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Asif A. Maan, PhD Environmental Program Manager II California Department of Food and Agriculture

Asif A. Maan, PhD Environmental Program Manager II California Department of Food and Agriculture

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Fertilizer research and education program new initiatives FREP RESEARCH DATABASE. Asif A. Maan, PhD Environmental Program Manager II California Department of Food and Agriculture. Frep (the present). Frep (the present). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Asif  A. Maan, PhD  Environmental Program Manager II California Department of Food and Agriculture

Asif A. Maan, PhD Environmental Program Manager IICalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture

Page 2: Asif  A. Maan, PhD  Environmental Program Manager II California Department of Food and Agriculture
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FULL “TECHNICAL” REPORT22 PAGES

NOT EASY FOR A CCA OR GROWER TO COMPREHEND AND APPLY

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An example: a database search for N requirements for Avocados will yield the following information

*Other important parameters include soil type and similar environmental variables

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FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

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FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

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FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

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FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

• Input template development and testing – completed

• User interface and output screen – 3rd iteration

• Post-doc scientist – UC Davis

• Initial funding – Specialty Crop Grant

• Rollout with ongoing inputs – May/June, 2012

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QUESTIONS

Asif Maan (PhD) Environmental Program Manager II

Inspection Services(916) 900-5022

Amrith Gunasekara (PhD)Science Advisor to the Secretary

(916) 654-0433

California Department of Food and Agriculture1220 N Street, Suite 422Sacramento, CA 95814