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[Plants-grads] Fwd: CSSS Education Subcommittee: update & minutes
by Paul Bullock 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

All, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Maja Krzic <krzic(a)mail.ubc.ca> Date: Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 1:38 PM Subject: CSSS Education Subcommittee: update & minutes To: Cc: maja.krzic(a)ubc.ca Dear members of the CSSS Education Committee, It was great to see so many of you at the Education Subcommittee meeting in Kamloops in May! We had a lively discussion about ongoing and future initiatives and attached you will find minutes from our meeting. If there are any errors or omissions, please let me know. Also, please feel free to forward this message to your colleagues who might be interested in joining the CSSS Education Committee. All the best, Maja Co-Chair, CSSS Education Subcommittee *Dr. Maja Krzic *Associate Professor President, Canadian Society of Soil Science 3M National Teaching Fellow The University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry / Faculty of Land and Food Systems 227 - 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Phone (604) 822-0252 -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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[Plants-grads] Graduate Student Awards
by Martha Blouw 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hello all FAFS Graduate Students, This email is to inform you that there are several graduate student awards currently open for competition. All of the application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the Faculty Awards Database: https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/common Click on the "View Awards" tab to see the complete list of awards. Here is a list of the awards that are currently open for competition: Deadline September 23, 2016 * Syngenta Graduate Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/142> (1 award of $12,475) * Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. Graduate Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/159> (1 award of $5,000) * James W. Barlow Graduate Fellowship in Food Science<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/155> (1 award of $7,850) * Bruce McDonald Award in Clinical Nutrition<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/205> (variable amounts) * Katharine M.S. Middleton Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/203> (1 award of $3,900) * Janet Fabro McComb Award<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/207> (1 award of $1,400) * The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land Agriculture Scholarship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/143> (1 award of $1,300) * W.O.S. Meredith Fellowship for Barley Research<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/106> (1 award of $1,450) * Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Graduate Fellowship<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/149> (1 award of $12,000) Deadline October 28, 2016 * John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship, PhD<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/162> (1 award of $3,765) * John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship, M.Sc.<https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award/view/162> (1 award of $2,510) Each of these awards have different eligibility criteria, so you are encouraged to read about each award to see if you qualify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply! The Faculty Awards Committee will meet in November to select winners for each award. Please check the Faculty Awards Database regularly because more awards will be added in the following weeks. Please feel free to contact Marisol Soto at agawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agawards@umanitoba.ca> if you have any questions about the awards or the application process. Thanks! Marisol ______________________ Marisol Soto, M.A. Student Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Room 160, 66 Dafoe Road - University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 T: 204.474-1688

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[Plants-grads] SSGSA meeting - 12:00 noon today
by Paul Bullock 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Ike, My apologies. I had intended to send this message yesterday. Better late than never. from: Ikechukwu Agomoh <umagomoh(a)myumanitoba.ca> to: Paul Bullock <prof.p.bullock(a)gmail.com> cc: Sirajum Munira <muniras(a)myumanitoba.ca> date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:18 AM subject: RE: meeting with grad students mailed-by: myumanitoba.ca ------------------------- Hello fellow graduate students, I hope you had a great summer and looking forward to the start of another academic year. The Soil Science graduate students usually have a fall meeting with the head of the department, Dr. Bullock. He will welcome graduate students and address any concern. This year’s meeting will be held on September 13th at 12 noon (346 Ellis Building). The format for the meeting: 12:00 –lunch 12:30 - meet with Dept Head 12:50 - SSGSA meeting (election of new executives) There is pizza for lunch. Hope to see you all. Ike Agomoh -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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[Plants-grads] Fwd: [Gs-department-heads] Invitation to Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships Information Session
by Paul Bullock 11 Sep '16

