Associate Professor
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
109 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Dr. Yvonne Lawley
Education
- Ph.D, University of Maryland, College Park
- M.Sc, University of Saskatchewan
- B.Sc, University of Manitoba
Teaching
- PLNT 7660 Advanced Crop Production
- PLNT 4510 Advanced Cropping Systems
- PLNT 1000 Urban Agriculture
Research
Research interests
Dr. Lawley's research focuses on agronomy and cropping systems. Her research has involved several crops including soybeans, corn, canola, and wheat as well as a range of management practices from crop rotation, residue management, strip tillage, to cover crops. Her research involves both small plot and on-farm field scale research.
Current research projects
- Intercropping strategies for cover crops in Western Canada
- Cover crops for flea beetle management in canola
- Corn intercropping for extended winter grazing
- Prolongued nitrogen fixation in soybean during periodic moisture stress
- Establishment strategies for pollinator habitat
Other information
- Professional Agrologist (PAg)