Section 79473 Of Article 4. Powers And Duties From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 27. >> Article 4.

. The commission may conduct, and contract with others to conduct, research, including the study, analysis, dissemination, and accumulation of information obtained directly or from research or elsewhere, with respect to cultural, production and postharvest practices, and the sourcing, marketing and distribution of nursery products. The results of any research conducted by or on behalf of the commission may be used by the commission in any way it deems appropriate.