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NC State Fights an Emerging Strawberry Threat

N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative affiliates, NC State Extension specialists and other researchers are working on multiple fronts in the fight against a new disease taking a big bite out of North Carolina’s strawberry producers’ livelihoods. 
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Azalea Sale Seeds Decades of Undergraduate Horticulture Research

The Gardeners of Wake County’s annual azalea sale funds NC State undergraduate research, supporting future breakthroughs in agricultural and horticultural science. 
Nine of the 2026 Award for Excellence winners pose for a picture with Chancellor Kevin Howell (front row, center). They are (front row, left to right): Aleem Mohammed, Jill Blitstein, Taylor Ofori and Jerry Moody; (back row, left to right) Nikki Price, Matt Ball, Hunter Griffis, Ethan Pardue and Issac Lewis.

NC State Announces 2026 Award for Excellence Winners

The Award for Excellence is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon nonfaculty employees at NC State. 
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Planting Magic at Disney World

Alumna Neva Grace Brescia, who majored in agroecology and sustainable food systems, has spent the last six months sowing a bit of wonder as a plant science intern at Walt Disney World. 
Josué Alarcón Mendoza, a precision horticulture graduate researcher in horticultural science, showcases the tomato harvest from his research plots in Clinton, NC.

Exploring Cost-Effective Fumigation Methods for Small Growers

Graduate student Josué Alarcón Mendoza’s research in precision horticulture aims to make soil fumigation more accessible for small and medium fruit growers. 
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2026 California Spring Trials: Expanding Industry Perspectives Through Experiential Learning

NC State horticulture students gained real-world industry practice and exposure to innovation during the 2026 California Spring Trials, connecting classroom knowledge with leading plant breeders and companies. 

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Responsible Gardening in a Changing Climate