Specialized Research Programs and Centers

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Citrus Clonal Protection Program

Led by Director Dr. Georgios Vidalakis, providing a safe mechanism for the introduction into California, of citrus varieties from any citrus-growing area of the world for purposes of research, variety improvement, or direct use by the commercial industry

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Avocado Rootstock Breeding Program

Led by Director Dr. Patricia Manosalva , the UCR avocado breeding program aims to develop a set of genomic tools for avocado breeding worldwide

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Cooperative Extension-Vegetable and Strawberry Pathology

Led by Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. Alex Putman, focusing on soilborne disease management, extension outreach and the biology of soilborne pathogens

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Phytophthora Collection

The World Phythophthora Genetic Resource Collection curated by Dr. Michael Coffey

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Center for Conservation Biology

Proactively identify new research priorities in conservation biology and inaugurate new collaborative research programs.

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Institute for Integrative Genome Biology

The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) was established in 2000 to pioneer solutions for hunger, disease and environmental sustainability

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Center for Infectious Disease and Vector Research

CIDVR incorporates the most rapidly developing areas of biological research, such as genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and systems-based approaches, into vector biology

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Center for Plant Cell Biology

The CEPCEB addresses significant questions in plant biology on a molecular level to meet such global challenges as improved nutrition, increased crop yield, resistance to pests, sustainable biofuels, and environmental conservation

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The Microbiome Initiative

A part of the California Agriculture Food Enterprise, the Microbiome Initiative aims to advance the science and bring greater understanding of useful applications in areas such as health care, agriculture, food production and environmental restoration.

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