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Dr. Lynn Sollenberger discusses the critical ecosystem services provided by grassland systems and their role in sustainable livestock production.

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Lynn Sollenberger from the University of Florida explains how grassland systems deliver critical ecosystem services while supporting sustainable livestock production. He discusses grass legume integration, soil protection, nutrient cycling, and resilience under grazing management. Dr. Sollenberger highlights how informed management can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for agriculture. Listen now on all major platforms! "Anything that we do to those grassland systems is going to have a large carryover effect on Earth and the human population." Meet the guest: Dr. Lynn Sollenberger https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-sollenberger-b678b230/ is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Agronomy at the University of Florida, specializing in grassland ecology and plant-animal environment interactions. His work focuses on ecosystem services, sustainable forage systems, and the integration of legume-grass systems to improve agricultural resilience. With decades of research, teaching, and mentoring experience, Dr. Sollenberger has shaped the field of grassland science in the United States. Liked this one? Don’t stop now —…

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Host: Wisenetix

Guest: Dr. Lynn Sollenberger

Topics covered

• grassland ecosystem services
• sustainable livestock production
• soil protection
• nutrient cycling
• grazing management
• agricultural resilience

Keywords

• grassland ecology
• ecosystem services
• sustainable agriculture
• legume integration
• soil health
• grazing management
• nutrient cycling

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Organizations: University of Florida

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