New UC Davis research shows winter cover crops don’t reduce soil moisture, countering water-use concerns. This supports sustainable farming and urges updates to groundwater models that may unfairly penalize growers.
UC Davis scientists have discovered the PLATZ1 gene in wheat. This gene controls plant height and boosts yield, especially in water-scarce conditions. It also helps produce longer coleoptiles for deeper planting, improving moisture access.
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.
UC Davis researchers showcased new rice varieties offering better weed control with less herbicide at the Rice Field Day. They discussed drought impacts, fallow land benefits, and new herbicide trials to combat resistant weeds.
