Part VICurriculum vitae
The full record
Grants, honors, international work, lectures and service, transcribed from Dr. Rechcigl’s University of Florida CV. The CV runs to about 2007; later roles appear on the Biography and Leadership pages.
- Grants and contracts
- 28
- Invited lectures
- 72
- Visiting professors
- 10
- Post doctoral fellows
- 11
- M.S. and Ph.D. students
- 8
Research support
Grants and contracts
Sponsored projects as listed in the CV, with his role on each.
| Dates | Project | Funder | Role | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Developing cost effective sustainable forage production and fertilization strategies for remediation of P enriched soils in South Florida | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Co-principal investigator | $349,994 |
| 2004–2007 | Management of dairy effluent/manure for forage production and their effects on nutrient leaching/runoff in the tropics | USDA/CSREES Tropical/Subtropical Agriculture-Section 406-Caribbean Basin Group | Co-principal investigator | $120,000 |
| 2004–2007 | Utilization of biosolids on reclaimed land | Hillsborough County Government Phosphate Trust Fund | Co-principal investigator | $130,000 |
| 2004–2006 | Crop phyto-remediation of phosphorus-enriched soils in the Lake Okeechobee region | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Co-principal investigator | $419,580 |
| 2002–2006 | Influence of nitrogen sources on various pasture grasses | Honeywell Corporation | Co-principal investigator | $24,000 |
| 2001–2002 | IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center-Dover expansion project | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Co-principal investigator | $1,350,000 |
| 1999–2002 | Fertilization of tropical legumes for seed production | USDA/CSREES Tropical/Subtropical Agriculture-Section 406-Caribbean Basin Group | Co-principal investigator | $104,030 |
| 1999–2000 | Utilization of municipal wastes on pasture land | U.S.D.A. Smith-Lever Water Quality Extension | Co-principal investigator | $5,000 |
| 1998–2002 | Evaluation of limestone and gypsum for reducing phosphorus leaching and runoff from beef cattle pastures | South Florida Water Management District | Principal investigator | $574,000 |
| 1998–2001 | Impact of inorganic and organic fertilizer application rates on bahiagrass production, and soil and water quality under grazing conditions | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Co-principal investigator | $37,000 |
| 1998–2001 | Influence of nitrogen sources and rates on cattle weight gains and bahiagrass production | Allied Fibers and Plastics Corporation | Co-principal investigator | $35,000 |
| 1997–1999 | Influence of iron humate on pasture grasses grown in Florida | Vigiron, Inc. | Principal investigator | $12,000 |
| 1995–1998 | Influence of nitrogen sources and rates on limpograss and water quality | Foundation for Agronomic Research | Principal investigator | $14,000 |
| 1995–1997 | Municipal solid waste compost application to ryegrass pasture | Institute for Biomass Programs, Energy Extension Service, University of Florida | Principal investigator | $15,000 |
| 1995–1998 | Predicting the long term impact of high rates of phosphogypsum applications on radioactivity in soil, groundwater, and bahiagrass forage, and on radon emissions | Florida Institute of Phosphate Research | Principal investigator | $593,751 |
| 1994–1997 | Sludge effects on forage and the environment | Biogro Systems | Principal investigator | $84,000 |
| 1994 | Utilization of phosphogypsum for forage and crop productions and associate environmental concerns | U.S.D.A. Research and Scientific Exchanges Division/University of the Philippines | Principal investigator | $10,000 |
| 1992–1996 | Impact of phosphogypsum on radon emissions and radioactivity, heavy metals in soil, water, and bahiagrass | Florida Institute of Phosphate Research | Principal investigator | $533,043 |
| 1992–1996 | Modeling the fate and transport of nitrogen fertilizer, carbaryl and bromide applied to bahiagrass | U.S.D.A. Competitive Grants Program | Co-principal investigator | $130,000 |
| 1991–1996 | Influence of nitrogen sources and rates on water quality | Allied Fibers and Plastics Corporation | Principal investigator | $25,000 |
| 1990–1993 | Influence of phosphogypsum on the environment and forage yield and quality in a typical Florida soil | Florida Institute of Phosphate Research | Principal investigator | $335,000 |
| 1989–1992 | Influence of ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate fertilization on bahiagrass and yearling cattle | Allied Fibers and Plastics Corporation | Co-principal investigator | $30,000 |
| 1988–1989 | Influence of K, micronutrients and pH on alfalfa grown on reclaimed soil | Florida Institute of Phosphate Research | Principal investigator | $10,000 |
| 1988–1989 | Microwave digestion bombs to digest plant tissue for tissue analysis | C.E.M. Corporation | Principal investigator | $10,000 |
| 1987–1990 | Development of fertilization practices for beef cattle pastures to minimize nutrient loss in runoff | South Florida Water Management District | Principal investigator | $292,000 |
| 1987–1990 | Response of bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) to various rates and sources of nitrogen and sulfur | Allied Fibers and Plastics Corporation | Principal investigator | $20,000 |
| 1984–1986 | Influence of toxic factors in acid soils on alfalfa | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | Co-principal investigator | $30,000 |
| 1982–1983 | Effect of plowsole placement of lime and fertilizer on alfalfa | Virginia Agricultural Foundation | Co-principal investigator | $20,000 |
Amounts as stated in the CV; they include facility funding and are not an audited total.
Recognition
Honors and memberships
Honors and fellowships
- 2003FellowCzechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences
- 1999FellowSoil Science Society of America
- 1999Interdisciplinary Extension Team AwardUniversity of Florida/IFAS
- 1999Honorary ProfessorCzech Agricultural University, Prague
- 1999Research Foundation ProfessorUniversity of Florida
- 1999Presidential Citation for Outstanding AchievementUniversity of Delaware
- 1998FellowAmerican Society of Agronomy
- 1994Research AwardUniversity of the Philippines
- 1992Research Honor AwardUniversity of Florida
- 1991Research Achievement AwardUniversity of Florida
- 1990Outstanding Achievement and Performance AwardRange Cattle Research and Education Center, UF/IFAS
- 1990Recognized among the top 100 researchers on campus (FY 1989–90 awards)University of Florida
- 1982Research AwardSigma Xi
- 1981Research AwardUniversity of Delaware
Professional societies
- Since 2001American Society for Horticultural Science
- Since 1993International Society of Soil Science
- Since 1986Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida
- Since 1984American Society of Agronomy
- Since 1984Soil Science Society of America
Biographical directory listings
- 1994–presentAmerican Men and Woman of Science
- 1994–presentMarquis's Who's Who in the World
- 1994–presentMarquis's Who's Who in America
- 1992–presentMarquis's Who's Who in Science and Engineering
Honorary societies
- 1990–presentHonorary Society of Gamma Sigma Delta
- 1981–presentHonorary Society of Sigma Xi
- 1981–presentHonorary Society of Gamma Beta Phi
- 1981–presentHonorary Society of Phi Sigma
Abroad
International work
Consultations, research partnerships, visiting scholars and meetings outside the United States.
Consultation (5)
- Venezuela: consultation on soil fertility and phosphogypsumInvited to Venezuela by the Venezuelan government’s fertilizer company (PALMVIN) and the Potash and Phosphate Institute to meet with various farmer groups and industry scientists regarding the country’s soil fertility problems. In addition to giving lectures and seminars, also traveled to various farms around the country to help solve specific soil fertility problems faced by individual farmers. Furthermore, instructed the Venezuelan officials on how they could use industrial waste products, such as phosphogypsum, as potential fertilizers. As a result of this visit, phosphogypsum is now being marketed to Venezuelan farmers as a fertilizer.
- Nicaragua: modernization of soil and plant tissue testing laboratoryInvited by the Potash Phosphate Institute to Nicaragua to assist the University of Nicaragua with the modernization of their Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory. Also met with selected farmers to discuss with them their specific soil and crop problems.
- Australia: fertilizer use to reduce grass tetany in cattleInvited by Hi Fert PTY, LTD Fertilizer Company to Melbourne, Australia to advise the company on how the fertilizers could be used to reduce grass tetany of cattle in Australia. During this visit gave 15 talks around the country to various farmer groups on grass tetany and other grassland problems and ways to correct them. Also met with scientists at different government agricultural laboratories to discuss various agricultural problems of mutual interest.
- Consultation with Philippine government officials on phosphogypsum useInvited to meet with the Philippine Government officials to consult with them on the ways they could utilize phosphogypsum for correcting the country’s soil physical and chemical problems. Subsequently toured the country, visiting research institutions on the islands, lecturing and providing advice on the use of industrial by-products in agriculture. The institutions visited included: 1. Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation, Makati, Manila 2. Central Luzon State University, Munoz 3. Department of Agriculture, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Munoz 4. University of Southern Philippines, Tagum, Davao 5. Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon 6. University of the Philippines, Los Banos
- Brazil: cooperative research discussions with fertilizer and seed companiesMet with researchers and sales people from the following fertilizer and seed companies in Brazil to discuss future research cooperative plans between the University of Florida and their companies. 1. Ultrafertil, Fertilizer Company, Cubatao, Sao Paulo 2. Sementes Naterra, Seed Producing Company, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo
Research collaboration (11)
- Philippines: industrial waste fertilizer research and exchange agreementAs a result of his visits throughout the Philippine Islands, a cooperative research proposal has been developed between the various research institutions and the University of Florida to evaluate the effectiveness of various industrial waste products as potential fertilizers. In addition, he met with the Rector and Dean for Research at the University of Philippines to plan a cooperative research and exchange agreement between the University of Philippines and the University of Florida. This agreement is now in the process of being signed.
