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GRA Eminent Scholar awarded prestigious national genetics prize
University of Georgia plant geneticist Robin Buell has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 McClintock Prize by the Maize Genetics Cooperation (MGC) Advocacy Committee (MGAC) for her groundbreaking work in plant genome structure, function and evolution.
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Pumpkin Breeding
The quest for the perfect pumpkin each fall doesn’t start at the local patch. In fact, it starts up to 10 years prior for researchers like University of Georgia plant geneticist Cecilia McGregor. McGregor leads breeding efforts in the selective pumpkin variety called the ‘Orange Bulldog’, following the retirement of the program’s founder, horticulturist George Boyhan.
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A researcher in agricultural automation engineering, Dr. Sindhuja Sankaran engages in sensing data-driven discoveries that transform how we study the interaction between crops, genetics and environment to produce sustainable food, fiber and fuels. Based at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Sankaran's work focuses on advanced sensor technologies that detect and measure phenotypes in crops, supporting plant breeding, crop plant research, and precision agriculture applications. She has published over 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles including proceeding papers and book chapters and is a member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, the National Association of Plant Breeders, the North American Plant Phenotyping Network, and the International Society of Precision Agriculture. Seminar Locations: Athens - CAGT room 128/130 Griffin - 102 SLC Tifton - NESPAL 125
Dec 02
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG SEMINAR: Crops for Future: Role of sensing technologies in breeding programs at Washington State by Dr. Sindhuja Sankaran
Join as Dean Place reviews CAES accomplishments from the last year and shares goals for 2022. Registration is required to attend this public event. 
Dec 08
8:30AM - 9:45AM 2021 State of the College
Convocation is a more personal ceremony in which undergraduate and graduate candidates of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are recognized by name on stage. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event is free, and tickets are not required. Students wishing to participate in CAES Convocation must register. The registration deadline is Sunday, December 5, 2021.  
Dec 17
12:30PM - 1:30PM CAES Fall 2021 Convocation UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens, GA
Seminar Locations: Athens - CAGT room 128/130 Griffin - 102 SLC Tifton - NESPAL 125 Zoom Link
Jan 06
1:00PM - 4:00PM PBGG DISSERTATION DEFENSE: Genetic mapping of QTL for and exploring the interaction of root microbiome with soybean cyst nematode resistance By Dung Tran
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