Jul 21, 2021
The plant biology experiments of two NC State researchers are back on Earth after spending weeks at the International Space Station.
Tiny soil organisms have surprising effects on a crop phenomenon that generally favors hybrid over inbred plants.
Jul 12, 2021
Four carcinogenic compounds in tobacco were reduced in experiments.
Jul 9, 2021
Soybean plant roots weaken when placed under climate change stresses, a new study shows.
Jul 7, 2021
Researchers have developed a patch plants can “wear” to monitor continuously for plant diseases or other stresses.
Jun 29, 2021
Pest populations plummet in lab experiments as technique using genetically modified fruit flies works more effectively than expected.
Hotter nights are curbing crop yields for rice. New research helps us understand why.
Jun 17, 2021
This is encouraging news for renewable energy.
Jun 14, 2021
Does evolution explain why we love salty potato chips?
Jun 11, 2021
NC State researchers track the evolution of pathogen that causes late-blight disease in potatoes and tomatoes.
Jun 2, 2021
NC State researchers are turning wood byproducts into sensory hydrogels and sustainable, biodegradable smart materials.
May 17, 2021
Global plant disease surveillance and detection systems - along with plant disease modeling - are needed to protect plants - and the food supply.
Mar 23, 2021
Creating a network of mussel cyborgs to serve as environmental sentinels.
Mar 17, 2021
You can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels.
Mar 12, 2021
Long-term study in the Philippines tracks the effects of warming temperatures on yields of a staple crop - rice.