Rocio Hernandez
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Graduate StudentSchool of Earth, Environmental, and Marine SciencesGraduate Student |
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EducationM.S. in Agriculture, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Anticipated Completion 2021. |
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Areas of InterestMy interest stem from understanding the soil and the way we produce food in a way that makes me a more conscientious steward of the land, educator and scientist. |
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Research OverviewCurrently working on a national NRCS project measuring dynamic soil properties as indicators of soil health in a series of agricultural fields in South Texas. This study will assess the impact of multiple tillage management practices by measuring soil respiration, enzyme activity, carbon and nitrogen levels. |