Graduate students Erika Escalona and Valentina Roel won top poster awards at the California Plant and Soil Conference, highlighting UC Davis research on soil steaming and nitrogen alternatives in sustainable agriculture.
Rangeland scientist Leslie Roche was named the Rustici Endowed Specialist in Rangeland Watershed Science, helping California ranchers address climate, water, and land-use challenges through collaborative research.
UC Cooperative Extension specialist Louise Ferguson used her Webster Award to launch a leadership program for early career women faculty, helping them build self-awareness, peer networks, and tools for career advancement.
Matthew Fatino, a Ph.D. candidate in UC Davis' Department of Plant Sciences, was named WSSA graduate student of the month. Passionate about weed science, his research focuses on in-season management of branched broomrape, a threat to California's tomato and seed industries.
UC Davis researchers are tackling Orobanche ramosa, a species of broomrape and parasitic weed threatening California’s tomato industry. They aim to detect, manage, and stop its spread through field trials, drone imaging, lab studies, and industry collaboration.
The 8th International Symposium on Almonds and Pistachios, hosted by UC Davis, brings experts together to discuss challenges in the tree nut industry, including water scarcity, pests, and climate change. Researchers share solutions for better cultivation.
UC Davis’ Charlie Brummer urges a shift from single-crop to multi-crop farming to boost sustainability, reduce costs, and slow climate change. A full-system approach, including policy reform, is key to supporting the transition.
The nonprofit organization Pacific Horticulture has released a new video describing research to develop irrigation recommendations for landscape plants, the science behind the process, and early ideas for mindful gardeners and landscapers.
Louise Ferguson and fellow editors published The Fig: Botany, Production and Uses, a comprehensive book on fig cultivation, history, and market growth. It covers everything from fig varieties to postharvest techniques, boosting sector growth.
Giulia Marino, UC Davis' new Presidential Chair for Tree Nut Genetics, is developing resilient pistachio varieties to help farmers cope with warmer winters, water shortages, and rising costs, enhancing the state's $5-billion industry.
