plant diseases

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. 

Feb 2, 2023

A Salivating Super Vector and the Secrets that Lurk Within

A dynamic duo of NC State researchers has uncovered a never-before-seen interaction between a menacing crop virus and its salivating insect host. 

Aug 10, 2022

$1M NSF Grant Awarded to Help Better Predict Emerging Plant Disease Pandemics

NC State researchers plan to use real-time analytics through sensor technology, data mining, remote sensing and modeling to better monitor and predict plant diseases. 

Apr 15, 2022

A Journey from a Small Farm to Groundbreaking Scientific Research

Anna Whitfield’s path to studying big questions in agriculture began on a small family farm in Georgia, where she saw first-hand the economic, societal and psychological impacts of destructive plant and animal diseases. 

Oct 29, 2021

Propagating Grower Success

Mark Hoffmann will lead a $5.3 million project to develop new indoor and outdoor propagation technologies for America’s strawberry nursery industry. 

May 18, 2021

Preserving Sweetpotato Exports

A research team is exploring ways to protect the quality of sweetpotatoes shipped to Europe, following changes in regulations. 

Aug 23, 2019

On Call with Veggie Doc Lina Quesada-Ocampo

NC State scientist Lina Quesada is on the front lines with county Extension agents in helping vegetable growers deal with devastating plant diseases.