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How will the world feed 10 billion people by 2050? At UC Davis, researchers in the College of Biological Sciences are advancing the science behind a more sustainable and resilient food future. Join us to explore how our scientists are spearheading efforts to grow high-yield, affordable staple crops to support farmers worldwide, unlocking the evolutionary secrets of maize to understand its extraordinary adaptability to a range of environments, and mapping the genetic networks that drive plant growth and resilience in the face of climate change. This engaging webinar will highlight how cutting-edge plant biology is shaping the future of global food systems—making them more productive, sustainable, and equitable for generations to come.
Featuring presentations by:
- How Plant Cell Development Helps Crops Adapt to Climate Change
Siobhán Brady, Professor, Plant Biology and Genome Center
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Future-Proofing Food: Adapting Crops for a Changing World
Jeffery Ross-Ibarra, Professor, Evolution and Ecology and Genome Center - Crops That Clone Themselves - A Major Advance for Sustainable Agriculture
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Distinguished Professor, Plant Biology and Plant Sciences
About the Series:
Under the Microscope invites the public into the lab to meet the scientists, researchers, and experts driving discovery at every level of life on Earth. From breakthroughs in cancer biology and treatment to insights into how parental involvement shapes offspring behavior, each event features engaging conversations with leading UC Davis experts whose work is transforming our understanding of life.