About

Professor Samira Daroub is associated with the University of Florida's Everglades Research and Education Center within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The provided page text does not include specific details about her research focus, background, or key contributions. Therefore, no detailed biography can be extracted from the available information.

Research topics

• Environmental chemistry
• Chemistry
• Ecology
• Soil science
• Environmental science
• Agronomy
• Biology
• Geology

Selected publications

• The value and broader impacts of agricultural and environmental scientific meetings

  Agricultural & Environmental Letters · 2025-05-22 · 1 citations

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  Abstract The socioeconomic value of content presented at the ASA‐CSSA‐SSSA (where ASA‐CSSA‐SSSA is American Society of Agronomy–Crop Science Society of America–Soil Science Society of America) Annual Meetings from 2014 to 2023 is estimated at $64.2 billion and is presented in this commentary as a thought exercise, highlighting the potential scale of research dissemination in scientific meetings. Scientific meetings are instrumental for propelling the quality and advancement of research via fostering timely feedback, knowledge dissemination, fresh perspectives, stimulation for networking and new collaborations, preparing scientists for public engagement, and addressing contemporary challenges of cultural accessibility and opportunity. Additionally, the broader impacts include near‐term benefits to agricultural and environmental scientists that can transform careers and perspectives on the world, especially for students and early career members. The benefits from these impacts on scientists are then anticipated to propagate into broader and longer term positive impacts on humanity worldwide. In this commentary, we offer the above as a provocation to spark peer discussion on evaluating scientific meetings’ contributions, alongside a working list of broader impacts to inspire philosophical and methodological innovations for quantifying their value.

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• "Effects of floating aquatic vegetation and canal sediment on phosphorus in drainage discharges in agricultural canals: A case study in the everglades agricultural area, Florida"

  Water Research · 2024-05-10 · 6 citations

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• Extractable soil silicon in relation to sugarcane yield on mineral soil

  Journal of Plant Nutrition · 2024-09-26 · 2 citations

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• Communicating the use of artificial intelligence in agricultural and environmental research

  Agricultural & Environmental Letters · 2024-07-31 · 3 citations

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  Abstract Transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) make difficult tasks more accessible and convenient. Since 2018, the use of AI in research has increased drastically, with annual publication rates of 3–5 times higher than pre‐2017. Currently, >100,000 manuscripts using AI are published annually within science and engineering, and >20,000 of these belong to the agricultural and environmental fields. Given the magnitude of use, clear communication on how AI is used and how it helps advance scientific knowledge is essential. Clear communication is perhaps more necessary with AI than previous technologies due to its broad and flexible spectrum of uses, the “black‐box” nature of deep‐learning algorithms, and ongoing debates regarding AI's predictive power versus knowledge of first‐principles mechanistic and process‐based theories and models. In this commentary, we provide guidelines and discussion points to the scientific community to ensure transparent and effective communication of AI research in agricultural and environmental research publications.

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• Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Preemergence Herbicides Applied Alone or in Combination with Superabsorbent Polymer, Soil Binding Agent, and Compost in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Plasticulture Production

  HortScience · 2024-11-13

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  Preemergence herbicide application under plastic mulch is an effective way to manage weeds in tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) production. Nonetheless, applying herbicides beneath plastic mulch in raised beds is associated with the inherent risk of crop phytotoxicity. This highlights the need to explore crop-safe methods for herbicide application in plastic mulch beds. The research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of preemergence herbicides S -metolachlor and flumioxazin at the labeled rate (X) and reduced rate (0.5X, half of the labeled rate) either alone or in combination with a super absorbent polymer, soil binding agent, or compost to determine their ability to control weeds effectively in plastic mulched beds without causing negative effects on tomato crops. Two different experimental trials, trial 1 (Mar–Jun 2021) and trial 2 (Oct 2021–Jan 2022) were performed in the fields in Immokalee, FL, USA. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with five replications. S -metolachlor (X) plus soil binding agent and S -metolachlor (X) plus compost mix suppressed purple nutsedge density by >85% and approximately 68%, respectively, during trial II. Similarly, S -metolachlor (X), S -metolachlor (0.5X) plus super absorbent polymer, S -metolachlor (X) plus super absorbent polymer, S -metolachlor (X) plus soil binding agent, and S -metolachlor (X) plus compost caused reductions in purple nutsedge biomass by >50% compared with that of the nontreated control during trial II. Treatments did not significantly impact tomato crop vigor and chlorophyll contents during trials I and II. Moreover, treatments did not significantly affect tomato crop biomass and yield during both trials. In summary, using preemergence S -metolachlor (X) combined with soil binding agent or compost could be a viable option for suppressing purple nutsedge in plastic mulched tomato beds.

