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The PGRN is organized into four lines of research, and the participation of permanent faculty members is not restricted to just one of them. They are:

1 - Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

Evaluate environmental conditions (soil, water, atmosphere, and biota), focusing primarily on the relationship between regional biodiversity and abiotic factors such as pesticides, industrial waste, wildfires, and other disturbances. The associated sub-lines are:

• Plant and Animal Biology and Ecology
• Chemical and Behavioral Ecology
• Dynamics and Environmental Risk Assessment of Agrochemicals
• Environmental Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Stress Responses
• Applications of technologies, data analysis, and computational modeling in processes, diagnosis, and monitoring of climate, environmental, natural resource, and health issues

2 - Bioprospecting, Biotechnology, and Bioproduct Development

Research and identify natural sources to determine how they can be used in pharmacology, the food industry, bioenergy, and biotechnology, among other fields, with the lowest possible environmental impact. The associated sub-lines are:

• Evaluation of the chemical composition and biological activities of plants and animals
• Identification of natural resource sources in the Cerrado: Potential for use and applicability

3 - Natural Resource Technologies and Innovation

Develop analytical methodologies and advanced materials (biomaterials, nanomaterials, ceramics, polymers, glass, crystals, among others) that can be applied in the processing, diagnosis, and monitoring of natural resources. The associated sub-lines are:

• Development of materials and methodologies for analysis and characterization
• Studies on the composition and oxidative stability of oils and biodiesel
• Nanomaterials

4 - Society, Culture, and Natural Resources

Investigate the relationships between society, culture, and natural resources from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective. This includes studies on cultural representations and sustainability, addressing topics such as environmental education and cultural perceptions of quality of life. The associated sub-lines are:

• Cultural Representations of Nature, Health, and Death
• Education for Sustainability
• Sociocultural and Political Perceptions on Quality of Life and Sustainability