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Scientists breeding citrus tolerant of deadly disease
January 6, 2022
In the quest to save citrus, a new project gets to the root of farmers’ problems.
A color-popping idea for Thanksgiving dessert
November 22, 2021
Impress your family and friends with this colorful holiday superfood.
Festival celebrates newest new olive oil
November 18, 2021
The UC Davis Olive Center and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation bring you Olio Nuovo.
Scientists can switch on plants’ response to light
October 28, 2021
By flipping this genetic switch, scientists hope to encourage food growth and increase global food supply.
UC Merced leads innovative effort to secure water for agriculture and ecosystems
October 7, 2021
The largest research grant in the 16-year history of the campus aims to improve agricultural and environmental water resilience.
Saving native oysters
July 1, 2021
Conservation aquaculture could bring more native oysters to plates and estuaries along the west coast.
A new way to remove salts and toxic metals from water
June 3, 2021
Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.
UC summit will focus on student involvement in the war on global hunger
March 2, 2021
Register by March 12 to participate in the 2021 Universities Fighting World Hunger Virtual Summit to be held March 25-26, 2021.
Your childhood diet has a lifelong impact, study finds
February 4, 2021
The effects of unhealthy food followed young mice into adulthood.
UC announces its 2021 Startup Innovation Challenge winners
January 28, 2021
Two UC-affiliated companies that focus on climate change solutions have won the 2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge, while five others take home awards for social impact.