Science and Society (SAS) is an academic program designed to offer students throughout the campus the opportunity to discover the interdisciplinary connections that link the biological, physical and social sciences with societal issues and cultural discourses. Course work examines discovery processes in relation to societal values, public policy, and ethics, including issues associated with cultural diversity.

The Western Plant Diagnostic Network (WPDN) is a regional member of the larger National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN). NPDN consists of five regional plant diagnostic centers located at Cornell University (NEPDN); Michigan State University (NCPDN); Kansas State University (GPDN); the University of Florida (SPDN); and the University of California, Davis in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento (WPDN). Each regional center coordinates data gathering, diagnostic collaboration, and other activities of member land grant institutions, national agencies and state departments of agriculture.

This webpage was created to inform the general public of the existence of the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) and to facilitate NPDN committee function, activities, and organization.

Located 15 miles southeast of Fresno in the central San Joaquin Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world, Kearney is the University of California's largest off-campus agricultural research facility.

The Cook lab has a dual focus involving (1) the biology and mechanisms of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes, and (2) development of genomics platforms in plant species, particularly legumes and grapes. Among the species we work with are the legume Medicago truncatula and it's symbiotic partner Sinorhizobium meliloti, and the grape Vitis vinifera and its bacterial pathogen Xylella fastidiosa. Follow the links on the banner above for information related to these projects.

The Ronald laboratory investigates fundamental processes of grasses such as rice and switchgrass. Applications of our research can enhance ecological farming practices by reducing the amounts of pesticides and herbicides in the environment and by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Foundation Plant Services (FPS) is a self-supporting service department in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis which produces, tests, maintains and distributes premium foundation-level virus disease-tested plant materials for use by California nurseries. Through its long-term efforts and successes in improving the quality of propagating materials for selected horticultural crops, FPS makes a significant contribution to the health and welfare of its associated agricultural industries. FPS acts as a crucial link between University researchers and the agricultural industry in applying state-of-the-art knowledge, technology and facilities to benefit nurseries, growers, and ultimately, the public. It produces, maintains and sells all foundation-level stock required for the California Dept. of Food & Agriculture's Registration & Certification programs for grapevines, fruit & nut trees, and strawberries. FPS is the home of the nation's only dedicated grape importation facility, processing highly-sought-after foreign grape selections through quarantine for evaluation and use by the California and U.S. grape industry. Field, greenhouse, laboratory and administrative personnel work together to accomplish the disease testing & elimination, production and distribution services supplied by FPS. Propagating material can be purchased by anyone, but our program is primarily geared toward the sale of small quantities of commercially-important propagating stock to nurseries and others who increase the stock for sale to commercial growers. Backyard growers and hobbyists are encouraged to contact their local retail nurseries, master gardeners programs and county farm advisors for information on home and small-scale planting and cultivation.