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Agricultural Research Has Never Been More Vital

We’re called “Aggies” for a reason. UC Davis’ agricultural and food scientists tackling farmers’ toughest challenges, from pests, crop diseases to poor soil quality. We want to help ensure you always have access to the highest quality food.
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1931

UC Davis researcher Harold P. Olmo created more than 76 grape varieties that led to one of the most popular wine varietals in the country, the California Chardonnay

1940’s

UC Davis researchers create a new breed of tomato able to withstand mechanical harvesting and the first commercially viable mechanical tomato harvester

2006

A new breed of flood-tolerant rice is developed at UC Davis, increasing food security for 70 million of the world’s poorest people

 

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Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms

A tiny parasitic weed is threatening California’s $1.5B tomato industry. UC Davis researchers are racing to detect and stop Orobanche ramosa using drones, genetics, chemistry and field trials in a collaborative fight to protect farms and food supplies.

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Plant Biologists Win VinFuture Prize for Developing Self-Cloning Crops

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  • December 08, 2025
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  • September 24, 2025
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Plant Biologist Venkatesan Sundaresan Wins 2024 Wolf Prize in Agriculture

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  • July 17, 2024
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