Linda Gorim, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

Agronomy nutrient use efficiency abiotic stresses cropping systems- crop rotation cover and intercropping soil amendments in cropping systems

About

Professional Research Associate

Identification of drought traits in wild lentil genotypes for lentil breeding - University of Saskatchewan

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Lentil underground and drought traits in wild lentil germplasm - University of Saskatchewan

PhD

Crop Water Stress Management: Seedling establishment - University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart Germany

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Foundation Fiat Panis, Ulm Germany

Publications

Rathor, P., Rouleau, V., Gorim, L.Y. Chen, G., Thilakarathna, M.S. 2024. Humalite enhances the growth, grain yield, and protein content of wheat by improving soil nitrogen availability and nutrient uptake. J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 1–13. DOI: 10.1002/jpln.202300280.

Yang C, Fredua-Agyeman R, Hwang S-F,Gorim LY and Strelkov SE (2024) Genomewide association studies of root system architecture traits in a broad collection ofBrassica genotypes. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1389082. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1389082

Enesi, R.O., Dyck, M.F., Thilakarathna, M.S., Strelkov, S.E. Gorim, L.Y.2024. Calibrated SoilOptix ® estimates of soil pH and exchangeable cations in three agricultural fields in western Canada – implications for managing spatially variable soil acidity. Heliyon 10 (2024) e37106 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37106

Mbanyele, V., Enesi, R.O., Shaw, L., Gorim, L.Y. 2024. A review of intercropping systems in Western Canada. Agronomy Journal 1–20. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.21622

Nallanthighal, A.V., Enesi, R.O., Thilakarathna, M.S., Gorim., L.Y. 2024. Agronomic responses and economic returns from wheat–canola rotation under Humalite and urea applications. Agronomy Journal 1–17. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.21681

Yang, C., Fredua-Agyeman, R., Hwang, S-F., Gorim, L.Y., Ozga, A.J. and Stephen E. Strelkov, E.S. 2024. Optimizing the evaluation of root system architectural traits in Brassica napus. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 00: 1–5 (2024) | dx.doi.org/10.1139/CJPS-2023-0169.

Gorim L.Y. 2024.An intellectual gap in root research on major crops of the Canadian Prairies. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 00: 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/CJPS-2023-0020

Rathor, P., Vianne, R., Gorim, L.Y., Chen, G. & Thilakarathna, M.S. 2024. Humalite enhances the growth, grain yield and protein content of wheat by improving soil nitrogen availability and nutrient uptake. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202300280

Ana Vargas*, Linda Y. Gorim and Kirstin E. Bett. 2024. Increasing diversity among Lens species for improving biological nitrogen fixation in lentils. Crop Science 64:164–178. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21152

Rathor, P., Gorim, L.Y. & Thilakarathna, M.S. Plant physiological and molecular responses triggered by humic based biostimulants - A way forward to sustainable agriculture. Plant Soil (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06156-7

Rebecca Oiza Enesi, Miles Dyck, Scott Chang, Xiaoli Fan, Malinda Thilakarathna, Stephen Strelkov and Linda Yuya Gorim. 2023. Liming remediates soil acidity and improves crop yield and profitability - A Meta-analysis. Frontiers in Agronomy 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1194896.

Rhea Lumactud, Linda Yuya Gorim, and Malinda S. Thilakarathna. (2022). Impacts of humic-based products on microbial community structure and functions towards sustainable agriculture. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Sec. Crop Biology and Sustainability Volume 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.977121.

