit Tree, 44(1), pp. 12-14. (Presentation)
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Fuller, K.D., Gordon, R.J., Grimmett, M.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., Madani, A., Van Roestel, J., Stratton, G.W., MacLeod, J.A., Embree, C.G., and St George, E. (2010). "Effects of manured crop rotations on tile drainage nitrate-nitrogen concentrations.", 5th Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) Atlantic Workshop: Climate Change and Crop Health, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, January 19-20, 2010. (Workshop)
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Braun, P.G., Fuller, K.D., McRae, K.B., and Fillmore, S.A.E. (2010). "Response of ‘Honeycrisp®’ Apple Trees to Combinations of Pre-plant Fumigation, Deep Ripping, and Hog Manure Compost Incorporation in a Soil with Replant Disease.", HortScience, 45(11), pp. 1702-1707.
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Fuller, K.D., Gordon, R.J., Grimmett, M.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., Madani, A., Van Roestel, J., Stratton, G.W., MacLeod, J.A., Embree, C.G., and St George, E. (2010). "Seasonal partitioning of tile drainage volumes: long term averages from Kentville, NS.", 5th Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) Atlantic Workshop: Climate Change and Crop Health, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, January 19-20, 2010. (Workshop)
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Fuller, K.D., Gordon, R.J., Grimmett, M.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., Madani, A., Van Roestel, J., Stratton, G.W., MacLeod, J.A., Embree, C.G., and St George, E. (2010). "Effects of manured crop rotations on nitrate-nitrogen loading of tile drainage waters.", 5th Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) Atlantic Workshop: Climate Change and Crop Health, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, January 19-20, 2010. (Workshop)
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Economics of Fall vs. Spring Plowing of Forage and N Fertilization under Potato Rotation in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Fuller, K.D., Gordon, R., Grimmett, M., Fillmore, S., Madani, A., VanRoestel, J., Stratton, G.W., MacLeod, J., Embree, C., George, E.S. (2010). Seasonal and crop rotational effects of manure management on nitrate-nitrogen leaching in Nova Scotia, 137(3-4), 267-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2010.02.012
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Sinclair, A., Hebb, D., Jamieson, R., Gordon, R., Benedict, K., Fuller, K., Stratton, G.W., Madani, A. (2009). Growing season surface water loading of fecal indicator organisms within a rural watershed. Water Research, [online] 43(5), 1199-1206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2008.12.006
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