Spotlight Stories
30 Years with UC
UC Cooperative Extension - San Diego would like to recognize Dr. Gary Bender for 30 years of service to the University of California. For those that have not had the pleasure to meet him or attend one of his talks, Gary's research is a tremendous resource for the agriculture industry, and his expertise in dealing with issues relating to tree crops unparalleled; not to mention he's one nice guy. Thanks Gary!!!
Dr. Bender is the Subtropical Fruit Crops Farm Advisor and his areas of expertise include:
- Citrus
- Avocados
- Berries
- Subtropical Fruits
- Plants and their systems
- Plant management systems
- Pathogens and nematodes affecting plants
- Integrated pest management systems
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Pollution Prevention and Mitigation
He's published in several ANR Publicans, most notably:
He's also a California Agriculture Article Contributor