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The Tubbs Fire was the first known wildfire that had direct impacts on water infrastructure. Photo by Faith Kearns.
The Confluence: Article

How Can California Protect Its Water Supply From Wildfire?

December 8, 2021
By Lauren Dunlap It's intuitive that wildfires can affect ecosystems, harm wildlife, and contaminate streams and rivers. But wildfires can also have complex, severe, and direct effects on our water supply and infrastructure effects that have only become clear in recent years.
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A blue-green stream wends through evergreen trees and low shrubs under a clear blue sky. Stones are visible under the water.

How can California protect its water supply from wildfire?

December 8, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Stakeholders from across disciplines and institutions offer recommendations to ensure safe, reliable water supply amid a growing wildfire threat It's intuitive that wildfires can affect ecosystems, harm wildlife and contaminate streams and rivers.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Extending Fig Shelf Life

December 8, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Nov 30 Figs, like many other fresh fruit, suffer from postharvest loss due to fungal pathogens and shrivel. Leili Afsah Hejri, a scientist working in food safety, has been examining the use of ozone as a post-harvest treatment for sanitation as well as improving fruit quality.
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The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, will be the topic of a UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar on Jan. 12. (Photo courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
Bug Squad: Article

Who's Speaking at the UC Davis Entomology/Nematology Seminars?

December 7, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Talk about a full schedule! Nematologist Shahid Siddique, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, not only excels at research, teaching and public service but he serves as the coordinator of the department's weekly seminars for the 2021-22 academic year.
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This is the alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica. Randa Jabbour of the University of Wyoming will discuss her research on the pest at her UC Davis seminar on Jan. 5. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia, AfroBrazilian)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Department's Winter Quarter Seminars Announced

December 7, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Topics for the winter quarter seminars hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology range from the alfalfa weevil to the yellow fever mosquito. The seminar series will take place on Wednesdays at 4:10 p.m. in 122 Briggs Hall beginning Jan. 5 and continuing through March 9.
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Smoke bush. (gardeningexpress.co.uk)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Smoke bush.

December 7, 2021
by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One of my favorite drought-tolerant plants is the smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria). This wonderful bush is sometimes called smoketree. It is native to southern Europe and temperate parts of Asia.
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Glenn County: Article

December 2021 & January 2022 Glenn County 4-H Roundup Newsletter

December 7, 2021
In this Issue: Coats-4-Kids & Crab Feed Council & Staff Updates 4-H Staff Report County-wide News & Events: Presentation Day Club & Project Info County-wide Project Info Sectional/State News Presentation Form 2021-2022 Adopt-A-Family Flyer 2021 Bowl-A-Thon Flyer & Registration Forms...
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