Sajeemas (Mint) Pasakdee, Soil Scientist/Agronomist

OFFICE: California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI),

California State University Fresno

2910 East Barstow Ave. M/S OF 115, Fresno, CA 93740

TEL: 559-278-2828 FAX. 559-278-4849

Email: spasakdee@csufresno.edu

Education:

• Doctoral of Philosophy, Environmental Studies (Agroecology/Soil fertility management), University of California, Santa Cruz. December 2006. Dissertation: “Nitrogen and Water Management in Organic Vegetable Production in California: Implications for Soil Properties, Plant Nutrient, and Farm Budget Analysis”.
• Master of Science, Plant Science, California State University, Fresno. May 2001.

Thesis: “Effect of Composted Biosolids on Trace Element Accumulation and Fruit Quality in Field-grown Apricots.”

• ESL Certificate, English Language Institute Oregon State University, Corvallis. June 1997.
• Bachelor of Science, Plant Production Technology, Thammasat University, Bangkok Thailand. February 1995.

Professional Affiliations:

• Soil Science Society of America (SSSA); Crop Science Society of America (CSSA); American Society of Agronomy (ASA); Ecological Society of America (ESA)

Professional Experience:

· Aug. 2006 to current: Research Scientist/Project Director, College of Agriculture-California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI), California State University Fresno. The current research entitled “Effects of land-applied food processing by-products on soil and water quality: Stanislaus County Model”.

· Apr. 1998 to Jun. 2006: Graduate Student Research Assistant, USDA-ARS-Water Management Research Laboratory, Parlier, California (Dr. Gary Bañuelos’ Lab).

· Sep. 2001 to Jun. 2006: Graduate Student Research Assistant, Dept. of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz (Dr. Weixin Cheng and Dr. Carol Shennan’s Lab).

· Aug. 1999 to Jun. 2004: Graduate Teaching Assistant for the following courses:

University of California, Santa Cruz

- ENVS 23 Physical and Chemical in Environment (Dr. Michael Loik, spring 2004)

- ENVS 133 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (Dr. Steve Gliessman, fall 2003)

- ENVS 161 Soil and Plant Nutrition (Dr. Weixin Cheng, spring 2003)

- ENVS 133 Agroecology Practicum (Dr. Carol Shennan, winter 2003)

California State University, Fresno

- SW 100L Soil Science Laboratory (Dr. Sharon Benes, fall 1999)

· Jun. 1997 to Sept. 1997: Student Research Assistant, Seafood Laboratory, Oregon State University, Astoria (Dr. Hajung An’s Lab).

· Apr. 1995 to Jan. 1996: International Coordinator, World Agricultural, Environment and Industrial Exhibition (WORLDTECH’95 Thailand) organized by Royal Thai Government.

Publications:

1. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, C. Shennan, and W. Cheng. 2006. Organic N fertilizers and Irrigation Influence Organic Broccoli Production. Vegetable Science Journal. Accepted.

2. Bañuelos, G.S., S. Pasakdee, S.E. Benes, and L.A. Ledbetter. 2006. Long-term Application of Biosolids on Apricot Production. Communication of Soil Science and Plant Analysis Journal. Accepted.
3. Bañuelos, G.S., S. Sharmasarkar, and S. Pasakdee. 2004. Utilization of Biosolids as a Fertilizer for Canola. Compost Science and Utilization Journal, 12(1): 61-68.
4. Bañuelos, G.S., S. Pasakdee, and J.W. Finley. 2003. Growth Response and Selenium and Boron Distribution in Broccoli Varieties Irrigated with Poor Quality Water. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 26(12): 2537-2549.
5. Bañuelos, G.S. and S. Pasakdee. 2002. Effect of Organic Fertilizer on Vegetable Production. Biocycle 43(8):63.
6. Pasakdee, S. 2001. California State University, Fresno Master Thesis. Effect of Composted Biosolids on Trace Element Accumulation and Fruit Quality in Field-Grown Apricots. 90pp.

Manuscripts in preparation:

1. Pasakdee, S. and W. Cheng. 2006. Fertilizer Use Efficiency and Priming Effects of Organic N Fertilizers Application on Organic Farm Soils. Soil Biology&Biochemistry Journal. Submitted.

2. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, C. Shennan, and W. Cheng. 2006. Nitrogen and Water Management in Organic Broccoli Farms in California: Soil Properties and Plant N Dynamics.

3. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, C. Shennan, and W. Cheng. 2006. Nutrient Balance in Organic Broccoli and Lettuce Annual Cropping System in Central Coast California

Awards:

• Dept. of Environmental Studies Thesis Mini-grant award during 2002 to 2006.
• Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, University of California, Santa Cruz Graduate Student Mini-grant award in 2002 and 2003.
• Dept. of Plant Science Graduate Student Nominee for College of Agricultural Science and Technology’s Dean Medal in 2001.
• ASEAN Student Assistance Award Program (ASAAP) scholarship from NAFSA in 1999 and 2000.
• International student nominee tuition award scholarship from Dept. of Plant Science, California State University, Fresno from fall 1998 to spring 2000.
• Ag One Grant from School of Agricultural Science and Technology, California State University, Fresno from fall 1998 to spring 2000.
• Certificate of honors for Well-Behaved Student from the Buddhist Youth Association of Thailand under the Royal Thai Patronage, 1993 to 1994 academic year.
• Certificate of honors for “Outstanding Student for Public Service” from Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, 1991 to 1992 academic year.

Presentations:

1. Pasakdee, S. 2006 Nitrogen and Water Management in Organic Vegetable Production in California: Implications for Soil Properties, Plant Nutrient, and Farm Budget Analysis. Dept. of Environmental Studies PhD Dissertation Exit Seminar. Apr. 24^th UC Santa Cruz. Oral

2. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, C. Shennan, and W. Cheng. 2006. Nitrogen and Irrigation Management in Organic Vegetable Production in California. Proceedings of 14^th World Fertilizer Congress Meetings. Jan. 22^nd to 27^th Chaing Mai, Thailand. Oral

3. Pasakdee S., G.S. Bañuelos, W. Cheng, and C. Shennan. 2005. Contribution of Organic N Fertilizers and Irrigation to Plant and Soil N Availability on Organic Broccoli Farms in Central Coastal California. Proceedings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings. Nov. 6^th to 10^th Salt Lake City, UT. Oral

4. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, and W. Cheng. 2005. Influence of Organic N Fertilizers and Irrigation on Plant and Soil N Availability under Organic Broccoli Farms in California. Proceedings of the 26^th Annual Central California Research Symposium. Apr. 21^th California State University, Fresno. Oral

5. Pasakdee, S., W. Cheng, G.S. Bañuelos, and C. Shennan. 2004. Tracing Natural ¹⁵N Abundance in Pants and Soils after Organic Fertilizer N Applications. Proceedings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings. Oct. 31^st to Nov. 4^th Seattle, WA. Poster

6. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, W. Cheng, and C. Shennan. 2003. Effects of Organic N Fertilizers and Water Management on Organic Broccoli Production. Proceedings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings. Nov. 2^nd to 6^th Denver, CO. Poster

7. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, W. Cheng, and C. Shennan. 2002. Influence of Irrigation and Organic Fertilizers on Nitrate Movement in Organic Broccoli Production. Proceedings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings. Nov. 6^th to 10^th Indianapolis, IN. Poster

8. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos and S. E. Benes. 2002. The Effect of Composted Biosolids on Fruit Quality and Trace Element Accumulation in Field-Grown Apricots. Proceedings of the 17^th World Congress of Soil Science. Aug. 14^th to 21^st Bangkok, Thailand. Poster

9. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, S. E. Benes and S. Gu. 2001. Effect of Composted-Biosolids on Fruit Quality in Organically-Grown Apricots. Proceedings of ASHS Annual Meetings. Jul. 22^nd to 27^th Sacramento, CA. Poster

10. Pasakdee, S. 2001. The Effect of Composted Biosolids on Fruit Quality and Trace Element Accumulation in Field-Grown Apricots. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual California State University Student Research Competition . Apr. 27^th to 28^th California State University, San Jose. Oral

11. Pasakdee, S. 2001. The Effect of Composted Biosolids on Fruit Quality and Trace Element Accumulation in Field-Grown Apricots. Proceedings of the 22^nd Annual Central California Research Symposium. Apr. 20^th California State University, Fresno. Oral

12. Pasakdee, S. 2001. The Effect of Composted Biosolids on Fruit Quality and Trace Element Accumulation in Field-Grown Apricots. Dept. of Plant Science Master Thesis Seminar. Apr. 20^th California State University, Fresno. Oral

13. Bañuelos, G.S. and S. Pasakdee. 2001. Trace Element Accumulation in Canola Intercropped with Apricot Trees Amended with Biosolids. Proceedings of the 11^th West Coast Conference on Contaminated Soils, Sediments, and Water. Mar. 19^th to 22^nd San Diego, CA. Oral

14. Pasakdee, S., G.S. Bañuelos, S. E. Benes, and S. Gu 2001. The Effect of Composted Biosolids on Fruit Quality and Trace Element Accumulation in Field-Grown Apricots. Proceedings of California Plant and Soil Conference. Feb. 4^th Fresno, CA. Poster