Ashlea Doolette

Dr. Ashlea Doolette is a Lecturer in Soil Science at the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Her research focuses on soil phosphorus chemistry, particularly the characterization of organic phosphorus forms and their availability to plants. She explores strategies to enhance phosphorus availability through crop rotations and agronomic practices, leveraging advanced techniques like 31P NMR spectroscopy. Dr. Doolette is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in soil science and related fields.

Her research interests include soil phosphorus speciation, plant nutrient dynamics, and the application of NMR technology to analyze soil and plant phosphorus compounds. Recent studies have addressed phosphorus cycling in floodplain ecosystems, intercropping systems, and microbial mineralization processes. She actively contributes to advancing sustainable agricultural practices through her work on phosphorus management and soil health.