The Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis has an online look-up tool accessing its Rooting Database.
Users can search by Genus or Cultivar and retrieve rooting information for that plant.

Link: http://rooting.ucdavis.edu/Pchome.htm

Sample of data returned on search:

Name        : Abelia grandiflora                                                                                              
Cultivar    : Edward Goucher                                                                                 
Cutting Type: Softwood, terminal or subterminal
Age-Stage   : [
When taken  : July
Medium      : Perlite or well drained medium
Auxin       : Hormex - full strength
Structure   : mist
Bottom Heat : NoBottom Heat .
% Rooting   : 100%
Time to root: 4 weeks
Care        : [
Location    : Honolulu, Hawaii.
Reference   : Oka, P. 1978. Propagation of Abelia grandiflora 
              Edward Goucher. The Pl. Prop. 24(1):4-5.  ]

UC Davis - Department of Plant Sciences Job Listing

11/18/2011	Junior Specialist Department of Plant Sciences Motivated, reliable and responsible person needed for a full-time position assisting a dedicated and professionally demanding research team. Position will require extended field trips and repetitive, labor-intensive field tasks in possibly inclement weather in far-flung locations throughout California as well as general laboratory duties. The Junior Specialist will assist the research project “Tree Phenology Models for Climate Change Projections & Improved Nutrient Management.” Position will involve conducting field research and general laboratory duties with tree crops in the Central Valley and Coastal Range of California. Responsibilities include field sampling, photography and data collection, laboratory analysis of samples, preparation of laboratory solutions, basic statistical data analysis, and computer management of data files. REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor's degree (preferably in Biology or related field). Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be available for extended field trips that may include overnight stays. Must be able to regularly lift 30-40 pounds, climb ladders up to 12 feet and work in the vicinity of bees. Good computer skills, particularly comfort with Microsoft Office suite, and at least a basic knowledge of statistics also required. Knowledge of database systems, GIS programming, statistical programs such as JMP, SAS and/or R, and computer coding languages such as Python, are highly desired but are not required. Applicant must show attention to detail and be willing to maintain a flexible schedule. This will be a limited position (1 year) that will begin as soon as possible. Salary: $2890.00/month Please email your resume/CV, along with a cover letter describing your reason for interest in the job and your qualifications, as well as 1-2 letters of recommendation, to: Katherine Jarvis-Shean Dept. of Plant Sciences kjarvisshean@ucdavis.edu
11/22/2011	Department of Plant Sciences University of California – Davis Project Scientist Position in Wheat Genetics of Drought and Heat Tolerance We offer an exciting opportunity to work as part of a large collaborative research team on the Triticeae Coordinated Agricultural Project (T CAP;www.triticeaecap.org). The selected candidate will use modern genomics and canopy spectral reflectance tools to conduct association mapping and nested association mapping studies to identify chromosome regions involved in wheat drought and heat tolerance. Researchers will have access to large trait and marker data sets to investigate genetics, map trait associations, and validate the identified chromosome regions in different genetic backgrounds. The selected candidate will also collaborate with current breeding efforts to improve wheat water use efficiency. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in genetics or plant molecular biology, demonstrated experience in QTL and association mapping for abiotic stress in wheat, strong analytical and statistics skills, demonstrated ability to work with large data sets, produce high quality scientific results, proven written and spoken communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. The appointment as Project Scientist will initially be for one year and may be renewed annually for up to five years depending on performance. The position offers a competitive salary plus benefits and will remain open until a good candidate is identified. Applications, including a letter of interest in the position, CV, and the names and contact information of three referees, should be emailed to Jorge Dubcovsky atjdubcovsky@ucdavis.edu in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis.
11/30/2011	DEPARTMENT OF LAND, AIR AND WATER RESOURCES College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences University of California, Davis 100% JUNIOR SPECIALIST POSITION Annual Full Time Salary Range $33,672/year + Benefits Duration: two years The University of California, Davis, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NATURE AND PURPOSE:  We are seeking an individual with a M.S. (preferable) or B.S. degree in Soil Science, Entomology, Ecology or Environmental Science. The project involves investigation of soil ecosystem services within a variety of rangeland restoration sites in the Sacramento Valley. The research supported by this position is field- and lab-based. The specialist should have experience or demonstrated capability to learn the following activities:  soil sampling, collection of soil dwelling fauna (insects and arthropods), identification of adult and immature fauna to the family level, basic soil characterization (bulk density, infiltration, and soil description). The Jr. Specialist responsibilities include participation in designing the experimental plan, organizing and setup of the overall field experiment, installation and maintenance of field equipment, assisting in regular collection of field data and laboratory analysis, faunal extractions from soil and identification and data analysis, and coordination with other UC-Davis research labs involved in the project. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: I.          RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (85%) Field sampling of soil dwelling fauna Support with installation and maintenance of study  plots Field characterization of soils via regular visits to the field year round to measure bulk density, soil organic carbon, pH, infiltration and aggregate stability. Faunal identification Nitrate resin bag deployment and collection Data entry, organization, processing and analysis II.        PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15%) Participation and presentation of research at laboratory meetings and select professional meetings. Synthesis of data for publication and/or outreach efforts (written and internet formats)  To apply for this position please send a CV and a short written description of your qualifications to Toby O’Geen at atogeen@ucdavis.edu

