Shital Poudyal
Plants, Soils and Climate
Assistant Professor | Ornamental Horticulture Specialist
Contact Information
Office Location: AGRS 337, USU Logan CampusPhone: 435-797-1295
Email: shital.poudyal@usu.edu
Expertise
Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Water Conservation, Water Quality, Sustainability
Biography
Dr. Poudyal received his doctoral degree from Michigan State University in 2020. His research focuses on developing sustainable management practices for landscape and nursery plants, emphasizing water conservation. He aims to evaluate and understand physiological, morphological, and biochemical responses of various ornamentals subjected to irrigation with unconventional water sources and develop effective techniques to protect surface and groundwater resources by reducing agrochemicals runoff. He collaborates with various public and private entities to share knowledge on water conservation and conservative irrigation practices.
Research Interests
Dr. Poudyal aims to develop best management practices on efficient irrigation of landscape nursery plants, identify and promote unconventional water sources for irrigation and protect surface and groundwater quality by lowering agrochemicals runoff.
Awards
Finalist, Early Career Competition Award, 2023
American Society for Horticultural Sciences
New Specialist Award, 2023
Utah State University Extension Specialists Association
Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas outstanding service award, 2022
Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas