Sharon Benes

Dr. Sharon Benes is a Professor in the Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno, within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Her office is located in Ag Mechanics 100, and she can be contacted via phone (559.278.2255) or email.

Education:
She holds a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire, an M.S. from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.

Courses Taught:
Dr. Benes instructs courses including Crop Nutrition (PLANT 101), Soils (PLANT 172), Soils Lab (PLANT 172L), Independent Study (PLANT 190), and Thesis Continuation (PLANT 299C).

Research Focus:
Her expertise centers on salinity effects in agriculture, particularly evaluating salt-tolerant forages and halophytes for reusing saline drainage water in California's San Joaquin Valley Westside. This work addresses critical challenges in sustainable crop production under saline stress conditions.

Awards & Recognition:
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Academic Advising & Grants:
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