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The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Dave Goorahoo

Professor

Plant Science | 559.278.8448 | Office: Ag Sciences 229A

dgooraho@csufresno.edu

Education

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Plant Science (PLANT 1)
  • Crop Nutrition (PLANT 101)
  • Vegetable Production (PLANT 123)
  • Organic Crop Production (PLANT 124)
  • Soils in the Environment (PLANT 171)
  • Soil-Plant-Water Relations (PLANT 251)
  • Plant Nutrition (PLANT 252)
  • Seminar in Plant Science (PLANT 270)
  • Thesis (PLANT 299)
He teaches crop science courses, introductory soils course and food, society and environment at the undergraduate level and Plant Water Relations at the graduate level. Research focuses on nutrient and water use efficiency in vegetable crop production systems. Works closely with research staff of the Center for Irrigation Technology on campus on “Ag-Environ” projects aimed at investigating the interaction between agriculture and the environment, with emphasis on the impact of various agricultural practices on the San Joaquin Valley's air, soil, and water resources. He was the recipient of the 2020 Provost's Excellence in Teaching Award and Campus Advisors Network Outstanding Advisor Award 2019-20. Joined the department in 2006.