{"id":646,"date":"2019-07-28T20:32:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T20:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi-new\/?page_id=646"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:17:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:17:34","slug":"data-driven-plant-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/data-driven-plant-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Data-Driven Plant Sciences Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To serve as the data acquisition, data management, and data analytics catalyst for discovery, innovation, and translation in plant science research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop the IT, laboratory infrastructure, and secure computing environments needed to acquire, process, and <strong>interpret agricultural data and facilitate innovation across the agricultural value chain<\/strong>, from basic research and breeding strategies to crop production and decision support systems for stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission is based on these three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact-list layout-default has-three-fact\"><div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M182.94 0h191.74v79.81H182.94zM182.94 432.19h191.74V512H182.94zM118.68 96.39v320.26h320.26V96.39Zm289.17 288.13h-256v-256h256ZM73.06 127.33h32.13v64.26H73.06zM73.06 207.13h32.13v64.26H73.06z\"><\/path><path d=\"M180.42 168.95h47.68v77.99h-47.68zM180.42 265.06h47.68v77.99h-47.68zM249.85 315.7h127.34v16.81H249.85zM249.85 275.59h127.34v16.81H249.85zM249.85 179.99h127.34v16.81H249.85zM249.85 219.1h127.34v16.81H249.85z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Sensor Development &amp; Automated Data Acquisition<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M310.9 232.38h19.4l44.9-109.2h-19.39l-44.91 109.2zM299.17 232.38l-54.09-149h-19.39l54.09 149h19.39zM117.21 428.32 64.14 282.38H44.75l53.07 145.94h19.39zM128.13 428.32h18.27l68.47-344.94H196.4l-68.27 344.94zM465.41 311.98l-59.19-188.8h-19.39l59.19 188.8h19.39zM73.84 273.2v-74.5H.36v74.5h73.48zM87.71 437.5h73.48V512H87.71zM182.01 0h73.48v74.5h-73.48zM343.46 39.09h73.48v74.5h-73.48zM263.96 241.35h-.31v74.5h73.79v-74.5h-73.48zM438.16 320.14h73.48v74.5h-73.48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Support Data Management &amp; Computing<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"m214.43 333 .81-.41c-16-13.93-26.21-36.05-26.21-60.83 0-27 12.29-50.79 30.52-64.51l-17.21-7.58a66.62 66.62 0 0 1-57.75 5.73 84.32 84.32 0 0 1 1.84 17.6c0 25.19-10.44 47.51-26.62 61.44l.2.2 46.7 20.48 8.39 3.69v42.39ZM167.94 188.21c29.08 0 52.63-28.26 52.63-62.87s-23.76-62.67-52.63-62.67-52.43 27.85-52.43 62.67 23.34 62.87 52.43 62.87ZM390.55 283.65c-16-13.93-26.21-36-26.21-60.83a86.23 86.23 0 0 1 1.84-17.82 62.42 62.42 0 0 1-22.94 4.31 64.77 64.77 0 0 1-35-10.24l-16.79 7.78c18.43 13.72 30.72 37.68 30.72 64.71 0 25.2-10.44 47.52-26.62 61.44l.2.21 41 18v-42.37l7.78-3.69 45.26-21.09ZM343.24 188.21c29.09 0 52.64-28.26 52.64-62.87s-23.76-62.67-52.64-62.67-52.42 27.85-52.42 62.67 23.34 62.87 52.42 62.87Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M465.51 297.16a68.68 68.68 0 0 1-27.24 9.43c-2.25.2-4.71.41-7 .41h-.21c-2.25 0-4.5-.21-6.75-.41a67.67 67.67 0 0 1-28.47-9.83l-45.26 20.88v82.95H512v-82.95ZM384.2 195.17a36.08 36.08 0 0 0-2.45 6.56 69.1 69.1 0 0 0-3.28 21.5c0 32 20.07 58.37 45.88 62.26 2.25.21 4.5.41 6.75.41h.21a39.91 39.91 0 0 0 7-.61c25.6-4.3 45.26-30.52 45.26-62.26 0-34.82-23.55-62.88-52.43-62.47-18.22 0-34.61 11.27-43.82 28.47a28.67 28.67 0 0 0-3.12 6.14ZM263.17 355.33c-2.25.2-4.71.41-7 .41h-.4c-2.26 0-4.72-.21-6.76-.41a64.9 64.9 0 0 1-28.47-9.83l-45.26 20.89v82.94h161.41v-82.94l-46.28-20.48a68.72 68.72 0 0 1-27.24 9.42ZM249 333.82c2.25.21 4.5.41 6.76.41h.2a39.91 39.91 0 0 0 7-.61c25.6-4.3 45.26-30.52 45.26-62.26 0-25.8-13.31-47.92-31.94-57.55a46.38 46.38 0 0 0-18.23-4.91h-3.89a41 41 0 0 0-10 1.43 37.31 37.31 0 0 0-9 3.48c-18.84 9.63-32 31.95-32 57.75 0 31.95 19.84 58.37 45.84 62.26ZM87.65 306.59c-2.25.2-4.71.41-7 .41h-.2c-2.26 0-4.71-.21-6.76-.41a65 65 0 0 1-28.47-9.83L0 317.64v82.95h161.38v-82.95l-46.49-20.48a68.63 68.63 0 0 1-27.24 9.43ZM73.73 285.49c2.25.21 4.5.41 6.76.41h.2a39.91 39.91 0 0 0 7-.61c25.6-4.3 45.27-30.52 45.27-62.26a67.71 67.71 0 0 0-3.49-21.71 36.08 36.08 0 0 0-2.45-6.56 60.1 60.1 0 0 0-2.87-6.34c-9.42-16.8-25.4-27.86-43.62-27.86-29.09 0-52.64 28.06-52.64 62.67-.04 31.95 19.83 58.37 45.84 62.26Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Training, Education &amp; Outreach in Ag Data Sciences<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-orange-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"wp-image-1094\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding quarter-sized sensor near corn plants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2018\/09\/plantsensor-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Sensor Development <br>and Automated Data Acquisition<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-gray-800-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">N.C. PSI Makerspace<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">The N.C. PSI Makerspace is a lab and&nbsp;service center&nbsp;for rapid prototyping of low-cost custom hardware and software solutions for monitoring plant and crop systems across agricultural scales. It is fully&nbsp;equipped with state-of-the-art technology, tools and equipment to enable collaborations among N.C. PSI researchers from different disciplines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/research\/research-facilities\/makerspace\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/research\/research-facilities\/makerspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Explore the Makerspace<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/andrea-3d-printer-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Woman working with a 3D printer.