Can Science Save California Tomatoes From Invasive Weeds?

About this episode

UC Davis researchers are using innovative techniques to combat invasive weeds threatening California's tomato industry.

UC Davis researchers are using innovative techniques, including drone data collection, to battle an invasive species of weed that is threatening California's tomato industry. Orobanche ramosa isn’t just menacing to tomatoes. It puts various other crops at risk too. With our commitment to sustainable agriculture and advanced agricultural practices, our esteemed faculty and devoted students are on a mission to find robust solutions, ensuring the thriving future of farming and preventing plant diseases. Stay connected to unravel the profound impacts of our continuous research. By protecting crops, we are ensuring food security while also contributing to innovative, eco-friendly agricultural practices. Subscribe to keep learning how UC Davis’ research is improving our world. Series: "UC Davis News" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 40181]

Topics covered

• science
• agriculture
• medicine
• sustainable practices
• food security

Keywords

• Orobanche ramosa
• drone data collection
• sustainable agriculture
• plant diseases
• food security

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California

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