Marney Isaac

Marney Isaac is a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in agroecology and sustainable agriculture. Her research focuses on diversified farming systems, agrobiodiversity, biogeochemical cycling, plant functional traits, and agrarian networks.

Research Interests:

• Agroecology
• Agrobiodiversity
• Biogeochemical Cycling
• Plant Functional Traits
• Agrarian Networks
• Sustainable Agriculture

Scientific Awards:

• Canada Research Chair in Agroecosystems and Development

Grants: Funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canada Research Chairs program.

Recent Article Trends: Her 2024 research demonstrates that integrated crop-livestock-tree systems in Africa improve environmental outcomes and social equity, particularly in Malawi (maize diversification) and Ghana (cocoa agroforestry).