PGF Mission
At Plant Growth Facilities (PGF), we are committed to supporting cutting-edge agricultural research in controlled environments. Serving the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), we provide state-of-the-art greenhouses, growth chambers, classrooms, and lab storage facilities tailored to the needs of our faculty and researchers.
Our commitment to staying engaged with our community ensures that we proactively adapt to support their evolving research demands while continuously enhancing our facilities to advance the future of agricultural science and innovation.
~$11.6M
in capital improvements during FY22 and FY23
53
greenhouse compartments for CAES research and instruction
31
Conviron chambers
(16 held for flexible use, 9 supporting BSL, 2 research)
100%
Compartments with Cooling Systems (70% with supplemental lighting)
~7,500 sq ft
expansion for facilities by Georgia H.B. 81 Appropriation
58%
of our chambers have dimmable LED lighting
CAES Research
At the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, we are committed to discovering, innovating, and delivering the science required to feed and fuel the world.