Faculty
Dr. Amy Shober
Assistant Professor
Soil and Water Science Department
Dr. Shober is an assistant professor of landscape nutrient and runoff management. Her research and Extension appointments focus on nutrient management in Florida’s urban landscapes. Dr. Shober received a PhD in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Delaware and an MS in Soil Science from Pennsylvania State University.
- Current Grants
- Other Research
- Future Projects
- Extension Appointments
- Recent Publications
- Contact Information
Current Grants
"Development of landscape fertilizer BMPs for long-term urban sustainability"
2009
Funding Agency: Southwest Florida Water Management District
Award Amount: $39,719
P.I.: Dr. Geoff Denny, Dr. Amy Shober
"Validation of nitrogen fertilizer recommendations for Florida landscape plants"
2008
Funding Agency: Florida Nursery, Landscape and Growers Association (FNGLA)
Award Amount: $5,000
P.I.: Dr. Geoff Denny
"Effects of organic matter and tillage on plant establishment and nutrient losses in a residential landscape"
2008
Funding Agency: FNGLA
Award Amount: $5,000
P.I.: Dr. Amy Shober
"Linking Terrestrial Nutrients to Red Tide Incidences in the Tampa Bay: A Preliminary
Investigation"
2007 - 08
Funding Agency: UF/IFAS Office of the Dean, Research Innovation Fund
Award Amount: $49,912
P.I.: Gurpal Toor
“Organic Matter and Irrigation Effects on Shrub Establishment”
2007 - 08
Funding Agency: Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, FNGLA Endowed Research Fund
Award Amount: $5,000
P.I.: Kim Moore
Other Research
- Evaluating composted cow manure (“cowpeat”) as a landscape amendment during the establishment of new residential landscapes
- Determining water needs of shrubs during establishment
- Evaluating evapotranspiration-based controllers for irrigation of residential landscapes
Future projects
- Determining the effects of urban-suburban development on soil and water quality
- Assessing the impact of landscape management practices on soil and water quality in urbanizing watersheds
- Updating fertilizer recommendations for ornamentals plants grown in the landscape
Extension
Promoting residential BMPs
Pollutants from urban and residential areas threaten the health of Florida's water and ecosystems as much as or more than those from agriculture. The goal of this program is to promote the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) in residential and commercial landscapes. BMPs include using water and fertilizer efficiently, protecting surface water bodies (e.g., bays, rivers, streams, and ponds), and minimizing stormwater runoff. Proper implementation of BMPs helps protect the natural environment around us for future generations to enjoy.
Establishing a Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program for the Tampa Bay region
This program is designed to educate elected and appointed officials about the link between land use and natural resources (specifically water).
Recent Publications
Kleinman, P., D. Sullivan, A. Wolf, R. Brandt, Z. Dou, H. Elliott, J. Kovar, A. Leytem, R. Maguire, P. Moore, A. Sharpley, A. Shober, J.T. Sims, J. Toth, G. Toor, H. Zhang, and T. Zhang. 2005.
“Selection of a water extractable phosphorus test for manure and biosolids as an indicator of runoff loss potential.” J. Environ. Qual. 36(5):1357-1367.
Shober, A.L., R.C. Stehouwer, and K.E. MacNeal. 2007. “Chemical fractionation of trace elements in biosolids-amended soils and correlation with trace elements in crop tissue.” Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 38 (7&8): 1029-1046.
Shober, A.L. and J.T. Sims. 2007. “Integrating phosphorus source and soil properties into risk assessments for phosphorus loss.” Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 71(2): 551-560.
Contact
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 County Road 672
Wimauma, FL 33598
Telephone: (813) 633-4150
Fax: (813) 634-0001
E-mail: alshober@ufl.edu
