{"id":145,"date":"2016-10-10T20:37:32","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T20:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.cals.ncsu.edu\/base\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:26:07","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving the World Through Plant Science Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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We invest in recruiting, training and retaining world-class plant scientists.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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We engage with stakeholders to translate plant science into solutions for applied field issues.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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We\u2019re bringing together the brightest experts in academia, government and industry to shape the future of plant sciences.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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LATEST NEWS FROM N.C. PSI<\/h2>\n More News<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Youth Institute Reinforces 4-H\u2019er\u2019s Desire to Help<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Kira Wiguna was among 115 high school students who took part in the 2026 N.C. Youth Institute, which opened young people’s eyes to agriculture’s impact locally and globally, gave them greater exposure to innovative technologies and opened doors to further study. The N.C. PSI and some of its award-winning graduate students played key roles in creating an impactful, inspirational event. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Chaseman Global Joins N.C. PSI\u2019s Innovation Hub<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

The global talent and workforce solutions firm joins 19 other hub member companies working in partnership with NC State University to advance education and research for agriculture and related economic sectors. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Major New Research Project Focused on the Most Costly Fertilizer Input: Nitrogen<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

A five-year, $34.7 million initiative sets out to provide farmers with more decision-making power when it comes to using nitrogen, a vital crop nutrient. The N.C. PSI played a key role in getting the project started, and four N.C. PSI faculty affiliates, including co-leader Alex Woodley, are involved in the international collaboration. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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