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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Davis PBA Class X Application Now Open
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PBA E-Series Online Courses
Statistics & Experimental Design: Sept 16 & 18
RStudio - Level 2: Nov 4 & 6
*NEW!* Molecular Markers 101: March 10 & 12

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Seed Business 201: Vegetables 
September 22-26 at UC Davis
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Leadership Program for Plant Breeders & Scientists
November 18-20 in Barcelona, Spain

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Seed Business 101: Vegetables
December 1-5 at UC Davis

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News and Updates

SC CSA Hartnell April 2025

CSA Spring Student Tour

  • by Whitney Lowe

The California Seed Association hosted its annual Spring Student Tour on April 7-8 in the Salinas area, visiting several companies with some 40 California State University and UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students, who were introduced to the technologies and jobs associated with producing seed globally.

On the 8th, the tour was hosted at noon by Hartnell College and Seed Central, and joined by 60 students from Hartnell and local high schools for lunch, industry panelists’ testimonials, and a networking career fair.

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Why We Do What We Do

  • by Whitney Lowe

Dr. Allen Van Deynze, SBC Director, says the SBC's mission—to innovate, foster partnerships, and offer continuous professional development for seed industry professionals—aligns with the California Department of Agriculture's strategic plan.

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