Georgia Hall of Fame
Congratulations to PBGG faculty member, Bill Branch, for his induction into the 2024 Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Originally from Argentina, Juan Rey represents the fourth generation of farmers and grew up on the family farm located in the southeast of Buenos Aires province, a stone’s throw from the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Hailing from a lineage of farmers, Juan, after completing high school, chose to pursue a degree in Agronomy from the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.
During his collegiate years, he began working at the phytopathology laboratory of the Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), igniting his passion for research. This role paved the way for his involvement in Monsanto’s breeding program, where he contributed to enhancing germplasm for disease tolerance. It was due to the fascination of the nursery’s diverse corn phenotypes that Juan fell in love with plant breeding, captivated by the potential to select and develop new hybrids and varieties for local cultivation.
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.
Congratulations to Rachel Rackers (Devos Lab) for winning the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at the recently concluded Plant Biology 2024 meeting in Honolulu!
The 3MT is an opportunity for current undergraduate students, graduate students and post docs (within three years of graduation) to present their 3MT during a plenary session at Plant Biology 2024.
Well done, Rachel!
The University of Georgia is home to a world-renowned, cutting-edge plant breeding program – the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG).
Plant breeding is the science of selecting a plant’s desirable genetic traits to develop new varieties of field crops, vegetables, fruits and ornamentals. When combined with the latest advancements in genetics and genomics, this critical science is significantly advancing the field of plant production.
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