X International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Technology (USA, 2012)

May 20-26, 2012, Davis, CA (United States of America): X International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Technology. Info: Prof. Ted M. DeJong, University of California, Department of Plant Sciences, Wickson Hall, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616-8683, United States of America. Phone: (1)530-752-1843, Fax: (1)530-752-8502, E-mail: tmdejong@ucdavis.edu or Carolyn DeBuse, University of California, Cooperative Extension, 501 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533, United States of America. Phone: (1)707-784-1320, E-mail: cjdebuse@ucdavis.edu

Website: http://ishs-ucdplum-prunesymposium2012.ucdavis.edu/

Climate change could put the heat on California crops

Fruit and nut orchards in the Central Valley rely on winter chilling hours, but those are in decline, according to a UC Davis study. Read more>

Plant proteins block invading microbes

DAVIS, Calif., July 7 (UPI) -- U.S. and Danish scientists say they've identified proteins that prevent bacteria from infecting a plant's leaves.

The researchers at the University of Copenhagen, the University of California-Davis and UC-Berkeley said identifying the proteins will likely find application in better protecting agricultural crops and horticultural plants against diseases.

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At long last, how plants make eggs

University of California, DavisJune 4, 2009

A gradient (red) in the concentration of the plant hormone auxin determines that only one of the eight nuclei in a plant’s embryo sac will become an egg.

A long-standing mystery surrounding a fundamental process in plant biology has been solved by a team of scientists at UC Davis.

The group's groundbreaking discovery that a plant hormone called auxin is responsible for egg production has several major implications.

First, this is the first definitive report of a plant hormone acting as a morphogen, that is, a substance that directs the pattern of development of cells based on its concentration.

Also, the study's results provide tantalizing new insights into the evolutionary pathway that flowering plants took 135 million years ago when they split off from gymnosperms, the "naked-seeded" plant group that includes conifers, cycads and ginkgo trees.

Finally, the group used their discovery to make additional egg cells within plant reproductive structures, raising the prospects that these techniques may someday be used for enhancing the reproduction and fertility of crop plants.

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UC Davis abuzz with public support, new garden to help ailing honey bees

A partnership between UC Davis scientists and ice-cream maker Häagen-Dazs is bringing new hope — and new facilities — for beleaguered honey bees.

In February, a Sausalito team submitted the winning design for a new honey-bee garden adjacent to the campus’ Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility. Work is scheduled to begin on the project this summer, with a ribbon cutting planned for October. An open house for the public is scheduled for spring 2010 when the garden will have its first bloom.

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Plant protein 'doorkeepers' block invading microbes, study finds

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Contact: Patricia Bailey pjbailey@ucdavis.edu, 530-752-9843
University of California - Davis

A group of plant proteins that "shut the door" on bacteria that would otherwise infect the plant's leaves has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers in Denmark, at the
University of California, Davis, and at UC Berkeley.

Findings from the study, which will appear June 29 in the online journal Public Library of Science Biology, provide a better understanding of plants' immune systems and will likely find application in better protecting agricultural crops and horticultural plants against diseases.

"The ability of a plant's immune system to recognize disease-causing microorganisms is critical to the plant's survival and productivity," said Gitta Coaker, a UC Davis plant pathologist and lead author on the study.

"In this study, we identified a complex of proteins in the common research plant Arabidopsis that appear to play important roles in the biochemical mechanisms that enable plants to recognize and block out invading bacteria," Coaker said.

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UC Davis Experts: Food Systems and Safe Food

June 23, 2009

Consumer and producer interest in food production systems continues to rise, partly in response to media reports, books and movies on how food is produced, and in response to recent food recalls and food-borne illnesses. These UC Davis faculty and staff members have expertise on topics related to food production and food safety, nutrition and health, organic and sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, biotechnology, and food production economics.

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The Environmental Horticulture Reseach and Information Center (EHRIC)

Link :http://groups.ucanr.org/EHRIC/index.cfm

The Environmental Horticulture Reseach and Information Center (EHRIC) is a University of California Cooperative Extension resource created to provide a venue for research-based information on important issues facing the horticulture industry in California.