The purpose is to provide the CALS (and university) community with a series of bi-monthly conversations designed to cultivate an environment of learning that enhances diversity awareness and builds cultural competencies for faculty, staff and students in CALS as well as university-wide. These shared lunches are meant to provide a safe space for the college…
Dr. Buhara Yücesan Visiting Scientist, Department of Horticultural Science, NCSU Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, 14030 Bolu, TURKEY The Genus Digitalis (Foxgloves): Biotechnological Approaches On Cardiac Glycoside Production, Conservation and Taxonomy The genus Digitalis L. containing species, commonly known as the “foxglove”, is the…
"Plants: A Renewable Source of Carbon Fiber" by Dr. Adam Bratis, of the National Renewable Energy Laboratoryx Dr. Bratis will talk about the goal of the Renewable Carbon Fiber Consortium, a multi-institutional group dedicated to creating carbon fiber from renewable lignocellulose derived from plant materials. The Mason Pharr Seminar includes other activities and chances to meet Dr.…
"Worming Your Way to Healthy Soils and Plants" Rhonda Sherman, Extension Specialist, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University A rich soil amendment can be created from organic discards by composting with earthworms. Vermicast influences increased rates of germination, growth, and crop yields, improved root development and stress tolerance, and decreased attacks by plant pathogens,…
Hosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Friday, June 7, 2019 – 9:00 am–4:30 pm Friday, June 7, 2019 – 6:00 pm–8:30 pm – Optional Dinner and Presentation Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 9:00 am–4:45 pm Register Calling all plantaholics, plant nerds, nurserymen, gardeners, and horticulturists! We are thrilled to announce the first annual JC…
New gardeners and those that recently moved the Triangle are invited to participate in a new symposium at the JC Raulston Arboretum that's designed just for them.
Dr. Tom Kon Assistant Professor Department of Horticultural Science, NC State Crop load management, the intentional removal of flowers and/or fruit, is arguably one of the most important management decisions for commercial apple growers worldwide. Inadequate crop load management can have serious negative economic consequences for apple growers, with up to a $10,000 potential reduction…
Our second state-level summit, to be held September 20, 2019 in Raleigh, NC, will be an opportunity to strengthen the network of practitioners committed to any and all components of farm to school—from local food purchasing, training opportunities with school nutrition staff, partnering with food councils, racial equity work, to experiential learning about agriculture, gardening,…
Zhongchi Liu, PhD, Professor Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics University of Maryland Monday, 23rd September 2019 3:00 pm 121 Kilgore Hall Flower and fruit are major contributors to food and feed. Our lab is interested in understanding the basic mechanisms controlling flower and fruit development as well as translating that knowledge into solutions…
Department of Horticultural Science Seminar DATE: Monday, September 30, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM PLACE: 121 Kilgore Hall ZOOM link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/368356355 SPEAKER: Dr. Massimo Iorizzo, Assistant Professor Department of Horticultural Science and Plants for Human Health Institute, NC State Leveraging genetic and genomic resources to improve quality, nutritional and health related traits in fruits and vegetables In the last…
