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Two CLas+ ACP Detections Confirmed in Central CoastTwo adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) samples have been confirmed positive for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the bacteria that causes the deadly plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB), in two central coastal counties this month. An ACP sample collected…

Technology for the Home Gardener Technology can help the home gardener in myriad ways. Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes to solve problems and make life better. Technology is a tool for the garden and gardeners. We can use it to complete routine tasks or tackle more…

A weed is a plant growing where you do not want it. This holds very true for Cynodon dactylon, also called devil’s grass, couch grass, and dog’s tooth grass. Negative feelings stem from the aggressive posture of a grass that will take over your yard, your flower beds, and then start to the neighbor’s yard…

 Expertos de UC comparten información, consejos y herramientas con agricultores de la zona para prepararlos para índices excepcionales de calentamiento en la regiónPara nadie es un secreto  que el planeta entero está bajo los embates del cambio climático, pero recientemente se dio a conocer que el…

St. Patrick’s Day makes us think about shamrocks and all things green. With recent warm weather following winter rains, your lawn or garden might be dressing up for Saint Patrick’s Day and Spring with clovers and other weeds.  Clovers begin to germinate in the fall and continue throughout winter…

 As part of UC Berkeley’s 150 Years of Women mural project, Dr. Mary Blackburn was recognized among the trailblazers who have shaped the university’s public mission. The mural not only celebrates individual achievement, it highlights a legacy of impact that continues to influence communities and future…