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Learn more about the history, mission and funding behind the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.
CAGT Research
CAGT researchers focus on the genetic improvement of Georgia crop plants.
Meet the CAGT Team
Learn more about the people who contribute to the research at the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.
Academics
CAGT faculty are all part of the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES). Learn more about advanced degree opportunities with CAGT.
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Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
111 Riverbend Rd
Athens, Georgia 30602
111 Riverbend Rd
Athens, Georgia 30602
Featured CAGT News
CAES News
CAES horticulture professor among eight UGA faculty named NAI Senior Members
The National Academy of Inventors has selected eight University of Georgia researchers as 2025 NAI Senior Members, surpassing its own record of five inductees set last year.
CAES News
CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds
The study was designed to identify crops with medicinal properties and develop vertical farming production strategies that will increase the concentration of anti-cancer compounds produced by the plants.
CAES News
UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in history
This record high marks the university's sixth consecutive year of growth.