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Cutting Edge Research

Bee biology, breeding, health and more

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Johnson Lab

Studies the genetics, behavior, and evolution of honey bees

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E.L. Niño Bee Lab

Public education and applied research on honey bee stressors, nutrition, and management

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Williams Lab

Research on bee biology, native bee conservation, and crop pollination

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UC Davis Bee Haven

A half-acre pollinator garden on the UC Davis campus, open dawn to dusk. It features bee-friendly plants suited to Northern California and offers inspiration and guidance for creating pollinator habitat at home.
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