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🌱 Discussion of all plant-related research and concepts.
UC Davis supports academic and research programs in plant sciences, plant biology, plant pathology, viticulture and agricultural engineering.

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🌳From UC Davis: Super-high-density olive orchards maintained yield and oil quality with far less nitrogen, and compost improved fertilizer uptake, highlighting a path to more sustainable production. (Andrew Curtright)

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Study Shows Very Dense Olive Orchards Thrive on Less Fertilizer
UC Davis researchers found olive trees produce the same yields and high-quality oil when using 25-50% less fertilizer.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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🌱 From UC Davis: Plants guard mutations in reproductive cells while allowing faster change in outer tissues, revealing how shoots balance genetic stability with adaptability. (Kirk Amundson, Luca Comai

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#PlantBiology #PlantScience
Plants Balance Adaptability in Skin Cells with Stability in Sex Cells
Mutations drive evolution, but they can also be risky. New research led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, published Nov. 10 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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From UC Davis: Water prices in California triple during droughts, while groundwater prices stay steady, highlighting the need to jointly manage both resources.
(Madeline Turland)
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#Drought
California Surface Water Costs Triple During Drought
UC Davis study shows surface water prices triple during drought while groundwater prices remain stable over time. It points to the need for joint surface and groundwater management.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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From UC Davis: Measuring Extreme Heat in California Schoolyards
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Measuring Extreme Heat in California Schoolyards
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October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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🌳 From UC Davis: About 85% of California schools lost tree canopy between 2018–2022, with the steepest declines in the Central Valley, heightening heat risks for students. (Alessandro Ossola)
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#PLantScience #UrbanForestry
California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy
About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, found a UC Davis study.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM