21EJP SOIL: CropGas: The effect of conservation agriculture interventions on greenhouse gas emissions
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Biosciences
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| Richard Lark (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | PhD Studentship for Mr CJ Mussa at University of the Free State, South Africa |
| Organisation | University of Free State, Bloemfontein |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The CEPHaS/CropGas research platform at Chitedze Research station will be used in the PhD project to study crop management impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. Mr Mussa, based in Malawi, will be supervised by two academics at UFS, Dr Patson Nalivata at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Prof R.M. Lark from University of Nottingham. In addition to the platform we bring expertise in Malawi soils, crops and farm systems (Nalivata) and statistical design, analysis and integration with process models (Lark). |
| Collaborator Contribution | Supervision of Mr Mussa, and opportunities for him to engage with an international network focussed on crop systems and environmental impact. |
| Impact | This studentship only began in late 2023 so there are no impacts to record. |
| Start Year | 2023 |