\" class=\"wp-image-72918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/andrea-3d-printer-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/andrea-3d-printer-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/andrea-3d-printer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/andrea-3d-printer.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monteza uses 3D printers with advanced capabilities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-orange-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"wp-image-77803\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/cranos-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Support Data Management and Computing <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-we-use-data-in-the-future\">N.C. Ag Analytics Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are leading the development of new solutions and integrating existing solutions for <strong>storing, analyzing and maintaining large-scale datasets <\/strong>and data repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With legislative funds provided to NC&#160;State, in partnership with NC A&amp;T State University and SAS, Inc., we are developing a platform to use data collection, management, and analytics that will improve agricultural systems and agricultural profitability for NC stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project will impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sustainability and profitability of agricultural systems in the state, including any improved efficiencies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research grants secured by each constituent institution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student and faculty recruitment and retention.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement and collaboration with private farmers in the state.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty research on agriculture.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration between NC&#160;State and NC A&amp;T.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aganalytics.cals.ncsu.edu\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/aganalytics.cals.ncsu.edu\"><span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Data Management AND COmputing projects<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/ncsu.edu\/sweet-apps\/home\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/sites.google.com\/ncsu.edu\/sweet-apps\/home\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-2455\" \n            alt=\"Sweetpotato with different ag data points shown.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/03\/SweetPotato-AgDataCertificate-webpage.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; 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PSI Makerspace measures the production of various gases, including methane, from a cow\u2019s gut in real time.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/toward-faster-nematode-test-results\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/toward-faster-nematode-test-results\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77447\" \n            alt=\"Much-magnified image of the root-know nematode\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/Root-knot-nematode-hapla-1-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/Root-knot-nematode-hapla-1-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/Root-knot-nematode-hapla-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/Root-knot-nematode-hapla-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/Root-knot-nematode-hapla-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Nema-AI<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Driven by artificial intelligence, this platform will help diagnosticians speed nematode assays that inform important farm management decisions.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/research.ece.ncsu.edu\/osl\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/research.ece.ncsu.edu\/osl\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77720\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 27%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/CALS.Meherrin.2253-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Improving the Speed of Peanut Grading at Peanut Buying Stations<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Led by Mike Kudenov, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Explore the Optical Sensing <span class=nowrap>Lab&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/lr-xiang.github.io\/lxweb\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/lr-xiang.github.io\/lxweb\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77593\" \n            alt=\"Tomatoes and their leaves\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/greenhouse-tomatoes.png\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/greenhouse-tomatoes.png 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/greenhouse-tomatoes-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/greenhouse-tomatoes-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/11\/greenhouse-tomatoes-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Multi-Scale Sensing For Tomato Disease Phenotyping Under Field Conditions<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Led by Lirong Xiang, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Explore the Automation and Robotics <span class=nowrap>Lab&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.ncsu.edu\/profile\/tom-kon\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/www.ces.ncsu.edu\/profile\/tom-kon\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77721\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/31063017421_111c307ecd_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Predictive