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Side-by-side headshots of Norma and Linda Trolinder

Mar 20, 2023

The Philanthropic Pioneers of Plant Science

Norma and Linda Trolinder are a mother-daughter duo of preeminent researchers and have just established the N.C. PSI's first graduate student endowment to propel the future of the field they love. 
Six people standing in an empty greenhouse, one gesturing as he speaks about the new space

Mar 9, 2023

N.C. PSI and Oerth Bio Grow Together

The N.C. PSI welcomes Oerth Bio to the NC State Plant Sciences Building as the first industry tenant to be conducting independent research in the rooftop greenhouses. 
Christopher Oates headshot

Feb 8, 2023

Meet Christopher Oates: First 2023 STEPS Center Director’s Fellow

Christopher Oates is the first recipient of the new STEPS Center Director's Fellowship. In the fall, he starts a Master of Science degree program in Biological and Agricultural Systems Analysis. 
N.C. PSI researchers in front of a holiday tree in the Plant Sciences Building lobby

Dec 19, 2022

N.C. PSI Decks the Halls with First Holiday Tree

The 15-foot-tall, 500-pound tree in the Plant Sciences Building builds community among researchers and highlights North Carolina agriculture. 
Lina Quesada working with extension agents in a research plot

Dec 16, 2022

The ‘Spider Sniffer’: When Farmers and Faculty Unite

For Lina Quesada-Ocampo, incorporating farmers into the scientific process is essential for success. 
A handheld monitor showing a map and related data

Dec 8, 2022

BAE Department Graduates First to Complete Agricultural Data Science Certificate

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Ph.D. graduate Tasmin Hossain, M.S. graduate Shelly Hunt and Ph.D. candidate Mariella Carbajal-Carrasco are the first students to complete the new Agricultural Data Science Certificate. 
Dr. Jacob Jones, right, talks with three students in the STEPS lab.

Dec 6, 2022

STEPS Center takes on phosphorus sustainability

In the first year since the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center launched, 20 research projects are in progress — all working toward the goal of reducing dependence on phosphorus mining and the amount of phosphates lost to water and soil. 
Field of small Christmas trees

Dec 6, 2022

Scientists Prepare for Exploding Christmas Tree Seeds

A new seed facility will help NC State researchers prepare for the next generation of Fraser fir Christmas trees selected for their superior traits. 
Two people standing at the sliding doorway to the Verdesian Life Sciences study room

Nov 17, 2022

Tackling Nutrient Use From Multiple Angles

Verdesian Life Sciences is deeply invested in maximizing the health of plants. 
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Nov 9, 2022

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.