Lucas Canisares

Lucas Canisares is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. His research focuses on agroecosystem sustainability, soil health, and carbon sequestration strategies in tropical and subtropical systems. He investigates cover cropping, nitrogen cycling, and land-use impacts on soil organic matter dynamics.

Key research themes include optimizing crop rotations, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through bioenergy production, and enhancing soil resilience under intensified agricultural practices. His work integrates field measurements, meta-analyses, and collaborative multi-state studies to address practical challenges in sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Canisares has published extensively on topics like soil carbon storage in Brazilian drylands, nitrogen management in corn systems, and the ecological consequences of sugarcane expansion. His research often bridges environmental science with agricultural economics, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for climate-smart farming practices.