Julie Howe

Dr. Julie Howe is Professor of Soil Science at Texas A&M University, investigating soil management impacts on nutrient cycling and carbon dynamics. Her research program addresses sustainable agriculture challenges through soil chemistry and fertility studies.

Research Focus: Professor Howe's work spans fundamental and applied soil science:

• Rhizosphere processes under drought
• Nutrient use efficiency
• Soil health assessment
• Waste-derived fertilizers
• Space agriculture systems

Recent innovations include aeroponic methods for root exudate collection and extraterrestrial soil modification techniques.

Publication Highlights: Current research explores phosphorus cycling in iron oxide systems, drought-induced changes in root exudation, and climate-smart agriculture monitoring. Methodological advances feature in-situ emission measurement networks and modeling of greenhouse gas fluxes from cropping systems.

Applied Solutions: Her program develops practical solutions including recycled phosphorus fertilizers from brushite, spent coffee grounds as soil amendments, and emergency milk disposal protocols. Collaborative projects with AgriFlux network advance climate-smart farming practices across US croplands.