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Guangdi Li

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Principal Research Scientist, Livestock Systems
Biography

Dr Guangdi Li obtained his Bachelor (1982) and Master degrees (1985) at Gansu Agricultural University, China and did his PhD at Massey University, New Zealand, focused on response of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) to defoliation during 1993-1997.

Dr Guangdi Li joined the NSW Department of Primary Industries since 1997. He has extensive research experience in Australia, China and New Zealand.  Over the last 10 years, he published more than 70 refereed journal papers across a wide range of research areas in pasture agronomy, crop and pasture management, pasture species evaluation, soil chemistry and physics, and acid soil management. Currently, he is leading a multi-disciplinary research team across 4 research organizations in partnership with 4 leading growers groups, focusing on innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region in Australia.

Featured Projects

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Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region (GRDC 2015-2020)

Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region (GRDC 2015-2020)

Understanding the amelioration processes of the subsoil application of amendments in the Southern Region (GRDC 2016-2021)

Understanding the amelioration processes of the subsoil application of amendments in the Southern Region (GRDC 2016-2021)

Extending the boundaries of legume adaptation through better soil management (MLA/MLA Donor Company 2018-2022)

Extending the boundaries of legume adaptation through better soil management (MLA/MLA Donor Company 2018-2022)

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Recent Publications

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image for publication Long-term surface application of lime ameliorates subsurface soil acidity in the mixed farming zone of south-eastern Australia

Long-term surface application of lime ameliorates subsurface soil acidity in the mixed farming zone of south-eastern Australia

Geoderma 338, 236-246.

2019 | Journal
image for publication The performance of early-generation perennial winter cereals at 21 sites across four continents

The performance of early-generation perennial winter cereals at 21 sites across four continents

Sustainability 10, Article 1124 (1-28).

2018 | Journal
image for publication Effects of contrasting seasonal growth patterns on composition and persistence of mixed grass‐legume pastures over 5 years in a semi‐arid Australian cropping environment

Effects of contrasting seasonal growth patterns on composition and persistence of mixed grass‐legume pastures over 5 years in a semi‐arid Australian cropping environment

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 204, 228-242.

2018 | Journal
image for publication Spatial variation in soil organic carbon and nitrogen at two field sites under crop and pasture rotations in southern New South Wales, Australia

Spatial variation in soil organic carbon and nitrogen at two field sites under crop and pasture rotations in southern New South Wales, Australia

Soil Research 56, 780-792.

2018 | Journal
image for publication Does 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate or N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide reduce nitrous oxide emissions from a rain-fed cropping system?

Does 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate or N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide reduce nitrous oxide emissions from a rain-fed cropping system?

Soil Research 56, 296-305.

2018 | Journal
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Qualifications and Achievements

PhD in Plant Science   Massey University, New Zealand, 1997

MAgrSc   Gansu Agricultural University, China, 1985

BAgrSc   Gansu Agricultural University, China, 1982

Professional Associations and Activities

Adjunct Professor Charles Sturt University, Australia

Adjunct Professor University of Tasmania. Australia

Adjunct Professor Gansu Agricultural University, China

Member Australian Society of Soil Science

Member Australian Society of Agronomy

Contact

Email: guangdi.li@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Research branch: Climate, Water, Soil and Forests

Location: Wagga Wagga