Good morning, Mr. Chair. Thank you for this opportunity.
My name is Mervin St. Luce, and I am a research scientist in soil fertility and cropping systems at Swift Current in Saskatchewan. The major aims of my research program are to gain a better understanding of nitrogen cycling and dynamics in cropping systems and to develop best management practices to enhance soil health and nutrient use efficiency.
I have conducted and continue to conduct research on the impact of pulses on nitrogen dynamics and use efficiency in various cropping systems, the influence of 4R nutrient management practices on crop productivity and nitrogen use efficiency, and the influence of management practices on soil organic carbon dynamics.
Currently I am co-leading a project aimed at improving yield and nitrogen use efficiency in canola production across Canada, and also leading a new project on developing a soil spectral library for rapid and cost-effective assessment and monitoring of soil organic carbon across western Canada.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to answering your questions.