Ampong, K., Thilakaranthna, M., and Gorim, L.Y. 2022. Understanding the role of humic acids on crop performance and soil health. Front. Agron., 02 March 2022 https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.848621

Patel, I., Gorim, L.Y., Tanino, K. and Vandenberg, A. 2021. Diversity in surface microstructure of trichomes, epidermal cells and stomata in lentil germplasm. Front. Plant Sci., 12 July 2021

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.697692

Gorim, L.Y. and Vandenberg, A. 2019. Variation in total root length and root diameter of wild and cultivated lentil grown under drought and re-watered condition. Plant Genetic Resources 17(1):45-53 https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262118000278

Shunmugam, A.S.K., Kannan, U., Jiang, Y., Daba, K.A. and Gorim, L.Y. 2018. Physiology based approaches for breeding of next generation food legumes. Plants 7(3) 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants7030072

Gorim, L. and Vandenberg, A. 2018. Can wild lentil genotypes help improve water use and transpiration efficiency in cultivated lentil? Plant Genetic Resources; 1-10 doi:10.1017/S1479262117000399

Gorim, L. and Vandenberg, A. 2017. Root traits, nodulation traits and their distribution in the soil for five wild lentil species and Lens culinaris (Medik.) grown under well-watered conditions. Front. Plant Sci. 8:1632. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01632

Gorim, L.Y. and Vandenberg, A. 2017. Evaluation of wild lentil species as genetic resources to improve drought tolerance in cultivated lentil. Front. Plant Sci. 8:1129. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01129

Gorim, L. and Asch, F. 2017. Seed coating increases seed moisture uptake and restricts embryonic oxygen availability in germinating cereal seeds. Biology 6(2), 31 doi:10.3390/biology6020031

Gorim, L. and Asch, F. 2014. Seed coating reduces respiration losses and affects sugar metabolism during germination and early seedling growth in cereals. Functional Plant Biology 42(2): 209-218 http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/FP14142

Research

Background: Tight cereals, pulses, and canola crop rotations dominate Western Canadian cropping systems. These tight crop rotations are selected for profitability but quickly become unfeasible due to serious diseases such as clubroot and aphanomyces. Simplistic crop rotations also increasingly rely on chemical inputs (such as fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides). Controlling diseases requires extending and diversifying crop rotations, integrating superior genetics and advanced agronomic practices. Long-term solutions require a systems perspective of the role of crop rotations and agronomic practices on crop, soil, and pest function.

The focus of this highly collaborative program is:  

1a. Optimization of cropping systems from small plot to whole farm/landscape approach: Agronomic assessments (seeding rates, depth, establishment, yield gap).

1b.  Optimizing inputs: the interaction of amendments (humalite/ humic products, lime, biochar, EENFs, PGRs) and nitrogen sources under normal and abiotic stresses (drought and heat).

1c. Optimization from a below-ground perspective (Root Research): Addressing agronomic questions from a root angle.

2. Diversification of cropping systems (crop rotations, cover crops, intercropping, low input systems): Linking crop productivity, water and fertilizer use efficiency, soil management and economic benefits

"People were people before they became scientists"

Teaching

Teaching and mentorship: For teaching, the vision is a program that develops undergraduate students into leading highly qualified personnel capable of providing expertise to all sectors of the crop industry, including primary producers, agri-businesses, agricultural policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. Student mentoring and supervision that incorporates work-life-balance and also focuses on the development of soft skills in the workplace is an integral part of my research program. 

1. Exploring field crop agronomy (PL SC 210) - Fall
2. Work experience in Agriculture (WKEXP 988): Summer internship included - Begins every May-August annually.

Postdoc, Technicians & Graduate Student Opportunities: 

All graduate opportunities are advertised here on my homepage. I do not respond to individual inquiries except when you have already secured your own funding.

Closed positions will be indicated as 'Closed' i.e. recruitment has occurred.

The Cropping Systems Research Group led by Dr. Linda Gorim in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta invites applications for highly motivated summer, undergrad, and graduate students and Postdocs. 

Please, check here for open positions and follow instructions. I don't respond to individual inquiries!!!

- For MSc Applicants: A Bachelor’s degree from a North American or European university is required or an MSc from another country. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field and at least two years of professional experience in research environments may be considered.

- For Ph.D. Applicants: An MSc degree from a North American or European university is required.

- For Postdoc Applicants: Your Ph.D. should have been completed within the last 1-3 years 

Potential Projects include: 

1 Undergraduate position- open

Injury incurred when PGR is applied in AC Morgan (oats) under controlled conditions and the impact on crop health.

