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People

Dr Tania Brenes-Arguedas Tania is a plant ecologist and biostatistician. Before joining QBE she worked on a range of research and consultancy positions in South, Central and North America.
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Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS)

This page provides access to work in QBE group on the dynamics of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) [Homalodisca vitripennis] an invasive insect for California, which is the main vector of concern in the spread of the bacterium Xyllela fastidiosa, the cause of Pierce's disease in grape.
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Research

Phase space diagrams for model systems. Upper pair are population models with second order auto-regressive (AR) characteristics; left is purely deterministic model with unregulated oscillations, right is one realization of the same model with stochastic AR parameters.
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Extension

Much of the research we do involves working alongside people who are trying to manage plant diseases and, in addition to helping with those efforts, studying the process of disease control.
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Teaching

GDB101: Epidemiology This is an upper division class that is required for both the GDB major and minor. It is offered at least once each academic year, in Winter Quarter; an additional offering is taught, depending on demand, in Fall Quarter.
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Curricula

Effective curriculum materials represent a foundational component of programming in Cooperative Extension.
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Professional Development

Professional development: Research on educator professional development in the 4-H Youth Development Program has shown a need for improvement.
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Biosecurity Proficiencies Program

Bio-Security Proficiencies Overview: Bio-Security Proficiencies Overview Proficiency 1: Checklist - Proficiency Level 1 FADMATRIX_final Is Goat Feeling Green_8345 Is Horse Healthy_8346 Understanding Disease Transmission_8438 Proficiency 2: Checklist - Proficiency Level 2 Understanding the Risks_8439...
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Animal Welfare Prociencies Program

Animal Welfare Proficiencies in 4-H Module 1:Observing and Recording Animal Behaviors Available at: Coming soon! Module 2: Keeping Health Records to Maintain Animal Health Available at: Coming soon! Module 3: Meeting Animal's needs through Housing and Husbandry Available at: Coming soon! Module 4:Th...
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Poultry Care and Welfare

Best Practices in Your Backyard: Poultry Care and Welfare The educational module focuses on poultry welfare through appropriate housing. Additional videos will follow. Click here to access the online curriculum module.
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