2026 Holger Kirchmann: Plant Science and Agronomy Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Plant Science and Agronomy	68	801	739	12	11	164	12687

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World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

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Plant Science and Agronomy

801

739

164

12687

Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index

Citations

12687

World Ranking

801

National Ranking

Overview

Holger Kirchmann is affiliated with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden. Their research primarily focuses on agricultural and biological sciences, with a particular emphasis on soil science, plant science, and environmental chemistry. They also contribute to studies in civil and structural engineering and ecology.

The main research themes in their work include soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, soil and water nutrient dynamics, soil and unsaturated flow, plant nutrient uptake and metabolism, soil management and crop yield, agriculture sustainability and environmental impact, and phosphorus and nutrient management.

Significant publications authored by Holger Kirchmann and their collaborators include:

"Deep N fertilizer placement mitigated N2O emissions in a Swedish field trial with cereals" (2020), published in Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
"Soil properties currently limiting crop yields in Swedish agriculture - An analysis of 90 yield survey districts and 10 long-term field experiments" (2020), published in European Journal of Agronomy
"Opportunities for Mitigating Soil Compaction in Europe-Case Studies from the SoilCare Project Using Soil-Improving Cropping Systems" (2022), published in Land
"Effects of loosening combined with straw incorporation into the upper subsoil on soil properties and crop yield in a three-year field experiment" (2022), published in Soil and Tillage Research
"Liming with CaCO3 or CaO affects aggregate stability and dissolved reactive phosphorus in a heavy clay subsoil" (2021), published in Soil and Tillage Research

Holger Kirchmann's frequent coauthors include:

Thomas Kätterer
Gizachew Tarekegn Getahun
Katrin Rychel
Gunnar Börjesson
Lars Bergström

The scientist has published multiple articles in key journals related to their field. Prominent publication venues are:

Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
Soil and Tillage Research
European Journal of Agronomy
Land
Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science

Best Publications

Microbial Population Structures in Soil Particle Size Fractions of a Long-Term Fertilizer Field Experiment

Angela Sessitsch;Alexandra Weilharter;Martin H. Gerzabek;Holger Kirchmann

893
Citations
Roots contribute more to refractory soil organic matter than above-ground crop residues, as revealed by a long-term field experiment

Thomas Kätterer;Martin Anders Bolinder;Olof Andrén;Holger Kirchmann

688
Citations
SE—Structures and Environment

B. Beck-Friis;S. Smårs;H. Jönsson;H. Kirchmann

413
Citations
Ammonia volatilization during aerobic and anaerobic manure decomposition

H. Kirchmann;E. Witter

382
Citations
Relationship between N immobilization and volatile fatty acids in soil after application of pig and cattle slurry

Holger Kirchmann;Anders Lundvall

336
Citations
Challenging targets for future agriculture

Holger Kirchmann;Gudni Thorvaldsson

281
Citations
Biochar addition persistently increased soil fertility and yields in maize-soybean rotations over 10 years in sub-humid regions of Kenya

Thomas Kätterer;Dries Roobroeck;Olof Andrén;Geoffrey Kimutai

249
Citations
From agricultural use of sewage sludge to nutrient extraction: A soil science outlook

Holger Kirchmann;Gunnar Börjesson;Thomas Kätterer;Yariv Cohen

237
Citations
Composting of Source-Separated Household Organics At Different Oxygen Levels: Gaining an Understanding of the Emission Dynamics

B. Beck-Friis;S. Smårs;H. Jönsson;Y. Eklind

228
Citations
FORMATION AND EMISSION OF N2O AND CH4 FROM COMPOST HEAPS OF ORGANIC HOUSEHOLD WASTE

B. Beck-Friis;M. Pell;U. Sonesson;H. Jönsson

224
Citations
The response of soil organic matter to manure amendments in a long‐term experiment at Ultuna, Sweden

M.H. Gerzabek;F. Pichlmayer;H. Kirchmann;G. Haberhauer

223
Citations
Bulk soil C to N ratio as a simple measure of net N mineralization from stabilized soil organic matter in sandy arable soils

Günther Springob;Holger Kirchmann

210
Citations
Soil organic matter pools and carbon-13 natural abundances in particle-size fractions of a long-term agricultural field experiment receiving organic amendments

Martin H. Gerzabek;Georg Haberhauer;Holger Kirchmann

209
Citations
Phosphorus availability in soils amended with wheat residue char

Mohammed Masud Parvage;Barbro Ulén;Jan Eriksson;Jeffrey S Strock;Jeffrey S Strock

202
Citations
DO ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES REDUCE NITRATE LEACHING

Holger Kirchmann;Lars Bergström

193
Citations
Carbon and nitrogen mineralization and ammonia volatilization from fresh, aerobically and anaerobically treated pig manure during incubation with soil

M. Pilar Bernal;Holger Kirchmann

190
Citations
Soil microbial community structure affected by 53 years of nitrogen fertilisation and different organic amendments

Gunnar Börjesson;Lorenzo Menichetti;Holger Kirchmann;Thomas Kätterer

153
Citations
How are soil use and management reflected by soil organic matter characteristics: a spectroscopic approach

M. H. Gerzabek;R. S. Antil;I. Kögel‐Knabner;H. Knicker

153
Citations
Topsoil and subsoil properties influence phosphorus leaching from four agricultural soils.

Helena Andersson;Lars Bergström;Faruk Djodjic;Barbro Ulén

139
Citations
Possibilities for Reducing Nitrate Leaching from Agricultural Land

Holger Kirchmann;A.E. Johnny Johnston;Lars F. Bergström

137
Citations
Comparison of Long-Term Organic and Conventional Crop–Livestock Systems on a Previously Nutrient-Depleted Soil in Sweden

Holger Kirchmann;Lars Bergström;Thomas Kätterer;Lennart Mattsson

123
Citations