Noura Ziadi, Ph.D.

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Research scientist

My research program focuses on soil fertility and plant nutrition. More specifically, I’m conducting research to better understand nutrient cycling under different agro-ecosystems. I’m developing  technologies, methods, and knowledge for better management of mineral fertilizers by increasing their efficiency of use while reducing their negative environmental impacts. I developed and validated models for phosphorus and nitrogen diagnosis in corn, wheat, potatoes, and timothy production and developed new technologies to ensure effective management of industrial wastes (paper mill biosolids) and biochar. 

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2560 Blvd. Hochelaga, Quebec, QC G1V 2J3

Current research and/or projects

  • Soil phosphorus modelling and transformation
  • Development of soil analysis, including for soil phosphorus and nitrogen
  • Use of infrared for soil analysis
  • Plant- and soil- based diagnostic tools for efficient nitrogen and phosphorus management
  • Development of agricultural uses for paper industry residues and biochar

Research and/or project statements

  • Soil fertility and plant mineral nutrition
  • Nutrient management
  • Soil phosphorus and nitrogen cycle
  • Improving use of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers
  • Soil analysis methods

Professional activities / interests

  • President-Elect, President, Past President, Canadian Society of Soil Science (2017-2019);
  • Associate editor for Agronomy Journal (2012-214);
  • Associate editor for the Canadian Journal of Soil Science (2011-) ;
  • Member of the Canadian society of Soil Science CSSS, Centre SEVE, American society of agronomy and Soil science society of America.

Education and awards

  • Ph.D., Crop Science, Laval university, Quebec, Canada, 1999
  • M.Sc., Crop Science, Laval university, Quebec, Canada, 1994
  • Certificate: International course of specialization in cereal, Reggio Emilia, Italy, 1992;
  • B.Sc., Agronomy, École supérieure des grandes cultures, Tunisia,  1986
  • Best Associate Editor- Canadian Journal of soil science ( 2017);
  • 2015 Fellow from the Canadian Society of soil science;
  • 2014 Nominated for the award “Femme de Merite 2014 de YWCA, Quebec” under science and technology section;  2014.
  •  Award of excellence of outstanding paper from the Canadian J. of Plant science; 2009
  • Award of excellence of outstanding paper from the American society of weed science. February 2009.
  • Queen’s Jubilee Medal from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, December 2002.
  • Award of the best student poster presented during the meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil science in 1999.
  • Scholarship from the Canadian Society of Soil Science (Student Travel Award for 1998).
  • Scholarship of excellence from the “Formation des Chercheurs et l’Aide à la Recherche (FCAR) ’’ (Ph.D.; 1995 and 1996).
  • Scholarship of excellence from the ‘’Fondation de l'Université Laval’’ (Ph.D.; 1994).
  • Award of the best student poster presented during the meeting of the “Association Québecoise des spécialistes en science du sol” in 1996 

International experience and/or work

Collaboration with France (INRA Bordeaux and Toulouse, U. De Bordeaux), China, Switzerland, Finland, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia;

Training of post-doctoral fellows and graduate students (+40).

Key publications

  1. Impact of crop rotations on potato Nitrogen response and soil health. Presentation at the Integrated Potato Project workshop at Fredericton research and development centre, 16th Nov. 2016.

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  2. Abdi, D., B.J. Cade-Menun, N, Ziadi, Y. Shi, G. Bélanger, J. Lajeunesse, J. Lafond. 2016. Modeling 31P-NMR P forms in Canadian grasslands using compositional analysis with balances. Affiche scientifique présentée au Organic Phosphorus Workshop 2016, 5-9 septembre 2016, Lake District, England.

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  3. Abdi, D., Cade-Menun, B.J., Ziadi, N., Tremblay, G.F., Parent, L.É. (2016). Visible near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict soil phosphorus pools in chernozems of Saskatchewan, Canada. Geoderma Regional, [online] 7(2), 93-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2016.02.004

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  4. St. Luce, M., Grant, C.A., Ziadi, N., Zebarth, B.J., O'Donovan, J.T., Blackshaw, R.E., Harker, K.N., Johnson, E.N., Gan, Y., Lafond, G.P., May, W.E., Malhi, S.S., Turkington, T.K., Lupwayi, N.Z., McLaren, D.L. (2016). Preceding crops and nitrogen fertilization influence soil nitrogen cycling in no-till canola and wheat cropping systems, 191 20-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2016.02.014

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  5. Shi, Y., Ziadi, N., Hamel, C., Lajeunesse, J., Lafond, J. (2016). Phosphorus fertilization effect on timothy root growth, and associated arbuscular mycorrhizal development. Agronomy Journal, [online] 108(2), 930-938. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2015.0459