11 Sep '16

All, For your information. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dean of Graduate Studies <deanfgs(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 12:08 PM Subject: [Gs-department-heads] Invitation to Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships Information Session To: Dean of Graduate Studies <deanfgs(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Sara Sealey <Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca> [image: University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] I am writing to you today to invite you and your students to attend an information session on the Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship program to be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in room 370 Helen Glass Centre. As described on the Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships website <http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/doctoral-scholarships>: *The Trudeau doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences are the only one of its scope and stature* *in the country. Each year, the Foundation awards up to fifteen* *scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related to one of its **four founding themes* <http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/about/our-themes>*; namely, Human Right and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World, and People and their natural environment. **Trudeau scholars* <http://www.fondationtrudeau.ca/en/community/Scholars/all/all>* are outstanding students who are interested in growing in a multidisciplinary learning environment and in addressing important questions for Canada and the world.* *The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide:* · * $40,000 per year for three years;* · * $20,000 per year for three years, as research and travel allowance;* · * Opportunity for a fourth year: writing **or** dissemination scholarship;* · * Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting the second year of the scholarship;* *Development of leadership potential;* · * Support from an outstanding community of scholars, fellows and mentors, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of the humanities and social sciences;* · * Involvement in lively exchange with other researchers or scholars and a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue;* · * Collaboration with Trudeau mentors, fellows and scholars on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their own field of expertise;* · * Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation*. Doctoral students who will be studying in their first, second, or third year in programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities in the 2017-2018 academic year are eligible to apply in the upcoming competition that will open in early October, 2016. The competition is open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada and International Students. Please pass this information on to students who you feel might be a good fit for this prestigious scholarship program, and encourage them to attend the information session. Both students and faculty members are welcome. Please note that space is limited - sign up for the information session and further details can be found by clicking here. <https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577c72…> If you or your students have any questions about the information session please feel free to contact Sara Sealey, Awards Assistant, via email at sara.sealey(a)umanitoba.ca. Sara will be happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships and/or the information session on September 16. Best wishes, Todd ------------------------------ Faculty of Graduate Studies · 500 University Centre · Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> · FGS Website <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> ------------------------------ -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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[Plants-grads] University of Manitoba Bursaries
by Martha Blouw 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

University of Manitoba Bursaries Every year, the University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full time and part-time students who are enrolled in school from September to April who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing. Bursaries (student funding that does not need to be repaid) range in amounts from $100 to $1,000 with over $3 million awards annually. Bursary awards are primarily based upon financial need (as opposed to scholarships which are primarily based upon academics/marks). All bursary applications require students to complete a budget section. Please read carefully as the budget refers to a specific time period. Please read below the eligibility requirements for the annual Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary application and the annual Spring/Summer University of Manitoba General Bursary application. Students can apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary by applying online through their Aurora Student account<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu>. Paper applications of the University of Manitoba General Bursary application will not be accepted. NOTE: * Numerous University of Manitoba Senate Approved bursaries may require the submission of additional application material. These awards require that you have completed the University of Manitoba General Bursary application. * Please go to the Awards requiring application<http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/1507.html> link to view current bursaries and awards that are available for application. <https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> 2016-17 Fall/Winter University of Manitoba General Bursary<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: October 1st.<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage> *Annual application and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by: . * Available in early-to-mid August through the Aurora Student portal. * All undergraduate students must register and complete at least 60% of a full course load per term (i.e. a minimum of 9 credit hours per term) over the regular academic fall/winter year. There are a few bursaries offered for part-time students registered in both fall/winter terms. * Graduate students do not have to adhere to credit hour minimums provided they are registered as full-time students over the fall and winter terms with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. * Continuing University of Manitoba students must meet a G.P.A. requirement of a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. New students (from high school) must have a grade 12 average of 70% or higher. * International students in their 1st year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply to the General Bursary program. * Financial need must be clearly documented on the application. Students who have applied for government student aid/loans from other provinces must provide a copy of a current "official" government loan assessment to support their declaration of financial need. Please note Manitoba Student Aid recipients do not need to submit a copy of their Notice of Assessment.

