Research 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 science teams focused on:

Plant Improvement

  • Crop protection
  • Plant adaptation
  • Microbiomes

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Data-Driven Plant Science

  • Predictive modeling
  • Use of artificial intelligence
  • IoT and decision tools

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Resilient Agricultural Systems

  • Plant and food systems
  • Food security and human health
  • Responsible ag production methods

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