Good morning, Davis.

A UC Davis study by sociology professor Oscar Contreras-Velasco found that increasing cartel violence pushed migrants onto more dangerous routes along the border (analyzing nearly 5,000 survey responses from 2015 to 2019).

Researchers at UC Davis Plant Sciences announced a major breakthrough that could improve farming methods, drawing on over 117 years of agricultural research.

The discovery is expected to support sustainable practices for local growers + the campus community.

UC Davis awarded $100,000 via the autumn STAIR Grant Program to professors Abhaya M.

Dandekar and Keith Baar to advance research on plant-based dyes and device-assisted tendon health. The grant, managed by Venture Catalyst and funded by IEDO (grant details provided), supports proof-of-concept studies.

Researchers from UC Davis won the $500K VinFuture Prize in Hanoi on Dec.

5 for developing self-cloning crops that maintain hybrid yields for smallholder farmers (a breakthrough in sustainable agriculture), and they are refining the method for wider use.

The U.S. Department of Energy canceled the UC Davis-led solar heat technology project near its final phase due to shifting priorities, affecting partners and six graduate students — the project was originally funded for $4.6 million over three years.

Holiday Magic Concert

2-4 p.m. — Richard Brunelle Performance Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of your favorite holiday songs in A Capella style with Voices of California.