We anticipate offering an in-person REU program in 2022, but it is possible that we may offer a remote version of our program due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
Decisions regarding in-person versus remote will be made in late February.
Our Center
The Center for Plant Cell Biology addresses significant questions in plant biology on the molecular level
Our People
Our Membership includes over 60 physical and life scientists, engineers, biologists, computer scientists and statisticians in 14 Departments across UCR.
Our Research
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From our seminar series to our science fair sponsorship, we offer a host of opportunities for participation and collaboration. We welcome your involvement.
Latest News
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Discovery increases likelihood of growing food despite drought
AUTHOR:JULES BERNSTEIN May 18, 2021 Plasticity Project team of collaborators on a three day retreat. Left to Right: Roger Deal (Emory U), Kaisa Kajala (UCD/Utrecht U), Marko Bajic (Emory U), Donnelley West (UCD), Siobhan [...]
Researchers find peptide that treats, prevents killer citrus disease
New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent infection. Huanglongbing, HLB, or citrus greening has multiple names, but one [...]
Delicious and disease-free: scientists attempting new citrus varieties
UC Riverside scientists are betting an ancient solution will solve citrus growers’ biggest problem by breeding new fruits with natural resistance to a deadly tree disease. New hybrid citrus fruit bred for disease resistance [...]