Ravi Teja Neelipally
Specialization: Organic grain farming and soil science
My research focuses on soil carbon dynamics, soil health indicators, and sustainable management practices in organic and regenerative cropping systems. I am particularly interested in how tillage, cover crops, fertility inputs, crop diversification, and bioformulations influence soil organic carbon and labile carbon pools, with the broader goal of improving soil fertility, productivity, and climate resilience.
Alongside field-based studies on organic grain systems, I also investigate the role of manure-based bioformulations in enhancing soil microbial communities and crop performance. By combining traditional ecological knowledge with modern microbiome analyses, my work explores how bioformulations can function as cost-effective biostimulants that improve seedling vigor, reshape rhizosphere microbial diversity, and support sustainable crop production.
My research integrates long-term field experiments, microbiome analyses, and farmer-focused extension to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and on-farm application. I have been actively involved in science communication and outreach, developing training resources, digital content, and field demonstrations to support farmers in adopting practices that build soil health and sustainability.
- How do double-crop organic grain and forage systems compare to single-crop systems in yield, nutrient uptake, forage quality, and weed management?
- How do residue management, fertility inputs, and amendments in double-crop systems influence soil organic carbon dynamics and nutrient cycling?
- How do bioformulations shape soil microbial communities and their role in supporting crop vigor and resilience?
1331 Circle Park
Knoxville, TN 37996
Ravi Teja Neelipally
1331 Circle Park
Knoxville, TN 37996
My research focuses on soil carbon dynamics, soil health indicators, and sustainable management practices in organic and regenerative cropping systems. I am particularly interested in how tillage, cover crops, fertility inputs, crop diversification, and bioformulations influence soil organic carbon and labile carbon pools, with the broader goal of improving soil fertility, productivity, and climate resilience.
Alongside field-based studies on organic grain systems, I also investigate the role of manure-based bioformulations in enhancing soil microbial communities and crop performance. By combining traditional ecological knowledge with modern microbiome analyses, my work explores how bioformulations can function as cost-effective biostimulants that improve seedling vigor, reshape rhizosphere microbial diversity, and support sustainable crop production.
My research integrates long-term field experiments, microbiome analyses, and farmer-focused extension to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and on-farm application. I have been actively involved in science communication and outreach, developing training resources, digital content, and field demonstrations to support farmers in adopting practices that build soil health and sustainability.
- How do double-crop organic grain and forage systems compare to single-crop systems in yield, nutrient uptake, forage quality, and weed management?
- How do residue management, fertility inputs, and amendments in double-crop systems influence soil organic carbon dynamics and nutrient cycling?
- How do bioformulations shape soil microbial communities and their role in supporting crop vigor and resilience?