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Plant Biology Department News:

Our Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend is Friday and Saturday, February 24 - 25.

NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates -

Sue Carson and Amy Grunden's grant entitled "integrated Molecular Plant Systems" was renewed for three more years (2012 - 2015). Note: applications for Summer, 2012 are due February 24.

Paleobotanist visits Island Academy -

Jim Mickle identifies fossils from Antigua - Observer News, 10/15/11

Using Microscopic Algae to Solve Big Fuel Problems -

Heike Winter-Sederoff and her team investigate the prospects of algae biofuels. - Technician, 10/25/11

Fuel from the Sea -

Drs. Heike Sederoff and Amy Grunden -The sea has always been a source of food, travel and trade for humans. Now, researchers from NC State are trying to extract energy from the sea as well. A multidisciplinary team — from various departments in the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — is genetically modifying marine algae to produce large amounts of fatty acids that can be processed into transportation fuels. - Results, Fall, 2011

Breaking Down the Wall to Cellulose-

"If we understand how cellulose and plant cell walls are made, we can manipulate them for human benefit."

Dr. Candace Haigler’s cellulose research has implications for lumber, paper, fuel and textile industries. - Results, Fall, 2011

Specialized Plant Lab Moves into 21st Century

Dr. Carole Saravitz has to step over a puddle to open a plant growth chamber inside the Southeastern Plant Environment Laboratory on NC State’s campus. But $1.8 million in Recovery Act funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) not only gives the Phytotron a needed face lift, University officials say, it also will open up new areas of research for NC State scientists. - Results, Fall, 2011