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Reproducing pests
To help find ways to control the tiny pests, UGA scientists maintain the world’s only research colony of black flies.
Associate
Dean for Research
Robert N. Shulstad
109 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706/542-2151
Developing biofuel grass, scientists seek samples
Charlie Brummer wants to develop switch grass that can be used to make ethanol. If you've seen a patch growing in the wild, let him know. You may help the University of Georgia researcher and his colleagues fuel the United States in the future.
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Research
UGA researcher tracks pollen, resistant trait
April 17, 2008 — Springtime tree pollen covers much of Georgia now. Lynn Sosnoskie plans to track a different kind of pollen this summer, one that has the potential to spread the worst thing to hit Georgia cotton in decades. more >>
UGA researcher questions carbon-monitoring methods
March 27, 2008 — Monique Leclerc is testing a theory that could turn the science of carbon measuring on its ear. If her theory proves true, it could have far-reaching implications from Wall Street to the rain forests. more >>
Making Life Better
For more than 100 years, scientists working at University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations have conducted research to improve the quality of life for Georgians and for citizens worldwide.
Their research is conducted in laboratories across the state on three main UGA research campuses, located in Athens, Griffin and Tifton; five research and education centers; and research farms. At these locations, researchers can conduct experiments under varying geographic and climatic conditions across the state.
These studies focus on making our food supply safer and longer-lasting, breeding landscape plants that use less water and require less pesticides, monitoring greenhouse gases and other pollutants, creating leaner cuts of meat through alternative livestock diets and creating new and useful products from crop by-products.
UGA agricultural scientists continue to conduct ground-breaking and life-changing research in much the same way their counterparts did 100 years ago when they bred Empire Cotton, a variety that saved the state's cotton industry and put cotton back on the throne in Georgia agriculture.