Three researchers in white lab coats looking at plant in a greenhouse

Improving the World

Through Plant Science Innovation

Researchers transferring plants

About

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

Learn more

Researcher checking on plants

Research

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

Learn more

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.

Learn more

$100B

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

175

Partners around the globe

Close-up of fern

Partner With Us

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

Learn more

Verdesian Life Sciences Study Room

Tackling Nutrient Use From Multiple Angles

Verdesian Life Sciences is deeply invested in maximizing the health of plants.

Sweet-Apps Team

Sweet-APPS Yielding Sweet Success

Sweet-APPS Yielding Sweet Success From deploying innovative sensors to creating productive relationships with stakeholders, the Sweetpotato Analytics for Produce Provenance and Scanning project has had a rewarding first two years.

Adrian Percy and Rich Bonanno

Adrian Percy’s Year One Reflections

Adrian Percy reflects on the changes and progress of his first year as Executive Director of N.C. PSI, with high hopes for the future.

In the News

AgTech360 Podcast

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.

Learn More & Register

Extraordinary Spaces

Explore the NC State University Plant Sciences Building

Front exterior of the NC State Plant Sciences Building — Front exterior

This 185,000-square-foot building represents the latest thinking design and construction to meet the complex needs of team-based plant science.

PSB greenhouse — Rooftop greenhouse space provides fully conditioned under-glass growth environments.

Plant Sciences Building Break Space — Core laboratory support spaces provides access to state-of-the-art equipment and staff to support research projects, and includes growth chambers and environmental rooms.

Plant Sciences Building Break Space — Break spaces and shared conference spaces at the center of the building on each floor are designed to bring people together.

Plant Sciences Building Hearth — A welcoming, two-story entrance space highlights a demonstration area focused on the agricultural sciences and projects housed in the building.

Plant Sciences Building Seminar Room — Best-in-class seminar lecture and common spaces helps all partners, students and stakeholders interact in ways that transform innovation and learning.

Plant Sciences Building Board Room — With dramatic views overlooking the Oval, Hunt Library and Lake Raleigh, the fourth-floor space holds 30 people.