Xiaopeng Gao

Xiaopeng Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. His research focuses on optimizing soil fertility and nutrient management practices for sustainable agricultural systems, targeting agronomic productivity and environmental health benefits.

• PhD (Soil Science), Wageningen University, The Netherlands
• MSc (Plant Nutrition), China Agricultural University
• BSc (Soil Chemistry), Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Dr. Gao’s work explores root-soil interactions, 4R nutrient stewardship, and zinc bioavailability in crop grains, while assessing livestock grazing impacts on carbon and nitrogen cycling in grasslands. His studies address global challenges in nitrous oxide (N2O) mitigation and nutrient efficiency, particularly in arid and subtropical regions.

Recent publications highlight trends in soil nitrogen dynamics, GHG emission reduction, and micronutrient biofortification. These span agroecosystem modeling, fertilizer innovation, and climate-resilient practices, with applications in Canada and China.