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“Our blueberry cultivars are bred for innovation and grower success”

Georgia is well-known as the Peach State, but since 1949 plant breeders at UGA have been on a blue streak, bringing more than 50 blueberry varieties to market.

Georgia is well-known as the Peach State, but since 1949 plant breeders at UGA have been on a blue streak, bringing more than 50 blueberry varieties to market.

ATHENS — Georgia has long been referred to as the Peach State, yet the fleshy fruit that adorns souvenirs and license plates isn’t counted among the state’s top 10 commodities.

ATHENS -- Georgia has long been referred to as the Peach State, yet the fleshy fruit that adorns souvenirs and license plates isn’t counted among the state’s top 10 commodities.

Global Plant Genetics makes major blueberry investment

Public and private blueberry breeding programs are developing new blueberry varieties with traits intended to meet the needs of growers, processors and consumers.

Public and private blueberry breeding programs are developing new blueberry varieties with traits intended to meet the needs of growers, processors and consumers.

The Cincinnati faithful prove they want to 'Go the distance' and bring home a nostalgic win.

ATHENS — University of Georgia professors Scott NeSmith, Anumantha Kanthasamy and S. Edward Law have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Including these three new Fellows, 12