Steve Chapman
Senior Scientist
Ecological Sciences
Scottish Crop Research Institute
United Kingdom
Biography
Steve Chapman has over 30 years of experience in research in microbiology, with over 25 years being at the Institute. His particular expertise lies in determining the role of microbial processes in the cycling of elements (particularly carbon) within the plant-soil-microbe ecosystem.
Research Interest
Steve has experience in both laboratory and field-based studies and an interest in modelling microbial processes in soil. He has contributed to investigations on soil organic matter turnover, quantifying and determining the influence of chemical structure and soil conditions on the decomposition processes. Recent work has increasingly focused on organic soils and peatlands.
Publications
-
Artz, R.R.E.; Potts, J.; Chapman, S.; Wilson, D.; Heinemeyer, A.; Evans, C.; Renou-Wilson, F., (2016) Emission factors applicable to UK peatlands., Workpackage Report to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
-
Wang, J.; Chapman, S.J.; Yao, H., (In press) Incorporation of 13C-labeled rice rhizodeposition into soil microbial communities under different fertilizer applications., Applied Soil Ecology.
-
Beckert, M.R.; Smith, P.; Lilly, A.; Chapman, S.J., (In press) Soil and tree biomass carbon sequestration potential of silvopastoral and woodland pasture systems in North East Scotland., Agroforestry Systems.
