Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At UC Davis, postdoctoral researcher Jaclyn Adaskaveg is transforming the future of lima beans — an often overlooked but highly nutritious and climate-resilient crop. Her research identifies key traits such as yield, protein content and adaptability to stress, while using genetics to speed up the development of better varieties. By combining plant science with consumer preference studies, Adaskaveg aims to make lima beans both more appealing and more widely grown.
Lima beans are rich in protein and fiber and require less water than many other crops, making them valuable for meeting food security and climate challenges. However, because they are a specialty crop with limited commercial demand, progress depends heavily on federal investment.
Learn more about Adaskaveg's NSF-funded work by visiting: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
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Video description: Jaclyn Adaskaveg speaks to the camera with a yellow mural of with the UC Davis logo behind her.
At UC Davis, postdoctoral researcher Jaclyn Adaskaveg is transforming the future of lima beans — an often overlooked but highly nutritious and climate-resilient crop. Her research identifies key traits such as yield, protein content and adaptability to stress, while using genetics to speed up the development of better varieties. By combining plant science with consumer preference studies, Adaskaveg aims to make lima beans both more appealing and more widely grown.
Lima beans are rich in protein and fiber and require less water than many other crops, making them valuable for meeting food security and climate challenges. However, because they are a specialty crop with limited commercial demand, progress depends heavily on federal investment.
Learn more about Adaskaveg's NSF-funded work by visiting: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
#FromLabstoLives | #SaveResearch
Video description: Jaclyn Adaskaveg speaks to the camera with a yellow mural of with the UC Davis logo behind her.
