{"id":651,"date":"2019-07-28T20:58:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T20:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi-new\/?page_id=651"},"modified":"2025-03-10T14:57:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T18:57:18","slug":"resilient-agricultural-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/resilient-agricultural-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Resilient Agricultural Systems Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>This platform unites two approaches\u2014the social science aspect of food production and availability and the industrial aspect of food sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We <b>create crops <\/b>that adapt to and withstand environmental shifts, climate change, pests and pathogens.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We explore how to <b>be good environmental stewards<\/b>, producing food efficiently while preserving natural resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We <b>prevent loss<\/b>, ensuring crops get to market and farmers get paid.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We <b>study logistics, delivery systems<\/b> <b>and food economics<\/b>, evaluating product affordability for consumers as well as profit and risk for farmers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We strive to<b> answer society\u2019s questions <\/b>concerning food visibility, safety and sustainability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We <b>think beyond food<\/b>, collaborating with partners across disciplines on other plant products, like fiber and biofuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevance to Industry, Producers and Consumers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote sustainability of natural resource base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage new product development in new markets of opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build trust between the public, industry and our institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide new opportunities and enhance visibility for producers and food businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">RECENT RESEARCH FOR AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE<\/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:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/optimizing-corn-production-for-greater-efficiency\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/optimizing-corn-production-for-greater-efficiency\/\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-78444\" \n            alt=\"Corn Research Field\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Corn-Research-Field.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Corn-Research-Field.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Corn-Research-Field-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Corn-Research-Field-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/03\/Corn-Research-Field-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\">Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">To produce a profitable yield, corn needs nitrogen-based fertilizer, and that costs farmers money and time. Research in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the N.C. PSI is finding ways to allow farmers to optimize corn growth while managing nitrogen more efficiently.<\/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\/psi\/news\/n-c-psi-seeds-project-to-improve-apple-production\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/n-c-psi-seeds-project-to-improve-apple-production\/\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-78244\" \n            alt=\"Apple tree in orchard\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/CALS.WesternNC.Henderson.3799.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/CALS.WesternNC.Henderson.3799.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/CALS.WesternNC.Henderson.3799-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/CALS.WesternNC.Henderson.3799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/CALS.WesternNC.Henderson.3799-768x432.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\">N.C. PSI Seeds Project to Improve Apple Production<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Researchers will explore using imaging technologies and artificial intelligence to help farmers make money-saving decisions at labor-intensive stages of production.<\/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\/psi\/news\/robots-drones-ai-hardier-tomatoes\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/robots-drones-ai-hardier-tomatoes\/\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\">Robots + Drones + AI = Hardier Tomatoes?<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">An NC&#160;State team is combining cameras, robots, drones and artificial intelligence to make it easier for tomato breeders to develop higher-yielding, disease-resistant varieties.<\/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\/psi\/news\/n-c-psi-advances-ai-for-agriculture\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/n-c-psi-advances-ai-for-agriculture\/\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-76866\" \n            alt=\"Two men standing beside a large bench-shaped robot.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/benchbot-chris-and-slater-best.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/benchbot-chris-and-slater-best.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/benchbot-chris-and-slater-best-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/benchbot-chris-and-slater-best-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/benchbot-chris-and-slater-best-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\">N.C. PSI Advances AI for Agriculture<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">With new tools and new projects, researchers with the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative will help producers put artificial intelligence for increased agricultural yields, efficiency and sustainability.<\/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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connectivity Across Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent climate and land use changes continue to significantly impact the environment. We need a historical understanding of plant science to collect data and evaluate how we can have resilient agricultural systems now and in the future. Connecting research in resilient agriculture to predictive analytics ensures we study and create new technologies that will improve plants for years to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/plant-improvement\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M366.37 0h-54.16C256 0 256 66.43 256 66.43h55.19C366.37 66.43 366.37 0 366.37 0zM200.61 66.43H256S256 0 200.61 0h-55.19s0 66.43 55.19 66.43zM198 186.81C236.79 147 189.78 100 189.78 100l-38.84 38.83c-38.83 39.86 8.18 86.87 8.18 86.87z\"><\/path><path d=\"M120.08 264.69l38.83-38.84c1 0-46-47-85.84-8.17l-38.83 38.83s47.01 47.01 85.84 8.18zM324.27 161.26s-47 47-6.95 85.85l37.61 38.83s47-47 8.17-85.84zM394 325c38.84 38.84 85.85-8.17 85.85-8.17L441 278c-38.83-38.83-85.84 8.18-85.84 8.18zM256 421.05C137.45 421.05 37.3 458.86.51 512h511C474.7 458.86 374.55 421.05 256 421.05z\"><\/path><path d=\"M273.37 410.83v-22.49l85.85-84.82-21.46-21.46-64.39 63.36V76.65h-33.72v209.5l-63.36-63.36-21.46 21.46 84.82 83.8v82.78h33.72z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Plant Improvement Platform<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/data-driven-plant-science\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><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 149h19.39zM117.21 428.32L64.14 282.38H44.75l53.07 145.94h19.39zM128.13 428.32h18.27l68.47-344.94H196.4l-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><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Data-Driven Plant Science Platform<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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\">Chris Reberg-Horton<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\"><strong><em>Resilient Agricultural Systems Platform Director<br><\/em><\/strong><br>Reberg-Horton is known for his work using low-cost, cutting-edge technology and machine learning to enhance sustainable agricultural practices. As Platform Director, his goal is to provide logistical support to help his faculty colleagues make the connections they need to address big issues in agriculture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/psi-profile-chris-reberg-horton-platform-director-for-resilient-agricultural-systems\/\" 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\/news\/psi-profile-chris-reberg-horton-platform-director-for-resilient-agricultural-systems\/\"><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<\/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\/2022\/05\/MAH0185-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Headshot of Chris\" class=\"wp-image-4707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/MAH0185-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/MAH0185-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/MAH0185-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/MAH0185.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chis Reberg-Horton - Resilient Agricultural Systems Platform Director\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rauNr3s-BKU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Reberg-Horton, Resilient Agricultural Systems Platform Director, shares his vision for N.C. 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