UC Davis professors Patrick H. Brown and Cai-Zhong Jiang have been honored by the American Society of Horticultural Science. Brown won the 2024 Outstanding Researcher Award, while Jiang was named an ASHS Fellow. They will be recognized in September.
UC Davis' Strawberry Breeding Program develops resilient, high-quality varieties for growers worldwide. It has released 12 commercial varieties in nine years, supporting California's $2.7B industry.
UC Davis wheat geneticist Jorge Dubcovsky received a 7-year, $6.3M extension from HHMI to improve wheat by reducing allergens, studying flowering traits, and boosting grain yields—efforts with global food and health impact.
Elizabeth Mitcham retires after 30+ years of improving postharvest practices, reducing food waste, and advancing global nutrition. She led UC Davis’ Feed the Future Innovation Lab and championed smallholder horticulture.
