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

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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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  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). "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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, [online] 137(3-4), 267-275. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2010.02.012

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Contact

Research facility

Kentville Research and Development Centre
32 Main Street
Kentville, NS B4N 1J5
Canada

Expertise

Agriculture›Environmental science›Environmental biology
Agriculture›Soil science›Manure and slurry management
Agriculture›Soil science›Nutrient management
Agriculture›Soil science›Soil physics

Affiliations

Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists

Canadian Soil Science Society

 

Language

English

Other languages

Afrikaans, dutch, flemish