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Clain A. Jones
Assistant Professor; Ph.D. in Soil Chemistry, Montana State University, 1998; M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science, Univ. of Washington, 1988; B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, Cornell University, 1986. Interests: Evaluating processes controlling availability of nutrients and educating extension agents, crop advisers, farmers, ranchers, and homeowners on soil fertility issues. Current research: Comparing nitrogen and phosphorus availability in both no-till and tilled systems for a variety of cropping systems.
The Dept of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University (Bozeman) is seeking a highly energetic and capable Ph.D. student to conduct research in nutrient cycling in agricultural systems with a focus on legumes. This USDA-NRI sponsored research will involve investigating the effects of various cropping systems and legumes on both nitrogen and energy budgets. Specifically, nitrogen fixation will be quantified through both mass balance and isotopic approaches. Background should be in soil fertility, cropping systems, chemistry, or a closely related field. The assistantship includes a monthly stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. To apply, send resume, cover letter, GRE scores (and TOEFL if relevant), transcripts, and contact information for three references as email attachments to clainj@montana.edu. Direct inquiries to Clain Jones at clainj@montana.edu or 406 994-6076.
Recent Publications:
- Jones, C.A. and J.S. Jacobsen. In press. Effect of low rate commercial humic acid on phosphorus availability and spring wheat yield. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal.
- Jones, C.A., J.S. Jacobsen, and J.M. Wraith. 2005. Response of malt barley to phosphorus fertilization under drought conditions. J. Plant Nutr. 28:1605-1617.
- Jones, C.A., D.A. Nimick, and R.B. McCleskey. 2004. Relative effect of temperature and pH on diel cycling of dissolved trace-elements in Prickly Pear Creek, Montana. Water Air Soil Poll. 153:95-113.
- Hodgson, T., L. Andersen, J. Robison-Cox, and C. Jones. 2004. Water Quality Statistics. Teaching Statistics. 26:2-8.
- Jones, C.A., and J.S. Jacobsen. 2003. Effects of dust control coatings on phosphorus fertilizer dissolution and uptake. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 34:1791-1801.
- Yang, J.E., C.A. Jones, H. J. Kim, and J.S. Jacobsen. 2002. Soil inorganic P fractions and Olsen-P in P-responsive calcareous soils: Effects of fertilizer amount and incubation time. CSSPA. 33 (5&6):855-871.
Current Instructional Responsibilities:
- LRES 351 - Nutrient Cycling (Spring)
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