Multidisciplinary research combined with state-of-the-art facilities
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies (CAGT) faculty are focused on the genetic improvement of crops using genetic, genomic, and biotechnology approaches. Our work serves to nurture and stimulate the development, application, and commercialization of UGA-developed technologies.
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.
One of the earliest successes of the Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa, or GINA, is in the fight against groundnut rosette disease, a virus complex that is spread by aphids.
Fueled by $26.8 million in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023, University of Georgia Plant Center researchers are making enormous impact in their fields, contributing research like cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to reengineer poplar trees for alternatives to petroleum-based products.