Romulo P. Lollato

Dr. Romulo P. Lollato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University, where he serves as an Extension Wheat and Forages Specialist. He leads interdisciplinary teams in developing applied research (20%) and extension (80%) programs focused on wheat and forage crop production.

• B.S. in Agronomy, Londrina State University (Brazil)
• M.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University
• Ph.D. in Crop Science, Oklahoma State University

His research spans wheat physiology, soil management, and sustainable intensification. Key themes include nitrogen and sulfur fertilization strategies, disease control (e.g., Fusarium head blight), drought resilience, phenotypic plasticity of yield, dual-purpose wheat systems, and crop modeling with tools like AquaCrop and DSSAT. He investigates yield gaps, genotype-environment interactions, and environmental impacts of commercial wheat production.

Dr. Lollato’s recent publications highlight advancements in wheat breeding, precision agriculture, and climate-smart practices. Topics include Bayesian modeling of yield responses, regenerative agriculture frameworks, and biochar solutions for phosphorus runoff. His work emphasizes bridging genetic improvement with agronomic innovations.

• Outstanding Associate Editor Award, Agronomy Journal (2018)

He mentors graduate students through over 20 research projects, including M.S. and Ph.D. theses, and collaborates with stakeholders to enhance wheat value chains. His applied research integrates soil health, crop rotation strategies, and ecological-economic benefits of diversified systems.