Manbir Rakkar

I was born and raised in Punjab, India. I completed my PhD in agronomy with a specialization in soil and water sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I have diverse research experience and have worked on topics such as evaluating potassium fertilizer recommendations, soil ecosystem services in integrated crop-livestock system, soil health under annual and perennial cropping systems and soil acidification in semi-arid environments. My research aims to unveil the complex soil dynamics, understand interactions of soil processes, and resolve soil issues using inter-disciplinary approaches. Due to my research background in soil physics, chemistry, and biology, I evaluate all phases of soil to develop holist best management practices for a range of crop-soil systems. In addition to research, I engage in extension activities to disseminate research findings, learn about regional agricultural concerns, and execute farmer-oriented research projects to develop sustainable and vibrant agriculture systems.