Researchers created the most detailed pistachio genome map, aiding breeders in developing resilient, nutritious varieties. Their study also maps nut growth stages, helping farmers manage crops sustainably amid climate change challenges.
Richard Michelmore led the UC Davis Genome Center for 20 years, expanding its influence and spearheading a groundbreaking COVID-19 saliva test. His leadership advanced genomics research, faculty recruitment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Blake Meyers, a leading plant genomics expert, will return to UC Davis as director of the Genome Center on March 1, 2024, succeeding Richard Michelmore and ushering in a new era focused on spatial genomics research.
UC Davis has named Mitchell Feldmann as assistant professor and future lead of its renowned Strawberry Breeding Program. Feldmann will use genetics and advanced technology to speed the development of resilient, flavorful varieties.
UC Davis researchers Grey Monroe and Daniela Quiroz have received a $50,000 STAIR grant to develop a tool for studying DNA repair processes. Their research aims to create faster, more efficient ways to decode histone signals, potentially advancing health and agriculture.
Sorghum is an earthy, nutty, gluten-free grain that boasts remarkable drought tolerance. It also poses serious potential as a sustainable crop in a warming world.
Plant scientists and wheat breeders now have a new tool to develop more nutritious and productive wheat varieties: A public online database of 10 million mutations in wheat genes. Scientists at UC Davis and three institutions in the UK created the database, which will allow scientists worldwide to study the function of every gene of wheat.
