Maintaining soil health is essential for sustainable agriculture and food security.
Throughout history, humans have used agricultural inputs, from the earliest use ofmanures to industrialised fertiliser production. But now, the world’s agricultural systems are being threatened by degradation and pollution.
Join us at our next BrisScience as Dr Nicole Robinson explores new developments in revitalising our soils, including the use of novel materials – such as biodegradable plastics – to support sustainable crop production.
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Meet the presenter
Dr Nicole Robinson is a researcher in the Plant Nutrition and Ecophysiology research group at The University of Queensland, Australia. Nicole has 20 years’ experience investigating how plants, microbes and soil interact in agricultural systems with the aim of increasing nutrient use efficiency of cropping systems to maintain productivity and soil health while reducing off-site environmental impacts.
About BrisScience
BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart.
Run by The University of Queensland, BrisScience has been delivering engaging lectures on diverse topics from local and international scientists for over a decade.
BrisScience speakers are leaders in their given fields and deliver dynamic presentations based on cutting-edge research.
The University of Queensland has been running BrisScience since 2005, bringing the best and brightest scientific minds to the people of Brisbane – from early career researchers to Nobel Laureates!
| Time | 6:30pm to 7:30pm (light refreshments 7:30-8pm) |
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| Venue | The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank |
| Cost | Free - Eventbrite ticket required |
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