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  6. St. Luce, M., Whalen, J.K., Ziadi, N., Zebarth, B.J. (2016). Net nitrogen mineralization enhanced with the addition of nitrogen-rich particulate organic matter. Geoderma, [online] 262 112-118. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.08.017

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  7. Cambouris, A.N., St. Luce, M., Zebarth, B.J., Ziadi, N., Grant, C.A., Perron, I. (2016). Potato response to nitrogen sources and rates in an irrigated sandy soil. Agronomy Journal, [online] 108(1), 391-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2015.0351

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  8. Shi, Y., Ziadi, N., Hamel, C., Lajeunesse, J., and Lafond, J. (2015). "Growth of Timothy root and associated arbuscular mycorrhizae as affected by phosphorus fertilization in North Quebec.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015.

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  9. Nyiraneza, J., Jannet, R.B., Fuller, K.D., Bizimungu, B., Bishop, G.A., Jiang, Y., Khiari, L., Grimmett, M.G., Rodd, A.V., Mills, A.A.S., and Ziadi, N. (2015). "Critical phosphorus concentrations and P saturation ratio levels under potato production in Atlantic Canada.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015.

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  10. Hamdi, W., Messiga, A.J., Pelster, D.E., Ziadi, N., and Seffen, M. (2015). "Phosphorus isotherms sorption in semi arid soil.", International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2(3), pp. 1995-2005.

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  11. St. Luce, M., Whalen, J.K., Ziadi, N., and Zebarth, B.J. (2015). "Net nitrogen mineralization enhanced with the addition of nitrogen-rich particulate organic matter.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015.

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  12. Abdi, D., Cade-Menun, B.J., Ziadi, N., Shi, Y.Z., Bélanger, G., Lajeunesse, J., and Lafond, J. (2015). "The influence of phosphorus fertilization on grassland soil phosphorus forms: A 31P-NMR study.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015, Presentation.

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  13. Royer, I., Cambouris, A.N., Claessens, A., Angers, D.A., Ziadi, N., and Perron, I. (2015). "Soil contamined with trace metal for the production of bioenergy from biomass.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015. (Poster)

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  14. Bélanger, G., Ziadi, N., Lajeunesse, J., and Lafond, J. (2015). "Fertilisation en phosphore des graminées: Trop ou pas assez?", Conférence donnée à la Journée d’information scientifique Bovins laitiers et plantes fourragères, Drummondville, QC, Canada, 25 février, 2015. (Presentation)

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  15. Shi, Y., Ziadi, N., Hamel, C., Lajeunesse, J., and Lafond, J. (2015). "Timothy root and associated arbuscular mycorrhizae as affected by phosphorus fertilization in eastern Canada.", 9th Symposium for the International Society of Root Research, Canberra, Australia, October 6-9, 2015.

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  16. Faubert, P., Lemay-Bélisle, C., Bertrand, N., Bouchard, S., Chantigny, M.H., Durocher, S., Rochette, P., Tremblay, P., Ziadi, N., and Villeneuve, C. (2015). "La gestion des biosolides de papetières au Québec : quelle serait la meilleure option pour réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre? Pulp and paper mill sludge management in Quebec: what should be the best option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?", Vecteur Environnement, 48(5), pp. 50-58.

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  17. Perron, I., Cambouris, A.N., and Ziadi, N. (2015). "Soil Phosphorus distribution under two contrasting grasslands (2 and 10 yrs old).", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015. (Poster)

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  18. Alotaibi, K., Cambouris, A.N., Ziadi, N., Perron, I., and Tremblay, N. (2015). "Corn Yield and quality as a function of nitrogen.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015. (Poster)

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  19. Shi, Y., Lalande, R., Hamel, C., Ziadi, N. (2015). Winter effect on soil microorganisms under different tillage and phosphorus management practices in Eastern Canada. Canadian Journal of Microbiology, [online] 61(5), 315-326. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjm-2014-0821

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  20. Abdi, D., Cade-Menun, B.J., Ziadi, N., Parent, L.É. (2015). Compositional statistical analysis of soil 31P-NMR forms. Geoderma, [online] 257-258 40-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.03.019

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Contact

Research facility

Quebec Research and Development Centre
2560 Hochelaga Boulevard
Québec, QC G1V 2J3
Canada

Expertise

Agriculture›Agriculture-environment interactions

Affiliations

2005-present, Adjunct Professor, Laval University, Quebec.

2012-present, Adjunct Professor, Graduate University Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China.

2016-present, Adjunct Professor, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Language

English
French

Other languages

Arabic