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NC State Horticultural Science @NCStateHort

Advancing plants with @NCStateCALS.

Joined April 2013
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science Societies@ASA_CSSA_SSSA
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How do sweetpotatos defeat Fusarium wilt? 🍠 @NCStateHort @NCStateCALS researchers mapped a major genetic locus on Chromosome 10 accounting for 33.8% of this disease resistance variance, paving the way for faster marker-assisted breeding: ow.ly/puhi50Z7ari #CropScience
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
May 29
Blueberry picking season is almost here, and CALS researcher Jing Zhang is harnessing the power of AI to help growers decide the best time to harvest. 🫐 Read about the berry cool research: cals.ncsu.edu/news/ripe-for-…
Jing Zhang in a purple blazer holding a phone behind blueberry bushes under a clear blue sky.

ALT Jing Zhang in a purple blazer holding a phone behind blueberry bushes under a clear blue sky.

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Big congratulations to Dr. John Dole from Horticultural Science (@NCStateHort) on being named a 2026 William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor! 🌸 A foremost scholar in floriculture & cut flower science. Read about this well-deserved honor: cals.ncsu.edu/news/2026-will…
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
May 13
We are excited to announce that ten CALS faculty members have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors. πŸ‘ The professorship recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. Read about the faculty and their accomplishments: ncst.at/ztEt50YZbV5
Metal sculpture of a howling wolf standing on a brick pathway in NC State's Wolf Plaza, surrounded by trees.

ALT Metal sculpture of a howling wolf standing on a brick pathway in NC State's Wolf Plaza, surrounded by trees.
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Congrats to our #HortPack spring 2026 graduates! We are excited to celebrate your hard work, dedication and future achievements. Join us for the department commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library. Arrive 30 minutes early! #NCState26
Join us for the NC State Department of Horticultural Science spring 2026 commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, NC State University.

ALT Join us for the NC State Department of Horticultural Science spring 2026 commencement on May 8 at 2 PM in Duke Energy Hall, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, NC State University.
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The #HortPack made a significant impact on NC State's Day of Giving! Thanks to your generosity, we received a record 30 donations totaling over $8,905. Your support strengthens our legacy in horticultural science. #GivingPack 🐺🌱
You have made your mark on Day of Giving #HortPack! Thanks to you, we raised $8,905 and 30 gifts.

ALT You have made your mark on Day of Giving #HortPack! Thanks to you, we raised $8,905 and 30 gifts.
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For today's NC State Day of Giving, @NCStateHort is highlighting the Plant Conservatory, a vibrant cultural space showcasing plants from rainforests and desert landscapes, emphasizing its community impact as another reason for #GivingPack. 🌡πŸͺ΄bit.ly/4t2BQpu
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26. A man in a greenhouse looking at aerid plants.

ALT NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26. A man in a greenhouse looking at aerid plants.
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
NC State Plant Breeding Consortium@NCPlantBreeding
Mar 23
🌱 Join the #NCState 11th International Plant Breeding Seminar Series: Special Edition on African Plant Breeders! πŸ—“οΈ Weekly webinars from April 2 to May 7, 2026, Thursdays at 11 AM EST. Connect with global experts! #PlantBreeding #Webinar Register here: go.ncsu.edu/pbc-register
NC State Plant Breeding Consortium's "11th International Plant Breeding Seminar Series", Special Edition: Plant Breeders from Africa. Join our weekly webinars from April 2 to May 7, 2026, on Thursdays at 11 am to noon EST, and connect with global plant breeders. Register: go.ncsu.edu/pbc-register

ALT NC State Plant Breeding Consortium's "11th International Plant Breeding Seminar Series", Special Edition: Plant Breeders from Africa. Join our weekly webinars from April 2 to May 7, 2026, on Thursdays at 11 am to noon EST, and connect with global plant breeders. Register: go.ncsu.edu/pbc-register
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Mar 20
John Bowen propagates potential as an NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and he's #GivingPack to the beloved gardening program on NC State Day of Giving on March 25. 🌱 Read his story, and learn how you can make your mark on the program: ncst.at/hMPL50Yx148
NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer John Bowen holding a tray of young green plants in small pots, sitting outdoors with leafy plants in the background.

