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UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
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Learn more about the history, mission and funding behind the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.
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CAGT Research
CAGT researchers focus on the genetic improvement of Georgia crop plants.
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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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CAGT Events

Location: In-person @ Athens CAGT 128, and remotely @ Griffin SLC 102 and Tifton NESPAL 125 Join via Zoom
Apr 03
10:00AM - 1:00PM PBGG Defense Seminar: Improving Soybean Through High-Thoroughput Phenotyping and Drought Tolerance by Nathaniel Burner
LOCATIONS:  Athens CAGT 128 & Miller 1113, Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 965 7797 0463 *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.
Apr 03
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG Student Seminar Series: CLRDV: A Threat to Cotton Production by Bukhtaawer Talat
Location: In-person @ Athens CAGT 128 and remotely @ Griffin SLC 107 and Tifton NESPAL 126Join via Zoom Passcode: 825107
Apr 04
12:00PM - 3:00PM PBGG Defense Seminar: Investigation of the Role of MiRNAs and Symbiotic Fungi in Biofuel Sorghum Production by Rachel Rackers

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

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