Scientific leadership · Agricultural innovation
Advancing agricultural science into practical impact.
A career spanning soil science, environmental quality, agricultural research, scientific publishing, and institutional leadership at the University of Florida.
B.S., University of Delaware · M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Fellow, American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America
300+
Publications
Journal articles, books, chapters, monographs, and extension work across his career.
1986
Joined UF/IFAS
Four decades of service at the University of Florida, beginning as assistant professor.
6
Books
Edited and authored volumes listed in his CV, most within the Agriculture and Environment series.
$3M+
Historical research support
Research grants from private sources and government agencies, as reported by UF/IFAS — historical total, not annual funding.
Figures drawn from Dr. Rechcigl’s CV and UF/IFAS profiles; not independently audited.
Biography
Jack Rechcigl is a soil scientist whose career at the University of Florida has joined field research on soil fertility, fertilizer management, and water quality with the leadership of agricultural research and education centers.
Center Director and Professor of Soil and Water Science
UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center ↗Center Director and Professor of Soil and Water Science
UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center ↗Research
Five connected themes, from the chemistry of Florida’s soils to the management of research institutions.
Theme A
Fertilizer requirements, soil amendments, and crop nutrition for pasture grasses, legumes, and forage systems.
Research & related publications
Leadership
Leading research. Supporting discovery.
As a center director, Dr. Rechcigl supports the faculty, staff, and students whose work connects university science with the needs of Florida agriculture.
Leadership & the next frontierCareer
1986
Assistant Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, Florida.
1990
The UF Graduate School expands his role to direct doctoral dissertations; he also receives an Outstanding Achievement and Performance Award.
1991
Tenure effective July 1, 1991, and promotion to associate professor on August 9, at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center.
1995
Soil Amendments and Environmental Quality and Soil Amendments: Impacts on Biotic Systems published by CRC Press/Lewis Publishers.
1996
Promoted to professor effective August 9, 1996, at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center.
1998–1999
Fellow, American Society of Agronomy (1998) and Soil Science Society of America (1999).
Publications
A curated selection from the publication library of more than 330 records drawn from Dr. Rechcigl’s CV and Google Scholar profile.
2002
Monograph / report
Rechcigl, J. E., I. S. Alcordo, L. Boruvka, A. B. Bottcher, and R. C. Littell
South Florida Water Management District Pub. C-10201, 154 pp.
2000
Edited book
Rechcigl, J. E. and N. A. Rechcigl (eds.)
Agriculture and Environment Series. CRC Press/Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Fla., 392 pp.
1997
Book
Rechcigl, J. E. and H. C. MacKinnon
American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 284 pp.
1995
Edited book
Rechcigl, J. E. (ed.)
Agriculture and Environment Series. CRC Press/Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Fla., 504 pp.
