Growing a pistachio tree from seed is not recommended because it is impossible to guarantee that you will get a nut-producing female tree rather than a male tree. Further, the resulting tree will ...

(Bárbara Blanco-Ulate / UC Davis) Given that establishing a pistachio tree requires a commitment of up to 50 years, researchers said California growers are understandably concerned about the impacts ...

Given that establishing a pistachio tree requires a commitment of up to 50 years, researchers said California growers are understandably concerned about the impacts of climate change on their crops.

UC Davis researchers have generated the most high-quality map of the DNA of the pistachio, allowing breeders to develop better varieties.

Groundwater depletion, climate shifts and policy failures threaten one of the world’s largest pistachio supplies, in Rafsanjan, Iran. The situation should be a warning to others about climate ...

Craig Kallsen, UCCE Farm Advisor, Kern Co. Pistachios, like other nut crops, are ideally grown on deep uniform loam soils, which provide an optimal combination of permeability, water retention and ...

From flavored lattes to pretty pastries and everything in between, pistachio flavor is trending. There's a new way to incorporate a healthy dose of the green nut into baked goods and more.