Research Consortia

Faculty throughout UTIA research a variety of issues to provide real life solutions for producers and for society as a whole. They do this through “research centers” that are often a collection of experts examining a topic from all sides but not necessarily from a specific central location. Research hubs are more narrowly defined, and UTIA service facilities support all research efforts by providing needed space and expertise. Some service facilities also provide services to the public or industry.
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Center for Renewable Carbon
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Center for Renewable Carbon
Positioning Tennessee as a leader in reducing our dependence on petroleum.
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UT Beef and Forage Center
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UT Beef and Forage Center
Facilitating research and communication to advance the Tennessee Beef and Forage industry.
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Center for Ag Synthetic Biology
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Center for Ag Synthetic Biology
Unique automated platform for agricultural synthetic biology
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Center for Native Grasslands Management
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Center for Native Grasslands Management
Forage production, biofuels production, restoration of native grassland communities, and wildlife conservation.
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Center for Wildlife Health
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Center for Wildlife Health
Emerging infectious diseases, including those that travel from animals to humans.
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Weed Diagnostics Center
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Weed Diagnostics Center
Diagnostic testing for weeds of crop and non-crop systems including turfgrass, ornamentals, and utility rights of way.
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UT Soil, Plant & Pest Center
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UT Soil, Plant & Pest Center
Soil, media, forage, and grain testing; Insect and plant disease identification; Manure and plant tissue analysis.
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UTIA Smith International Center
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UTIA Smith International Center
We empower faculty, staff and students to think and act globally in pursuit of sustainable solutions to our world.
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Turfgrass Weeds
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Turfgrass Weeds
Turfgrass weed management recommendations and publications.
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Southeastern SunGrant Center
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Southeastern SunGrant Center
The SunGrant Initiative is a concept to solve America's energy needs and revitalize rural communities with land-grant university research, education, and Extension programs on renewable energy and bio
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UT One Health Initiative
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UT One Health Initiative
A clearinghouse for transformational discoveries that aim to improve animal, human, plant, and environment health, and serve as a global incubator for future generations of One Health experts.
UTIA Genomics Hub Services
Genomics Hub
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Genomics Hub
A world-class facility dedicated to agricultural research.
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Hardwood Genomics Project
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Hardwood Genomics Project
Creating genomic resources for the most important hardwood species in North America.
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Plant Science Programs
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Plant Science Programs
Commercial Horticulture, Herbicide Stewardship, Organic & Sustainable Crop Production, Sustainable Nursery Crop, Landscape Management
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Data Science and Business Intelligence
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Data Science and Business Intelligence
Assisting industries, with a focus on statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and real-time process modeling.
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Ag & Food Security
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Ag & Food Security
Training industry and government to prevent terrorist acts targeting the ag and food sector.
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UT Crops
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UT Crops
Statewide trials and management of corn, cotton, soybean, and small grains.
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SunGrant Initiative & BioWeb
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SunGrant Initiative & BioWeb
Providing current info to use biomass resources for bioenergy and bioproducts. Contact:
Agri-Industry Modeling and Analysis Group
Agri-Industry Modeling & Analysis Group
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Agri-Industry Modeling & Analysis Group
For value-added and high value products in agriculture and forestry.
Bio-Based Energy Analysis Group
Bio-Based Energy Analysis Group
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Bio-Based Energy Analysis Group
Discover and disseminate knowledge that supports the bio-economy.
Grain Harvesting
Production Economics Analysis Group
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Production Economics Analysis Group
PEAG seeks to evaluate alternative agricultural production and marketing systems.
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UT Organics
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UT Organics
Increasing farm income and keeping family farms in the family.
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UTIA Greenhouses
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UTIA Greenhouses
High tech facilities help support agricultural research
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UT Gardens
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UT Gardens
An outdoor lab to evaluate various plants, trees, and shrubs.
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Milan No-Till
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Milan No-Till
For more than 20 years, our Milan center has led the world in no-till research.

UT AgResearch and Education Centers