Spectroscopy for Improved Apple Crop and Post-harvest Storage<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Led by Tom Kon, Department of Horticultural Science<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">About the Southeast Apple Research <span class=nowrap>Specialist&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-orange-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"862\" class=\"wp-image-78288\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112.jpg\" alt=\"Graduation cap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/MAH5112-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Training, Education and Outreach in Data Sciences<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Ag data Sciences Training, Education AND Outreach Programs<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/grad-aid-for-ag-nrt\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/grad-aid-for-ag-nrt\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77722\" \n            alt=\"Grad-AID for Ag NRT logo\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54.png\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54.png 1920w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-54-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">GRAD-AID for Ag<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><strong>Graduate Training in Translational Convergent Research &#8211; Harnessing AI and Data Science for Sustainable Agriculture<\/strong><br><br>A new National Science Foundation (NSF) and NC&#160;State funded graduate training program that will recruit and train two cohorts of highly motivated doctoral students at the intersection of basic and applied plant science. The program\u2019s goal: develop a skilled, diverse workforce capable of solving societal grand challenges in global ag sustainability and food security.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/a-meaningful-impact\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/a-meaningful-impact\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-77094\" \n            alt=\"Seedling sprouting from the soil.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/08\/daniel-dan-fertilizerofthefuture.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/08\/daniel-dan-fertilizerofthefuture.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/08\/daniel-dan-fertilizerofthefuture-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/08\/daniel-dan-fertilizerofthefuture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/08\/daniel-dan-fertilizerofthefuture-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">SAPLINGS<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><strong>System Approach to Promote Learning and Innovation for the Next Generations<\/strong><br><br>This five-year, $18.1 million USDA-funded partnership les by NC A&amp;T is designed to grow the number of underrepresented students studying food, agricultural, natural resources and human sciences. NC\u00a0State\u2019s portion offers selected students the chance to learn about AI and data science and apply that knowledge for precision agriculture. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-gray-800-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Ag Data Science Certificate<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Professionals in industry, agribusiness, government and academia need advanced training on how to properly collect, manage and analyze the data to help inform decisions and improve outcomes.<br>The graduate certificate in Agriculture Data Science is an&nbsp;interdisciplinary graduate certificate program&nbsp;that applies the power of data science to&nbsp;issues and opportunities in agriculture, food and the life sciences. This certificate program brings together faculty and coursework across 15 departments across four colleges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-certificate\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Expand Your Skills<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"2023 PSI Hackathon\" class=\"wp-image-53018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NCSU_Hackathon_2023-4680-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 N.C. PSI Hackathon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-gray-800-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">N.C. PSI Hackathon<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">With the goal to solve agtech challenges, our annual Hackathon has multiple tracks and is inclusive to students and postdocs with various levels of experience. This 3-day competition allows participants to showcase their skills for prizes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/n-c-psi-hackathon\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/n-c-psi-hackathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more and register<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-orange-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/09\/wolf.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77172\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/09\/wolf.jpg\" alt=\"Cooper howling wolf sculpture near greenery and benches\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Leadership and Related Platforms<br><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-aqua-400-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Cranos Williams<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\"><strong><em>Data-Driven Plant Sciences Platform Director<br><\/em><\/strong><br>Williams is well-known for his interdisciplinary research leveraging big data and machine learning to solve biological challenges. 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