- Taiwan: collaborative linkages with University of Florida scientistsInvited to Taiwan by the Republic of China under the sponsorship of U.S.D.A. to establish collaborative linkages between scientists in Taiwan and the University of Florida. During this tour he met with scientists and lectured at the following research institutions: 1. Taiwan Banana Research Institute, Chiuju Pingtung, Taiwan 2. Taichung District Agricultural Improvement Station, Taichung, Taiwan 3. Hualien District Agricultural Improvement Station, Hualien, Taiwan 4. Pingtung Polytechnic Institute, Pingtung, Taiwan 5. Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, Taichung, Taiwan 6. National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Brazil: discussions of potential cooperative research projectsInvited by the Brazilian Government to meet with scientists from the following research institutions to discuss potential cooperative research projects: 1. Federal University of Vicosa, Vicosa, Minas Gerais 2. Instituto Agronomico de Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo 3. Universidade do Estado de Sao Paulo, Botucatu, Sao Paulo 4. Universidade do Estado de Sao Paulo, Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo 5. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo 6. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
- Germany: joint research on sulfur requirements of cropsEstablished collaboration with the Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science in Braunschweig, Germany on the development of a joint research program on sulfur requirements of crops. As a result, a joint research proposal has recently been developed for funding by the German Ministry of Agriculture in Bonn.
- Prague: congress coordination and cooperative research agreementsOrganized and coordinated the agricultural section of the 16th World Congress of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences at Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia. Met with scientists and science administrators at the Agricultural University of Prague, Prague-Suchdol to establish research linkages with the University of Florida. During this visit a joint research proposal was developed with Department of Soils, on soil acidity problems. As a result of his discussions with the Pro-Rector of Charles University, Dr. Zdenak Lojda and the Dean of the Agronomy Faculty of the Agricultural University of Prague, Dr. Jiri Petr, relevant cooperative research and exchange agreements were drafted with the respective universities. Served as the coordinator for the University of Florida/IFAS - Czech Agricultural University Cooperative Agreement.
- Ecuador: ESPOL program review and collaboration planningSent to Ecuador as a member of an IFAS review team to review programs at the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral (ESPOL) and to assess their potentiality for collaboration with UF in the area of research, extension and teaching. He assisted in designing the floor plans and advised on equipment purchases for a new agricultural soil and plant diagnostic laboratory for ESPOL. Subsequently he was appointed by the UF’s VP to the IFAS Ecuador Task Force for the purpose of developing concrete plans and agenda for collaboration between the two institutions.
- Dominican Republic: Letter of Intent on agricultural researchInvited to Dominican Republic by Ministry of Agriculture to sign a “Letter of Intent” between the UF and the Ministry of Agriculture and Dominican Institute for Agricultural and Forestry Research.
- Nicaragua: Letter of Intent and food crops and livestock meetingInvited to Nicaragua by the Nicaraguan government to sign a “Letter of Intent” with Mr. Mario Salvo, Minister of Agriculture and Mr. Noel Palais, Executive Director of the Nicaraguan Institute for Agricultural Research (INTA, in Spanish), and to participate in the 52nd Meeting of the Central America Food Crops and Livestock Society (PCCMCA, in Spanish). Met with President of Nicaragua, to discuss the importance of finding common ground for research and extension activities between Florida and the Central American region. The “Letter of Intent” seeks to establish cooperative research efforts in vegetable crops, integrated pest control, soil and water science, and horticultural production practices, as well as enhancing the exchange of in-service training of researchers and extensionists, and graduate students.
Visiting international scholars (8)
- Ecuador: ESPOL administrators visit to learn about extension programsHosted a group of administrators from the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Ecuador, to educate them on extension programs at the University of Florida.
- Brazil and China: government officials visit vegetable production research programsGovernment officials from Brazil and China visited to learn about research programs related to vegetable production.
