Author: Mick Kulikowski

Jun 12, 2023

CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Drive Could Suppress Agricultural Pests

Researchers use for the first time a gene-drive system on an important agricultural pest. 

Apr 19, 2023

Study: Tribal Water Rights Underutilized in U.S. West

Lack of irrigation infrastructure and convoluted land ownership issues represent the major impediments to tribes, the study suggests. 

Apr 11, 2023

Perfume Component Helps Lure Male Moth Pests

Adding a small amount of a perfume component to pheromones helps attract male fall armyworms looking for a good time. 

Apr 4, 2023

NC State Researchers Assemble Pathogen ‘Tree of Life’

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

Mar 23, 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. 

Feb 28, 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 21, 2023

Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon

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

Jan 6, 2023

Rodolphe Barrangou Named to National Inventors Hall of Fame

NC State's CRISPR pioneer receives another prestigious honor. 

Dec 16, 2022

Study Examines Bacteria Living In and On Mosquitoes

NC State entomologists find more bacterial diversity internally than externally, a surprising result. 

Nov 29, 2022

Common Veterinary Drugs Show Effectiveness Against Bed Bugs

Fluralaner and ivermectin, used widely against pests like fleas and ticks, show varying levels of success in tests conducted on resurgent bed bugs.