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Dr. Jonathan Deenik
Soil Fertility and Soil Quality Specialist
Curriculum Vitae

Education

PhD Soil Science, 2003,University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
MS Soil Science, 1997, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
BA History and Art History, 1985, The College of Wooster, Wooster OH


Professional Experience

Assistant Specialist, Soil Fertility, 8/03-present, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences,
University of Hawaii at Manoa


Responsibilities: Develop a state-wide soil nutrient management program related to tillage practices,
integrated crop management, land use, and soil productivity. Develop applied research and
extension programs related to soil nutrient management. Teach Introductory soils class.

  • Program Coordinator, 9/97-6/03, Hoa `Aina O Makaha, Waianae, HI
    Responsibilities: Develop and coordinate environmental science programs for elementary through high school age students.
  • ESL Instructor, 6/97-12/98, Hawaii Pacific Univ. Honolulu, HI.
  • Research Assistant, 8/94-5/97, Department of Agronomy and Soil Science, University of Hawaii.
  • ESL Instructor, 8/92-8/94, Hawaii Pacific Univ. Honolulu, HI.
  • Technical Trainer, 6/91-1/92, CHP International, Batie, Cameroon, Peace Corps Nepal
  • Peace Corps Volunteer, 7/85-1/91, Peace Corps Cameroon, Peace Corps Nepal.

 

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Deenik, J,L., and R.S. Yost. 2006. Chemical Properties of Atoll Soils in the Marshall Islands and
Constraints to Crop Production.
Geoderma In Press.
D.C. Olk, K.G. Cassman , K. Schmidt-Rohr , M.M. Anders,J.-D. Mao, and J.L. Deenik. 2006. Chemical stabilization of soil organic nitrogen by phenolic lignin residues in anaerobic agrosystems. Soil Biol. Biochem. In Press.
Deenik, J.L., A. Ares, and R.S. Yost. 2000. Fertilization response and nutrient diagnosis in peach palm (Bactris gasipaes): a review. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 56:195-207.
Deenik, J.L. 2000. Environmental constraints to agricultural development in the Marshall Islands: a review. Journal of South Pacific Agriculture Vol 7(2):1-11.

Extension Publications
Deenik, J. 2006. Nitrogen mineralization potential in important agricultural soils of Hawaii. Cooperative Extension Service Publication, CTAHR, SCM-15, pp. 5.
Deenik, J., R. Hamasaki, R. Shimabuko, S. Nakamoto, and R. Uchida. 2006. Phosphorus fertilizer
management for head cabbage.
Cooperative Extension Service Publication, CTAHR, SCM-16,
pp. 6.

 

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