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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
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Leadership Program for Plant Breeders & Scientists
November 18-22 at UC Davis
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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 Class VIII

Davis PBA Class VIII completed their first session (week 1 of 6) in Davis on February 7-12, and the class proved to be filled with bright, eager plant breeders, ready to learn more. They are looking forward to week 2 in June.

EPBA VI Completes a Successful Week 4 in Angers, France

After two sessions taking place online due to the pandemic, the European Plant Breeding Academy students and instructors were excited to meet in person in Angers, France Academy instructors included SBC Director of Education Jovan Djordjevic, SBC Director, Allen Van Deynze and Alexandra Tomerius.

Dr. Imtiyaz Khanday joins SBC as new Director of Research

SBC is very happy to announce that we now have a new Director of Research at the SBC, Dr. Imtiyaz Khanday who continue working on seeds as a propagule. Imtiyaz is an assistant professor of plant reproductive biology in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis and an assistant agronomist for the Agricultural Experiment Station. Imtiyaz grew up among the highest mountains in the world in Kashmir valley and received his master’s in biotechnology from University of Kashmir.