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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PBA E-Series Online Courses
Hybrid Breeding Strategies: April 9 & 11
RStudio Level 1: June 11 & 13
RStudio Level 2: September 4 & 5

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Seed Biology, Quality & Pathology Course
September 4-6 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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Innovate & Strategize: Vegetables
November 4-8 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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Leadership Program for Plant Breeders & Scientists
November 18-22 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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EPBA Class VIII Application is Now Open
Apply before September 15, 2024 and save 1,000 €
Space is limited in each class so apply early to secure your spot!

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News and Updates

Plant Breeding Academy welcomes Dr. Jay Patel as new instructor

Dr. Jay Patel has recently joined our teaching roster of the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy as one of the core instructors, beside Dr. Kendra Armstrong, (42 Ag Genetics), Dr. Kent Bradford, Dr. Jovan Djordjevic, and Dr. Allen Van Deynze of UC Davis.

Plant Breeding Academy Graduates Class VII

Congratulations to Class VII students of the Davis Plant Breeding Academy. This class is exceptional, for they began in 2018 and the pandemic prevented them from meeting for 2 years until they finally came together for their final Week and Graduation on April 11-15. The graduating class consisted of 14 students, 9 of which were able to meet in-person in Davis, while 5 were online via Zoom. We wish a special congratulations and the best of luck to PBA Class VII!