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Leaders in Our Field

Plants and microbes are the foundation of life. Advancing discoveries in plant research is essential to civilization, and that’s exactly what we do.

Our undergraduate and graduate students participate in research projects across an array of plant and microbiology disciplines — everything from biotechnology and cell biology to ecology and systematics. Students learn from experts who specialize not only in agriculturally important crops, but also those found in natural ecosystems, and model plants and microorganisms.

PMB Seminars

Seminars are held on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Stephens Room, Thomas Hall. Refreshments are served at 3:45 pm. Want to receive announcements of our seminars? Email Dwayne Barnes (dabarnes@ncsu.edu).

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Research and Employment Opportunities

Our department blends fundamental principles with application, research and innovative teaching in an effort to think and do the extraordinary.

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News posts

2025-26 Provost’s Faculty Fellows Announced

Ross Sozzani has been named one of four faculty members for the 2025-2026 Provost’s Faculty Fellows Program. This program supports talented faculty in the exploration of academic leadership roles at the… 

Four Faculty Members Win the 2025 Outstanding Research Award

With the award, Felix N. Castellano, Bill Rand, Melanie Simpson and Ross Sozzani will be automatically inducted into the Research Leadership Academy. 

Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome – Some Drastically

A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the… 

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