Georgia Hall of Fame
Congratulations to PBGG faculty member, Bill Branch, for his induction into the 2024 Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Currently a full professor at Alparslan Turkeş Science and Technology University in Adana/Turkiye, Sakiroglu performs research on forage genetics and genomics. He also teaches several graduate and undergraduate courses and mentors graduate students.
We're proud of our awesome graduate students and want to recognize their excellence!
The Institute for Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics has a vibrant graduate program that offers both a Master's degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics.
Did you know that Georgia is responsible for about half of the United States’ peanut production? This significant contribution stems from the concentration of peanut farming in the southeastern region of the U.S., where it holds immense importance for local farmers. However, peanuts are not just a regional staple; they serve as a vital food source for many developing countries in Asia and Africa. The ability to store peanut seeds for long periods makes them crucial during crop shortages, providing a reliable source of nutrition.
Lamon Takes 1st Place in Lightning Talk Competition
FFAR Fellow Samuele Lamon has won 1st place in the FFAR Lightning Talk (3-minute thesis) Competition.
Innovation Gateway has announced 2024 IPBGG John Ingle Innovation in Plant Breeding Awards Recipients. They are:
- Caitlin McCann (Chavez Lab)
- Daniel Matusinec (Bertioli Lab)
- Rachel Hill/Iago Schardong (Chee Lab)
- Sameer Pokhrel (Ozias-Akins Lab)
The John Ingle Innovation Award furthers UGA’s breeding programs while, at the same time, providing a financial incentive to promote initiative and entrepreneurship among the IPBGG graduate students/postdocs and providing them with an opportunity to practice their grant-writing skills.
The University of Georgia is home to a world-renowned, cutting-edge plant breeding program – the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG).
Plant breeding is the science of selecting a plant’s desirable genetic traits to develop new varieties of field crops, vegetables, fruits and ornamentals. When combined with the latest advancements in genetics and genomics, this critical science is significantly advancing the field of plant production.
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