Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis

Welcome to the SBC

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.

Featured Courses

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Seed Biology, Quality & Pathology
Sept 16-18, 2026 at UC Davis
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Leadership Program for Plant Breeders & Scientists
Nov 17-19, 2026 at UC Davis
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Seed Business 101: Vegetables
Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2026 at UC Davis
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Seed Production
February 22-25, 2027 at UC Davis
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European PBA Class IX
Class Begins March 2027
Application Now Open!

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News and Updates

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European Plant Breeding Academy Graduates Class VII

  • by Whitney Lowe
 

The European UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy's Class VII concluded their EPBA program with a graduation ceremony and reception in Davis, California, on June 28, 2024, celebrating the achievements of 16 students from 10 countries: Italy, Spain, Romania, Hungary, The Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, France, the UK, and Mexico. Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, Director of UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy and Core Instructor, along with Dr. Alexandra Tomerius, highlighted the event.

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