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:

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, FLORHAM PARK, 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

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, BOISE, ID

Genetics, Ecology, and Biological Control of Invasive Annual Grasses

CALIFORNIA DEPTARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIO, Livermore

Invasive Plant Management Strategies for Endangered Plant Recovery and Tidal Wetland Restoration under Changing Environmental Conditions

CALIFORNIA SALMON COUNCIL, FOLSOM, CA

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (FY23)

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

CONTINENTAL AMERICAN CORPORATION, WICHITA

Biodegradation of Latex Balloons

FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF, SACRAMENTO, CA

Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (CDFA)

Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California

Biological Control of Bagrada Bug (FY22)

FOREST SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC

Development of Cheatgrass Biological Control with Microbes and Integrated Cape-ivy Control to Reduce Populations of Non-native, Invasive Weeds

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY AND

Proactive Classical Biological Control of Tuta absoluta in California

INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION, NEWARK

Alleviating Specialty Crop Export Barriers to France with Home Compostable Stickers

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MANHATTAN

Develop Functional Plant-Based Proteins

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 CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITY

Developing an Aptamer Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Lateral Flow Assay for Detecting Pathogens

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON DC, DC

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

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Developing New Methodologies to Obtain High- Throughput, Transgene- Free Gene Edited Microvine

PROJECT APIS M. 2.0, INC., JAMESTOWN

Effects of Organosilicone Surfactant Components on Honey Bee Reproduction and the Endocrine System

RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGIN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Genomic Features of Human Adaptation of Campylobacter in Low-Income Settings

Genomic Epidemiology of Campylobacter to Improve Disease Control in Low and Middle Income Countries

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

Novel Isochoric Processing for Sustainable, Safe and High Quality Preservation of Fluid Foods

Establishment and Evaluation of Ganaspis brasiliensis to Suppress Spotted Wing Drosophila

Areawide Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila

Toward Improving Transformation & Editing in Triticum aestivum and Sorghum Bicolor

Molecular Mechanisms of Two Tauschii-Derived Genes for Insect Resistance and Yield Increase in Wheat

RHODES UNIVERSITY

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

SINCLAIR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LLC, FRESNO

Alleviating Specialty Crop Export Barriers to France with Home Compostable Stickers

SWAY, Berkeley

Seaweed-based Packaging

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, LUBBOCK, TX

Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum - TTU

UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA

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, DAVIS, DAVIS, CA

Mass Rearing Yellow Starthistle Rosette Weevil

Prevention of Pathogen Contamination in the Lettuce Production Continuum - UC Davis

Genetic and Sequence Resources of Aegilops Markgrafii for Application in Wheat Crop Improvement Research

Towards a Holistic Assessment of the Food-Safety Risks Imposed by Wild Birds

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

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

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

Bioplastics and Natural Carotenoid from Cheese Byproducts

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

Development of Natural Antimicrobial Agents from Byproducts of Olives

Exploiting Pattern Triggered Immunity to Combat Huanglongbing

Quantifying Factors that Contribute to the Enemy Release in Weed of Urban Versus Natural Ecosystems

Genomics and Biotechnological Approaches to Reduce the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Grape Composition

Synergistic Combination of Polyphenolics with Probiotics for Enhanced Delivery, Persistence and Functionality of Probiotic Bacteria

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

Novel Natural Antibacterial Agents/Formulas for Improving Safety, Quality, and Health Benefits of Fresh Produce

Adapting Agricultural Databases for Genome Features

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM, MADISON, WI

Development of Detection Technologies and Therapeutics for Botulinum Neurotoxins

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

Aptamer-based Pen-side Diagnostics for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Rapid Immunoassays for Pen-side Detection of SARS-CoV2 Viral Variants

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

Smoke Exposure Effects on Grape Berry Development and Metabolism

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