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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 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 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
Location: In-person @ Griffin SLC 115 and remotely @ Tifton NESPAL 126 and Athens PGF Greenhouse Classroom located on Riverbend Rd Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 973 6057 6811Passcode: 872120
Apr 09
9:00AM - 12:00PM PBGG Dissertation Defense Seminar: Host specificity of Magnaporthe oryzae across Poaceae and resistance mechanisms in rice and tall fescue by Harshita Saxena
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 10
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG Student Seminar Series: Refining the peanut seed size genetics for market – specific cultivar development by Aasish Pokharel

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

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