N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

If you are considering NC State University for your PhD training in foundational plant biology, horticulture, crop sciences, agriculture-focused data sciences, or related disciplines, we encourage you to apply for a great two-year "GRAD-AID for Ag" fellowship (due Jan 17, 2025).

Stay on top of advances in plant sciences, agriculture and agricultural technology with AgTech 360 podcast, hosted by @adrianpercy, our executive director. Episodes come out every other week.

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Find out how @NCState's Michael Kudenov is helping lead the way in developing novel imaging systems that, paired with artificial intelligence, can make agriculture more resilient when drought, insects, diseases and other stressors strike. youtube.com/watch?v=LUwUkR…

#NCState's Liz Driscoll (@Lizsnapdragon) sees young people, whether they’re from #NC or Nairobi, as the key to growing agriculture and strengthening communities. Read about her recent trip to Kenya to build new partnerships: cals.ncsu.edu/news/kenya-con… @NCStateHort

Meet five businesses -- @Envu, @agerpoint, @OerthBio, @SyngentaUS and @NufarmUS -- that have joined the Innovation Hub at NC State's Plant Sciences Building. Learn more about the hub and why they joined. cals.ncsu.edu/psi/news/innov…