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.
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Join us Thursday at 10:15 am for another special seminar!
Clara Tang will present "From Culture to Mechanism: Decoding Plant–Microbe Interactions in Wheat through Reductionist Approaches."
The seminar will take place at the BTEC–Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center Room 219 (BTC 219).
This seminar is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. in Microbiology.
Joining us for CALS Wolfpack Harvest? Check out our booth! We`ve got carnivorous plants, microbial communities, fossils and a chance to test your knowledge in our Seed ID game.
Are you interested in a career in plant biology or a related field? Considering graduate school? Are you curious about what your career path could look like after graduation?
Take this opportunity to hear from alumni of the undergraduate Plant Biology program as they discuss their time at NC State, graduate education, careers, and advice for their younger selves. All majors are welcome.