Research Program - California Leafy Greens Research Board
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Research Program - California Leafy Greens Research Board supports researchers studying crop varieties, production practices, and food safety to address challenges facing California’s leafy greens industry.
Funder: California Leafy Greens Research Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Annual Request for Proposals deadline)
Funding Amounts: More than $1 million annually in research investment across the program
Summary: Supports practical, science-based research addressing production challenges and the long-term success of California’s leafy greens industry.
Description
The California Leafy Greens Research Board funds research supporting California’s lettuce, spinach, and spring mix industry. Its portfolio balances long-term research with applied projects that address current production challenges and prepare the industry for the future. Long-range investments include developing disease-resistant and climate-resilient leafy green varieties. Shorter-term projects address emerging pests and diseases, improve production practices, advance precision agriculture technologies, enhance food safety, and provide growers with practical management tools.
The program’s research priorities are:
- Plant breeding and genetics
- Insect and disease management
- Cultural practices and weed management
- Water use efficiency and irrigation management
- Nitrogen use efficiency and nutrient management
- Postharvest quality and food safety
