The mission of the Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC)is to mobilize the research, educational and outreach resources of UC Davis in partnership with the seed and biotechnology industries to facilitate discovery and commercialization of new seed technologies for agricultural and consumer benefit.

A team of researchers including SBC Director of Research, Dr. Allen Van Deynze and Cristobal Heitmann, discover an indigenous variety of corn that can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, instead of requiring synthetic fertilizers. Cristobal Heitman, Cris, was a beloved member of the UC Davis Plant Sciences Department. Criss energy and enthusiasm were a major catalyst in this research. Read more.

Plant Breeding Academy Addresses Global Food Needs

UC Davis' Department of Plant Sciences shares how PBA is changing the global food supply one scientist at a time.Read article.

A DryCardis the latest technology to improve the shelf-life of seeds. Dr. Kent Bradford, SBCDirector, describes how the amazingDryCard works. Read more.

Comstock Magazine highlighted the value of locating Sakatas Woodland Innovation Center in the Sacramento Valley. The regions fertile soil and ideal climate make it one of the best places in the world for seed production. In addition, its close proximity to UC Davis will allow Sakata to strengthen its already existing ties to the university. Learn more.

Scientists could engineer a spicy tomato. Is it worth it?

Scientists are working on growing a spicy tomato. Dr. Allen Van Deyneze, SBC Director of Research shares his insight on the research. Read article.

Benson Hill Teams Up with The African Orphan Crops Consortium to Combat Malnutrition Through Underutilized Crops

Allen Van Deynze, Director of Research, Seed Biotechnology Center, University of California, Davis and Scientific Director of the African Orphan Crops Consortium highlights effort to accelerate the ability of African scientists to develop better seeds and improve the diets of Africas children. Learn more

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