Collaborations
The Western Regional Research Center has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.
Current collaborators and projects:
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Driving Insect-Microbe Interactions by Natural Immune-Modulators: a Novel Tool for Insect Rearing and Control
ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA, MODESTO, CA
Implementation of gaseous chlorine dioxide fumigation to improve post-harvest stockpile management of almonds
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
BOATING & WATERWAYS, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA
Toxicity Testing of Weed Biological Control Agents as Food for Fish of Concern in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
CALIFORNIA DEPTARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIO, Livermore
Assessment of Plant Species Invasions to Guide Adaptive Weed Management for Endangered Plant and Tidal Wetland Recovery
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY, Hayward
Enhancing the Safety and Quality of Fresh Produce and Low-Moisture Foods
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO
Analyzing Nutritional Content of Pollen in Relation to Long-term Honey Bee Colony Health
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S NAVY, NAVFAC SW, E, City of San Diego
Continued Work to Determine Genetic Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants in California and to Prioritize Candidate Biological Control Agents
Determination of the Genetic Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants (Mesembryanthemum spp.) in California and Prioritization of Biocontrol Agents
ENGINEERS, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF, Vicksburg
Biological Control of Invasive Water Primroses, Ludwigia spp.
FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA
Testing the Safety and Efficacy of Imported Biocontrol Agents for Bagrada Bug
Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California
Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (CDFA)
Release of Generalist Parasitoids for Suppression of Spotted Wing Drosophila
Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California
Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (FY22)
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, College Park, MD
Effect of the Environmental Microbiome and Plant Genotype on the Lettuce Microbiome and Colonization by E. coli O157:H7
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY AND
Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California
METHOD PRODUCTS, PBC, San Francisco, CA
Biobased and Biodegradable Chemicals and Materials for Home and Personal Care Products
MIA CONSULTING LLC, Shelley
Prioritizing Weed Targets for Biological Control: Testing a South African Model for Western USA
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, WASHINGTON, DC
Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerant Wheat Using Gene Editing
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Washington, DC
Development of a Transgene Biocontainment System for Switchgrass
Advanced Carbon From Almond Byproducts
Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, U, Kansas City
Identification of Lettuce Cultivars that are Inhibitory to E. coli O157:H7 Survival upon Fresh-cut Processing and Cold Storage
Novel Isochoric Processing For Sustainable, Safe And High Quality Preservation Of Fluid Foods
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
PROJECT APIS M, Salt Lake City
Effects of Organosilicone Surfactant Components on Honey Bee Reproduction and the Endocrine System
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGIN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Genomic Epidemiology of Campylobacter to Improve Disease Control in Low and Middle Income Countries
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
Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (UCB)
Areawide Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila
RHODES UNIVERSITY
Determination of the Origin of Invasive Common Ice Plants and Identification of Biological Control Agents in South Africa
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, LUBBOCK, TX
Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum - TTU
THE CALIFORNIA PISTACHIO RESEARCH BOARD, FRESNO, CA
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 OF ARIZONA, TUCSON, AZ
Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum- U-Arizona
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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Areawide Management of Invasive Weeds in the Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA
Optimizing End-Use Applications of Almond and Walnut Shells by Activating its Carbon
Aquatic Weeds Associated with Agricultural Water Supply
Exploiting Pattern Triggered Immunity to Combat Huanglongbing
Mass Rearing Yellow Starthistle Rosette Weevil
Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum - UC Davis
Programmed Assembly of Cell Based Carriers for Improved Functionality of Bioactives in the Gut
Towards a Holistic Assessment of the Food-Safety Risks Imposed by Wild Birds
A Genomics-Based Approach to the Improvement of Agronomically Important Traits in Wheat
Modeling Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides in Pollination Dependent Crops of California
Identification and Characterization of Bacteria Capable of Suppressing Human Pathogens in Agricultural Soils
Genetic and Sequence Resources of Aegilops Markgrafii for Application in Wheat Crop Improvement Research
Analyzing Factors Contributing to Long-term Honey Bee Health and Hive Performance
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, IRVINE, CA
Identification of Salmonella Enterica Plant Colonization Fitness Traits Using Mutant Libraries and Barcode-Based Sequencing (Part 2)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL
Inhibition of the Gut Microbial Metabolite Trimethylamine N9oxide (TMAO) Using Orange Peel to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, COLLEGE PARK, MD
Adapting Agricultural Databases for Genome Features
Novel Natural Antibacterial Agents/Formulas for Improving Safety, Quality, and Health Benefits of Fresh Produce
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
US DOI, BUREAU OF LAND MANGEMENT, Washington, DC
Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the Western USA
USDA, APHIS, RIVERDALE, MD
Response to APHIS SARS-CoV-2 Research Priorities Phase 1
USDA, APHIS, PPQ, ER, RALEIGH, NC
Biological Control of Bagrada Bug
USDA, FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE (FAS), WASHINGTON, DC
Alleviating Specialty Crop Export Barriers to France with Home Compostable Stickers
USDA, FOREST SERVICE, VALLEJO, CA
Develop Methods to Mass Rear, Store and Release the Rosette Weevil, a New Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle
VAPOR DOSE LLC, SEATTLE
Advanced Carbon From Almond Byproducts - Vapor Dose, LLC
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA
Characterization of a Novel Triacylglycerol Remodeling Pathway for Accumulation of Industrially Valuable Fatty Acids in Physaria Fendleri
WEST BIOFUELS LLC, PETALUMA
Advanced Carbon from Almond Byproducts - West Biofuels