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Study: More evidence shows Irish potato famine-causing pathogen originated in South America

Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Student holding experiment sample

Aug 17, 2016

From Pest to Love Bug: NC State Helps Kids Learn More About Insects

As a young girl turns a glass vial over in her hand, the caterpillar inside wriggles. The girl squeals. And with just three words – “I love caterpillars!” – it’s clear that the day’s lesson hasn’t been lost on her. 
Blueberries (on a plate)

Aug 9, 2016

NC State Researchers Win $7 Million in Specialty Crops Grants

Three NC State University research and Extension projects aimed at improving specialty crops production have won more than $7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 
Squash bee on flower

Jun 23, 2016

Squash Agriculture Spread Bees in North America

Using genetic markers, researchers have for the first time shown how cultivating a specific crop led to the expansion of a pollinator species. They found that the spread of a bee species in pre-Columbian Central and North America was tied to the spread of squash agriculture. 
Fallon Fowler

Jun 21, 2016

Student Spotlight: Fallon Fowler

Because of her passion for dung (yes, her passion!), Fallon Fowler conducts research revolving around where and why face fly maggots move through dung. 
Azalea flowers with bee

May 18, 2016

No junk-food diet

New research from North Carolina State University's Department of Entomology finds that bees in urban areas stick to a flower-nectar diet, steering clear of processed sugars found in soda and other junk food. 
Fred Gould in his garden

May 17, 2016

Gould discusses genetically engineered crops

As the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine release the report “Genetically Engineered Crops: Experience and Prospects,” the chair of the authoring committee says that NC State University can become a model for conducting advanced, trusted research in GE crop development. 
Fred Gould in his garden.

May 17, 2016

Gould discusses new report on GE crops

As the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine release the report “Genetically Engineered Crops: Experience and Prospects,” the chair of the authoring committee says that NC State University can become a model for conducting advanced, trusted research in GE crop development. 
Scientists holding microbe cultures.

May 13, 2016

Microbiomes take center stage

As the White House launches a national microbiome initiative, NC State announces a major upcoming conference and funding of related research. 
three trophies

May 10, 2016

Plant pathologists honored

Faculty members in CALS’ Department of Plant Pathology win awards for scientific contributions. 

Nov 19, 2015

Study: More evidence shows Irish potato famine-causing pathogen originated in South America

Research from North Carolina State University provides further evidence that the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s likely originated in the Andes region of South America.