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Gerson Laerson Drescher
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Assistant Professor
Also affiliated: University of Arkansas System (2020–2026); Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul (2021); Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (2021); Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2011–2025); Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (2021)
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
15 h-index
70 pubs
681 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Gerson Laerson Drescher's research focuses on developing soil-test-based fertilizer recommendations and nutrient management strategies for key agricultural crops, including rice, soybean, corn, cotton, and forages. His work aims to enhance both crop production and environmental sustainability. Dr. Drescher investigates various aspects of soil fertility, including nutrient cycling, the use of cover crops for carbon sequestration and soil health improvement, and the management of organic waste. He has experience with laboratory methods for plant and soil analysis, and the correlation and calibration of nutrient availability indexes.
His research also extends to understanding nutrient losses in row crop production systems and quantifying greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in flooded rice environments. Dr. Drescher has explored the characteristics and carbon mineralization of biochars derived from animal manures and plant residues. He has also examined the influence of alkaline hydrolyzable nitrogen on paddy soil profiles and its impact on rice root morphology and plant nutrition. His work includes investigating copper and zinc distribution and potential toxicity in young peach trees and assessing the effects of organic and mineral fertilizers on pasture and no-tillage systems.
Metrics
- h-index: 15
- Publications: 70
- Citations: 681
Positions
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Assistant Professor 2022–presentUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences ORCID
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Post-Doctoral Associate 2020–2022University of Arkansas Soil ORCID
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Post-Doctoral Associate 2019Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Soil Science ORCID
Selected Publications
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Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems (2026)
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Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems (2026)
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End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management (2026)
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Negative potassium balances threaten global crop production (2026)
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Forest restoration enhances soil health in tropical agricultural landscapes assessed by soil management assessment framework (SMAF) across land uses and soil types (2026)
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Multivariate evaluation of soil-water-plant health in multifunctional buffer-strip systems (2026)
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Targeted herbicide cost requirements for adoption of See & Spray technology and ways to improve area sprayed (2026)
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Weed population impacts using targeted herbicide applications with a precision sprayer in soybean over a three-year period (2025)
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Recycling waste via insect agriculture: Frass impacts on soil and plant health (2025)
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Integrating cover crops and targeted herbicide applications in cotton production (2025)
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Improved Soil Property Prediction Models for Rice Paddies Using Measured Nutrients (2025)
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Transferability of soil management assessment framework indices to detect best soil management strategies in tropical agroecosystems (2025)
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Short-term effects of winter cover crops and summer cash crops on soil properties in Ultisol under no-tillage system in Southern Brazil (2025)
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Insect frass fertilizer as soil amendment for improved forage and soil health in circular systems (2025)
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Corn and Soybean Growth as Affected by Wastewater-Derived Struvite-Phosphorus Sources and Irrigation Water Types (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Trenton L. Roberts
University of Arkansas System
5 shared publications
In database
- Profit‐maximizing potassium fertilizer recommendations for corn and cotton
- Potassium Fertilizer Rate Recommendations: Does Accounting for Soil Stock of Potassium Matter?
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems
Amanda J. Ashworth
5 shared publications
In database
- Insect frass fertilizer as soil amendment for improved forage and soil health in circular systems
- Transferability of soil management assessment framework indices to detect best soil management strategies in tropical agroecosystems
- Recycling waste via insect agriculture: Frass impacts on soil and plant health
- Multivariate evaluation of soil-water-plant health in multifunctional buffer-strip systems
- Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems
Kristofor R. Brye
University of Arkansas System
4 shared publications
In database
- Runoff-Water Properties from Various Soils as Affected by Struvite-Phosphorus Source and Water Type
- Corn and Soybean Growth as Affected by Wastewater-Derived Struvite-Phosphorus Sources and Irrigation Water Types
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems
Helen C. S. Amorim
Agricultural Research Service
4 shared publications
In database
- Insect frass fertilizer as soil amendment for improved forage and soil health in circular systems
- Transferability of soil management assessment framework indices to detect best soil management strategies in tropical agroecosystems
- Recycling waste via insect agriculture: Frass impacts on soil and plant health
- Forest restoration enhances soil health in tropical agricultural landscapes assessed by soil management assessment framework (SMAF) across land uses and soil types
Michael P. Popp
University of Arkansas System
3 shared publications
In database
- Profit‐maximizing potassium fertilizer recommendations for corn and cotton
- Potassium Fertilizer Rate Recommendations: Does Accounting for Soil Stock of Potassium Matter?
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
Qamar Sarfaraz
University of Arkansas System
3 shared publications
In database
- Nutrient retention after crop harvest in a typic hapludults amended with biochar types under no-tillage system
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
Tristen H. Avent
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Integrating cover crops and targeted herbicide applications in cotton production
- Weed population impacts using targeted herbicide applications with a precision sprayer in soybean over a three-year period
- Targeted herbicide cost requirements for adoption of See & Spray technology and ways to improve area sprayed
Jason K. Norsworthy
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Integrating cover crops and targeted herbicide applications in cotton production
- Weed population impacts using targeted herbicide applications with a precision sprayer in soybean over a three-year period
- Targeted herbicide cost requirements for adoption of See & Spray technology and ways to improve area sprayed
Thomas R. Butts
Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
3 shared publications
- Integrating cover crops and targeted herbicide applications in cotton production
- Weed population impacts using targeted herbicide applications with a precision sprayer in soybean over a three-year period
- Targeted herbicide cost requirements for adoption of See & Spray technology and ways to improve area sprayed
Gabriela Andrade L. Mengez
University of Arkansas System
3 shared publications
In database
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems
Alden D. Smartt
University of Arkansas System
3 shared publications
In database
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil health response to cover cropping and nutrient management in Mid‐Southern US row‐crop production systems
Lincon Oliveira Stefanello
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (BR)
2 shared publications
- How do native grasses from South America handle zinc excess in the soil? A physiological approach
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
Gustavo Brunetto
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (BR)
2 shared publications
- How do native grasses from South America handle zinc excess in the soil? A physiological approach
- Short-term effects of winter cover crops and summer cash crops on soil properties in Ultisol under no-tillage system in Southern Brazil
Kimberly B. Oliver
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Profit‐maximizing potassium fertilizer recommendations for corn and cotton
- Potassium Fertilizer Rate Recommendations: Does Accounting for Soil Stock of Potassium Matter?
Nathan A. Slaton
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Profit‐maximizing potassium fertilizer recommendations for corn and cotton
- Potassium Fertilizer Rate Recommendations: Does Accounting for Soil Stock of Potassium Matter?
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Jonathan B. Brye
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Machaela Morrison
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