Dr. Jorge Dubcovsky, a wheat geneticist at the University of California, Davis, has been named the 2026 World Agriculture Prize Laureate for his contributions to wheat improvement and global food security.
The Celiac Disease Foundation supports Dr. Dubcovsky’s research team, which is investigating ways to reduce the presence of celiac disease-triggering proteins in wheat. This work advances efforts to modify wheat genetics while preserving its desirable characteristics for food production.
Congratulations, Dr. Dubcovsky!
Read more at https://www.seedworld.com/us/2026/10/05/jorge-dubcovsky-world-agriculture-prize-laureate/