N.C. PSI Platforms

The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative is the world’s premier plant sciences enterprise that:

Catalyzes interdisciplinary research to solve global challenges
Creates innovative partnerships among universities, industry and government
Promotes the integration of research, teaching and outreach programs
Provides North Carolina a regional, national and global competitive advantage
Helps North Carolina farmers achieve and sustain economic viability
Educates the next generation of plant science leaders

We break down academic and research barriers to cultivate, support and sustain interdisciplinary research teams focused on:

Plant Improvement

Crop stress protection and adaptation
Microbiomes
New plant varieties

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Data-Driven Plant Science

Predictive agriculture
Precision agriculture
Field data and decision tools

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Resilient Agricultural Systems

Plant and food systems
Food security and health outcomes
Environmental sustainability

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Education Outreach

Best practices and new technology
Student degrees and certificates
Translating research into solutions

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