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[Plants-grads] Fwd: Follow-up to the Accessibility Audit meeting
by Paul Bullock 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

All, Attached is a worksheet we are completing for the Soil Science unit ("AMA Worksheet for Identifying Unit Barriers-Soil Science" . The University is conducting an audit to identify Accessibility challenges and is requesting this from all units. This is in response to provincial legislation on accessibility. Terri Ramm was our representative at a faculty meeting on accessibility. She and I have started filling out the workshop and added some points to it. We would like to provide everyone with the opportunity to comment on accessibility issues. This is very broadly defined and some of the barriers may not be relevant in our buildings. However, it would be useful to learn about any potential issues that may exist. For more information, you can refer to the documents that Heather Wiebe circulated in her message. Please respond by *September 30* if you have any information that you feel should be added. Thanks, Paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Heather Wiebe <Heather.Wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 4:09 PM Subject: Follow-up to the Accessibility Audit meeting To: Gisele Perrault <Gisele.Perrault(a)umanitoba.ca>, Louise Grapentine < Louise.Grapentine(a)umanitoba.ca>, Erika Hart <Erika.Hart(a)umanitoba.ca>, Elisabeth Harms <Elisabeth.Harms(a)umanitoba.ca>, Pat Heritage < Pat.Heritage(a)umanitoba.ca>, Terry Ramm <Terry.Ramm(a)umanitoba.ca>, Alvin Iverson <Alvin.Iverson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca>, Derek Inglis <Derek.Inglis(a)umanitoba.ca>, Emily Gregorchuk < Emily.Gregorchuk(a)umanitoba.ca>, Margaret Ann Baker <Ma.Baker(a)umanitoba.ca>, Sandra Anderson <Sandra.Anderson(a)umanitoba.ca>, Laurie Connor < Laurie.Connor(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca>, Harminder Dhanjal < H.Dhanjal(a)umanitoba.ca>, Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca>, John Schoffner <John.Schoffner(a)umanitoba.ca>, Fouad Daayf < Fouad.Daayf(a)umanitoba.ca>, James House <James.House(a)umanitoba.ca>, Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca>, Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca>, Danny Mann <Danny.Mann(a)umanitoba.ca>, Rotimi Aluko < Rotimi.Aluko(a)umanitoba.ca>, Michele Rogalsky <Michele.Rogalsky(a)umanitoba.ca>, Brian Oleson <Brian.Oleson(a)umanitoba.ca> Faculty Accessibility Audit Reps, *cc Dean and Dept/Unit Heads* Thank you for attending the accessibility audit meeting this morning. I appreciate your ideas and input into the process. Please feel free to contact me anytime with further comments or questions. *Attached*: Copies of additional meeting materials including Powerpoint presentation. I also attached the AMA Worksheet again (same one I sent on Monday) so you have all the materials in one email. *Deadline reminder*: After reviewing your completed worksheet with your Dept/Unit head, please email it to me at heather.wiebe(a)umanitoba.ca *by October 3, 2016.* *Useful links:* Student Accessibility website: Creating Accessible Documents <http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/resources-for-online-accessib…> AMA website: http://www.accessibilitymb.ca/index.html Thanks, Heather Heather Wiebe Confidential Secretary to the Associate Deans Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Ph: 204-474-6029 -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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[Plants-grads] NSERC - Postgraduate Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Variable - For PhD Students Read more ><http://news.umanitoba.ca/mymail/50458/00000000000000000000000000000000/aHR0…> Research Field(s): Natural Sciences & Engineering Deadline: October 21st, 2016 (Transcript submission: October 7th, 2016)

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[Plants-grads] Fwd: [Gs-department-heads] FW: Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherch...
by Paul Bullock 02 Sep '16

