Research

Apr 8, 2023

International Plant Breeding Seminar Series

The spring International Plant Breeding Consortium seminar series will occur over six consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. This week, Guillaume Bauchet from Coop Liniere will discuss flax breeding and adapting to a changing environment. 

Apr 7, 2023

One Step Ahead

Jim Walgenbach's research and fieldwork as an NC State Extension entomologist helps keep pests from causing significant damage to crops in the North Carolina mountains. 

Apr 5, 2023

Researchers Assemble Pathogen ‘Tree of Life’

NC State plant pathologists provide an open-access tool to capture new data on a global plant destroyer, Phytophthora. 

Mar 29, 2023

Study Shows Cover Crops Help Mitigate Farmer Losses

Results suggest cover crops can keep soil drier and healthier, allowing Midwestern farmers to plant cash crops after flooding. 

Mar 28, 2023

Researchers Look to Solve Sargassum Problem

Funded with a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy, NC State researchers will collect sargassum and combine it with wood waste to produce sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite. 

Mar 23, 2023

Peanuts May Pack a Punch for Women’s Health

Peanuts are a protein-packed legume that may have a new superpower in relieving menopause symptoms. Research chemist Ondulla Toomer tells us why peanut research, and women's health, may benefit from a new approach. 

Mar 21, 2023

Open Sesame Seeds

Planting a new crop like sesame can be risky for farmers. In this episode of Farms, Food and You, Extension Specialist David Suchoff highlights efforts to cover the start-up costs for North Carolina farmers. 

Mar 2, 2023

N.C. Effort to Help Pollinators Shows Successes, Limitations

Studies at 16 agricultural research stations across North Carolina found that planting pollinator-friendly flowers increased bee abundance and diversity. 

Feb 28, 2023

Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon

The "wrap-and-plant" technique shows promise for increasing tuber size, yields and storage quality. 

Feb 21, 2023

CALS Researchers: Show Us What You’re Working On

NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff to participate in Envisioning Research, the university’s annual research image contest. Prize money totals $4,200, and the deadline to submit is June 19.