University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Advances in Plant Sciences

UGA plant scientists provide the tools for more adaptable, advanced plant varieties that lead to food security and sustainability around the world. Researchers in pest and disease management, crop production, and turf science find solutions for the grand challenges we face globally. Research spanning advances in plant sciences include the following:

  • Pest/Disease Management
  • Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Specialty Crops
  • Crop Management
  • Plant Growth and Growing Process
  • Grass Sciences and Management
  • Plant Implications for the Public

Advances in Plant Sciences Research News

Postharvest blueberries were tested under blue light to determine whether the light affected fruit quality or disease development. CAES News
Postharvest blueberries were tested under blue light to determine whether the light affected fruit quality or disease development.
UGA researchers investigate blue light to increase blueberry quality and fight disease
The COVID-19 crisis has put supply chain issues at the forefront of food production and packaging concerns. Researchers at the University of Georgia investigated a potential solution for extending the shelf life of blueberries by exposing blueberries to blue light during storage.
Watermelon research at the UGA-Tifton campus. CAES News
Watermelon research at the UGA-Tifton campus.
New rapid test for watermelon disease
Fusarium wilt, caused by a soilborne fungus, is one of the most damaging diseases of watermelons worldwide. Since it was discovered in 1894, it’s been a battle for producers to manage through crop rotation and chemical fungicides.
Biosecurity expert and plant pathology alumna Ada Bacetty poses with UGA adjunct professor Charles Bacon after her 2008 graduation. (contributed) CAES News
Biosecurity expert and plant pathology alumna Ada Bacetty poses with UGA adjunct professor Charles Bacon after her 2008 graduation. (contributed)
Plant pathology graduate delivers seminar to boost conversation about equality
Speaking at the University of Georgia for the first time since graduating in 2008, U.S. Department of Defense's Ada Bacetty presented the “Shattered Ceilings” seminar to the campus community — an engaging conversation about breaking through barriers in pursuit of diversity and inclusion.
Turf researchers Wayne Hanna and Brian Schwartz examine a plot at UGA-Tifton
Water Saving Innovators
General Assembly recognizes UGA’s TifTuf bermudagrass
Earlier this spring, the Georgia General Assembly passed a pair of resolutions recognizing the University of Georgia-developed bermudagrass TifTuf.
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UGA Departments and Centers

Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics

Department of Horticulture

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Department of Plant Pathology

Department of Entomology

Integrated Pest Management Program

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Honey Bee Program

Peanut and Pecan Diseases Program

Peanut Entomology Program

Muscadine Grape Breeding Program

Pecan Breeding Program

Soils Program

Statewide Variety Testing Program

Sustainable Agriculture at UGA

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Program

Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics Program

Weed Science Program