Tag: Department of Plant Biology

Study provides framework for green plant evolution

International consortium generates gene sequences from more than 1,100 plants.
Rishi Masalia

Rishi Masalia, a Ph.D. student in plant biology, is passionate about science and has been…
Jim Leebens-Mack

Jim Leebens-Mack, a professor of plant biology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences,…
Sunflower genome sequence to provide roadmap for more resilient crops

University of Georgia researchers are part of an international team that has published the first…
UGA plant biology student wins international ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest

University of Georgia doctoral student Uma Nagendra flipped and twisted her way to the top…
New study uses DNA sequences to look back in time at key events in plant evolution

Scientists from North America, Europe and China have published a paper in the Proceedings of…
Andrew Paterson

The Plant Genome Mapping Laboratory that Regents Professor Andrew Paterson directs addresses dimensions of plant…
Lisa Donovan

Lisa Donovan, professor of plant biology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, helps…
International team completes sequence of ancient plant, discovers origin of flowers

The newly sequenced genome of the Amborella trichopoda plant addresses Darwin’s “abominable mystery”-the question of…
Chase Mason

Chase Mason, a Ph.D. student in plant biology, enjoys spending most of his time in…
2013 Creative Research Medals

The Creative Research Medals will be awarded April 18 to five faculty members for their…
2013 Josiah Meigs Teaching Professors

Two faculty members will be named Josiah Meigs Teaching Professors April 15 at the 2013…
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…
The science and the painting

Vincent van Gogh’s series of sunflower paintings depict a mutation whose genetic basis has, until…
The 2013 Campaign for Charities

This is a special time of year—the time when the University of Georgia community comes…
Study provides first evidence of coevolution between invasive, native species

Invasive species such as kudzu, privet and garlic mustard can devastate ecosystems, and, until now,…
UGA scientists map and sequence genome of switchgrass relative foxtail millet

A newly published genetic sequence and map of foxtail millet, a close relative of switchgrass…
UGA scientists reveal genetic mutation depicted in van Gogh’s sunflower paintings

In addition to being among his most vibrant and celebrated works, Vincent van Gogh’s series…
University of Georgia scientist named Regents Professor

Andrew Paterson, a University of Georgia scientist considered a world leader in the mapping and…
UGA Franklin College to host lectures by developmental biologist

The University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art will present a lecture by molecular,…
We’re all ears

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million to a team of researchers led by…
Six UGA faculty named AAAS Fellows, a career milestone

Six University of Georgia faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Association for…
A-maize-ing

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million to a team of researchers led by…
Bioenergy Systems Research Initiative retreat to facilitate UGA collaborations

The University of Georgia Bioenergy Systems Research Initiative will hold its 2010 Annual Retreat on…