Tag: Department of Plant Biology
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Spread of baker’s yeast tied to human migration
DNA analysis links populations of wild yeast to those used by humans.
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2025 Research Awards
Distinguished Research Professors The title of Distinguished Research Professor recognizes senior faculty members who are…
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UGA researcher links broken corn chromosomes to cancer
Researcher receives $1.8M NIH grant to research genetic sources of cancer.
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University mourns passing of UGA research pioneer Joe Key
Key leaves behind an immense legacy of leadership, stewardship, and discovery at UGA and beyond.
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A New Public Health Enemy #1
Not quite the last of us
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Multidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost, flower bulbs
Gardening may no longer be a safe hobby for the immunocompromised due to fungus.
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AAAS elects 3 more UGA faculty as Fellows
This year honorees are Marguerite “Peggy” Brickman, Olin “Gene” Rhodes Jr. and Victor Thompson.
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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Invades UGA Theatre for Season Musical
Performances will be held in the Fine Arts Theatre on April 12-13 and 17-20 at…
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2023 Research Awards
Distinguished Research Professors The title of Distinguished Research Professor recognizes senior faculty members who are…
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2023 Graduate Student Awards
Graduate Student Excellence-in-Teaching Awards The Excellence-in-Teaching Award was established by the Graduate School to recognize…
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UGA professor builds understanding of how natural communities form
Anny Chung studies how microbes shape ecosystems.
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Researcher discusses common fungus exposure
Michelle Momany, professor and associate dean of plant biology in the Franklin College of Arts…
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Alumna named inaugural Quad Fellow
Fellowship supports interdisciplinary students from across four countries.
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Lilly Teaching Fellows participate in fall retreat
The 2022-2024 cohort of the Lilly Teaching Fellows engaged in team-building activities to build rapport…
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Plant biologist nominated for prestigious early career award
UGA’s Schmitz named finalist for 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
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2022 Research Awards
Thirty-one faculty, staff and students received research awards for 2022.
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Plant biologist discusses adapting roots for future food security
Alexander Bucksch, associate professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ plant biology department,…
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Researchers discover when pollen comes of age
The study determined when pollen begins expressing its own genome.
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CAES students chosen to research global challenge areas as FFAR Fellows
The fellows are sponsored by the UGA Office of Research.
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Creating plant-dissection videos during COVID
Mason McNair and Mark Zenoble transitioned a very hands-on class to online.
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Maple syrup of the south
Researcher harnesses genetics to create a more dependable food supply.
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