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Oct 22, 2024

Boundary-Crossing Research Paves Way for Fungal Crop Solutions

Through the FunCrops project, NC State University researchers from six departments in three colleges set out to learn more about the thousands of beneficial fungi found on the leaves of four important crops: corn, soybean, wheat, and switchgrass. 

Oct 21, 2024

Department of Plant & Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2024

The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology introduces new members with our annual fall ice cream social! 

Aug 4, 2024

Jenny Xiang – Botany 2024 Conference Talk

PMB Professor Dr. Jenny Xiang gave the Incoming president lecture at the Botany2024 conference in Grant Rapids, MI! 

Aug 2, 2024

In Memoriam: Roger Fites

We are saddened to announce the passing of PMB Professor Roger Fites. 

Jun 25, 2024

In Memoriam: James Hardin

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. James Hardin, Professor of Botany and Curator of the Herbarium. 

Jun 4, 2024

2024 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Read about PMB's annual ice cream social where the department celebrated the accomplishments of our community, gave recognition to award-winners, and bid fond farewells to graduating students and others departing for their next adventures.  

Jun 2, 2024

Congratulations to our Spring Graduates!

On May 4th, 2024 we had a lovely ceremony celebrating our graduates in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology. Below are all of our students who graduated. We had… 

May 7, 2024

GGA Faculty Spotlight: Anna Stepanova on Seeding Scientific Curiosity and the Best Summer Salad.

Whether you are in a state-of-the-art research lab or your own backyard, science starts with a question. For Anna Stepanova, associate professor of plant and microbial biology, these questions were first formed as she watched plants grow in her family’s garden. 

Apr 30, 2024

2 CALS Faculty Included in New Class of AAAS Fellows

Jose Alonso and Jenny Xiang have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 

Apr 30, 2024

2 CALS Faculty Included in New Class of AAAS Fellows

Jose Alonso and Jenny Xiang have both been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)!