02 Sep '16

All, For your information. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam Yarushinsky <Pam.Yarushinsky(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: 2016-09-01 11:39 GMT-05:00 Subject: [Gs-department-heads] FW: Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherch... To: "gs-suppstaff-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-suppstaff-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>, " gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-dept-grad-chairs(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>, " gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" < gs-department-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Rowena Krentz <Rowena.Krentz(a)umanitoba.ca>, Laura Mcmillan < Laura.Mcmillan(a)umanitoba.ca>, Sara Sealey <Sara.Sealey(a)umanitoba.ca> *From:* Vanier Program (CIHR/IRSC) [mailto:Vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca <Vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca>] *Sent:* September 1, 2016 10:41 AM *To:* Vanier Program (CIHR/IRSC) <Vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> *Subject:* Update/Mise à jour- Harmonized Post-Award Policies and Research Training Award Holder's Guide effective September 1, 2016 / Harmonisation des politiques postoctroi et Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherche à compter du 1er septem *Importance:* High ******Please distribute to all parties at your institution who would benefit from this information****** Good morning, On August 19th, we announced that the Tri-Agencies had harmonized their post-award policies for award holders of research training programs and incorporated them into a guide that is effective September 1, 2016. Further to this message, we are pleased to provide you with the working drafts of the English and French versions of the Tri-Agency Research Training Award Holder’s Guide in PDF format. These documents can serve as a reference until the guide is posted online in September 2016. We welcome your feedback/comments which will be considered in future iterations. Also attached are the forms related to the guide and a “Questions & Answers” document for your reference. If you have any questions/comments regarding: · the harmonization of these policies or suggestions for improvements to the guide, please contact vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca . · the process involving the day-to-day function of the guide or on a specific program, please contact your program representative. *Funding Opportunity/Agency* *Contact email address* CIHR support(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca CIHR CGS-M cgsma(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships banting(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships vanier(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca NSERC (including NSERC CGS-M) schol(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca SSHRC (including SSHRC CGS-M) fellowships(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Thank you, Vanier-Banting Secretariat ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- ******Prière de transmettre aux personnes de votre établissement à qui cette information pourrait être utile****** Bonjour, Le 19 aout, nous avons annoncé que les trois organismes ont harmonisé leurs politiques postoctroi pour les boursiers de programmes de formation en recherche et les ont rassemblées dans un guide qui est en vigueur le 1er Septembre 2016. Pour faire suite à ce message, nous sommes heureux de vous offrir les ébauches des versions anglaise et française du Guide des boursiers des programmes de formation en recherche des trois organismes en format PDF. Ces documents peuvent servir de référence jusqu'à ce que le guide soit affiché en ligne en Septembre 2016. Veuillez nous faire parvenir vos suggestions/commentaires et nous en tiendrons compte dans les prochaines versions. Vous trouverez aussi ci-joint les formulaires figurant dans le guide et un document «Questions et Réponses » à titre de référence. Si vous avez des questions/commentaires concernant : · l'harmonisation de ces politiques ou des suggestions pour améliorer le guide, veuillez contacter vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca. · l’utilisation quotidienne du guide ou sur un programme spécifique, veuillez contacter votre représentant du programme. *Programme ou organisme* *Adresse courriel* IRSC *support(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <support(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* BESC à la maitrise des IRSC *cgsma(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <cgsma(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* CRSNG (y compris les BESC à la maitrise) bourses(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca CRSH (y compris les BESC à la maitrise) bourses(a)sshrc-crsh.gc.ca Bourses postdoctorales Banting *banting(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <banting(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* BESC Vanier *vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca <vanier(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca>* Merci. Secrétariat Vanier-Banting -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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[Plants-grads] Graduate Student Workshops Schedule for 16-17
by Martha Blouw 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Please go to http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 Telephone: 204-474-8223 Fax: 204-474-7528

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[Plants-grads] Lunch meeting - Tues, Sep 13
by Paul Bullock 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

I am circulating this message on behalf of Ike Agomoh. ------------------------- Hello fellow graduate students, I hope you had a great summer and looking forward to the start of another academic year. The Soil Science graduate students usually have a fall meeting with the head of the department, Dr. Bullock. He will welcome graduate students and address any concerns. This year’s meeting will be held on September 13th at 12 noon (346 Ellis Building). The format for the meeting: 12:00 –lunch 12:30 - meet with Dept Head 12:50 - SSGSA meeting (election of new executives) There is pizza for lunch. Hope to see you all. Ike Agomoh ----------------------------------- -- Dr. Paul Bullock Professor and Head Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8666 Fax: (204) 474-7642 Email: Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca <Paul_Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca> Webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/

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