معرفی
Mohammad Pessarakli is a Research Professor at the University of Arizona’s Department of Plant Sciences, focusing on plant adaptation to environmental stresses, particularly in turfgrass and crop systems. His work emphasizes optimizing nutrient and water requirements under salinity, drought, and heat conditions. He also teaches courses like Turfgrass Management (PLS 355) and Turfgrass Science (PLS 455), integrating environmental interactions into curriculum.
Dr. Pessarakli holds a Ph.D. in Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition from the University of Arizona (1981), an M.S. in Soil Management & Crop Production from Arizona State University (1978), and a B.S. in Environmental Resources in Agriculture from Arizona State University (1977). His early education includes an A.A. in Forest Management from Iran’s College of Forest & Range Management and three years of Agricultural Engineering studies in Sari, Iran.
His research interests span stress physiology, soil fertility, and plant nutrition under extreme conditions. He explores innovative solutions like nanomaterial applications and biostimulants to enhance crop resilience. Recent studies include optimizing nitrogen use efficiency, drought tolerance mechanisms in quinoa, and silicon-mediated stress resistance in olive trees.
Dr. Pessarakli collaborates with extension programs to translate research into practical agricultural strategies. His work addresses global challenges like water scarcity and soil degradation, advocating for sustainable practices in semi-arid regions.
