Azadeh Alizadeh

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Azadeh Alizadeh

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist

Education

B.S., University of Tehran, 2009, Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering
M.S., University of Zanjan, 2012, Enviornmental Science
M.S., University of Florida, 2015, Agricultural Science
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2019, Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Programs

Woman kneeling near garden bed, installing drip irrigation.

Master Irrigator Program

The Master Irrigator Program begins with Irrigation 101, a foundational course covering soil–water–plant relationships and basic irrigation principles. After completing the core course, participants advance into one of two upper-intermediate tracks: Drip Irrigation or Sprinkler Irrigation. Each route focuses on system design, component selection, scheduling, calculations, troubleshooting, and water efficiency. This structured pathway allows learners to build from essential concepts to hands-on,

Honors and Awards

Accomplishments

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Fact Sheets
Fruit Trees for Southern Nevada: 2024-2025 Annual Report
The Extension Botanic Gardens in Las Vegas maintains a long-term observational trial designed to identify fruit tree cultivars that are both productive and resilient under southern Nevada conditions. This annual report summarizes yield data collected during the 2024–2025 growing season.
 McGue, L., Alizadeh, A., Longwood, V., and Robinson, M.L. 2026, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Journals
Detecting tree water stress using a trunk relative water content measurement sensor
A novel sensor system for continuous monitoring of tree trunk water content to detect plant water stress in real time. The technology enables more precise irrigation scheduling, helping growers improve water efficiency and support sustainable orchard management in water-limited environments.
 A Alizadeh, A Toudeshki, R Ehsani, K Migliaccio, DJSAT Wang 2021, Smart Agricultural Technology (1-100003-Elsevier)
Special Publications
Gravel: Effective for water conservation and preventing soil erosion, particularly useful in arid environments with cacti and other succulents.
Sustainable Gardening in Arid Climates: Efficient Strategies for Plant Selection, Water Management and Soil Treatment in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas gardeners can thrive in arid conditions by using drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, and weather-based controllers. Soil improvement, mulching, shading, and interplanting boost moisture retention, reduce stress, and support sustainable urban agriculture.
 Alizadeh, A., Robinson, M.L., 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-25-03