Professor
University of Florida
Maria Silveira is an Associated Professor in Soil and Water Science at the University of Florida (UF), Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona, FL. She joined UF in August, 2006. She received her PhD degree in Soil Science from University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She investigates the cycling of nutrients in soil-plant-water in grassland ecosystems. Her research interest includes environmental soil chemistry, nutrient management, and environmental services associated with cultivated and native grasslands. She works closely with farmers, county extension faculties, and regulatory agencies and her educational efforts are focused on promoting education programs that highlight the importance of sustainable use of soil and water resources. She has authored 85 peer-reviewed publications, 76 non-refereed articles, and over 100 abstracts in national and international meetings. Her program has attracted over 3.4 million dollars in grants since 2006. Maria is a member of the Soil Science Society of America, America Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and currently serve as an Associate Editor for Crop Science journal. Maria has received numerous awards including UF Research Foundation Professor, UF High Impact Publication, and Florida Cattlemen’s Association Research of the Year Award.
Friday, July 16, 2021
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM EST