University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Areas of Exploration

Advances in Plant Sciences
Advances in Plant Sciences
Developing advanced plant varieties and protecting existing ones with the goal of global food security and sustainability.
Advances in Animal Sciences
Advances in Animal Sciences
Researching humane innovations in the livestock, poultry, and entomology to create a sustainable food supply.
Society’s Role in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Society’s Role in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Exploring the economic and educational impacts of the public on agriculture for a more informed future.
Advances in Food Science & Safety
Advances in Food Science & Safety
Creating food products and reducing pathogens in the name of a safe, abundant food supply for the growing global population.
Environmental Resource Management
Environmental Resource Management
Stewarding natural resources through research of responsible practices for a sustainable future.
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Our master's and doctoral degree programs attract students from all over the world. Graduate students work alongside our world-class faculty to expand their knowledge in field, laboratory, facility and online settings.

Graduate Programs


Regenerative Bioscience Center
CAES Faculty Research Cell Therapy to Fight Chronic Diseases
Led by Dr. Steven Stice, researchers at the CAES Regenerative Bioscience Center are exploring cell therapy and its potential benefits in fighting chronic diseases that cost Georgia $40 billion each year.
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Office of the Associate Dean for Research
109 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602

Email: agresch@uga.edu

Phone: (706) 542-2151
 

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Soybeans grow on a plant at a UGA lab in Athens. Soybean farmers will soon have a smart phone app to help know when to irrigate their crop. CAES News
Soybeans grow on a plant at a UGA lab in Athens. Soybean farmers will soon have a smart phone app to help know when to irrigate their crop.
Organic practices to increase soybean nutrients could benefit farmers in developing countries
In developing countries, the sustainable production of nutrient-dense crops is a critical need. A team of University of Georgia researchers have identified an affordable and local organic practice that can increase nutrient density in soybeans, or edamame, and improve soil health.
A survey conducted by UGA researchers examined whether respondents had any concern about the growing of hemp and the creation of hemp products in their area. CAES News
A survey conducted by UGA researchers examined whether respondents had any concern about the growing of hemp and the creation of hemp products in their area.
Examining issues facing hemp production and processing
Hemp is a promising new industry for profitability, but growers of this newly legal crop will face a mix of public opinions according to University of Georgia research into challenges those in the hemp business may face in the southeastern United States.
Since it launched in 2013 and 2014, Georgia’s citrus industry has grown to about 2,000 acres of commercial citrus planted in southern Georgia, primarily cold-hardy satsumas. CAES News
Since it launched in 2013 and 2014, Georgia’s citrus industry has grown to about 2,000 acres of commercial citrus planted in southern Georgia, primarily cold-hardy satsumas.
UGA citrus trials support growing industry in Georgia
Ongoing citrus rootstock trials being conducted by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Lowndes County hold promise for increased yields, improved fruit quality and greater disease resistance.
Our foundation is agricultural research
Research provides the discoveries and tools that become improved crops in the field, advanced food safety practices, enhanced poultry production and solutions for insect pests that impact agriculture, human health and the environment. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offers a diverse and comprehensive research portfolio based on a well-integrated blend of fundamental and translational research.
Our Programs Our Global Impact
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Locations Across the State 


Centers, Institutes and Labs
CAES has a host of centers, institutes and labs on three campuses across Georgia where world-renowned research is conducted. Learn more about these facilities and programs.
Experiment Stations
The three UGA Agricultural Experiment Stations are home to faculty and staff whose research cuts across every scientific discipline. Learn more about our stations.
Research and Education Centers
Research and Education Centers are hubs for innovation and discovery that address the most critical issues facing ag production in Georgia. Learn more about our RECs.