ALT NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer John Bowen holding a tray of young green plants in small pots, sitting outdoors with leafy plants in the background.
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
Seed Your Future@seedyourfuture
Mar 6
There's more than one way to dive into the world of horticulture this Green Career Week, let NC State University Horticultural Science guide you on your path to a green career! @NCStateHort #SeedYourFuture #GreenCareerWeek #CareersInHorticulture #GreenIndustryCareers
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Mar 3
The HOT Jobs Internships Fair is happening now! Come connect with dozens of top employers in the ag, life sciences and natural resources fields. πŸ’Ό πŸ“: Talley Ballroom ⏰: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Feb 27
The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: ncst.at/4geZ50YngmL
Woman adjusting sensors on agricultural equipment under a clear sky, promoting AI in Agriculture 2026 Conference from March 31 to April 2.

ALT Woman adjusting sensors on agricultural equipment under a clear sky, promoting AI in Agriculture 2026 Conference from March 31 to April 2.
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Feb 25
It's almost time to make your mark. πŸ“ On NC State Day of Giving on March 25, you can help CALS grow the future of agriculture and life sciences. Save the date to join the #GivingPack: ncst.at/ykmY50Ym41E
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Join the 2026 Mason Pharr Symposium: "Facing the Future" with speaker Debbie Hamrick to discuss how regulatory shifts and economic trends are shaping specialty crops and the horticulture industry. Friday, Feb 27 | 10:30 AM | 121 Kilgore Hall (Hybrid) πŸ”—go.ncsu.edu/masonpharr2026
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NC State Plant Breeding Consortium@NCPlantBreeding
Feb 17
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 You now have until Friday, Feb 27, to secure your spot for the Computing Skills in Plant Breeding Workshop (March 16–20)! 🌾πŸ–₯️ Full instructor lineup and session times have been added to the schedule. Apply now: go.ncsu.edu/pbc-workshop
NC State Computing Skills in Plant Breeding Workshop, March 16-20, Raleigh, NC 27695

ALT NC State Computing Skills in Plant Breeding Workshop, March 16-20, Raleigh, NC 27695
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
NC State University@NCState
Feb 11
From supporting your academicΒ goals to helping you build lifelong connections, NC State has made its mark on you.πŸ’₯ πŸ“NC State Day of Giving is March 25. Make your mark by #GivingPack. πŸ”— ncst.at/mHwp50Ye6as
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Feb 11
The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: ncst.at/Xhmx50Ye1Pw
Woman adjusting agricultural drone equipment in a field promoting the AI in Agriculture 2026 Conference from March 31 to April 2.

ALT Woman adjusting agricultural drone equipment in a field promoting the AI in Agriculture 2026 Conference from March 31 to April 2.
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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences@NCStateCALS
Jan 26
Meet Thor and Hawkeye β€” the superhero farm robots in training. 🦾 NC State researchers are developing a new generation of AI-powered robots designed to make farming more efficient. Read about the superhuman research: ncst.at/LFSj50Y31Rw
Three people inside a greenhouse observing tomato plants supported by stakes and a computer setup for monitoring growth.

ALT Three people inside a greenhouse observing tomato plants supported by stakes and a computer setup for monitoring growth.
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NC State Horticultural Science retweeted
NC State Extension@NCExtension
Jan 22
With a winter storm headed for N.C. this weekend, power outages are a real possibility. ❄️ Keeping your food safe is essential to keeping you and your family healthy. Learn from our food safety expert about how to prepare your kitchen for a power outage: ncst.at/7ofG50Y0Z0c
Refrigerator shelves stocked with eggs, milk, blueberries, green grapes, and several apples.

ALT Refrigerator shelves stocked with eggs, milk, blueberries, green grapes, and several apples.
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NC State Plant Breeding Consortium@NCPlantBreeding
Jan 23
Congratulations, Dr. @CraigYencho! He was recently honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission (@Sweet_Taters) for his outstanding research and commitment to the sweetpotato industry. Learn more: cals.ncsu.edu/news/future-pr…
Congratulations to Dr. Craig Yencho for receiving the Distinguished Service Award

ALT Congratulations to Dr. Craig Yencho for receiving the Distinguished Service Award
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