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Improving the World

Through Plant Science Innovation

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Find out how we Think and Do to advance the future of agriculture.

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Research

Interdisciplinary teamwork is at the heart of our innovative research model.

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Strawberry Field Day participants got a chance to try out a motorized harvest aid called the Glean Machine

Outreach

We develop solutions and practices that deliver tangible impacts on the state and world.

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Agriculture’s annual impact on N.C.’s economy by 2020

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We’re bringing together the brightest experts to shape the future of plant sciences.

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N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Launches Extension Agent Network

12 NC State Extension agents were selected from a competitive pool to beta-test N.C. PSI technology in the field.

Earth Day Special Highlights Soil-Based Solutions

In a new Earth Day broadcast special, PBS NC examines natural solutions to carbon removal and carbon capture to mitigate North Carolina’s evolving climate impacts. The special feature N.C. PSI faculty, Alex Woodley.

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Farming with A.I.

In this episode of Farms, Food and You, we’ll dig deep into A.I. and other technology utilized in agricultural research with Jevon Smith, a research computing manager for the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative.

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Emerging Research Showcase

Join us for our upcoming events that bring NC State University research and innovations to industry stakeholders who can utilize them in the real world.

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