Organisms that Sustain the Earth

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.

Learn more about the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology

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

In Memoriam Walter Dobrogosz

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Walter Dobrogosz, a distinguished professor of microbiology at NC State. 

A Big Stinking Premiere

Wolfgang, NC State’s youngest corpse flower, is blooming for the first time at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh. 

Jenny Xiang Named President-Elect of BSA

Plant and Microbial Biology Professor Jenny Xiang has been elected president-elect of the Botanical Society of America, effective at the end of July 2023. 

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