Faculty
These faculty accept and train graduate students in their programs.

Jessica Barb
Assistant Research Scientist | Plant Breeding, Cultivar Development, Pearl Millet, Small Grains for Grain and Forage
Wild Peanut Lab Website | Dr. Bertioli's Google Scholar Page

David Bertioli
Professor & GRA/GSD Distinguished Investigator | Peanut Genetics, Genomics and Evolution
Dr. Chee's Google Scholar Page

Peng Chee
Professor | Cotton Breeding and Genetics, Host- Plant Resistance, Quantitative Trait Loci, Genomics

Katrien M. Devos
Distinguished Research Professor | Grass Genetics; Comparative Genomics; Trait Analyses; Genome Evolution; Millets; Turfgrasses
UGA Soybean Breeding and Genetics Lab
Dr. Mergoum's Google Scholar Page

Mohamed Mergoum
Georgia Seed Development UGAF Professor in Wheat Breeding and Genetics (Plant Breeding, Genetics, & Genomics)
Dr. Ozias-Akins' Website | Google Scholar

Peggy Ozias-Akins
Distinguished Research Professor; Emphasis: Molecular genetics of plant development, peanuts

John M. Ruter
Allan M. Armitage Professor & UGA Trial Gardens Director; Emphasis: Ornamental breeding & production
Dr. van der Knapp's Website | Google Scholar
Dr. Vaughn's Google Scholar | Dr. Vaughn's Website
Dr. Wallace's Website | Google Scholar | ORCID

Jason Wallace
Associate Professor: Quantitative genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and crop microbiomes