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

Ellen Evans Receives PBA Outstanding Student Award

PBA Davis Class VIII is proud of their classmate, Ellen Evans, associate breeder of cucumber at HM.Clause Vegetable Seeds, on receiving the 2023 UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Outstanding Student Award. The award was presented at the ASTA Leadership Summit in Sacramento on June 12, 2023. 

Read the full Seed World article to learn more about Ellen's experience in PBA.