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

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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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Bittman, S., Gordon, R.J., Butrón, D., Fillmore, S.A.E., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Grimmett, M.G., and Campbell, A.J. (2008). "Below crop canopy manure injection: Components needed to make it work.", published in Greencover Canada Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). (Factsheet)
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Bittman, S., Gordon, R.J., Butrón, D., Fillmore, S.A.E., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Grimmett, M.G., and Campbell, A.J. (2008). "Below crop canopy manure injection: Principles behind how the sleighfoot works.", published in Greencover Canada Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). (Factsheet)
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Fuller, K.D., Embree, C.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., St George, E., and Nichols, D.S. (2008). "Performance of CG30 apple rootstock in Nova Scotia.", 9th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Geneva, NY, USA, August 4-8, 2008.
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Bittman, S., Gordon, R.J., Butrón, D., Fillmore, S.A.E., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Grimmett, M.G., and Campbell, A.J. (2008). Demonstration of below crop canopy manure injection technology. Report to Greencover Canada Program., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). (Report)
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Braun, P.G. and Fuller, K.D. (2008). "Compost effects on apple replant disease.", Journal of Plant Pathology, 30(2), pp. 376. (Abstract)
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B.W., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.J., Hoeg, R., Campbell, A.J., Duynisveld, J.L., Bezanson, G.S., Grimmett, M.G., Fillmore, S.A.E., Walker, B.A., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Madani, A., Butrón, D., Bittman, S., and Lalande, R. (2008). "Selected low disturbance liquid manure application systems: results, implications and future considerations.", Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 88(4), pp. 726. (Abstract)
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Bittman, S., Gordon, R.J., Butrón, D., Fillmore, S.A.E., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Grimmett, M.G., and Campbell, A.J. (2008). "Below crop canopy manure injection: Results of agronomic trials.", published in Greencover Canada Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). (Factsheet)
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Sinclair, A.C., Hebb, D., Jamieson, R.C., Gordon, R.J., Benedict, K., Stratton, G.W., Fuller, K.D., and Madani, A. (2008). "Growing Season Surface Water Loading of Fecal Bacteria within a Rural Watershed.", 21st Century Watershed Technology: Improving Water Quality and Environment, Concepcion, Chile, March 29-April 3, 2008, pp. 231-239.
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.J., Campbell, A.J., Duynisveld, J.L., Bezanson, G.S., Fillmore, S.A.E., Walker, B.A., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Butrón, D., Madani, A., Lalande, R., and Bittman, S. (2008). "Selected low disturbance liquid manure application systems: results, implications and future considerations.", 4th Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) Atlantic Workshop, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, January 15-16, 2008. (Presentation)
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Rodd, A.V., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.H.J., Hoeg, R., MacLeod, J.A., Fuller, K.D., Hebb, D., Bitman, S., Fillmore, S.A.E., and Campbell, A.J. (2007). "Under crop canopy manure injection. Headwaters of Cornwallis River Watershed Group.", Berwick, NS, Canada, July 12, 2007. (Presentation)
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Rodd, A.V., Henley, S., Wheaton, M., McIver, R., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.J., Hoeg, R., MacLeod, J.A., Fuller, K.D., Bittman, S., and Campbell, A.J. (2006). "Under crop canopy manure injection.", Agrifest 2006, Lyndhurst Farms, Canning, NS, Canada, August 10-13, 2006. (Presentation)
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Rodd, A.V., Henley, S., Wheaton, M., McIver, R., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.J., Hoeg, R., MacLeod, J.A., Fuller, K.D., Bittman, S., and Campbell, A.J. (2006). "Under crop canopy manure injection.", Agrifest 2006, Lyndhurst Farms, Canning, NS, Canada, August 10-13, 2006. (Poster)
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Rodd, A.V., Henley, S., Wheaton, M., McIver, R., Thomas, B., Van Roestel, J., Gordon, R.J., Hoeg, R., MacLeod, J.A., Fuller, K.D., Bittman, S., and Campbell, A.J. (2006). "Under crop canopy manure injection.", AgraPoint Tour: Forage Field Day, Kentville, NS, Canada, June 22, 2006. (Presentation)
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Fuller, K.D., Embree, C.G., and MacLeod, J.A. (2001). "Orchard removal effects nitrate discharge from tiled land.", Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 564, pp. 285-290.
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