Lincoln Sabini was a second-year student in the UC Davis Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, and also took courses in the Department of Plant Sciences. Those who knew him recount some memories.
Retired professor and agronomist Robert “Bob” LeRoy Travis, Jr., was a UCD alum who taught at UC Davis from 1976-2006 and enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies.
A celebration of life for Kenneth W. Tate will be held from 4:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center on the UC Davis campus. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Donald J. Nevins, known for his work in biochemistry and cell physiology, died in Woodland, Calif., on July 8 at the age of 88. He was a professor emeritus in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and chair of the former Department of Vegetable Crops from 1984-1989. A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, in Davis.
Kenneth W. Tate, a professor in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and a UC Cooperative Extension specialist, died unexpectedly on June 5, 2025, at the age 58. He is remembered for his leadership in rangeland science and management and for his mentorship of students and other researchers.
Dr. Donald J. Durzan was chair of the former UC Davis Department of Pomology from 1981 to 1985. He is remembered for groundbreaking research in conifer biochemistry and his contributions to the forestry industry, as well as to advances in fruit and nut crops.
Vincent D’Antonio, longtime UC Davis staff research associate in vegetable crops, passed away at 74. He supported celery and Brassica breeding for 30 years and is remembered for his dedication, kindness, and love of sports.
Pioneering plant geneticist Raymond C. Valentine, co-founder of Calgene and advocate for molecular farming, died March 9 at 86. His work transformed agriculture and led to the first genetically engineered food crops.
G. David Miller, founder and director of the UC Davis Global Fellowships in Agricultural Development program and a collaborator in the Horticulture Innovation Lab, died Dec. 1, 2022, in Davis.
Albert Fischer, a professor emeritus of weed ecophysiology in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, was recently named the recipient of the Outstanding International Achievement Award by the International Weed Science Society. Shortly after the award was announced, Fischer passed away on Nov. 22 in Davis, Calif. He was 72.
