Dr. Priti Saxena is an Assistant Professor in the Plant Science Department at the Huntley College of Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP). She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Biology, specializing in turfgrass breeding, from Rutgers University. Dr. Saxena also serves as the Director of the Center for Turf, Irrigation, and Landscape Technology at CPP.
Her research interests and expertise span turfgrass science and management, plant breeding, precision agriculture, water conservation, and plant health. Dr. Saxena actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, guiding their research in these areas, and teaches a range of plant science courses to support the development of future agricultural professionals.