FOCUS AREAS
- Crop breeding and genetics for yield, quality, and stress tolerance
- Precision agriculture and remote sensing technologies
- Integrated weed management
- Sustainable cropping systems, forages, and cover crops
IMPACT
Our crop research supports food security, enhances farm profitability, and promotes resilient agriculture across the Southeast and beyond.
FEATURED PROJECTS
- Releasing high-yielding peanut varieties
- Development of weed control systems
- Use of drones and AI for in-season crop health monitoring
- Cover crop systems for soil health and carbon sequestration
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist (Soil Health)
Email Chandler Gruener
Collaborate with us
We welcome partnerships with industry, government agencies, and community organizations. Contact us to learn more about our research programs, graduate opportunities, and outreach initiatives.
