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Kate Scow is a Professor in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources at the University of California, Davis, where she also serves as Director of the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, home to the long-term Century Experiment. She chairs the International Agricultural Development Graduate Group, reflecting her leadership in interdisciplinary agricultural research and education.
Education:
- MS in Soil Science, Cornell University, 1986
- PhD in Soil Science, Cornell University, 1989
Her research centers on soil microbial ecology, particularly the role of microbial communities in providing ecosystem services in both agricultural and contaminated environments. She investigates how microbial diversity influences nitrogen cycling, how long-term farming practices affect soil functional diversity, and the impacts of co-contaminants in organic amendments on soil health. Her work extends globally, including collaborative projects in Uganda focused on improving soil management and irrigation for smallholder vegetable producers.
Dr. Scow is a recognized leader in her field, honored as a Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America. She also serves as Chief Editor of the prestigious journal Soil Biology and Biochemistry, underscoring her influence in advancing soil science research.
She advises graduate students through the International Agricultural Development Graduate Group and leads major long-term agroecosystem experiments. Her work is supported by sustained research funding, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided text.
She is actively involved in the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, a key research site for studying the long-term impacts of diverse farming systems on soil health and sustainability.
