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Photo of muscadine grapes on the vine.

Nov 30, 2020

Chemical Compounds in Foods Can Inhibit a Key SARS-CoV-2 Enzyme

Green tea, muscadine grape and dark chocolate chemical compounds inhibit an important SARS-CoV-2 enzyme. 

Sep 24, 2020

NC State Team Finds Solution for Sweetpotato Problem

A new discovery will save NC sweetpotato growers millions of dollars. 
Soybean plants in a laboratory with colorful tubes in the background.

May 12, 2020

CRISPR Plants: New Non-GMO Method to Edit Plants

Researchers have created a new way to get CRISPR/Cas9 into plant cells. 
Photo of plants with roots.

Dec 6, 2019

‘Conductor’ Gene Found in Plant Root Stem Cell ‘Orchestra’

NC State researchers identify the maestro behind stem cell division in plant roots. 
A laser moves back and forth on a 3D printer on NC State's campus.

Aug 20, 2019

A 3D-Printed Future, Built at NC State

Meet researchers across our campus putting 3D printing to work to solve society's grand challenges. 
Ross Sozzani next to a 3D bioprinter she uses for her research

Aug 19, 2019

Seeding the Next Generation of Plant Science at NC State

Harnessing 3D-printing technology, a revolution in plant design is taking root at NC State. 

Jan 19, 2017

Phytotron Stands Test of Time

Built in 1968, NC State's Phytotron in Gardner Hall remains one of the world's largest plant research centers. 

Sep 23, 2016

Come See NC State’s Corpse Flower

The greenhouse where Lupin the Corpse Flower lives will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 
Farmer out standing in his soybean field.

Aug 11, 2016

Our Shining Future

A new $45 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation makes the Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State a reality — and positions North Carolina as a global leader for education, research and innovation in the plant sciences.