Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Lusk Lab
Led by Mary Lusk · Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
What we study
The Lusk Lab studies how urban land management affects soil and water quality, focusing on nutrient cycling and best management practices. Research involves field studies and experiments to develop sustainable solutions for urban landscapes.
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Leveraging advanced deep learning models for large-scale hydrological forecasting in Florida
2026 · Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment
- Harnessing biochar and plant growth‐promoting bacteria for sustainable crop production under reclaimed water irrigation: A review
2026 · Journal of Environmental Quality
Reviews how biochar and bacteria can help crops grow with reclaimed water.
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- Impact of fertilizer calendar blackout restrictions and recycled wastewater irrigation on St. Augustinegrass lawns: II. Nutrient concentration in leachate and soil accumulation
2026 · Crop Science
Studies how fertilizer blackouts and recycled wastewater impact nutrient leaching in St. Augustinegrass.
- Incentive-based policy for tree protection: A United States national review
2026 · Urban forestry & urban greening
- Effects of Reclaimed Water Irrigation on Nutrient Management and Fruiting in Blueberry Production Systems
2026 · Water
Tests how reclaimed water irrigation affects nutrient levels and fruit production in blueberry.
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