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Major Study Sheds Light on Plant Growth

2019

Scientist gives a thumbs-up during a visit to Duke's botanical garden.

May 17, 2019

Spotlight: Bean Zhou Studies Plants Across a Great Divide

Asia and America come together in Bean Zhou’s Ph.D. research on kindred plants and their evolution. A recent award will allow him to study at Harvard’s esteemed Arnold Arboretum this summer. 
Students get ice cream at the PMB ice cream social.

May 9, 2019

Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Student Awards

The Plant and Microbial Biology Department recognized students at the 20th Annual Spring Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. 
Belltower on a sunny Spring day.

May 2, 2019

New Class of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Selected

Congratulations to Dr. Jose Alonso and Dr. Amy Grunden on being named a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors. The professorship is one of the college’s highest honors, created to recognize outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. 
Phytotron Researchers working on plant research.

Apr 9, 2019

Study Upends ‘Dogma’ On Malaria Drug Component

Many people live in malarial risk areas, but a new study on the sweet wormwood herb published by Rika Judd in Deyu Xie's lab and coauthors could provide a more effective and cheaper drug treatment for malaria. 

Feb 27, 2019

NC State’s Day of Giving – Save the Date

A Day of Giving is a fun, unique way for our university community to come together and maximize its collective impact through challenge matches and competitive spirit. Our department and CALS are participating in the Day of Giving on March 24th. Please consider helping us spread awareness about this event to the community. 
Woman in protective gear and holding a shovel looks at fire and smoke from a controlled burn.

Feb 18, 2019

Burning Desire

NC State scientists work to restore a rare longleaf pine stand for research, education and outreach. Among their first steps: setting fire to the site. 
Two scientists in a laboratory

Feb 12, 2019

Fueling the Future: Elephant Grass as Potential Biofuel Material (And More)

A common perennial grass may hold uncommon promise for research, agriculture and industry – and it may even fuel the future. A team of NC State scientists are exploring the potential of miscanthus. 
Gary Cartwright holds pints of ice cream.

Jan 11, 2019

Howling Cow® Ice Cream Available in Harris Teeter Stores

Pints of six different Howling Cow flavors are now available for purchase at Harris Teeter stores. 
Scientist in a lab holding a tray of Arabidopsis

Jan 9, 2019

Major Study Sheds Light on Plant Growth

An international team, including researchers from NC State, identifies the regulators that spur plants to grow larger and more complex once they’ve germinated. The research, published in the journal Nature, has important implications for agriculture.