Research Capabilities

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Combining the research Strengths of the
Texas A&M University System

Texas A&M AgriLife Research brings many organizations together under the Texas A&M University System umbrella to conduct comprehensive research in agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences across the state. The robust capabilities of AgriLife Research span each discipline, environment, and food and fiber commodity of Texas.

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Research and Extension Centers Across Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers across the state each address the needs of their regions. As a statewide network, they can mirror most of the world’s food, feed and fiber production scenarios.

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Texas A&M Academic Departments

Agrilife Research supports ground-breaking studies in each of the 15 departments of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, as well as five departments in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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Texas A&M University System Campuses

Agrilife Research initiatives bring together expertise and technologies across the campuses of the Texas A&M University System — comprehensive research capabilities for agriciltural, natural resources and life sciences research.

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Institutes & Partnership Initiatives

AgriLife Research leads a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborations among public, private and academic organizations — joining expertise for research that nourishes health, strengthens communities, protects natural resources, and supports economies.

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Core Research Facilities and Service Centers

AgriLife Research leads a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborations among public, private and academic organizations — joining expertise for research that nourishes health, strengthens communities, protects natural resources, and supports economies.

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Research and Researchers at TAMU Scholars

For a comprehensive look at published research across AgriLife Research, the agencies of Texas A&M AgriLife and The Texas A&M University System — as well as information on our research faculty — visit TAMU Scholars online.

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Texas A&M AgriLife

As the largest comprehensive agriculture program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together education, research, extension and service across a college and four state agencies, including AgriLife Research. Texas A&M AgriLife entities focus on agriculture, life sciences and natural resources within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy.