Water Center Members
The Davis Water Center is comprised of faculty whose research, education, and engagement activities address a wide spectrum of water issues pertaining to agriculture and the environment. This work falls into five areas of research: Crop & Animal Improvement | Soil Water-Plant-Atmospheric Sensors | Ecosystems, Natural Resources, & Modeling | Forage, Rangeland, & Livestock | Economics & Rural Development
Crop & Animal Improvement
Cutting edge genetic and genomic approaches employed to develop water use efficient crops for the region. Employ efficient management practices for productive use of water to sustain crop and animal productivity under current and future uncertain climatic conditions.
Soil Water-Plant-Atmospheric Sensors
Rapid advances in sensing and measuring soil water, atmospheric variables and plant responses present the opportunity to develop new and efficient irrigation management systems. Utilizing an array of soil water-plant-atmospheric sensors will provide a robust framework for developing modeling tools to determine water conserving management options for current and future climatic conditions.
Ecosystems, Natural Resources, & Modeling
Develop new approaches to effectively utilize natural resources for marine productivity, stream and river ecology, fisheries, wildlife restoration and recreational opportunities. Integrate climate and hydrological models supported by advances in virtual reality to elevate the ecosystem service outcomes to better manage natural resources and wildlife at local and regional scales.
Forage, Rangeland, & Livestock
Climate resilient grazing and silage options developed through improved drought tolerant forages, year-long grazing thorough introduction of perennial cereals, and explore new legume-grass mix combinations for resource efficient forage-pasture-livestock systems for the Southern High Plains.
Economics & Rural Development
An integrated socio-economic framework to understand the bottlenecks for adoption of advanced water conserving technology, focusing on the domains of economic sustainability and human behavioral dynamics. Develop and disseminate recommendations and strategies to catalyze adoption of innovative water conserving technologies and climate resilient production systems under water limited environments.
Interested in joining the Davis College Water Center?
If you are conducting research which aligns with the center's mission, you could be eligible to access unique funding and support opportunities. To learn more, reach out to Krishna Jagadish, Water Center Director.
Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
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