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Solutions to Desert Agriculture's Pressing Problems

The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) is an innovative public-private partnership that connects top scientists to the desert agricultural industry. Together we put science to work developing solutions to the challenges of arid-land crop production. Our work focuses on high-priority issues identified by industry stakeholders, including but not limited to increasing production efficiencies through disease and water management, crop yield maximization, food safety, and technology utilization.

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Insider's Scoop: Advancing Management of Fusarium Wilt of Lettuce
November 3, 2020
DNA-based Tissue Diagnostics for Lettuce Fusarium Project Overview
October 27, 2020
Insider's Scoop: WBE for Covid-19 Early Warning Test
September 16, 2020

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Arizona research to study coronavirus spread in Yuma sewage

January 15, 2021

 Arizona researchers are launching a project in Yuma County to understand the community spread of the coronavirus by studying the area’s sewage.

State announces $500K in funding for area COVID-19 wastewater testing

January 8, 2021

A Yuma pilot project that provides early detection of COVID-19 has gotten the stamp of approval from Gov. Doug Ducey.

Arizona Governor Announces Innovative Partnership for Water Testing

January 6, 2021

The project is a partnership with Yuma County Public Health Services District, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).  It builds on the success of wastewater testing at University of Arizona dormitories to identify potential outbreaks, and will help the c

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