Anil Shrestha

Anil Shrestha serves as a Professor in the Plant Science department at the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, California State University, Fresno, having joined the department in 2008. He teaches undergraduate courses in Weed Science (PLANT 160), Pesticides (PLANT 165), and Topics in Plant Science (PLANT 170T/250T), along with graduate-level Agroecology and Seminar in Plant Science (PLANT 270).

Education

• Ph.D, Michigan State University
• MS, Cornell University

Research Interests

Dr. Shrestha's primary research focuses on integrated vegetation management across agricultural and non-agricultural systems. His work critically examines weed biology and ecology, crop-weed competitive dynamics, herbicide-resistance mitigation strategies, environmental impacts of vegetation control, conservation cropping methodologies, agroecological principles, integrated pest management frameworks, and organic farming systems. This research directly informs sustainable agricultural practices through ecological approaches.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy

Professional Service

• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Crop Improvement
• Academic Editor of PLOS ONE
• Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
• Associate Editor of Agricultural and Environmental Letters

Advising and Grants

While the text confirms Dr. Shrestha teaches graduate seminars and agroecology courses, indicating involvement in graduate education, no specific advisees or research grants are explicitly documented. His research program appears sustained through departmental resources and collaborative projects within the Plant Science department.