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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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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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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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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

7PM Tonight: FREE online Garden Talk - Water-Wise Gardening!

December 6, 2021
This week is Healthy Soils Week! Celebrate by joining us for a FREE Garden Talk online at 7PM *tonight*. Healthy soils have better water retention and filtration, and that's what our Garden Talk is about: Water capture and water-wise home gardening! Registration is required: Click on the date (Dec.
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