- Czech Agricultural University rector and professor visits for collaborationRector and Professor, Czech Agricultural University of Prague came to the University of Florida to discuss collaboration between the two universities which led to the preparation to a research proposal. On another occasion he came to the University to sign a collaborative research/teaching/extension agreement between the Czech Agricultural University and the University of Florida.
- Czech Agricultural University professors visit to establish working linkagesHosted a group of professors from the Czech Agricultural University who visited the University of Florida to establish working linkages with their counterparts here
- Australia: 20 technical advisors and agricultural sales representatives visitGroup of 20 technical advisors and agricultural sales representatives from Australia visited him at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center to learn more about fertilizer practices in the USA and to get acquainted with findings of his research on soil fertility and plant nutrition.
- Egypt: scientists visit to learn about forage fertilizationGroup of scientists from Egypt visited his laboratory at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center to learn about forage fertilization practices used in Florida.
- Asian Foundation fellow visits to discuss phosphogypsum researchVisiting Scholar on an Asian Foundation Fellowship visited his laboratory at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center to learn about his research program on phosphogypsum and discuss the possibility of developing a joint research program on the environmental aspects of phosphogypsum application.
- Philippines: congressman visits to learn about soil fertility and environmental scienceCongressman from the Philippines visited him at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center to get acquainted with his work on the soil fertility and environmental science and see how it might be applied in the Philippines.
International boards (1)
- 1998-PresentBoard of Directors, University of Cukurova Mediterranean International Center for Soils and Environmental ResearchBoard of Directors, University of Cukurova Mediterranean International Center for Soils and Environmental Research, Turkey, 1998-Present.
International meetings organized (5)
- August 2004; August 2003; August 2002Planning committee for Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowMember of planning committee for ‘Agritech Educational Session and Trade Show’, Strawberry Association, Plant City, FL, August, 2004; August, 2003; August, 2002.
- August 1996Symposium Utilization of Wastes in AgricultureSymposium ‘Utilization of Wastes in Agriculture’, American Chemical Society, Orlando, Fla., August, August, 1996.
- February 1990; August 1988Field Day: Fertilization practices for pastures to minimize nutrient loss in runoffPlanner/Coordinator for Field Day 'Fertilization practices for pastures to minimize nutrient loss in runoff', Okeechobee, FL, February 1990; August 1988.
- October 1988Field Day: Sulfur and winter annual planting demonstrationPlanner/Coordinator for Field Day 'Sulfur and winter annual planting demonstration', Arcadia, FL, October 1988.
- June 2002Agricultural Futures ConferenceAgricultural Futures Conference, Hillsborough Community College, Plant City, Fla., June, 2002.
Podium
Invited lectures and moderated sessions
Invited lectures (72)
- July, 2006Potential Teaching and Research Opportunities for Slovak Students in the USASlovak University of Agriculture. Nitra, Slovakia
- July 2005How to Run a University American Style in Comparison with Czech and Slovak UniversitiesWorld Congress of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences. Palack University, Czech Republic
- July 2004Administering University Research and Education CenterWorld Congress of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences. Olomouc, Czech Republic
- December, 2002Official Welcome AddressInternational Cucurbitaceae 2002 Conference. Naples, Fla
- September 16-20Keynote talk: Heavy metals and organic pollutants in soilsInternational Conference of the Czech Society of Soil Science and the Soil Science Society of America. Prague, Czech Republic
- March, 1999Utilization of organic amendments in crop productionMinistry of Agriculture. Santo Domingo Republica Dominicana
- May 1999Impact of phosphorus on water qualityCzech Agricultural University. Prague, Czech Republic
- May 1998Phosphogypsum uses in agriculture and its impact on the environmentCzech Agricultural University. Prague, Czech Republic
Meetings moderated (21)
- August, 2006Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2005Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2004Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2003Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2002Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2001Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- August, 2000Agritech Educational Session and Trade ShowStrawberry Association, Plant City, FL
- November, 1996Soil Science Society of America MeetingIndianapolis, IN
Profession
Professional and university service
Professional society committees (19)
- 2002–presentWashington Agricultural Action CommitteeAmerican Society of Agronomy
- 2002–presentDedication CommitteeSoil Crop Science Society Florida
- 2000–presentMember, USDA W-170 Regional Committee
- 2000–presentEmerging Issues in Soil Science CommitteeSoil Science Society of America
- 1999–presentASA Monograph CommitteeTri Society
- 1999–2001Fellows CommitteeSoil Science Society of America
- 1999–2000Associate EditorSoil Crop Science Society Florida
- 1997–2000Board of DirectorsSoil Crop Science Society Florida
Peer review (13)
- 2003Retension Review Panel for ARS ScientistsUSDA/ARS
- 1999–2000Member of external review panelsUnited States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
- 2001–presentSulfur proposalsHoneywell Corporation
- 1995–presentNitrate Best Management Practices Advisory GroupFlorida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- 1995–presentPhosphogypsum Research and Utilization Task ForceFlorida Phosphate Council
- 1994–presentUSDA special grants program for tropical and subtropical agriculturePacific Basin Administrative Group (PBAG)
- 1994–1999Research developments for ammonium sulfateAllied Fibers and Plastics Corporation
- 1994–presentBook Proposal Review CommitteeCRC Press, Inc.
