Meetings begin in Sacramento this week on how farmers and conservationists can work together to protect critters that use the state's rice fields. Bruce Linquist, of the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, represented the needs of farmers in the report being discussed.
Geneticist and Professor Emeritus Carlos F. Quirós Raffo died Feb. 3 of lung cancer. A celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Chula Vista, Calif. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father and friend.
Department Chair Dan Potter has given the initial portion of a $125,000 gift to support students researching in the areas of plant diversity, classification and cultural uses. He invites you to participate through the UC Davis Give Day Challenge, open now.
A study led by UC Davis researchers shows that genetic diversity within a single species can significantly impact the survival of entire food webs. This finding has important implications for agriculture, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation.
A study led by the University of Southampton, with UC Davis’ Gail Taylor, shows that expanding wind and solar energy production won't necessarily harm protected areas. Careful land use zoning can minimize overlap, helping conserve biodiversity.
A study by UC Davis researchers found that reintroducing cattle grazing to vernal pools after 40 years of rest increased plant diversity. The cattle’s hoofprints create microdepressions that help native species thrive in these ecosystems.
A new study led by Caspar Donnison at UC Davis found that converting land from agriculture to non-food bioenergy crops boosts biodiversity by 75%, especially benefiting bird populations and soil microbes. More research is needed on cultural services.
