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The first cohort of students in a new plant breeding program have earned their certification. The specialized program aims to give graduate students a deeper dive into specialty areas that will enhance their ability to land jobs in plant breeding. Read the story here!

New varieties of organic wheat and conventional oats were described at the recent Small Grains/Alfalfa Field Day, hosted by the Department of Plant Sciences. In addition, researchers described work to develop new varieties of barley that can be used as both food and forage – an important focus for the UC Davis Small Grains Breeding Program. Read the full story here!

The Plant Breeding Center's Strawberry Plant Giveaway for Picnic Day 2025 was another great success!

Representatives from organizations linked through the African Orphan Crops Consortium met in Kenya recently and planted a jackfruit tree, symbolizing their goal of building a world where food security and peace go hand in hand.

On Wednesday, October 2nd, Seed Central and the Plant Breeding Center hosted an iWorkshop on Regulatory Matters. The event was a lively interactive panel featuring industry experts from Bayer. The recorded workshop can be found here!

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Read about Charlie Brummer's research here at SeedWorld!

Carrot growers face a variety of climate and biological threats, including water access and diseases like Alternaria leaf blight, which can reduce yield by 40-60%. Some cultivated carrots are partially resistant to Alternaria but still require frequent fungicide applications to fully protect crops from this disease. Read more...

In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, the search for sustainable energy sources has never been more critical. At the intersection of agriculture, bioenergy, and plant breeding, innovative researchers are working diligently to pave the way for a greener future. Read the full story here.

The National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholars scholarships for (linked) Undergraduates and Graduate Students are open now until March 8th, 2024. This scholarship provides travel to the NAPB meeting on July 21-25, 2024 in St Louis, MO,  hosted by Bayer Crop Sciences and University of Illinois, and a mentor for 1 year.