Kui Liu, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

Agronomy

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1 Airport road, Swfit Current, SK S9H 3X2

Education and awards

Ph. D., Biology, Dalhousie University, 2006.

M. Sc., Crop Cultivation and Farming Systems, Henan Agricultural University, China, 2001

B. Sc., Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, China, 1998

Key publications

Liu, K., Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Astatkie, T. (2011). Responses of fruit yield and quality of processing tomato to drip-irrigation and fertilizers phosphorus and potassium. Agronomy Journal, [online] 103(5), 1339-1345. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2011.0111
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Liu, K., Ma, B.L., Luan, L., Li, C. (2011). Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium nutrient effects on grain filling and yield of high-yielding summer corn. Journal of Plant Nutrition, [online] 34(10), 1516-1531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2011.585208
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Zhang, T.Q., Liu, K., Tan, C.S., Warner, J., Wang, Y.T. (2011). Processing tomato nitrogen utilization and soil residual nitrogen as influenced by nitrogen and phosphorus additions with drip-fertigation. Soil Science Society of America Journal, [online] 75(2), 738-745. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2009.0365
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Liu, K., Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S. (2011). Processing tomato phosphorus utilization and post-harvest soil profile phosphorus as affected by phosphorus and potassium additions and drip irrigation. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, [online] 91(3), 417-425. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss09098
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Liu, K., Hammermeister, A.M., Warman, P.R., Drury, C.F., Martin, R.C. (2011). Assessing soil nitrogen availability in contrasting cropping systems at the end of transition to organic production. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, [online] 91(4), 493-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss2010-039
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Zhang, T.Q., Liu, K., and Tan, C.S. (2010). "Optimizing application of phosphorus and potassium to processing tomatoes under drip irrigation to maximize yield with improved quality while minimizing adverse impacts on water quality.", 2010 Ontario Processing Vegetable Industry Conference, London, ON, Canada, January 25-27, 2010, pp. 2-3.
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Zhang, T.Q., Liu, K., Tan, C.S., Hong, J.P., Warner, J. (2010). Evaluation of agronomic and economic effects of nitrogen and phosphorus additions to green pepper with drip fertigation. Agronomy Journal, [online] 102(5), 1434-1440. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2010.0081
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Liu, K., Drury, C.F., Papadopoulos, A.P., Warner, J. (2010). Yield and economic assessments of fertilizer nitrogen and phosphorus for processing tomato with drip fertigation. Agronomy Journal, [online] 102(2), 774-780. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2009.0346
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Zhang, T.Q., Liu, K., and Tan, C.S. (2009). Optimizing application of phosphorus and potassium to processing tomatoes under drip irrigation to maximize quality and yield while minimizing adverse impacts on water quality. Final report to International Plant Nutrition Institute, Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers, Ontario Business Association, A&L Canada Laboratory., AAFC Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre, Harrow, ON. (Report)
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Liu, K., and Warner, J.T. (2009). "Nitrogen and phosphorus application to processing tomatoes grown with drip fertigation.", Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 823, pp. 109-114.
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Liu, K., Zhang, T.Q., and Tan, C.S. (2009). "Phosphorus use efficiency and potential losses as affected by P and K nutrition and drip irrigation in processing tomato.", Great Lakes Phosphorus Forum with SERA-17 Annual Meeting, Hilton Hotel and St. Clair Centre, Windsor, ON, Canada, July 28-31, 2009. (Poster)
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Wang, X.M., Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Liu, K., and Forsberg, C.W. (2009). "Effects of low P Enviropig manure on Italian ryegrass growth, soil P bioavailability, and postharvest soil P loss.", Joint Annual Meeting of the CSA-CSSS-CSAFM: Sciences for Sustainability: Soils, Agronomy, and Atmosphere, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 5-7, 2009. (Abstract)
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., and Liu, K. (2009). "Phosphorus and potassium application to processing tomatoes grown with drip irrigation.", Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 823, pp. 97-102.
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Liu, K., Zhang, T.Q., and Tan, C.S. (2009). "Responses of fruit quality of processing tomato to drip irrigation and addition of phosphorus and potassium.", Joint Annual Meeting of the CSA-CSSS-CSAFM: Sciences for Sustainability: Soils, Agronomy, and Atmosphere, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 5-7, 2009. (Abstract)
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., and Liu, K. (2008). "Phosphorus and potassium application to processing tomatoes with drip irrigation.", International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) 11th International Symposium on the Processing Tomato and 8th World Congress, Toronto, ON, Canada, June 8-13, 2008. (Abstract)
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Warner, J.T., and Liu, K. (2008). "Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application to Green Pepper Grown with Drip Fertigation.", Plants and Soils: Montreal '08: Joint meeting of the CSHS, CSA and Northeastern Branch ASA-CSSA-SSSA, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada, July 13-16, 2008. (Presentation)
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Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Liu, K., and Warner, J.T. (2008). "Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application to Processing Tomatoes Grown Under Drip Fertigation.", Plants and Soils: Montreal '08: Joint meeting of the CSHS, CSA and Northeastern Branch ASA-CSSA-SSSA, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada, July 13-16, 2008. (Presentation)
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Zhu, W., Liu, K., Wang, X.D. (2008). Heterosis in yield, fiber quality, and photosynthesis of okra leaf oriented hybrid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Euphytica, [online] 164(1), 283-291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10681-008-9732-3
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