Faculty Profile

Greg Evanylo, Ph.D.

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Dr. Evanylo

Professor of Soil Environmental Quality

Appointment

Teaching : 0%

Research : 40%

Extension : 60%

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Education

  • B.S. Biology, University of Connecticut, 1974
  • M.S. Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts, 1978
  • Ph.D. Agronomy, University of Georgia, 1982
 

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Professional Activities and Interests

  • Mid Atlantic Composting Association Conference Planning Committee (1996-present).
  • Virginia Department of Health Biosolids Use Regulations Advisory Committee (1995-present).
  • Virginia Tech Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic Regional Water Program and Nutrient Management Topic Team Leader (2002-present).
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Non Point Source Advisory Committee (2003-present).
  • W1170 Multi-State Workgroup - Chemistry and bioavailability of waste constituents in soil (1999-present), Eastern U.S. rep. (2002-present), secretary (2005-2006), co-chair (2007-present).

Current Projects

  • Applications of deep row biosolids incorporation technology to coastal plain mining sites in Virginia.
  • Effects of auxin-boosted biosolids on grass drought resistance.
  • Innovative and cooperative approaches to utilize and export Shenandoah Valley organic resources and reduce nutrients to the Bay.

Current Extension Programs

  • Mid Atlantic Regional Extension Water Quality Coordination Project.
  • Benefits and risks of land applying agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes.
  • Composting and compost use.
  • Nutrient management programs for urbanizing environments.

Recent Honors

  • Mid Atlantic Water Program Les Lanyon Leadership Award for providing leadership in water quality issues.
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Certificate of Recognition for contributions made to improve wastewater treatment plant operations through biosolids composting instruction.
  • American Society of Agronomy Certificate of Excellence for Extension Publication: Haering, Kathryn C. and Gregory K. Evanylo. 2006. Mid-Atlantic Nutrient Management Handbook. CSREES Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Quality Program. MAWQP #06-02. 252 p. Available on-line

Recent Publications

  • Evanylo, G., C. Sherony, D. Starner, J. Spargo, M. Brosius, and K.Haering. 2008. Soil and water environmental effects of fertilizer-, manure-, and compost-based fertility practices in an organic vegetable cropping system. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. (In press)

  • Haering, K.C., W.L. Daniels, and G.K. Evanylo. 2008. Soybean phytotoxicity from Zimpro-processed biosolids. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology. (In press)

  • Sukkariyah, B.F., G.K. Evanylo, and L.W. Zelazny. 2007. Distribution of Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus in Coastal Plain Soils Receiving Repeated Liquid Biosolids Applications. J. Environ. Qual. 36:1618-1626.

  • Bowden, C., J. Spargo, and G.K. Evanylo. 2007. Mineralization and N fertilizer equivalent value of organic amendments as assessed by tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). Compost Science and Utilization 15(2):111-118.
  • Evanylo, Gregory, Beshr Sukkariyah, Martha Anderson Eborall, and Lucian Zelazny. 2006. Bioavailability of heavy metals in biosolids-amended soil. Plenary Paper, 9th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 37 (15-20):2157-2170.
  • Spargo, J.T., G.K. Evanylo, and M.A. Alley. 2006. Repeated compost application effects on P runoff in the Piedmont. J. Environ. Qual. 35(6): 2342-2351.
  • Zhang, Xunzhong, Erik Ervin, Greg Evanylo, Caroline Sherony, and Chris Peot. 2005. Biosolids impact on tall fescue drought resistance. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology. 2(3):173-180.
  • Evanylo, G.K., A.O. Abaye, A.O., C. Dundas, C.E. Zipper, R. Lemus, and J. Rockett. 2005. Herbaceous vegetation productivity, persistence, and metals uptake on a biosolids-amended mine soil. J. Environ. Qual. 34(5):1811-1819.
  • Sukkariyah, B.F., G.K. Evanylo, L.W. Zelazny, and R.L. Chaney. 2005. Recovery and distribution of biosolids-derived trace metals in a clay loam soil. J. Environ. Qual. 34:1843-1850.
  • Sukkariyah, B.F., G.K. Evanylo, L.W. Zelazny, and R.L. Chaney. 2005. Bioavailability of Cd, Cu, Ni, and Zn to barley, lettuce, and radish grown in a biosolids-amended soil. J. Environ. Qual.34:2255-2262.

Personal Activities and Interests

Homebrewing, gardening, bicycling and hiking

My Work Groups

Keywords

  • Biosolids
  • C sequestration
  • composting
  • heavy metals
  • nitrogen
  • nutrient management
  • phosphorus
  • soil quality
  • water reuse
  • water quality