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CAGT researchers focus on the genetic improvement of Georgia crop plants.
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Location: In-person in Athens, CAGT 128, and remotely @ Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92768018130?pwd=5FQUgybPXzl2AZb5URIGqxsm1nUVEH.1 Meeting ID: 927 6801 8130              Passcode: 903680
Nov 07
9:00AM - 12:00PM PBGG Dissertation Defense: Investigation of the molecular basis of soybean cyst nematode resistance in soybean and its impact on soybean growth and development by Vinavi Gamage Lakshman
LOCATIONS:  Athens CAGT 128, Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97148351609  Meeting ID: 971 4835 1609 *Please sign in to your UGA zoom account prior to joining. Those that join the zoom outside of the Authenticated UGA accounts will need to display full name and affiliation to be admitted from the waiting room.  
Nov 07
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG Student Seminar Series: Another brick in the (cell) wall. How improved biomass can open doors to tomorrow's bioplastic by Anita Giabardo
Location: In-person in Athens CAGT 128, and remotely @ Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98222934009
Nov 12
8:00AM - 11:00AM PBGG Dissertation Defense: Elucidating the Molecular Basis of Soybean Resistance to the Southern Root-Knot Nematode by Kelly Goode

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Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
111 Riverbend Rd
Athens, Georgia 30602

Featured CAGT News

As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialist in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Bob Kemerait is well known for his devotion to the agricultural community of Georgia. He is also known for his international work with colleagues and small-scale farmers around the world. Recently, Kemerait took a team from UGA Extension to the Philippines, where he serves as a Fulbright specialist and works with the faculty at Mariano Marcos State University and farmers in the northern Philippines to improve disease management and other production practices. CAES News
UGA plant pathologist works to improve crop management and empower farmers across the globe
As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialist in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Bob Kemerait is well known for his devotion to the agricultural community of Georgia.
University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product this year, a fiber scaffold that optimizes cell manufacturing and tissue engineering. (Photo by Lauren Corcino) CAES News
UGA again ranks No. 1 in new research-based products
UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products.
At the 2024 Georgia Life Sciences Summit held Oct. 21-22 in Atlanta, Professor Quingguo “Jack” Huang of the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences received the Golden Helix Innovation Award for his research in technologies to mitigate “forever chemicals” in water resources. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker) CAES News
Georgia Bio awards recognize UGA inventor, corporate partners
University of Georgia Professor Quingguo “Jack” Huang, Delta Innovation Hub resident company Dalan Animal Health, and Athens manufacturer Meissner Corporation were recognized for their achievements in the life science industry at Georgia Bio’s Georgia Life Sciences Summit, held Oct. 21-22 in Atlanta.
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