Tag: Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
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Devos part of team to unlock switchgrass genome
It’s a critical step that has possible application in the production of biofuels.
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Maple syrup of the south
Researcher harnesses genetics to create a more dependable food supply.
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Smart water
As the global population grows and water becomes scarcer, researchers around the world are looking…
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General Assembly recognizes UGA’s TifTuf bermudagrass
The Georgia-grown turfgrass is being used around the world.
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Where the Green Grass Grows
It takes a lot of work, money, and time to make a field fit for…
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Brian Schwartz and Wayne Hanna
Associate professor Brian Schwartz and professor Wayne Hanna develop turfgrass, ornamental and forage crop cultivars…
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Professor of crop, soil sciences, plant biology named AAAS Fellow
Katrien M. Devos, a professor of crop and soil sciences and plant biology at UGA,…
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Veteran administrator named associate VP for instruction
William K. Vencill, a professor and veteran administrator in the crop and soil sciences department…
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Graduate Student Travel Awards enhance international research efforts
For the second year in a row, three UGA students have been named recipients of…
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UGA, Italian university partner for first-of-its-kind program in sustainable agriculture
To promote collaboration on some of the biggest challenges facing agriculture today, the University of…
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Researchers trace peanut crop back to its Bolivian roots
Researchers at the University of Georgia, working with the International Peanut Genome Initiative, have discovered…
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UGA scientists using $5 million grant to combat invasive weed Johnsongrass
A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia have received a…
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Two UGA faculty members named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
The National Academy of Inventors has named two University of Georgia faculty members to the…
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UGA breaks ground on new turfgrass research and education facilities
More than 200 people gathered June 24 for a groundbreaking ceremony that brought new turfgrass…
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UGA to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new turfgrass research facilities
State, industry and University of Georgia officials will take shovel to soil on June 24…
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Farmland management changes can boost carbon sequestration rates
Well-maintained pastures prevent erosion, protect water and, as it turns out, can restore the soil’s…
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Andrew Paterson
The Plant Genome Mapping Laboratory that Regents Professor Andrew Paterson directs addresses dimensions of plant…
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UGA organic research farm to host expanded Twilight Tour July 10
Athens, Ga. – Organic and sustainable agriculture experts with the University of Georgia will host…
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Scientists collaborate to sequence common bean’s genome
Beans are a staple crop and primary protein source for millions of people around the…
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UGA, USDA-ARS developed turfgrass takes center stage at World Cup
When the world’s best soccer players make their way onto the world stage next week,…
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UGA awarded $1.4 million to study critical earth zone in Sumter National Forest
Looking back now, it’s easy to see where farmers in the 1800s went wrong. Attempting…
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UGA researchers track down gene responsible for short stature of dwarf pearl millet
While pearl millet is a major food staple in some of the fastest growing regions…
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Department of Defense grant funds UGA research into chemical cleanup
Perfluorinated chemicals keep eggs from sticking to frying pans, protect furniture from spills and help…
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