David Mortensen

David Mortensen is a Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, NH. He is affiliated with the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, where his work focuses on sustainable agricultural systems, particularly cover cropping and seed ecology.

His research centers on sustainable agriculture and ecological weed management. Key interests include cover cropping systems, seed size variability, weed population dynamics, and agroecology. His work integrates ecological principles into practical farming strategies to reduce herbicide dependence and improve soil health.

The available publication highlights his focus on seed characteristics and their role in achieving agronomic goals, particularly in cover crop performance. This reflects broader trends in sustainable farming, precision seeding, and ecological resilience in cropping systems.

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While no specific lab or research team is referenced, his work likely involves field-based research in agronomy and ecological weed science, potentially involving collaboration within UNH's agricultural research programs and extension services.