Georgia Hall of Fame
Congratulations to PBGG faculty member, Bill Branch, for his induction into the 2024 Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Adam grew up on a Christmas tree farm in central Georgia, where he established a hands-on approach to work and developed practical problem-solving skills from working alongside his grandfather. In 2009, he graduated from UGA with a BS in Biology and Minor in Biochemistry. After graduation he found his way to Synageva, a biotech startup, where he worked in the QC lab purifying recombinant protein from egg whites.
Adam was recruited and trained by Zach King to manage the rice and switchgrass transformation pipeline in the Parrott Lab. Working in Dr. Parrott’s lab exposed him to the field of Plant Breeding. This phase not only reconnected him with his agricultural roots, but also fueled his intellectual curiosity.
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.
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.