Links to Other Tifton Sites Crop and Soil Sciences Scientists in this department study crop production, plant breeding and environmental safety in greenhouses, laboratories and fields throughout the Georgia Coastal Plain.
Scientists here breed plants for disease and pest resistance to help increase crop yields.
They research new ways to irrigate crops, control weeds, provide nutrients to plants and cultivate the crops. Scientists here also work to get that information to farmers through county extension agents, training sessions and workshops. UGA scientists work helps farmers produce crops profitably and in harmony with the environment.