Botrytis Gray Mold Research

Cal Poly student Scott Cosseboom collected Botrytis gray mold samples in 13 different fields in Ventura County as part of our research on current resistance management practices.

Strawberry Center Team

Students and staff in campus research field. Students are holding research tools and the results of their labors!

Strawberry Fact

California produces approximately 90% of all strawberries produced in the U.S.

Learn by Doing

Cal Poly students harvest berries for research and for sale in campus markets.

Beautiful Berries

Long Stemmed berries are picked fresh and ready for dipping in Cal Poly Chocolate

Strawberry Fact

Strawberries are members of the rose family: Rosaceae. Other members of the rose family include stone fruits (peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, apricots), almonds, pome fruits (apples and pears) and roses.

Ready for Market

Cal Poly Student Christian Bejarano packs strawberries in clamshells for retail markets

Strawberry Fact

The seeds on the outside of a strawberry are called achenes. Sunflowers are another plant with achenes.

Proud Farmers

Left to right: Gerald Holmes, Kelly Ivors and Ryan Brantley show off the first harvest on Feb 18, 2015.

Research Field

One of the strawberry research fields on the Cal Poly, SLO campus

Pest Management

Daniel Olivier with the CA Strawberry Commission demonstrates lygus bug counting technique to Cal Poly senior Jennifer Tarke

Mix It Up!

This fresh "All Cal Poly produced" fruit salad was served to hungry campus guests at Open House

Taste Testers

Parents and children alike lined up to sample different strawberry varietals grown at Cal Poly and vote for their favorite

Solar Energy

Strawberries growing and ripening in the warm San Luis Obispo, CA sunshine.

Field 25 Research Field