Thomas F. Morris
Agronomist, Soil Scientist
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Education
Ph.D. 1992. Soil Science, Iowa State Univ.
M.S. 1988. Soil Science, Univ. of Connecticut
B.S. 1975. Agronomy, Delaware Valley College
Graduate Courses Taught
PLSC 302:
Advanced Soil Fertility
PLSC
377: Soil Analysis
Research Interests
My research program primarily involves the development of methods to reduce
environmental problems associated with the production of agricultural crops.
Examples of these types of projects are: 1) development of a tissue test
to determine excess nitrogen applications to corn, 2) narrow row spacing
for silage corn to increase yield and decrease herbicide use, 3) development
of soil and tissue tests for nitrogen management in pumpkins, and 4) the
effect of increased plant population on yield and nitrogen removal in sweet
corn. I also have projects investigating the use of agricultural land for
disposal of waste products and projects in Sustainable Agriculture. Examples
of these projects are: application of water treatment plant residual that
has been modified with phosphorus to cornland and a survey of the Connecticut
agricultural community's attitudes towards sustainable agriculture.
Work Experience
1993 - present: Director of the Soil Testing Lab.
1994 - present: Associate Professor, UConn.
1993 - 1994: Visiting Professor, UConn.
1981 - 1983: Research Farm Manager, Rodale Research Center,
Kutztown, PA.
Mailing Address
The University of Connecticut
Department of Plant Science
1376 Storrs Rd., Unit 4067
Storrs, CT 06269-4067
phone: (860) 486-0637
fax: (860) 486-0682
email: thomas.morris@uconn.edu
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