Collaborations

The Western Regional Research Center has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

BASF CORPORATION, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PAR, NC

Effects on Surrounding Gene Activity Due to Gene Stacking within a Predefined Location of the Soybean Genome

BBCA ONLUS

Foreign Explorations for Natural Enemies of Invasive Weeds

Determination of the Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants and Identification of Biological Control Agents in the Mediterranean Basin

CALIFORNIA DEPTARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIO, Livermore

Assessment of Plant Species Invasions to Guide Adaptive Weed Management for Endangered Plant and Tidal Wetland Recovery

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, HYATTSVILLE, MD

A Survey of Azole-resistant Aspergillus Fumigatus in California Farms at the Animal-Human-Environmental Interface

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S NAVY, NAVFAC SW, E, City of San Diego

Determination of the Genetic Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants in California and Identification of Biological Control Agents

ENGINEERS, U S ARMY CORPS OF, Vicksburg

Biological Control of Invasive Water Primroses, Ludwigia spp.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT O, SACRAMENTO, CA

Release of Generalist Parasitoids for Suppression of Spotted Wing Drosophila

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (CDFA)

Testing the Safety and Efficacy of Imported Biocontrol Agents for Bagrada Bug

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug

Testing the Safety and Efficacy of Imported Biocontrol Agents for Bagrada Bug

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, College Park, MD

Effect of Lettuce Genotype and Phyllosphere Microbiome from Farm through Storage on the Colonization of Fresh-cut Lettuce by E. coli O157:H7

Effect of the Environmental Microbiome and Plant Genotype on the Lettuce Microbiome and Colonization by E. coli O157:H7

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY, University Heights, OH

Functional Trait Responses of Invasive Ludwigia Species to Contrasting Hydrologic Conditions

MANGO MATERIALS, INC., Berkeley, CA

Production of Environmentally Friendly PHA Biopolymers from Waste BioGas Derived from Agriculturally-Derived Solid Waste Streams

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, WASHINGTON, DC

Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerant Wheat Using Gene Editing

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON DC, DC

Advanced Carbon From Almond Byproducts

Development of a Transgene Biocontainment System for Switchgrass

NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, RENO, NV

Expression and Function of Rubber Particle Proteins

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC

Campylobacter as Model System to Understand Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE, BERKELEY, CA

Preservation of Food By Isochoric (Constant Volume) Freezing

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,THE, BERKELEY, CA

Areawide Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (UCB)

RHODES UNIVERSITY

Determination of the Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants and Identification of Biological Control Agents in South Africa

SHIELD PHARMA LLC, Claremont

Development of Bithional Against Botulinum Neurotoxins

THE CALIFORNIA PISTACHIO RESEARCH BOARD, FRESNO, CA

Identification of Pistachio Associated Volatiles for the Control of Navel Orangeworm

Use of Pistachio Mummy Volatiles as Lures for Navel Orangeworm

UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA, SEVILLE

Ecological, Ecophysiological and Biochemical Responses of Native and Alien Cordgrasses and Yellow flag Iris to Sea Level Rise with Climate Change

Reducing the Impact of Invasive Weeds in Pacific West Estuaries through Plant Community Restoration

UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY LIAISON OF CHONNAM NATION

Characterization of the Complete Set of Prolamin Genes and Proteins Expressed in the Korean Wheat ‘Keumkang’

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, TUCSON, AZ

Sustainable Bioeconomy for Arid Regions (SBAR)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, BERKELEY, CA

Release and Evaluation of Biocontrol Agents of Weeds as Part of Areawide Weed Management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Seasonal Dynamics of Spotted Wing Drosophila and its Natural Enemies in Crop Fields and Adjacent Non-crop-Habitats

Release of Generalist Parasitoids for Suppression of Spotted Wing Drosophila

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Programmed Assembly of Cell Based Carriers for Improved Functionality of Bioactives in the Gut

Areawide Management of Invasive Weeds in the Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Pest Management and Improvement of Pollinator Health

Mass Rearing Yellow Starthistle Rosette Weevil

Analyzing Factors Contributing to Long-term Honey Bee Health and Hive Performance

Exploiting Pattern Triggered Immunity to Combat Huanglongbing

A Genomics-Based Approach to the Improvement of Agronomically Important Traits in Wheat

Identification and Characterization of Bacteria Capable of Suppressing Human Pathogens in Agricultural Soils

Optimizing End-Use Applications of Almond and Walnut Shells by Activating its Carbon

Aquatic Weeds Associated with Agricultural Water Supply

Modeling Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides in Pollination Dependent Crops of California

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED, Merced, CA

Development of Food Processing Solar Thermal Technologies

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL

Inhibition of the Gut Microbial Metabolite Trimethylamine N9oxide (TMAO) Using Orange Peel to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, ORONO, ME

Enhancing the Safety and Quality of Fresh Produce and Low-Moisture Foods

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE, TN

Understanding Genetics of Biomass Yield in Switchgrass: Discovering Genes Conferring Biomass Yield Heterosis

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, MADISON, WI

Development of Detection Technologies and Therapeutics for Botulinum Neurotoxins

Development of Detection Technologies for Botulinum Neurotoxins and Their Validation in Food Matrices

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, ER, RALEIGH, NC

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug

USDA, FOREST SERVICE, VALLEJO, CA

Develop Methods to Mass Rear, Store and Release the Rosette Weevil, a New Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle

VIAEX TECHNOLOGIES, San Francisco

Biobased Nanofibers