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A researcher in a lab, wearing a lab coat and gloves, examines plants on a workbench.

A Gene Editor That’s a Better Fit for Plants

by Liana Wait
February 20, 2026

Rows of plants with white flowers disappear into the distance under a blue sky.

Plants Balance Adaptability in Skin Cells with Stability in Sex Cells

by Liana Wait
November 12, 2025

Close up view of pistachios growing in a cluster on a tree. Researchers have generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio, allowing plant breeders to create better varieties. (Bárbara Blanco-Ulate / UC Davis)

Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics

by Amy Quinton
March 20, 2025

A row of conical fir trees dusted with snow.

Christmas Trees’ Distinctive Aroma Helps Ward off Pathogens and Pests

by Liana Wait
November 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence in agricultural fields

Big Data Comes to Dinner

by Andy Fell
April 29, 2024

Professor Dario Cantu

Genetic Diversity of Wild North American Grapes Mapped

by Emily C. Dooley
December 19, 2023

Pershang Hosseini examines a specimen in her lab

Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms

by Emily C. Dooley
September 26, 2023

A new strawberry variety called Eclipse is held in a hand. The variety was bred to be resistant to Fusarium wilt, a deadly fungal disease.

UC Davis Releases 5 Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Deadly Fungal Disease

by Emily C. Dooley
April 18, 2023

Field of wheat under blue sky

Breeding Plants With Genes From 1 Parent

by Andy Fell
November 19, 2021

new walnut variety

UC Davis Releases New Walnut Variety

by Amy Quinton
January 21, 2021

Breeding a Better Strawberry

by Amy Quinton
February 25, 2019

Large tractor pulls frame-like equipment with cameras through tomato field.

Breeding Crops Today for an Uncertain Tomorrow

by Diane Nelson
March 09, 2017

Man sits in front of lighted chamber filled with potted wheat plants and examines one plant.

New $9.7 Million Grant Funds Search for Wheat-Yield Genes

by Ann Filmer
December 22, 2016

Students in field with bell peppers

Students Breeding a Better Organic Popper Pepper

by Diane Nelson
September 09, 2016

An African woman holds out a handful of brown shea nuts against a backdrop of tall trees, blue sky and white clouds.

Forgotten Crops May Hold Key to Nutritional Security

by Diane Nelson
February 24, 2016

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