1 MSc position: Addressing agronomic problems from a root perspective- open

The Cropping System Research Group led by Dr. Linda Gorim in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta invites applications for highly motivated graduate students (MSc). The project involves addressing agronomic problems from a root trait perspective.

Stipend: $25,000/year (MSc)

Start Date: January or September 2025

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, biology, or plant physiology is required.  Experience in conducting research on plant structures, especially plant roots is required.

Experience: The successful candidate has experience working with plant structures preferably roots.

Skills:

• Critical thinking and writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams, etc);
• Demonstrated ability to use R for data analysis would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated ability to present research results to producers and/or scientific audiences
• Demonstrated ability to create and foster relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels

All Applicants: Applications must include a cover letter, a statement addressing specific background requirements and qualifications, a resume and transcripts. These documents should be submitted as a single PDF document. The statement addressing qualifications must address every one of the qualifications listed in the above sections on education, experience and skills. The use of subtitles is strongly recommended. We also strongly encourage providing specific examples of actions or behaviors to demonstrate experience or skill. Reporting false information in your application will lead to disqualification.

Inquiries regarding these positions and applications should be emailed to Dr. Linda Gorim at gorim@ualberta.ca 

All students must meet admission requirements to the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta (https://www.ualberta.ca/agriculture-life-environment-sciences/programs/graduate-programs/prospective-students/agricultural-food-and-nutritional-science/afns-admission-process)

1 PhD position: Nitrification Inhibition on GHG Emissions, Soil Health and Barley Performance (Required background: Agronomy and Soil Science) - closed

Education: An MSc in Agronomy or Soil Sciences is required (see previous conditions for PhD admissions for details).

• Strong academic background and interest in conducting advanced studies in agronomy or soil science.
• Possess strong statistical and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An ability to work closely with others in a team environment, as well as develop and undertake innovative scientific approaches.
• Possess strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to engage in problem-solving, data analysis, and thesis development.
• Ability to work independently in the field for extended periods.
• Ability to multi-task.
• A valid graduated (non-probationary) driver’s license and a clean driving record will be an asset.

1 Postdoc position (Your Ph.D. must have been completed within the last 1-3 years) - Now Open!!!

Project Title: Lentil seeding rates and peaola on-farm trials.

Opportunity:  Post-doctoral Fellow.

Project Leads:  Dr. Linda Gorim, Assistant Professor, WGRF Chair in Cropping Systems, Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science. Dr. Gorim is looking for a PhD graduate who has completed their degree in North America or Europe and is interested in on-farm research involving drones.

Timelines:  Preferred start date: October 1, 2024, or earlier, the position will remain open until filled.

Project Description:  We are seeking a Postdoc to work on projects focusing on:

• Lentil seeding rates in Alberta- on-farm trial
• Peaola trials- both on-farm and in small plots
• Other intercropping systems

Position Requirements:  All individuals applying should:

• Have completed their PhD in the last 3 years maximum
• Have a strong academic background and interest in conducting advanced studies in agronomy or cropping systems.
• Evidence of strong statistical and writing skills.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Evidence that they can work independently in the field for extended periods.
• Evidence that they can multi-task.
• Have the ability to work closely with others in a team environment, as well as develop and undertake innovative scientific approaches.
• A valid graduated (non-probationary) driver’s license and a clean driving record.

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send a copy of transcripts, CV, and a statement of research experience and interests (1 page limit) as a single document, with the names of three references, to: Dr. Linda Gorim, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta – gorim@ualberta.ca  

Websites: https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/gorim

Visiting scholars: Open for discussion if you have complete funding and you are not a visiting PhD student

*** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. 

PL SC 210 - Exploring Field Crop Agronomy

Introduction to basic agronomy of western Canadian field crops. Students will experience agronomic practices, crop equipment and technology hands-on. Extended field trip prior to the start of classes. Prerequisite: 30 units.

PL SC 400 - Individual Study

Project or reading course supervised by a Faculty member, requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisites: 60 units of university courses or higher and consent of the instructor. Note: may be taken more than once if topic is different.

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