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