Feb 21, 2023
“Wrap-and-plant” technique shows promise for increasing tuber size, yields and storage quality.
Dec 16, 2022
NC State entomologists find more bacterial diversity internally than externally, a surprising result.
Nov 29, 2022
Fluralaner and ivermectin, used widely against pests like fleas and ticks, show varying levels of success in tests conducted on resurgent bed bugs.
Sep 5, 2022
Researchers use historical soil temperature data to learn about – and predict – overwintering success of the nasty corn earworm.
Sep 1, 2022
The new approach would rely on "-omics" testing to uncover unexpected genetic changes in new crop varieties.
May 12, 2022
How does a cockroach’s aversion to sugar turn into an aversion to mating? NC State researchers discover the mechanism behind this behavior.
Mar 7, 2022
Made from banana waste, the paper blocks growth and infestation of a nasty worm that wreaks havoc with potato plants.
Jul 21, 2021
Tiny soil organisms have surprising effects on a crop phenomenon that generally favors hybrid over inbred plants.
Jul 9, 2021
Soybean plant roots weaken when placed under climate change stresses, a new study shows.
Jun 29, 2021
Pest populations plummet in lab experiments as technique using genetically modified fruit flies works more effectively than expected.