The UC Davis Wheat Breeding Program continues its strong tradition of innovation in wheat genetics and breeding. Our team is developing wheat varieties for California producers using an integrated “package” approach that combines disease resistance, yield performance, grain quality, and nutritional traits. 

First Large‐Scale Breakdown of Yr15 Resistance to Wheat Yellow Rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) Recorded Globally.

Stripe rust is here. In February. In Davis.

We’re seeing infection in February, and our nurseries are already under pressure. This provides excellent natural inoculation for evaluating resistance in the field. This is exactly why we focus on discovering and deploying stable resistance in wheat, barley, and triticale.

• by CA&ES staff
• February 03, 2026 

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UC Davis Global Affairs is offering a host of summer abroad options, including two new programs: Agriculture and the Environment in Colombia, and Brewing and Beer in Germany and Belgium.