Yucheng Feng

Yucheng Feng is Professor of Soil Microbiology in Auburn University's Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture. Researches soil-plant-microbe interactions with focus on sustainable agriculture.

Primary interests include soil health assessment, nutrient management (nitrogen/sulfur cycling), microbial source tracking in watersheds, and climate-smart practices like biochar application and cover cropping. Field studies emphasize US Coastal Plain ecosystems.

Recent publications (2021-2025) predominantly address soil management (40%), microbial ecology (30%), and drought adaptation (20%). Emerging themes include DNA-based pollution tracing and circular economy approaches using agricultural waste.

Laboratory based in Funchess Hall. Collaborates with Alabama Cooperative Extension on soil health initiatives.