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Department of Viticulture and Enology

Faculty and Chair

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Dr. Anil Shrestha, Department Chair, Department of Viticulture and Enology

Professor, Weed Science

Ph.D. Michigan State University

M.S. Cornell University

BSc (Ag) Narendra Dev Univ. of Agri. & Tech, India   

Office:  Viticulture & Enology Building #115
Phone: 559-278-7179
Fax: 559-278-4795
Emailashrestha@csufresno.edu

Brief Introductory Statement

Dr. Anil Shrestha joined the Department of Viticulture and Enology in 2018 as Department Chair where he provides leadership to the academic program, faculty, staff, and students; responsible for the administration, development, and operations of all academic responsibilities within the viticulture and enology program.  In this capacity, he works directly with the Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) Director, the University Agricultural Laboratory (UAL) Manager, and the grape and wine industry.

Prior to joining the Department of Viticulture and Enology, Dr. Shrestha taught in the Plant Science Department and was involved in several viticulture research projects at Fresno State. His primary research area is integrated vegetation management in agricultural and non-agricultural systems. Particular research interests include weed biology and ecology, crop-weed competition, herbicide-resistance management, environmental aspects of vegetation management, cropping systems, agroecology, conservation tillage, IPM, and organic farming. 

Fall Semester Course: Viticulture 162T Vineyard Ecology and Organic Production

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