Plant Science Building

Plant Science Building
Plant Science Building

The Plant Science building houses faculty and staff from the departments of Plant Pathology and Crop and Soil Sciences, as well as USDA Crop Genetics and Breeding.

Several research laboratories are located in the building, including the Plant Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. This facility provides ELISA, PCR and other plant disease diagnostic testing for research and extension personnel across campus.

Scientists at this location focus on research in the following areas:

  • Biology and management of diseases in peanuts, pecans and vegetables
  • Cotton physiology
  • Plant breeding and genetics of peanut, corn and warm season grasses
  • Statewide variety crop testing

115 Coastal Way
Tifton, Georgia 31793