Sep 9, 2021
A new interdisciplinary center will advance ambitious goals to reduce phosphorus dependence — with the support of a five-year, $25 million grant.
Sep 2, 2021
As partners, NC State and BASF have completed more than 100 research projects together, including plant sciences innovation and crop protection.
Aug 26, 2021
Research partnerships involving the college and the private sector benefit not just agricultural and life sciences companies, but also NC State and the economy.
Aug 11, 2021
The global plant science community will soon have a new focal point for plant genetics and genomics research: the NC State University Plant Sciences Building. Learn how its new satellite Genomic Sciences Lab will help elevate our science.
Jun 9, 2021
Farmers and gardeners can help root out a new nematode that spreads aggressively in North Carolina vegetable crops.
May 27, 2021
Rubén Rellán-Álvarez, a professor in the Department of Molecular and structural Biochemistry was awarded the funding for his research on plant adaptation to abiotic stresses.
Oct 27, 2020
The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative has teamed up with technology leaders SAS and Microsoft to predict plant disease and tackle food recalls. Several research teams will use cloud and internet of things (IoT) services from SAS and Microsoft for their interdisciplinary projects.
Sep 29, 2020
Research by Rubén Rellán Álvarez and his lab focuses on understanding the genetic, metabolic and physiological mechanisms involved in maize adaptation to abiotic stresses.
Sep 23, 2020
An NC State team led by Jonathan Schultheis has determined a new curing process that greatly reduces internal necrosis in Covington sweetpotatoes. This will save N.C. sweetpotato producers millions of dollars in crop loss.
Apr 19, 2019
NC State grew the North Carolina sweet potato industry into a global powerhouse. Now we're leading the effort to breed sweet potatoes that could provide economic opportunities and better nutrition for people in African countries.
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