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Maria M. Lameiras

 Environment August 01, 2025

Climate in Context

Marin Brewer, newly appointed head of UGA’s Department of Plant Pathology, brings a distinguished career in mycology and a student-centered vision to one of the nation’s leading plant pathology programs. (Photo by Lavi Del Carmen Astacio)

 Plant Science July 30, 2025

Brewer takes One Health, student-centered approach as new head of UGA plant pathology

 Sustainability June 26, 2025

CAES research contributes to $1M global award for sustainability breakthroughs

 Environment June 20, 2025

UGA climatologist answers our burning questions on weather and climate

Two people kneel on grass among chickens, wearing gloves and handling medical supplies, with a cooler and various items beside them in a sunlit outdoor setting.

 Agriculture May 19, 2025

Poop with a purpose: Boosting farm sustainability with chicken feces

Doctoral student Rebekah Maynard observes the developmental stage of chamomile inflorescences in a vertical farming chamber. (Photo by Katie Walker)

 Health & Medicine February 26, 2025

CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds

Braconid wasps use a class of viruses called bracoviruses that can hijack the cells of their hosts without destroying them, expressing genes important to the survival and development of the wasp’s offspring while it feeds on the live host.

 Entomology February 05, 2025

CAES researchers study how parasitic wasps use ancient viruses to ensure survival

A new study in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management indicates that prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating risks of wildfire like those still active in Los Angeles, California. This photo of the Palisades Fire was taken from the Playa Vista neighborhood in western Los Angeles Jan. 7.

 Environment January 29, 2025

Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns can help mitigate wildfire risks

CAES doctoral students Sofia Varriano and Leniha Lagarde follow farmer Clay Brady to the pasture where many of his chickens are kept.

 Agriculture November 06, 2024

How do free-range chickens influence farm sustainability?

Most of Georgia’s vegetable crops are grown in the southern part of the state, which, similar to California, faces drought risks. However, as the climate warms, the area is expected to receive slightly more rainfall than usual, according to CAES economist Jeff Mullen. If vegetable production in California decreases and prices rise elsewhere, Southeast producers may consider shifting from row crop to vegetable production.

 Agriculture September 20, 2024

Georgia vegetable production may expand as a result of climate change