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• Surfactant-coated Seed Emergence and Establishment Under Deficit Irrigation in Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Soils

  Journal of Environmental Horticulture · 2023-03-01 · 1 citations

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  Abstract Soil water repellency inhibits seed germination and emergence, whereas soil surfactants improve the wettability of water-repellent or hydrophobic soils. An improvement in seed germination and emergence can occur when a soil surfactant is applied directly to the seed and/or to the water repellent soil at sowing. Therefore, a coating process was developed to utilize seed as a soil surfactant carrier. Greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate establishment of perennial ryegrass ( Lolium perenne L.) seed coated with a soil surfactant (SCS = surfactant- coated seed), as compared to uncoated seed (CHK). Both SCS and CHK were sown in two hydrophilic substrates (100% sand [WSAND], 90:10% v/v sand:peat [WSP], and in two severely hydrophobic sands (100% hydrophobic stearic acid-treated sand [HSS], and hydrophobic 90:10% v/v sand:peat [HSP]). Due to the weight of the coating, SCS was sown at half the amount as compared to CHK; however, final turfgrass establishment in all rootzones with SCS was similar or better than CHK. In WSAND, WSP, and HSP, the volumetric water content was consistently higher in rootzones of SCS treatments versus CHK. SCS represents an opportunity to improve stand establishment and rootzone soil-water dynamics in challenging environmental conditions such as limited precipitation. Species used in this study : Perennial ryegrass, Lolium perenne L.

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• Nitrogen and phosphorous acquisition strategies drive coexistence patterns among archaeal lineages in soil

  The ISME Journal · 2023-08-18 · 25 citations

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  Soil represents the largest reservoir of Archaea on Earth. Present-day archaeal diversity in soils globally is dominated by members of the class Nitrososphaeria. The evolutionary radiation of this class is thought to reflect adaptations to a wide range of temperatures, pH, and other environmental conditions. However, the mechanisms that govern competition and coexistence among Nitrososphaeria lineages in soil remain poorly understood. Here we show that predominant soil Nitrososphaeria lineages compose a patchwork of gene inventory and expression profiles for ammonia, urea, and phosphate utilization. In contrast, carbon fixation, respiration, and ATP synthesis genes are conserved and expressed consistently among predominant phylotypes across 12 major evolutionary lineages commonly found in soil. In situ gene expression profiles closely resemble pure culture reference strains under optimal growth conditions. Together, these results reveal resource-based coexistence patterns among Nitrososphaeria lineages and suggest complementary ecophysiological niches associated with differential nutrient acquisition strategies among globally predominant archaeal lineages in soil.

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• A 360° perspective of women in soil science focused on the U.S

  Frontiers in Soil Science · 2023-02-10 · 8 citations

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  Gender parity and equity concerns in soil science have been reported in the United States and at global scale. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes have discouraged women away from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research in particular soil science. However, it has been recognized that science and gender equality are essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Gender equity is part of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) initiatives in higher education and professional soil science organizations in the U.S. and elsewhere. In this article we aim to provide a holistic 360° perspective of women and soils addressing gender parity, equality, and equity in the soil science profession focused on the U.S. Our critical analysis is grounded in Integral theory that considers 1) systemic institutional, organizational, educational, legal, social, political, and other system phenomena (collective perspective), 2) historical and cultural phenomena such as people’s values, beliefs, motivations, communications, traditions, memes, morals, and ethics (interpersonal perspective), and 3) individual psycho-spiritual attitudes, stories, personal voices, emotions, and experiences (subjective intrapersonal perspective). This paper provides a critical review of the issues and barriers confronting women researchers, teachers, and professionals in soil science in the U.S. complemented by examples from around the globe. Concluding remarks present future perspectives of women and soils that include leadership training, mentoring for change, personal development of women soil scientists, and participation that co-creates gender parity, equity, and equality in the soil science profession.

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• Low levels of arsenic and cadmium in rice grown in southern Florida Histosols - Impacts of water management and soil thickness

  The Science of The Total Environment · 2023-01-20 · 11 citations

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• Editorial: Women in pedometrics, soil health and security

  Frontiers in Soil Science · 2023-08-21

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  The second article "Sensitive measures of soil health reveal carbon stability across a management intensity and plant biodiversity gradient" by Tvisha Martin and Christine D. Sprunger focuses on temporal aspects of the stability of soil carbon(C) and soil C cycling. Sensitive soil health indicators that were identified include Permanganate oxidizable C, mineralizable carbon, and β-glucosidase activity that fluctuated temporally and were interlinked to weather changes throughout the growing season.The third article "Restoring soil functions and agroecosystem services through phytotechnologies" by Jacynthe Dessureault-Rompré provides a review about phytotechnologies, especially how these living technologies can restore, conserve, and regenerate soil functions and ecosystem services. A phytotechnology toolbox with three pillars of agricultural practices and land management will help guide future restoration projects.

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Frequent coauthors

• Timothy A. Lang

  University of Florida

  62 shared

• Jehangir H. Bhadha

  University of Florida

  42 shared

• J. Mabry McCray

  Everglades University

  30 shared

• Orlando A. Diaz

  South Florida Water Management District

  24 shared

• Andres F. Rodriguez

  20 shared

• T. Lang

  16 shared

• Hardev S. Sandhu

  Everglades University

  16 shared

• Mohsen Tootoonchi

  Everglades University

  14 shared