Research
Zombie Deer and the Scientists Behind the War on the ‘Man Eater’
NC State researchers are working on perfecting a female-killing gene for one of the most destructive pests in the world.
Soil Temperature Can Predict Pest Spread in Crops
Researchers use historical soil temperature data to learn about – and predict – overwintering success of the nasty corn earworm.
Researchers Propose New Framework for Regulating Engineered Crops
The new approach would rely on “-omics” testing to uncover unexpected genetic changes in new crop varieties.
$1M NSF Grant Awarded to Help Better Predict Emerging Plant Disease Pandemics
NC State researchers plan to use real-time analytics through sensor technology, data mining, remote sensing and modeling to better monitor and predict plant diseases.
NC State Brings Expertise, Interdisciplinarity to Galapagos Consortium
In joining the International Galapagos Science Consortium, NC State bolsters its current research and service on the archipelago.
Aurora Toennisson: Exploring Space and Sharing Science
When Toennisson was young, she wanted to be an astronaut. But as she learned more about life on Earth, she shifted her interests.
Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials
NC State researchers created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using bite-proof textiles they designed.
Faculty Focus: Shuijin Hu Breaks Ground with Soils and Climate Change Research
Learn more about the influential researcher who's being honored for career contributions to the science of ecology.
We Modified Crops to Kill Pests, and Pests Evolved to Adapt. Now What?
What can be done to preserve pesticide resistance?
Marshall Receives Bourlag Award
Dave Marshall and his fellow USDA collaborators recently received the 2020 Gene Stewardship Award from the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative.