Tree fruit, Citrus, Avocado, and Nuts
Local field research is conducted by Cooperative Extension advisors, in cooperation with University of California Extension Specialists, Experiment Station personnel and growers. Research efforts target new crops and varieties that are best adapted to local growing conditions and markets. Irrigation, fertilization, and soil management research helps growers use natural resources effectively. Innovations in cultural practices and pest control help local growers produce an abundance of fruits, nuts, cereal grains, vegetables and other crops with environmentally sensitive methods.
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Talking Plants
How plants sound the alarm about danger. Hormones are more complex than previously thought. Understanding their roles and interactions may ultimately result in better plant protection practices Team led by Salk scientists provides a detailed...
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Soil Hoarding Carbon
Joint research conducted by The Nature Conservancy and the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences calculated the carbon-storing power of global soils and showcased approaches like agroforestry designed to capitalise on untapped...
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IPM Webinars with CEUs
Online training courses and webinars available from UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program This spring if you are looking for options to obtain your continuing education units (CEUs) and not sure where to get them, why not check out...