Ali Mohammed

Dr. Ali Mohammed is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in the School of Plant Sciences at the University of Arizona, based at the Yuma Agricultural Center. His work focuses on advancing sustainable organic agricultural practices in arid desert regions and holds statewide responsibility for Extension and research programs. Dr. Mohammed's research interest is in comparing different specialty and row crop systems, both organic and conventional cropping systems, in the lower deserts of the Southwest USA. His research and Extension programs focus on coupled irrigation and nutrition management, soil amendments, and improving soil physical properties. Recognizing the unique challenges of farming in arid regions, his work integrates innovative sensor technologies to enhance water and nutrient resource efficiency and sustainability.