Since the 1930s, University of California researchers have led advances in strawberry breeding, both to build disease resistance and develop new varieties grown around the world. The reach of this work is extraordinary: come from varieties developed here. Strawberries are a vital agricultural product in California, with almost 2 billion pounds — or — produced statewide.
Strawberries represent just one example of how Â鶹´«Ã½ research helps feed the world. In the 1990s, Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers developed disease-resistant rice varieties for the crop that feeds over half of the world. This pioneering work increased rice yield by more than 60%, and over 6 million farmers in India and Bangladesh are planting the strains to increase food security for over 70 million people.