University governance and service (29)
- 2003–presentIFAS Farm Bureau Task Force
- 2003–presentIFAS Extension Faculty FAS (FOCUS) Committee
- 2002Search and Screen Committee: Hillsborough County Extension Agent
- 2002–presentIFAS Southwest Fla. Regional Task Force on Restructuring Research Centers
- 2000–presentCALS Off Campus Academic Programs (Distance Learning) Committee
- 2000–presentIFAS Equador ESPOL Action Team
- 2000–presentIFAS International Programs Manager for Czech Republic/ US projects
- 1999–2001IFAS Vice President’s Faculty Advisory Committee
Growers and schools
Extension and outreach
Field days, extension talks and committees, and work with local schools.
Extension committees (9)
- 2003–presentHillsborough County Extension Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentGulf Coast Research and Education Center Overall Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentGulf Coast Research and Education Center Vegetable Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentGulf Coast Research and Education Center Ornamental Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentGulf Coast Research and Education Center Strawberry Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentManatee County Extension Advisory Committee
- 2000–presentManatee County Farm City Committee
- 2000–presentManatee County Commercial Horticulture Extension Advisory Committee
Field days coordinated (9)
- 2005Assisted in planning and coordination for the Dedication Ceremony, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Balm, Fla., April
- 2005Assisted in planning and coordination for the Ground Breaking Ceremony, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Balm, Fla., October
- 2005Assisted in planning and coordination for Strawberry Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Dover, Fla., November
- 2003Assisted in planning and coordination for the Strawberry Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Dover, Fla., November
- 2003Assisted in planning and coordination for Vegetable Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton, Fla., April
- 2002Assisted in planning and coordination for Strawberry Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Dover, Fla., November
- 2002Assisted in planning and coordination for Ornamental Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton, Fla., November
- 2001Assisted in planning and coordination for Vegetable Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton, Fla., May
Extension presentations (75)
- October, 2005Research programs at the centerGulf Coast Research and Education Center. Balm, Fla., October, 2005.
- October, 2003Future strawberry programsGulf Coast Research and Education Center Strawberry Water School. Dover, Fla., October, 2003.
- March, 2003Phosphorus fertilization effects on pasture grasses and water qualityOkeechobee County Extension Service Water School. Okeechobee, Fla., March, 2003.
- September, 2002Impact of phosphorus on stargrass and water qualityOkeechobee County Extension Service Cattle School. Okeechobee, Fla., September, 2002.
- September, 2002Impact of phosphorus on stargrass and water qualityDesoto County Extension Service Cattle School. Arcadia, Fla., September, 2002.
- April, 2001Soil fertility and plant nutrition: Master Gardener TrainingManatee County Extension Service. Bradenton, Fla., April, 2001.
- April, 2000Soil fertility and plant nutrition: Master Gardener TrainingManatee County Extension Service. Bradenton, Fla., April, 2000.
- June, 1999Soil fertility (nutrients and the soil)Highlands County Extension Service Forage and Pasture Management School. Sebring, Fla., June, 1999.
Outreach (5)
- Hosted various high school and middle school student groups annually to explain research programs at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. This program has led to a number of these students majoring in agriculture at the University of Florida
- Presented a number of programs at local middle schools and high schools regarding careers in agriculture. This has led to a number of students going to the University of Florida and majoring in agriculture
- Supervised a number of high school students on their science projects. Several of these students have subsequently won the regional division of the science fairs
- Hired a number of high school students as summer interns. During their employment these students were trained on various aspects of agricultural research
- Participated on a special committee which developed a program to educate elementary children on the importance of agriculture
Science fair judging (2)
- 1990–2000Manatee High School Science Fair, Bradenton, Fla
- 1991–1997Manatee County Regional Science Fair, Bradenton, Fla
Transcribed from the University of Florida CV of Jack E. Rechcigl (c. 2007). Wording follows the original document.