UC Davis scientists received $2.1M in USDA grants to breed green beans, chile peppers, and alfalfa better suited for heat and drought. The goal: improve quality, boost yield, cut costs, and adapt crops to climate change.
UC Davis researchers are leading a $3.3 million project to improve lima bean breeding. The initiative focuses on traits like heat tolerance and disease resistance and aims to develop climate-resilient varieties and create a public genetic database for breeders.
Three UC Davis graduate students in the Department of Plant Sciences are participating in the Launching Tomorrow’s Leaders program. Through coaching and hands-on learning, they will gain professional skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration.
