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Molecular geneticist-physiologist Joanna Chiu, professor and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, working in her lab. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Congratulations, Joanna Chiu, UC Davis Outstanding Professor and Mentor

June 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Let's congratulate molecular geneticist-physiologist Joanna Chiu, professor and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. Professor Chiu is the newly announced faculty recipient of the 2023 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
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Kern County: Article

Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day (Corrected)

June 7, 2023
Kern County Almond Rootstock Field Day Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 7:45am to 10:00am See attached for agenda, CORRECTED registration link, and map (We apologize for the confusion; the earlier edition contained an incorrect link to the registration survey.
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Adult goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus, on an oak leaf. Photo by Mike Lewis, Center for Invasive Species Research, Bugwood.org
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Invasive Spotlight: Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB)

June 7, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
There are several flatheaded boring beetles in California, however only a few are of particular concern. The goldspotted oak borer (GSOB), Agrilus auroguttatus, is a metallic wood-boring beetle that threatens our native trees.
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Colusa County: Article

June 2023

June 7, 2023
Ornamental Plant of the Month Dwarf Bottlebrush Book of the Month Ireland Edible Plant of the Month Too Much Water, Too Little Water Recipe of the Month Tandoori Chicken or Lamb Garden Guide Safety Notes Our podcast has been fixed and all episodes are now available!...
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A patch of highway iceplant
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Invasive Spotlight: Highway Iceplant

June 7, 2023
Invasive Spotlight: Highway Iceplant You've probably seen this invasive plant growing along highways or the coast in California.
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Drip irrigation by JobyOne is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Drip Irrigation

June 7, 2023
It finally happened! The back yard has drip irrigation, complete with a timer controller. I am still working on tweaking the system, but I can see the difference already: evidence of a regular and evenly-watered garden. The bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) that I repotted a few weeks ago has grown fast.
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