Manbir Rakkar

Manbir Rakkar is an Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at The Ohio State University, specializing in soil health and sustainable agricultural systems. His interdisciplinary research integrates soil physics, chemistry, and biology to develop holistic best management practices for diverse crop-soil systems. He actively engages in extension activities to address regional agricultural concerns and implement farmer-oriented research projects.

Education:

• PhD in Agronomy (Soil and Water Sciences), University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Research Focus: Evaluating potassium fertilizer recommendations, soil ecosystem services in integrated crop-livestock systems, soil acidification dynamics in semi-arid environments, and soil health comparisons between annual and perennial cropping systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to resolve complex soil issues.

Professional Affiliation: Based at Ohio State University's Wooster campus (131 Williams Hall, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691).