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UC ANR identifies its priority areas in new Strategic Vision 2040

November 1, 2024
By Michael Hsu
Vice President Glenda Humiston and the Strategic Visioning Committee are pleased to announce the release of the UC ANR Strategic Vision 2040, which will guide our work, structure and resource allocation to optimize and align our research, programs and partnerships over the next 15 years.
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citrus and mountains
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UC Riverside Happenings

November 1, 2024
By Ben A Faber
UC Riverside awarded $1.5 million for sustainable agriculture initiatives RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The University of California, Riverside, has been awarded $1.
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frost damage
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My Frost Protection Spray Trials

October 30, 2024
By Ben A Faber
The use of foliar nutrients as frost protectants has been promoted for years. Research published by Steve Lindow at UC Berkeley explained that certain naturally occurring bacteria ,such as Pseudomonas syringae and Erwinia herbicola act as nucleating agents for ice formation.
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From left to right: (top) Joanna Solins, Eric Middleton, Grant Johnson, (middle) Loren Oki, Aparna Gazula, Johanna del Castillo, Bruno Pitton, Dylan Beal, (bottom) Jessie Godfrey, Don Merhaut, Gerry Spinelli, and Chris Shogren. All photos by Saoimanu Sope.
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Floriculture and Nursery Workgroup members share knowledge in Watsonville

October 29, 2024
By Saoimanu Sope
In mid-October, the University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA) hosted their annual California Nursery Conference in Watsonville, an opportunity to share research, discuss challenges impacting nurseries and greenhouses, and network with industry leaders.
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Frost Terminology

October 28, 2024
By Ben A Faber
A Frost Primer Definitions: Dry-bulb temperature: the temperature of the air as measured with a thermometer. Wet-bulb temperature: the temperature that the tree will likely sense due to evaporative cooling of the leaves.
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