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Alum of the Month - October/November '24
Thomas Jacobs

Currently a associate professor at Ghent University in Belgium, Jacobs teaches and leads a lab focusing on plant biology and structural biology.

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IPBGG Grad Student Spotlight
Caitlin McCann

We're proud of our awesome graduate students and want to recognize their excellence!

The Institute for Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics has a vibrant graduate program that offers both a Master's degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics.

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PBGG Events

Location: In-person in Athens, CAGT 128, and remotely @ Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92768018130?pwd=5FQUgybPXzl2AZb5URIGqxsm1nUVEH.1 Meeting ID: 927 6801 8130              Passcode: 903680
Nov 07
9:00AM - 12:00PM PBGG Dissertation Defense: Investigation of the molecular basis of soybean cyst nematode resistance in soybean and its impact on soybean growth and development by Vinavi Gamage Lakshman
LOCATIONS:  Athens CAGT 128, Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97148351609  Meeting ID: 971 4835 1609 *Please sign in to your UGA zoom account prior to joining. Those that join the zoom outside of the Authenticated UGA accounts will need to display full name and affiliation to be admitted from the waiting room.  
Nov 07
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG Student Seminar Series: Another brick in the (cell) wall. How improved biomass can open doors to tomorrow's bioplastic by Anita Giabardo
Location: In-person in Athens CAGT 128, and remotely @ Tifton NESPAL 125 and Griffin SLC 116 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98222934009
Nov 12
8:00AM - 11:00AM PBGG Dissertation Defense: Elucidating the Molecular Basis of Soybean Resistance to the Southern Root-Knot Nematode by Kelly Goode
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PBGG Member Faculty Melissa Mitchum
Breakthrough discovery opens new doors in soybean cyst nematode management
Researchers have made a major discovery in the fight against soybean cyst nematode (SCN) by focusing on the genetics of the parasitic roundworms. Extensive genetic sequencing and mapping helped them identify a handful of likely genes behind the tricky pests’ ability to skirt soybean genetic resistance. Knowing how these SCN genes and soybean genes interact and evolve will help the industry identify the virulence of SCN populations so farmers can better use the genetic resistance currently available to fight the pest.
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Article by FFAR Fellow & Grad Student Samuele Lamon
The Science Behind Your Favorite Snack

Did you know that Georgia is responsible for about half of the United States’ peanut production? This significant contribution stems from the concentration of peanut farming in the southeastern region of the U.S., where it holds immense importance for local farmers. However, peanuts are not just a regional staple; they serve as a vital food source for many developing countries in Asia and Africa. The ability to store peanut seeds for long periods makes them crucial during crop shortages, providing a reliable source of nutrition.

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Congratulations, Dr. Bouton!

Dr. Joe Bouton's publication, Forage breeding and cultivar development: A 50‐year perspective, has received over 1,000 views. 

Dr. Bouton is a PBGG emeritus faculty member and, during his time at UGA, developed new cultivars of forage and bioenergy crops.